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Helmet cam footage: garage fire in Ringtown

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Fire and Film

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – Just before midnight on August 1, Schuylkill County dispatched the first alarm to 22 South 4th Street in Ringtown for a garage fire. District 30 (Ringtown Valley), District 9 (Sheppton-Oneida), Shenandoah for Engine 742 and Squrt 745, Nuremberg-Weston, Mahanoy City West End for the rescue, Ringtown BLS and Shenandoah ALS were due on the alarm. First arriving units found heavy fire showing from a large garage. Engine 30-10 and 30-11 took the A/B corner while Aristes Engine 353 secured a hydrant on Main Street and supplied the engine.  Squrt 745 positioned at the A/D corner and … Continue reading →

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Commercial fire draws crews from three counties

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Fire and Film

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – At 1:08 PM, Schuylkill County 9-1-1 dispatched Fire District 49, Station 2 (McAdoo Inc.) to Lofty Road in Kline Township for a reported building on fire.  Carbon Engine 2911 (Trescow) and Luzerne Medic 11 (APTS) were also on the initial alarm. First responding crews were advised of multiple reports of an old building on fire on Lofty Road, it was unsure where exactly the building was located.  Police found the fire to be at the old American Cable Recyclers building at 599 Lofty Road in Delano Township. The first alarm was upgraded to a commercial fire … Continue reading →

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Companies hold Pump Operations training

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Fire and Film

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – Over the last two weeks, firefighters from throughout Schuylkill County gathered to train on pump operations.  The class was held at Ringtown Valley Fire/Rescue, Aristes Fire and Sheppton-Oneida Fire. Attendees learned or brushed up on their skills of drafting, using hydrants and using tank water to supply hand lines and master streams.  The class was instructed by Mike Kitsock and Joe “Blackie” Kufrovich.  A Pumps II class is scheduled for August. Click here for the entire photo gallery!

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PA firefighters attend memorial service at NFA

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Fire and Film

EMMITSBURG, MD – Firefighters from all parts of Pennsylvania gathered at the Nation Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland for the PA State Weekend to participate in a weekend full of training and camaraderie.  Class topics ranged from initial company operations to politics and the white hat. On Saturday evening, July 20, attendees assembled in an auditorium in the E Building for a Firefighters’ Memorial Service.  The service started with a procession led by the music of the Highlanders Pipe Band.  Father Bill Glosser from the West End Fire Company, Mahanoy City opened the memorial with a hymn to St. Florian, Patron … Continue reading →

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Church burns on Mount Saint Mary’s Campus

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Fire and Film

EMMITSBURG, MD – Around 8:30 PM on Friday, July 19, firefighters from around Pennsylvania were gathered at the National Fire Academy in Maryland for the PA State Weekend of training.  Attendees heard fire whistles in the distance and quickly found out a nearby church was on fire.  A column of smoke could be seen from the Academy grounds. The fire was found to be on the campus of Mount Saint Mary’s University.  The fire appeared to start from a lightning strike during a severe thunderstorm that recently moved through the area. Firefighters found heavy smoke pouring from the steeple of … Continue reading →

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Six County Convention hosted by Schuylkill Hose

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Fire and Film

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – On Saturday, June 29, Schuylkill Hose #2 of Schuylkill Haven hosted the 110th Annual Six County Firemen’s Convention.  Firefighters from Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Montour, Northumberland and Schuylkill Counties gathered with their apparatus to parade throughout the borough.  After the parade, a celebration was held at the Schuylkill Hose where attendees enjoyed refreshments, music and awards for the best apparatus. Click here for the entire photo gallery! Don’t forget all photos are available for purchase!

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Maryland State Fire Convention

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Fire and Film

OCEAN CITY, MD – Fire & Film traveled to Ocean City, Maryland this week for their annual state fire convention.  Click below to view all photos!  Don’t forget all of our photos are available for purchase!     Click here for the entire photo gallery!

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Pre-Arrival Video: Christiana, DE

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Fire and Film

CHRISTIANA, DE – While traveling to the Maryland State Fire Convention in Ocean City, I stumbled across a Job Johnny on fire in Delaware.  The fire quickly spread to all three Job Johnnies before crews arrived.  The fire was quickly knocked down once the engine arrived on scene.   Click here for the entire photo gallery

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3rd alarm struck for the Eckley Miners Village

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Fire and Film

LUZERNE COUNTY, PA – Around 11:15 AM on Tuesday, June 4, Luzerne County 9-1-1 dispatched units to the Eckley Miners Village for a commercial fire alarm.  While enroute, additional reports were received of a working fire in a residential structure within the historic village. Medic 11B reported he could see smoke from miles away while enroute.  A second alarm was put on standby and quickly requested to respond to the scene.  Freeland Ladder arrived on scene and found a working fire in as single family dwelling.  The ladder took the address while Freeland Engine 55 positioned behind the truck.  Foster … Continue reading →

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6 people killed in Pottsville house fire

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Fire and Film

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – At 11:55 PM on Sunday, May 13, Schuylkill County 9-1-1 Transmitted Box 37 for the address of 231 Pierce Street in the City of Pottsville for a reported house fire with entrapment.  Responding units were advised of multiple calls reporting a fire with multiple people trapped within. The police department arrived on the scene and confirmed a fully involved single family dwelling.  Police requested one of the truck companies come right down Pierce Street and set up.  Engine 11 arrived and took the address and began to stretch lines.  Ladder 21 came up Pierce Street while … Continue reading →

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