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Schuylkill County companies take advanced RIT

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Fire and Film

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – On Saturday, November 18 crews from throughout Schuylkill County met at an acquired structure in the Borough of Gilberton to participate in the final day of Rapid Intervention Team advanced training.  The class was taught by Father Bill Glosser with help from Kevin Sibbett and Steve Schneider.  The class was open for registration for all companies throughout the county. Firefighters from Englewood, Llewellyn, Mahanoy City (Citizens and West End) and Pottsville attended the class and were able to learn many tips and practice their skills.  Five situations were given to the class where they had to … Continue reading →

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Mutual aid training at County fire academy

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Fire and Film

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – Firefighters from the Citizens Fire Company of Mahanoy City and the Goodwill Fire Company of Frackville met at the Schuylkill County Fire Training Academy on Thursday, September 20 to have a joint training. Members went over all of the apparatus and got some time setting up and flying the aerials. Rookie members were put through a maze to familiarize themselves with zero-visibility conditions. Frackville and Mahanoy City are on each others first alarms and work together often. Click here for the complete photo gallery!

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Frackville bagel shop burns

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Fire and Film

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – A few minutes before 8:00 PM on Friday, September 7, Schuylkill County 9-1-1 advised PD Unit 71 (Frackville) that a report was received of a possible business building fire in the area of the bagel shop at Oak Street and Lehigh Avenue. The fire department was dispatched moments later. The first alarm assignment included Frackville Fire, Altamont Fire, Englewood Fire, Tower 456 (Citizens of Mahanoy City) and Frackville Ambulance.   Unit 71 was advised that multiple calls were being received. 71 then called on scene and reported a working fire. Smoke was reported to be pushing … Continue reading →

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Mahanoy City garage catches fire

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Fire and Film

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – On Monday, July 2, Schuylkill County 9-1-1 dispatched the Mahanoy City Fire Department to 439 East South Street for a reported garage fire.  The first alarm assignment also included Frackville Ladder 43-20, Altamont for the Rapid Intervention Team and Mahanoy City EMS. Chief 459 arrived on scene and confirmed a working fire in a large garage.  The chief requested the first engine lay in from 4th Street and Mahanoy Avenue.  Chief 455 arrived on scene and assumed command.  Engine 451 (Humane) and Engine 454 (Citizens) went responding and approached from the West and the East, respectively. … Continue reading →

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Fire damages school, cancels classes

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Fire and Film

  SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – A fire that broke out inside a school building in Mahanoy City caused significant damage throughout, cancelling classes.   Schuylkill County 9-1-1 dispatched the Mahanoy City Fire Department with the Altamont Fire Company for their Rapid Intervention Team and Rush and Ryan Township fire companies for their tankers to 1 Golden Bear Drive at the Mahanoy Area School District in Mahanoy Township for a possible structure fire around 7:30 AM on Monday, May 30, 2011.   First responding units were advised that a caller was reporting smoke coming from the building in the area of … Continue reading →

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