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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
CELEBRATED AUGUST
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The 2008 version of the
National Night Out proudly
returned to the Borough of
Throop on Sunday August 3,
2008.
This years event featured a
"Jaws-of-Life" demonstration
presented by the members of
the 27RESCUE and the Dickson
City Community Ambulance.
Firefighters and EMS
personnel used their unique
skills with a controlled
demonstration where they
dismantled a motor vehicle
in addition to immobilizing
and removing two simulated
victims. Also available was
a simulated "smoke-house"
for children to tour and
practice their fire safety
skills.
The night also featured a
parade and displays from the
Throop Police Department
along with other local law
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Capping off the evening was
a huge fireworks display
compliments of the Borough
of Throop.
The 27 RESCUE
congratulates the
Throop Police
Department, Chief
Jones and Officer
Hazleton for another
successful evening.
Thanks for letting
us take place in
your presentation we
are proud and
honored you asked
us!
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PICTURED AT
RIGHT: The
27 RESCUE
stands by a
the
fireworks
display
immediately
following an
extrication
demonstration. |
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RESCUE HOSTS HAZ-MAT
TRAINING
FIREFIGHTERS COMPLETE
PRO-BOARD TESTING |
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22 MARCH 2008
1500 hours
This morning the
Volunteer Hose Co
was host to a
Hazardous Materials
training program.
The four hour
session is a
precursor to the
various levels of
Haz-Mat training
available through
Bucks County
Community College's
Public Safety
Training Center.
Participants were
lectured on the
proper use of
several Emergency
Response Guides
necessary with first
response.
The program,
instructed by
Scranton Firefighter
and PA State Fire
Academy John Judge,
is an introduction
to the
identification of
Hazardous Materials,
placards, labels,
containers and
their several
shipping methods
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Immediately
following the
program participants
are tested on their
knowledge.
Several of the
attendees also
tested to a national
certification level.
Congratulations to
the Emergency
Services Providers
from the 27 RESCUE,
Throop Police
Department, White's
Crossing Fire
Department, Blakely
Fire Department
(Station 22),
Jefferson Township
Fire Department and
any other company
not listed for your
participation.
Upon successful
completion of the
program participants
will receive
certification at the
State and National
Levels. It is
recommended that
training be updated
every two years
after. |
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REMODELING NEARS COMPLETION
INSTALLATION OF NEW LOCKERS WELCOME
CHANGE |
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17 MARCH
2008
2333
hours
MORE PICTURES
It has been a project decades in the
making, remodel the apparatus room
floor, making it more user friendly
for the more than 30 active members.
Tonight the project is nearing
completion.
The task started feverishly on
Valentine's Day with the demolition
of the "truck bay" as we had known
it. The renovation has been a
complete work in progress as dynamic
as you can get. Gone are the
drab grey walls that have been the
mainstay. Gone are the wooden
lockers and gone is the lack of
adequate space.
Over the last four weeks
firefighters have used their skills
to reconstruct walls, create more
usable shelf space and rewire the
electrical.
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The
changes include the final
installation of the Plymo-vent,
exhaust removal system, a bright red
and white paint job (with
accompanying accent striping) and
the installation of the NEW 30 unit
"ReadyRack" lockers systems.
Each firefighter will be issued a
new user friendly locker complete
with: helmet racks, dryer hangers,
glove hooks, accessory hooks and
individual strong boxes.
Final touches are being completed to
the new "washer-extractor" and
laundry room. The addition of
the new laundry room will allow
firefighters the ability to launder
their PPE on a regular basis.
Later this month the company expects
delivery of at least ten full new
sets of personal protective
equipment.
The project is expected to be
completed later this week. If
you would like to see the new
apparatus room and any of the
renovations you are always welcome
to stop by the fire house. |
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RESCUE OBTAINS STATE CERTIFICATION
VOLUNTARY PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH STATE FIRE
COMMISSIONER |
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07 MARCH 2008
THROOP PA -USA
1656 hours |
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The
Volunteer Hose Co (aka 27RESCUE) has
received word from the Pennsylvania
Office of the State Fire
Commissioner (OSFC) that they have
met the necessary requirements of
the Voluntary Certification Program.
The program, established in 1983,
recognizes and identifies emergency
services personnel whose
accomplishments meet or exceed
nationally recognized standards.
Each of the certified members of the
organization has volunteered their
time to obtain their individual
certifications in one or more of the
defined levels of training
established by the OSFC.By obtaining
this certification the Volunteer
Hose Co offers enhanced services to
the citizens and community by
demonstrating professional
competency attained through this |
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certification
process.
As a result of the Certification
Process the Volunteer Hose Company
received a certificate and
reflective decals for the company's
apparatus.
The Volunteer Hose Co is the first
of the Borough's three fire
companies to achieve state
recognition.
To read more about this program
click
here > |
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LATEST INCIDENTS |
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REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
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MONDAY
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NATIONAL
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REGULAR
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