Members Attend ACVESA Firefighters Ball
February 27, 2010
On Saturday February 27th several members of the GFD & their significant others attended ACVESA Firefighters Ball that was held at the Gettysburg Hotel. A good time was had by all members who attended and a Thank You to Roger & Ben Heyser, Brandon Hiller & John Ferguson for setting up Engine 1-1 & Truck 1 for the brief display around the Hotel. Also attending this years event were local Municipals Officials from throughout the county that the ACVESA serves, including Gettysburg Borough Council President John Butterfield and his wife Judy, Cumberland Township Board of Supervisors Chairman David Waybright and his wife Bee. Thank you to all officials & family members who took time to spend with the men and women of ACVESA who serve and protect you & your family 24/7 365.
2nd Chimney Fire of the day for Truck 1
Mutual Box 20-6 : 246 Krug Road
February 26, 2010
Truck 1 dispatched @ 1947 hours along with Co. 20 (Littlestown) to Box 20-6, 246 Krug Road for a chimney fire. Truck 1 responded with 5 (A/C Heyser, D/O Hiller, FF's Laughman, Marlowe, S. Shetter & PFF Rudisill) and upon arrival were assigned to access the roof via the aerial and assist with fire suppression. Upon extinquishment Truck 1 ventilated the home and were then returned to service by Command 20 with the box being placed in service @ 2039.
Truck 1 Assists with Bonneauville Chimney Fire
Mutual Box 19-1-30: 25 Harvest Drive
February 26, 2010
At 0750 hours today Truck 1 was requested by Chief 19 (Poland) to be dispatched on Box 19-1-30 @ 25 Harvest Drive (Wheatland Acres) for a chimney fire with possible extension. Truck 1 responded with 3 ( Lt. Folster, D/O Temarantz & FF Marlowe) and upon arrival was assigned by Chief Poland to access the roof of the 1 1/2 story SFD and check the top portion of the chimney. Upon removal of the burning wood and debris from the fire box of the fire place and check of the area surrounding the chimney, no extension was found and all units were placed in service by Command 19. Check out the below links for all photos of this incident.
http://www.911-photography.com/Other/Bonneauville-2-26-10/11353913_LsBKq#797516441_2fiHd
Photos are courtesy of 911 photography by Steve Roth and to see more pictures of the incident and others go to www.911-photography.com.
***ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION***
2010 Dues & Ride Requirement Deadlines
February 24, 2010
To ALL members,
Here are some reminders from the Trustees:
Please remember that department dues are due by the drop of the gavel at the March meeting and includes probationary members. A list of those still owing is
posted in the Radio Room.
This reminder is from the Fire Chief and Training Officer:
All training information needed to complete the annual ride requirements
must be submitted to the Training Officer No later than 12 noon on
Saturday February 27th, 2010. Those members that have Turnout Gear issued
that have not completed the training or turned in the proper
documentation will have their gear pulled on March 1, 2010 until such
a time that they have completed the requirements. An updated list will
be posted in the Radio Room on Wednesday February 24, 2010. If you
have any questions or concerns please contact the Fire Chief or
Training Officer.
Thanks,
Chief Baldwin
2 Box Alarms 2 Locations 1 First Due
55 Cavalry Field Rd & 727 Chambersburg Rd
February 19, 2010
On 02/19/2010 at 18:34 hrs Co.1, E33-1 (United), ET-19 (Bonneauville) & ET-14 (Irishtown), EMS & Fire Police were pre-alerted to Box 1-8, 55 Cavalry Field Road for a reported stove fire. E1-1 (Chief Baldwin) arrived O/S with a light smoke condition in a 2 story Farm House. LT-1 (Folster) assigned investigation group who reported a oven fire that extended to the chimney chase. Truck 1 (DC Shank) assigned to bring equipment in by foot due to poor road conditions that did not allow T-1 to make closer access. Rescue 1 (Capt. Wasylyk) assigned Div. 2 & Truck 1 basement Division. Deputy 1 along with T-1 staged on Cav. Field Rd @ the entrance to the long driveway along with the remaining box alarm units which were place in service @ 1929 hrs.
Shortly after units arrived on scene @ 55 Cavalry Field Rd, Communications notifed Chief 1 of a 2nd box alarm @ 727 Chambersburg Rd for smoke in the building. Chief 1 held all units dispatched on Box 1-8 and advised dispatch to proceed with mutual aid companies for the 2nd incident which alerted Co's 4 (Cashtown), 2 (Fairfield), 5 (Arendtsville), 6 (Biglerville) & 22 ( Barlow). Units arrived to find a light smoke condition but no source to be located. After extensive investigation the building was turned over to maintenance and FD returned to service @ 2026 hrs.
**Important Department Information**
February Training & Personnel Information
February 16, 2010
A few updates for your information etc.
Doc Codori - Is in York Hospital and has undergone Bypass Surgery and is recovering well. Nick advises he will be released tomorrow and will be at home recovering. Keep him in your thoughts etc.
Haz Mat Refresher Training:
Saturday February 20, 2010 9am - 3pm @ Barlow Fire Company (Please Notify the Chief or Training Officer if you are attending)
Sunday February 21, 2010 8:30am - 2:30pm @ GFD
These two offerings will be the last locally.
Duty Night:
Friday February 19, 2010 at 6:30pm we will be working on apparatus and doing drivers training. All are invited and dinner will be at 6:30 also.
Department Monthly Training:
Wednesday February 24, 2010 @ 7pm.
Saturday February, 27, 2010 @ 9am
Chiefs Office Hours:
Wednesday February 24, 2010 5pm - 7pm.
County Firefighters Ball:
Saturday February, 27, 2010 @ 6pm, Gettysburg Hotel
(See Ken Kime for Tickets etc.)
Hydrants:
If anyone has any free time to check out any of the development's for blocked hydrants, please feel free to take Service 1 and do so. We are in pretty good shape but as people dig out and the snow gets moved around we may have some issues.
Lake Heritage (Temporary) Response Change:
Until further notice two extra tankers and an engine have been added to the assignment for the Lake. This is do to the dry hydrants and lake access for water Supply being blocked at various locations do to the deep snow. The extra engine will respond to the Outlets and establish a water supply using the hydrant system.
Thanks, Chief Baldwin
The Gettysburg Fire Department, located in Adams County Pennsylvania, has a long and proud history of public service to the community of Gettysburg and the surrounding areas. The first fire protection in Gettysburg was provided by a bucket brigade in accordance with mandatory action by town council in 1806. In 1808, in addition to the existing bucket brigade, an engine company, an axe company, and a ladder company were formed. Gettysburg's first "non-hand power" engine, a Silsby Steam Fire Engine, arrived in 1886. Named the "General Meade," the Silsby can still be seen today in the department's museum.
The first motorized engine arrived in 1912 and the first aerial ladder truck, a 55' 1888 Hayes with a wooden manual raised ladder was purchased on April 2, 1925. The department has since grown to handle more than 700 fire/rescue calls and 2000 ambulance calls per year. It protects approximately 25 square miles covering a population of 20,000 with 30 volunteer firefighters operating one engine, one truck, one quint, one rescue engine, support vehicles and two BLS ambulances, one of which is manned by paid EMTs. The department protects 90% of the Gettysburg National Military Park and is celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2008.
35 N. Stratton Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: 717.334.8300
Business Phone: 717.334.7548
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