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December 2011

Joint Training by Tour of the New LC Auto Body Inc.

Monday, February 20, 2012 On Monday evening February 20, 2012 the Consolidated Companies Parkesburg, Pomeroy and Atglen Fire Company completed joint fire training. Parkesburg Fire Company organized a tour of the “New” LC Auto Body Inc. located at 5547 West Lincoln Highway, in West Sadsbury Township, Chester County.

Crews from all three stations totaling over 38 personnel attended the training night. Crews were given a personal tour of the new commercial site and auto body business. The building is very large in size and contains hazardous materials due to its nature of work.

Crews completed the tour and discussed different size-up and situations involving the structure located on Lincoln Highway in our run district.

The Consolidated Companies wish the best to Mr. Constable and his Family & employees on their new building. The facility is state of the art and well deserved. Thank you for your hospitality and allowing us to continue to better serve our businesses in our locals by giving us more knowledge and understanding of your business.

www.LCAutobody.com

Twenty seven (27) years ago, L.C. Auto Body Inc. opened their garage doors as a grassroots auto collision business in a nearby town. Owner and operator, Larry Constable, a life long resident of Parkesburg, has fond memories of growing up in the borough. Recollections of Soap Box Derby races on First Avenue, buying candy from Dee's Grocery, celebrating the Borough's Centennial Birthday and daily mechanical training from his dad, Jack Constable, run deep in his blood. Larry eagerly responded to an opportunity to move the business into Parkesburg in 1985. Today the business is located at 5547 West Lincoln Highway in West Sadsbury Twp., Just west of Routes 30 and 10.

“You must work Regionally, to survive Locally”


The Owner and Tour Leader himself explaining the building to the personnel	Over 30 personnel attended the training for the evening
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Atglen Fire Company Hosts February's Coffee Social for the "Wild Wild West"

Saturday, February 18, 2012 On Saturday February 18th, 2012 the Pomeroy-Parkesburg-Atglen Fire Companies hosted its continued series of Coffee Break Socials. This time it was held at Atglen Fire Company Station # 26 in Atglen Borough.

Members were in attendance from all three stations 26-28-29 along with members from Station # 37 Modena Fire Company. As always the gathering went great with all the members catching up on the latest news and gossip of the consolidation and services involving fire and EMS.

Members enjoyed one another’s company and ended the event with a group photo. Apparatus was available on hand from all three stations in case of an emergency.

The members of Pomeroy and Parkesburg would like to that Atglen for the hospitality and coffee and donuts. As always the turn out was a success and each event continues to grow in size.

The next scheduled event is March 31st, 2012 at Station # 37, Modena Fire Company in Modena Borough.

Units: Ambulance 29-1,2,3, Engine 29-1, Engine 29-5, Chief 29 was in EFF Twp. attending a meeting, Engine 28
MAA: Station(s): 26-28-37


Group Photos of some that were in attendance	Chief Engineer "Paulie" checking out Tanker # 26
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Pomeroy Fire Co. Awarded PA American Water Company Grant

Thursday, February 16, 2012 The Pomeroy Volunteer Fire Company #1 received notification of award from the Pa American Water Company of a grant in the amount of $694.30. This grant will assist us with the replacement of ageing battery operated power tools and give us the ability to increase our functional capacity.

On behalf of the Pomeroy Volunteer Fire Company #1 we would like to thank Jim Gable and Steve Gibbs and the Pa American Water Company for their continued support of local fire companies. Without the support of the businesses within the community many local fire companies would not have the tools needed to provide service to the communities they serve.



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World Trade Center Steel Arrives at Public Training Center

Tuesday, February 7, 2012 On Tuesday February 7 2012, marked another monumental moment in the future of the Chester County Public Safety Training Center. A steel beam from the World Trade Center was delivered to the training center site witch is still under construction.

The steel beam was lifted by Crane high above the training centers academic building, and then lowered through a hole that was cut into the roof area into the front foyer of the academic building; contractor then bolted the beam to a hole or pit made in the floor.

This piece of steel is going to be a memorial at the training center and the main piece of artifacts of many that will be placed throughout the hallways. The beam stands upright and will be surrounded by a glass enclosure the hole or pit in the floor were the steel is bolted down will also be filled with other debris trying to be retrieved for New York. The hole in the roof that was made for the installation will be made into a sky light to allow sunlight to shine over the memorial. Lighting will also be added to the pit area that will shine up the steel beam to light it at night.

The Academic building is said to be on schedule and or ahead of schedule and is slated for completion early this summer, this is first of several phase that will be the County's First Public Training Center.

An open house for first responders to see the construction's progress is scheduled for Friday February 10th from 3-5pm and Saturday the 11th from 10am-1pm.

All first responders in the area welcome.



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New Mile Markers on Route 30 By-pass

Monday, February 6, 2012 PennDOT has recently installed mile markers on the Route 30 Bypass to help both motorists and emergency personnel. The mile markers are positioned every 1/10 mile and are located on berm of both the eastbound and westbound lanes. They are intended to help motorists identify their specific location in the event of an accident or other emergency.

The new mile markers are in addition to the colored emergency detour arrows and detour signage that PennDOT placed on the bypass in the last couple years to assist motorists during highway closures. You may have noticed small, colored detour signs such as "Green Detour" or "Black Detour". These signs have been installed by PennDOT in the event of an emergency highway closure to help police and emergency crews direct traffic from one interchange to the next adjacent interchange.

North-south highways in Chester County (US 1; PA 100 in West Whiteland, West Goshen, and North Coventry; US 202) use red for southbound detours and blue northbound detours. East-west highways (US 30, US 422) are signed with green for eastbound detours and black for westbound detours. The color orange is occasionally used alternatively where detours from two expressways may overlap.

In the event of such an emergency that requires closure of the highway, PennDOT's message boards, media reports, and/or emergency personnel will direct motorists to use the appropriate emergency detour route.

Maps of the detour routes for all expressways are available in PDF format through the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission's Interactive Detour Route Mapping application, known as iDRuM. These maps can be accessed at www.idrum.us.

Story from Chester County's Fire Chief Assoc. Site http://www.ccfirechiefs.org/



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Gerlach announces Chester County volunteer firefighters, EMS will receive $554,157 federal grant to upgrade pager system

Friday, February 3, 2012 MEDIA ADVISORY

CONTACTS: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kori Walter (Gerlach) February 2, 2012
610.594.1415 or 610.223.1767 (cell)

Patty Mains,Chester County Department of Emergency Services
610-344-5150

Gerlach announces Chester County volunteer firefighters, EMS will receive $554,157 federal grant to upgrade pager system

Exton (PA) – A project to upgrade the regional public safety paging system used by Chester County's volunteer fire departments and emergency medical services personnel will receive a $554,157 federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant, Congressman Jim Gerlach (PA-6th District) announced Thursday.

The grant administered by the Department of Homeland Security was awarded to East Brandywine Fire Department, which worked cooperatively with Chester County Fire Services on the grant proposal.

Chester County has agreed to pay $138,539 toward replacement of the regional public safety paging system to comply with the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) narrowband mandate. The project will help ensure reliable coverage and capacity among regional, local, state, and federal first responders.

"Enhancing communication capabilities during emergencies is critical to protecting our first responders and the communities they serve," Gerlach said. "Chester County Fire Services and County Emergency Services deserve a huge amount of credit for cooperating on a project that will help our volunteer first responders to continue providing excellent service and will benefit all of the residents and businesses in the County."

Chester County's fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) protection is provided by 38 fire departments and 2 non-affiliated EMS organizations serving 73 municipalities. The 2,056 firefighters and EMS personnel, most of whom are volunteers, provide valuable emergency response to the County's 498,894 citizens, protecting their lives and properties.

"Every volunteer in Chester County as well as the taxpayers will benefit in some way from this grant, "said East Brandywine Fire Company Chief Joseph Edwards.

"East Brandywine Fire Company was very pleased to be asked to sponsor this grant and looks forward to the new paging system being implemented."

It is only by this coordination and collaboration through a regional application that compliance and interoperability can be realized to serve and benefit a larger community, while also allowing greater purchasing power.

The funding received from AFG will provide a substantial reduction in funds required to attain 100 percent implementation of the integrated countywide emergency communications plan. Specifically, the provided funding will be utilized to purchase pagers and accessories for use by first responders. The Chester County fire departments decided purchasing this communication equipment, so information and services can be exchanged directly and satisfactorily between users enabling them to operate effectively together, addresses both interoperability and compliance issues, and is a highly beneficial use of federal funds.

Raymond Stackhouse, President, Chester County Fire Chiefs Association added: "On behalf of the Chester County Fire Chiefs Association, I would like to thank East Brandywine Fire Company for sponsoring this grant application; and the Chester County Commissioners and the Department of Emergency Services staff, for all of their assistance and support throughout this process. Being a regional project it also took the efforts and cooperation of all Chester County emergency response organizations to make this possible. These funds will be a tremendous help in offsetting the costs of a much needed improvement to the current communications process for all emergency responders in the County."



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Early Morning Car Fire on the Route 30 By-Pass in Sadsbury Twp.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 On Tuesday morning at 0644 hours the Sadsbury Fire Company and one engine from the Pomeroy Fire Company were alerted for an Automobile Fire on the Route 30 By-pass Eastbound W/O Old Wilmington Road.

Ambulance 28 made the response at 0647 hours and was advised of a report from a passer-by of a working car fire in that area mile post marker 2676 of Route 30 BP. Ambulance 28 arrived on-scene at and confirmed that report of a fully involved car fire with occupants out.

Engine 29-1 (2) made the response at 0650 hours along with Engine 31-1 (w, The Chief 31). Engine 31-1 arrived on-scene and crews made a fire attack on the working car fire. Engine 29-5 (3) made the response and was cancelled enroute by the By-pass Command. Engine 31-2 also made the response at 0655 hours.

Crews worked and extinguished the fire. One lane of traffic was re-opened as rush hour traffic had to stage for a bit while fire suppression was underway.

Engine 29-1 cleared as Station # 31 had enough manpower and resources on-scene. Engine 29-1 cleared the scene at 0706 hours.

Units: Ambulance 28, Engine 29-1 (2), Engine 29-5 (3)

MAA: Station # 31 Engine 31-1, Engine 31-2


Early Morning Car Fire Ties up 30 By-Pass
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Dual Ambulance Response in Highland Township

Monday, January 30, 2012 On Monday January 30th, 2012 at 0929 hours the Cochranville Fire Company, Parkesburg Ambulance 28 were dispatched for a Motor Vehicle Accident in the area of 3225 Limestone Road in Highland Twp. Incident was (CHRF12000038) was Cochranville Station # 27 local.

Ambulance 29-2 made the response at 0932 hours covering Ambulance 28 with the consolidated EMS agreement. Ambulance 29-2 arrived on-scene and was advised by Engine 27-2 with the Deputy 27 on-scene they had one patient to be evaluated and one sign-off. A second Ambulance from Pomeroy made the response Ambulance 29-1 staffed by Volunteers. Ambulance 29-1 was cancelled enroute however arrived to assist Ambulance 29-2 with its patient packaging and the sign-off.

Cochranville units handled the accident. Ambulance 29-2 transported one patient, and Ambulance 29-1 returned to cover the West District.

Ambulance 29-2 cleared the incident out at 1038 hours.

Units: Ambulance 29-1 (Volunteer), Ambulance 29-2 (Staff)

MAA: Cochranville Station # 27

Photos from Chief Engineer Rhoades


Ambulance 29-1 onscene in Highland Twp.	QRS 27 On-scene at MVA
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Congratulations to ARFF Firefighter/EMT Torello as he goes Full Time at Sikorsky Fire Company # 78

Sunday, January 29, 2012 The Pomeroy Fire Company wishes to congratulate Career ARFF/EMT Ian Torello with his new endeavor of being selected to be a Full-Time ARFF/EMT for the Sikorsky Global Helicopters in Coatesville, Pa.

Ian worked for Pomeroy EMS as a FF/EMT and was selected to go attend the Week long school for his National ARFF Certification back in April 2011. Upon completion of this week long school our members received certification from the FAA and the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy as ARFF basic fire fighters. With the addition of Ian and two (2) other ARFF certified members we now currently have 6 staff members with Pa State and FAA ARFF certification, allowing us to provide certified ARFF fire fighters to Sikorsky Global Helicopters of Coatesville, Pa and the community.

Ian has been working for Pomeroy Fire Companies ARFF Division supplementing Station # 78 Sikorsky and also assisted at the Carson Site for sometime.

Ian has demonstrated as a young individual in the fire service great leadership skills and motivation to move forward and start his career as a ARFF Firefighter not only to the PVFC but also to Sikorsky. Ian was selected out of many other candidates for the position. Torello has shown hard working skills and demonstrated professionalism in the role of a ARFF Firefighter/EMT.

The PVFC wishes Ian Torello the best with his Career and looks forward to working hand-in-hand with him on the job within our Township Sadsbury.

The PVFC will be replacing Ian's position at Pomeroy with one of our current FF/EMT's and looking forward to assisting others in their future in this great service.


Young Torello exited back in April to Start his endeavor in the ARFF Service	His devotion and dedication pays off!
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Coffee Socials Continue to be a Success!

Saturday, January 28, 2012 On Saturday January 28th, 2012 the Parkesburg Fire Company hosted the second annual Coffee-Break Session at Station # 28. The event is starting to grow upon us and our peers. The event had in attendence over 30 personnel including active, social and life members from Pomeroy-Parkesburg-Atglen Fire Companies.

The coffee break is designed to bring the three (3) consolidated companies personnel together along with answer any questions anyone might have. It also allows our members and peers to get together and socialize and catch up on eveything in the fire service and more.

In attendence has been members and representatives from Modena Fire Company, Westwood Fire Company, Past Chief's from Westwood, Pomeroy, and Parkesburg. Everyone is welcome to attend including community represenatives and members from other organizations.

The personnel would like to thank Parkesburg for hosting round # 2 and for the coffee and donuts.

The next scheduled Coffee Break is scheduled for Saturday February 18th, 2012 at Station # 26, Atglen Fire Company.

If your available please stop in and enjoy and sip!


Coffee Break Gathering
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