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 	<title>National EMS Week - Kick Off</title>
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EMS
Week is about to occur on May 19th, 2012. This is a week dedicated
to many of the providers who serve their communities in the Emergency Medical
Field. 

The
Pomeroy Fire Company and Parkesburg Fire Company would like to thank its
service providers for all that they do Career and Volunteer. Our personnel put
in countless hours serving the municipalities in which we serve and helping our
citizens within those municipalities. 

On
the behalf our Department we thank our staff both career and volunteer for what
you do. Although time devoted to serving others which breaks you away from your
family, friends and occupation go unseen by some it does not go unseen by all. Your
calling is that of a dedicated person. Remember âitâs more than a job itâs your
callingâ
National EMS Week Information 
National Emergency Medical Services Week
brings together local communities and medical personnel to publicize safety and
honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of
medicine's "front line." 


Local activities
occurring for EMS WEEK: 

National EMS Memorial
Bike Ride

May 19â26, 2012
Starts in Massachusetts and finishes in Virginia
Wednesday May 23rd: Enter into Valley Forge
Rest stop at Valley Forge Fire Company
Riders staying overnight in Lionville, PA
Meet-N-Greet at Uwchlan Ambulance
Thursday May 24th: Start at Lionville to Wagontown
Rest stop at Wagontown Fire Company
&nbsp;Events for the week:
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Bike Rodeo and Open House @ Minquas Fire Company
Sunday, May 20, 2012

EMS Celebration Day and Open House @ Longwood Fire Company
Monday, May 21, 2012
Pediatrics and Pizza @ Jennersville Regional Hospital
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
EMS Con Ed Night @ Paoli Hospital
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Meet and Greet with the riders
participating in the EMS Memorial Bike Ride @ Uwchlan Ambulance
Thursday, May 24, 2012
EMS Council Awards Banquet held at Red Clay Room in Kennett 

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 	<title>Busy Monday Night Training Series</title>
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This past Monday May 14th, 2012 was a busy one
for the West Volunteers (Keystone Valley Fire Department). The PA DOH is now issuing Photo ID EMT cards to help
with identification of all EMT's within the state. Monday night, The CCDES asked âChrissyâ
 to come out to Station 28 to issue these new cards. All members of the department
arrived at 1800 to begin receiving the new cards. After getting new cards, at 1930 hours EMS
Lieutenant Scot Kreger instructed all EMS members in blood borne pathogens training.
This is required training for all EMT's and any member of the department that
runs ambulance. While this class was going on, a crew of 8 loaded into Rescue
28 for mutual aide training with Lancaster County &nbsp;Station 5-2 (Christiana). 

Upon arriving at Station 5-2, the officers of 28 and 5-2 gathered and planned a
quick rundown of the agenda for the evening. Rescue 28 provides vehicle rescue
services to a section of 5-2's local area. The purpose of the training was to
strengthen our working relationship with Station 5-2 members. 

We began with a review of our layout on Rescue 28. After reviewing what is
carried and our operation on an accident, all crews split into two groups. We
used two donated vehicles and worked with members to go over vehicle
extrication. We went over many techniques and our operational safety guidelines
completing a extrication. Crews used this great opportunity to familiarize
themselves with the hydraulic power tools and hand tools we use. 

In all, all crews worked great together and the crew of Rescue 28 had a great
time! We would like to thank Chief Reimold and your great crew for the
opportunity to strengthen our bond. We look forward to future training with
your crew. 

All personnel were thanked for coming out and attending three diffferent events that took place on Monday evening. In all we had over 25 active members present with eight additional members attending some VRT with Station 5-2. &nbsp;

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    <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 08:05:28 -0400</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Department Runs some Calls On Mother's Day</title>
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 <![CDATA[On Sunday May 13th, 2012 (Mother's Day), Shortly after lunch time, Engine 28 was alerted along with Station 26 for an AFA on Zion Hill Road. Engine 28 responded with a crew of 4 with a crew staying back for Rescue 28. Engine 26-1 arrived to the AFA and reported a false activation and reduced the rate of Engine 28. While Engine 28 was proceeding with normal traffic, CCFB advised of a second call in the Borough for an Auto Fire. Rescue 28 responded immediately, With Engine 28 making the 
response from Atglen. Rescue 28 arrived and found a passenger car, with fire 
from the engine compartment and an adjacent exposure close by. Rescue 28 
deployed an attack line and knocked down the fire quickly, Engine 28 arrived and 
established the water supply to Rescue 28. The crew of Engine 28 assisted with 
suppresion and checking the home nearby for damage. Engine 29-1 arrived and 
assisted crews with wet down and clean up. Station 28 also responded on 
a second alarm bells call in the Boro later in the evening and found it to be a 
culinary mishap with no FD service needed. Units:&nbsp;Engine, Rescue, Ambulance, Traffic 28, Engine 29-1, Engine 26-1...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:05:17 -0400</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Pomeroy attends Twin Valley Fire Company's Parade and Housing</title>
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 <![CDATA[On Saturday May 12th, 2012 the Pomeroy Fire Company Engine 29-1 traveled to Twin Valley Fire Department&amp;rsquo;s Parade and Housing. 
The Twin Valley Fire Department put on a parade and housing for their members, active crew, and neighboring stations which help put things into perspective for all their hard work, dedication which led to the combination of Elverson and Morgantown Fire Companies. 
Engine 29-1 attended the great parade and housing of the Twin Valley Fire Department which held over 100 fire apparatus and many companies from Chester, Berks, Lancaster and Montgomery Counties. The event was held on a beautiful day and had good spirits throughout. 
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The crew on Engine 29-1 (Madonna Operator, Short OIC, and Blank EMT) enjoyed the day with fellow fire and EMS personnel at the Twin Valley Parade which consisted of the entire day. The engine brought back a First Place Rescue/Pumper 2001 and Older Award which was an excitement to our Company and another proud moment. 
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Neighboring Station Modena Fire Company brought back three awards which they deserved as their crews had their equipment cleaned and prepped for the parade. 
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Even our Company President sat in as the spectators watched on cheering and encouraging the passing apparatus. 
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Unit: Engine 29-1
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From the Reading Post: 
More than a year of preparation culminated Saturday in Caernarvon Township as about 500 firefighters on 100 vehicles lined the streets for the Twin Valley Fire Department's first parade since its formation six years ago.

The fire company, which moved into its firehouse at Routes 23 and 401 in 2010, resulted from the consolidation of the former Morgantown and Elverson fire companies. 

&amp;quot;This is kind of a grand finale for us,&amp;quot; Deputy Fire Chief Corey Hostetler said of the parade. &amp;quot;It's kind of like a housewarming for our fire department. This is the first chance we've had since we moved into this building.&amp;quot; 

Featuring fire and EMS apparatus, the parade moved on Route 23 through Morgantown and Elverson. A dedication ceremony followed at the firehouse on Main Street in Elverson. 

&amp;quot;Our guys volunteer their time 24 hours a day, seven days a week for free,&amp;quot; Hostetler said, adding that the turnout served as a display of the public's gratitude.

Hostetler said everyone seemed to have a great time, even up until 6:30 p.m., as guests relaxed and listened to a band.

&amp;quot;It went absolutely fantastic,&amp;quot; he said. &amp;quot;We couldn't have asked for a better day.&amp;quot;...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 17:05:53 -0400</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Parkesburg Purchases a New Ladder Truck</title>
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 <![CDATA[The Pomeroy Fire Company (Keystone Valley Fire Department) wishes to congratulate the Parkesburg Fire Company (Truck Company)&nbsp;on the purchase of their new Ladder 28.
The Parkesburg Fire Company is pleased to announce the purchase of a new ladder truck to serve the community's needs. The new truck will be a 2012 Pierce PUC 75' Aerial. The truck will have an aluminum ladder, 500 gallons of water with a 1,500gpm pump. The truck was designed by several members of the company whom spent many months developing and designing the new piece. 
This new truck will update the previous ladder truck, a 1974 Pierce Arrow which was sold in January 2012. The fire company applied for a FEMA grant last year for funding to update the old ladder truck due to the increasing maintenance costs and age. In February of this year the Parkesburg Fire Company was awarded $473,100 towards the purchase of this new ladder truck in which cost's total $700,000. It should be noted without this grant the purchase of a new truck would not be possible.
The new truck is currently on the assembly line and is slated to be completed on September 5th 2012. After the truck is released from the assembly line it will have all equipment mounted which is expected to take a month. All members will have required training on the new truck which is also expected to take several weeks.


A Drawing of the truck will be available soon...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 17:05:35 -0400</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Crews Welcome Home a Injuried Marine</title>
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 <![CDATA[On Tuesday May 8th, 2012 members from Pomeroy-Parkesburg and Atglen&nbsp;Fire Companies assisted local authorities along with Glenmoore and Ludwigs Corner Fire Companies welcoming home an injured marine.
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Grant B. Cantrell III was injured back in September 28th, 2011 while serving our Country in southern Afghanistan on the 3rd Battalion 6th Marine Unit. Grant suffered a severe traumatic incident while serving our Country from an IED in Afghanistan.
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After many surgeries and rehabilitation at Walter Reed, Grant was released to come home. On this date many people came out to assist with getting Grant to Ludwigs Horse Show grounds for a welcoming home gathering.
&nbsp;
The Tri-County Police Motorcycle Unit gathered in Oxford, Pa to meet Grant on his way back from D.C., When they met up Grant and his friends and family were escorted down Route 10 meeting Cochranville Fire Company and its personnel alongside the roadway showing their tribute and continued on picking up Parkesburg Fire/EMS on Route 10 continuing on to 10 and 30.
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At the Intersection of 10/30 Ludwigs Corner Fire Company, Glenmoore Fire Company, West Vincent Police, West Caln Police and many others were there to show their support and also joined the motorcade down the Route 30 by-pass to 113 on to Route 100 and ended at 1325 Pottstown Pike at the Horse Show grounds. Waiting were family, friends, and his 3rd Battalion 6th Marines Unit.
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Grant was given a great welcome home and issued proclamations by the Chester County Commissioners representatives and other local authorities.
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Assistance was obtained from many police agencies such as Downingtown, Uwchlan, Upper Uwchlan, West Caln, Parkesburg Borough Police, and West Vincent Police Department.
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Tri-County Police Motors: Upper Uwchlan Police, Chester County Sheriffs, Montgomery County Sheriffs, Plymouth Meeting Twp. Police, and East Norriton Police.
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Fire Units from Cochranville, Parkesburg, Ludwigs Corner, and Glenmoore
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Unit(s):&nbsp;Ambulance and Rescue 28
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MAA: Engine 48-1, Engine 73-1, Chief 73, Brush 73, Police from 08 PD, 11PD, 25PD, 28PD, 32PD, 33PD and so forth...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 14:05:45 -0400</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Steve Swick</title>
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 <![CDATA[On Saturday May 5th, 2012 PVFC members Firefighter Steve Swick and EMT Donna Roy tied the knot and were married in front of family and friends.
On the behalf of the Pomeroy Fire Company we congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Steve Swick (Donna and Steve)&nbsp;on their marriage and wish them many years of love and laughter and nothing but the best.
Chief 29 Tribbett escorted the groom and his groomsmen to the wedding in Engine 29-1 from Pomeroy, Pa to Kennett Square's Red Clay Room in Kennet Square, Pa.
Units:&nbsp;Engine 29-1, Chief 29
Congratulations to the Swick Family and that includes the Married Couple, Donna and Steve, The Parents Mary and Ron, and the siblings Katie and Chris on their special day. 
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    <pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 20:05:08 -0400</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Members Complete Aircraft Rescue Firefighter (ARFF) Training</title>
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During
the week of April 23rd â 27th&nbsp; staff members Danielle Celii and Christopher
Haines of the Pomeroy Volunteer Fire Company #1, joined firefighters from
across the nation, at the Pittsburgh International Airport in Allegheny County,
Pa for ARFF School.&nbsp; The facility is one
of the top ARFF training facilities in the nation training over 1,000 people
annually, in airport firefighting techniques. 



During
the course of the class ARFF/EMT Celii and Haines learned about necessary
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements, regulations and practices
for ARFF personnel. The class was comprised of 20 hours of lecture and 20 hours
of live fire exercises where students honed their skills in aircraft
firefighting utilizing specialty ARFF firefighting vehicles and equipment in
live fire conditions. 



The
Pomeroy Volunteer Fire Company #1 is currently the only public sector fire
company in Chester County, Pa that utilizes FAA certified firefighters. With
the addition of ARFF/ EMT Celii and Haines this increases our roster of ARFF
certified firefighters to five (5) personnel. Giving us the ability to provide
a higher caliber of firefighter to Sikorsky Global Helicopterâs and the
community we serve. 



We
would like to thank Sikorsky Global Helicopterâs and the Allegheny county
Airport Authority, ARFF school for assisting us with making this training a
reality.

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    <pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:04:26 -0400</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Naughty Bingo Night for Breast Cancer Awareness</title>
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 <![CDATA[On Friday Night April 27th, 2012 the Pomeroy Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 opened up it's doors for a good cause. Members of a team participating in the Susan G Komen 60 miles in 3 day walk held a fundraiser at our station. Them team, needed to raise funds to participate in the 3 day walk, and Pomeroy was more than happy to assist these ladies by opening up our doors so they could have a fund raiser, that they called Naughty Bingo. Everyone had a great time and fun while raising money for the team. We wish the team well, and hope everyone donates to finding a cure for Breast Cancer. The members and Officer would like to Thank everyone who participated and the fire company members who helped in the kitchen and calling bingo. ...]]>
 
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    <pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:04:17 -0400</pubDate>
  
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 	<title>Lower Valley Road Rollover</title>
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On this evening at 1834 the Consolidated Fire Department of
Atglen for an Engine, Parkesburg for an Rescue and Ambulance were dispatched
for a vehicle accident. Engine 26-3 and Rescue 28 responded at 1837 with full
crews, and Pomeroy Ambulance 29-3 responded as part of the assignment around
the same time. 

While enroute units responding were notified by Chester
County Fire Board (CCFB) that police were on the scene reporting 1 vehicle on
its roof, with fire in the Engine compartment, and all occupants out. With the
report of fire the assignment was upgraded by CCFB to include Medic 93 from
Brandywine Hospital. Chief 28 arrived on the scene to report 1 vehicle off the
road just outside the fence to Quad Graphics on its roof in a group of trees,
all occupants out. The fire had been put out by Officers from Parkesburg and
West Sadsbury Township Police prior to Fire arrival. 

One subject was evaluated by EMS for some abrasions, Medic
93 was cancelled, and the patient was not transported.&nbsp; All units cleared after M &amp;amp; N Towing
cleared the scene. 

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