ENGINE TAKEN 2nd PLACE AT COUNTY CONVENTION

June 14, 2014   Today Engine 40 traveled to Wiconisco for the Dauphin County Fireman’s Convention.  We took 2nd Place Best Appearing Engine In-County 2000 and newer.  Thanks to the Borough for allowing us to go and show our pride.  A BIG thanks to York County Station 68 Fairview Twp. for covering the Borough.

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MVA WITH ENTRAPMENT

June 11, 2014.  At 2028 hrs, Box 49-1 was struck for Rescue 40 to assist Co’s 49 and 44 Swatara Twp on an MVA with entrapment at Eisenhower BLVD and Chambers Hill Rd.  Rescue arrived to assist with vehicle stabilization, removal of one of the  pts, then assisted with debris clean-up.  Photo credit to Photo 40 Mrs Chief.

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MAY STATS ARE IN

June 03, 2014

Calls:  27  Total:  163

Busiest Day:  Tuesday with 7

Busiest Time:  1600 hrs to 2400 hrs with 14

Busiest Box:  Steelton with 8

Boro Calls:  5

Engine Calls:  11

Rescue Calls:  15

Working Fires:  2  Total 18

 

Top 5 Responders:

Chief Zwigart:  14

Lt. Tinari:  13

Lt. Bloss:  13

Lt. Sikorski:  10

Prob. FF. Lemmon:  8

BABY BOY AT THE 40 HOUSE

Saturday May 24th 2014 @ 2212 hrs  Mr. and Mrs. Berdanier welcomed their son Kellin into  the world weighting in at 7lbs 7oz and 20 inches.  Mom, baby and dad are doing well.

WSF BOX 50-1

May 23, 2014  At 1213 hrs box 50-1 was struck for a working structre fire sending Eng 40 in place of the Res.  Crew arrived on the scene was assigned secondary search of divion 2 and 3 with negitive results.  Crew then assisted with overhaul of the 2nd floor. 

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WELCOME TO THE NEW PAXTANG FIRE COMPANY WEBSITE

May 20, 2014   The Paxtang Fire Company would like to welcome you to our new website.    The site was created by AJSWEB.  There will be changes and updates coming over the next few weeks.

ENGINE 40 WORKS IN FAIRVIEW TWP.

462860_thumbFriday, January 17, 2014 – Engine 40 was requested to transfer to Fairview Township, due to a working structure fire in their district.  While the engine was crossing the South Bridge, we were requested to respond the the scene.  Once the engine arrived, the crew was sent straight to work.  The engine crew assisted with overhaul and putting out “hot spots”.

LT Tinari  Chief Zwigart  FF Moyer  JF Schrader  LT Bloss

BABY BOY FOR COMPANY 40

Wednesday, December 11, 2013 – The Paxtang Fire Company would like to congratulate Scott and Jamie Sheriff on the birth of their son, Wyatt David.  We are happy to hear that Wyatt is healthy and doing well with his family.

ACCIDENT WITH ENTRAPMENT IN THE 2 BOX

Saturday, August 31, 2013  – At 2236 hours, Company 40 was dispatched to an accident with injuries, in front of the Tops Restaurant on Derry Street.  One minute later, information was received that there was entrapment, and Rescue 44 was added to the box.  The rescue and engine both arrived at 2241 hours, and crews went to work.  A single patient was extricated from one of the involved vehicles at 2255 hours.  Fire personnel remained on scene to assist the Dauphin County Accident Reconstruction Team until 0153 hours.

ENGINE WINS TWICE

Saturday, August 24, 2013 – Schuylkill County….More details to come!