08-22-16 At 2015 hrs box 40-2 was struck for an auto accident with injuries in the 3300 blk of Derry St. Chief 40 on the scene with a 2 vehicle accident. Rescue 40 responded with a crew of 3 and Engine with a crew of 3. Crews assisted with vehicle stabilization and assisted EMS with pt packaging and then debris clean up. Time out was 1 hr 6 mins.
Box 32-1 Progress WSF
08-07-16 At 1843 hrs box 32-1 was struck for a structure fire. Rescue 40 responded with a crew of 4. Crew arrived and staged as RIT. Time out was 17 minutes.
Box 50-2 Steelton WSF
08-04-16 At 1340 hrs box 50-2 was struck for a structure fire. Rescue 40 responded with a crew of 3. Crew arrived and assisted with fire attack and overhaul. Time out was 59 minutes.
JULY 2016 Stats
Here are July’s Stats
Calls: 16 YTD: 218
Boro Calls: 3 YTD: 36
Jobs: 1 YTD: 18
Pins: 0 YTD: 2
Total Manpower: 47
Avg Crew: 3
Hrs of Service: 9 hrs 35 min
Engine Calls: 5
Rescue Calls: 12
Busiest Day: Sunday with 5
Busiest Time: 1600-0000 with 9
Busiest Box: 40 Paxtang with 3
Top 5 Responders
Chief Zwigart with 9
Capt Tinari with 6
FF. Moyer with 5
DC. Turner with 4
FF. Baily with 4
FF. Nickle with 4
Annual Crabfest/Pig Roast
7/25/16 To get more information about our Annual Crabfest/Pig Roast please visit the crabfest link at the top of the page for Date, Time, Location, Ticket Information and Sponsor Information.
Paxtang Fire Supporting The Men and Women In Blue
07-24-2016 Today the Paxtang Fire Company is proudly showing our Support for the Men and Women in Blue. Our Patch on the bay door and both the Engine and Rescue are outfitted with the thin blue line which shows support for law enforcement. We want to thank Lester of Aungst Signs of Schuylkill Haven for the great work.
June 2016 Stats Are In
Here are June’s 2016 Stats
Calls: 43 YTD: 202
Boro Calls: 10 YTD: 33
Jobs: 1 YTD: 17
Pins: 0 YTD: 2
Total Manpower: 109
Avg Crew: 3
Hrs In Service: 12 hrs 20 min
Engine Calls: 15
Rescue Calls: 34
OIC Calls: 1
Busiest Day: Tuesday with 11
Busiest Time: 0800-1600 with 25
Busiest Box: Ties 40 Paxtang and 50 Steelton with 10
Top 5 Responders
Chief Zwigart with 24
Capt. Tinari with 20
FF. Kessler with 10
FF. Nickle with 8
Lt. Sikorski with 6
Six County Fireman’s Convention in McAdoo PA
06-25-15 Today Engine 40 and our brother’s from Rutherford Fire 45 traveled up to McAdoo PA for the Six County Fireman’s Convention. Members enjoyed fellowship prior to the parade with a cookout, games and just relaxing. Everyone had a great time. Engine 40 took 1st Place out of County for 1500/1750 GPM Engine. Our Brothers from Rutherford Fire took 2nd Place out of County for 1500/1750 GPM Engine and 1st Place for their Attack. Congrats to all winners.
06/14/16 First Alarm Commercial Fire Box 32-1
06/14/16 At 1347 hrs box 32-1 was struck for a reported structure fire. Rescue 40 responded with a crew of 2. First arriving Engine 32 found smoke inside the building. Upon investigation found a small fire inside an exterior wall. Rescue arrived and assisted with ventilation and checking for extention. Crew then helped with repacking of Engine 32. Time out was 1 hr 7 min.
06/10/16 Schuylkill Haven Stand-by
06/10/16 On June 10th, Engine 40 headed north to Schuylkill County for the weekend. The engine was asked to provide stand-by coverage for the Liberty Fire #4 in Schuylkill Haven while they held their Annual BBQ Bash. Friday evening crew ran a shed fire. Saturday during the event there were no calls for service. Members also assisted with the event as needed. Congrats to the Liberty Fire #4 on a very successful BBQ Bash. Old Engine 40 was on hand and took Best Appearing Mack.
