Paxtang Fire Company

Nov. 14, 2015.  At 2155 hrs Cumberland County Box 10-01 was struck for a working structure fire.  Chief 10 arrived on the scene with a house fully involved.  Chief 10 requested a 2nd alarm bring Rescue 40 to the scene for RIT.   Rescue arrived to be put in service to assist with fire suppression and overhaul.  While on the scene the crew was placed into the RIT assignment.   Total hrs in service was 2 hrs 49 min.  Pics courtesy of capitalcityfirephotos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nov, 4, 2015.   At the Swatara Township meeting, Lt. John Tinari, FF. Mike Hays and FF. Craig Moyer along with members from Co 44 Lawnton and Life Team EMS were awarded the Life Safety award for their actions in helping saving a women life with rapid CPR.   On Sept 26, 2015, members just returned from a fire call when they heard box 44-1 dispatched for a cardiac arrest.  The crew responded with the Engine to assist.  Crew assisted EMS with CPR.  Several days later she walked out of the hospital.  Great job to all involved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nov 2, 1015   Just shortly at midnight, Box 40-1 was struck for a structure fire in the 3200 blk of Derry St.  Chief 40 arrived to find a well involved building fire at 3200 Pike St.  Engine 40 responded with a crew of 5 and tag the hydrant at 31 St. and Derry and laid in to side A/D and put multiple master streams in service right away.  About 0200 hrs the fire was under control.  Crews were on the scene till about 0800 hrs doing overhaul and hitting any hot spots.  Company’s on the scene were Paxtang 40, Penbrook 30, Progress 32, Lawnton 44, Rutherford 45, Bressler 41, Swatara 49, Swatara 91, Steelton 50, Middletown 88, Colonial Park 33, Susquehanna Twp 37 and City Tower 1 and Squad 8, Lebanon Truck 58, York County Rescue 69 and tankers from Linglestown 35, Susquehanna Twp 37, Union Deposit 47, Grantville 39 and Lower Swatara 59.  Thanks to our stand-by companies York County Engine 68 and Cumberland County Squad 30.  Pic courtesy of Capitalcityfirephoto.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oct 20, 2015   At the Borough Council Meeting, 3 new fire police officers were sworn in by the mayor.  The following new Fire Police Officers are Denny Beaver, Robert Straining and Robin Bloss.  We want to welcome our new fire police officers.

 

Oct 7, 2015    The Paxtang Fire Company visited the Paxton Presbyterian Church and Paxtang Elementary School.  The pre-school watched a video on fire safety, learned Stop, Drop and Roll, was able to see a firefighter get dressed in his gear and got to see the fire trucks.  The Elementary kids also got to see a video on fire safety, learned Stop, Drop and Roll and a firefighter get dressed in his gear while the older children got to learn how to use a fire extinguisher.  The theme for this years fire prevention was hear the beep where you sleep.  Here are some pics from the day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sept 25, 2015. The 15th Annual Crabfest/Pig Roast is in the books. It was another successful year. The weather was beautiful. We want to thank our Sponsor’s, the volunteers, the patrons and the committee for their hard work. Without each and every one of you, this event would not be a success. We hope that everyone that attended the event had plenty to eat and had a great time. Mark your calendar’s now for next years Crabfest/Pig Roast which is Sept. 17th 2016.

Aug. 20, 2015    On Aug 20 Paxtang got a new junior firefighter.  Noah Straining has been coming around the firehouse for about the past year and now is old enough to join the Paxtang Fire Company at the age of 15 as a junior firefighter.  On this day, Noah’s parents had a small surprise party for him at the firehouse.  There were family and friends on hand to help celebrate his birthday and joining the firehouse.