Paxtang Fire Company

Oct. 18, 2014.    Today the rescue provided stand-coverage for Dillsburg Fire Company during their Annual Farmers Fair from 0700 hrs till about 2130 hrs.  The rescue was staff with 7 personal.  Members also assisted Dillsburg with their event by helping cook and serving food.  There were no calls for service.

Oct. 18,2014    On Oct. 17, 2014, just a few minutes before midnight the rescue was dispatched to box 33-2 at assist on a working structure fire.  Rescue responded with 5, their assignment upon arrival was level 1 stage and set up as R.I.T.  on side A.  Once the fire was under control another rescue was called to the scene to take over R.I.T. and the rescue crew helped with overhaul.  Crew was back in service just before 4AM.

Oct. 18, 2014.    On Wednesday the 8th, the Paxtang Fire Company held their annual open house in conjunction with fire prevention.  There were fire trucks on display, a set of gear and tools we use were on display,  how to put out a stove fire,  a smoke house for the kids, bounce house, free give aways and light refreshments. 

Oct. 3, 2014 October is fire prevention month. Remember to change the battiers in your smoke detectors. Make sure you have a working smoke detector on every floor of your home. Our Open house is Oct. 8th from 6Pm till 9PM. There will be static displays of fire trucks, fire gear, smoke house, how to put of stove fires and free give aways. Stop in to support your local fire department. The fire company will also be visiting the schools in part of fire prevention.

Oct. 3, 2014 Here are the stats for Sept.

Calls: 23 Total: 271
Busiest Day: Thursday with 6
Busiest Time: 0800 till 1600 with 11
Busiest Box: Steelton with 6
Boro Calls: 4
Engine Calls: 9
Rescue Calls: 15

Top Responders
1. Chief Zwigart with 22
2. Lt. Tinari with 15
3. DC Turner with 9
4. Lt. Sikorski with 9
5. FF. Nickle with 9
6. FF. Lemmon with 9

Sept 21, 2014. The 14th Annual Crabfest/Pig Roast is in the book. It was a sold out event. We want to thank our sponsors, patrons, volunteers and memmbers for their support and help. Without all these people, this event would not be a huge success. Thank you all for your help and support. Pics to come soon.

Sept 18 2014.  As of this evening the 14th Annual Crabfest/Pig Roast is SOLD OUT.  Thanks to everyone that helped make this events a BIG Success.  If you have a ticket, we’ll see you Saturday.  Come Hungry and have a great time.

Sept 8 2014. On Sept 7 2014 at 0720 hrs box 40-1 was sturck for an auto accident in the 3000 blk of Derry St. Lt. 40 arrived to find a 3 car accident with 1 vehicle on it’s side. All occupants were out of their vehicles. Lt. 40 handled patient care till EMS arrived. Rescue Company handled fluid control and debris clean up. While on the accident at 0736 hrs box 40-2 was struck for a 2nd due medical call. Engine Company handled the medical and assisted EMS. Than at 1248 hrs box 44-2 was struck for a reported structure fire. Engine arrived with 3 and took up the back up line, then assigned with overhaul of the fire room in the basement.

Aug 30th 2014. On Aug 23rd 2014 Engine 40 headed north for the Schuylkill County Fireman’s Convention held by the Pottsville Fire Department. Engine 40 won 1st Place Best Appearing Engine Out of County 2000 to 2014. Thanks to the members that helped clean the engine. Thank to borough council for allowing us to go and show our pride. A BIG thank you to York County Sta. 68 Fairview for standing by while we were away.

Aug 30th 2014. On Aug 23rd 2014 members from Paxtang (40), Rutherford (45), Swatara (49) and Paxtonia (34) headed up north to Schuylkill County Fireman’s Convention held in Pottsville. Members enjoyed some brotherhood prior to the parade with breakfast and lunch. It was a great time by all.