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Avoca
Emergency Services
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Members complete Structural Burn training (Oct 21)... AFD members, along with members of Northmoreland and Shavertown FDs, completed a 16 hour structural burn class at a burn facility in Frackville. The class was sponsored by the Northmoreland FD, and offered through the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy. Members attend prayer vigil in West Pittston to honor our fallen brothers...
FD members attended a memorial procession and prayer service held in West Pittston on Oct 6th, to honor fallen members of the firefighting community. The prayer service included a candle light ceremony with all participants singing "Amazing Grace". The service was sponsored by the W.P. fire department. 71 companies miss out on working fire (Aug. 20)... Due to a glitch in dispatching, the 71 companies were missed as part of the 2nd alarm assignment to a working structure fire in Dupont borough. Normally, the 71 engine would respond along with Pittston City fire on the 2nd alarm for calls in Dupont. But, due to a difficulty at the Luzerne County 911 center, the 71 company was never sent to the fire. Officials from both Avoca and Luzerne County are looking into the matter, as the 911 center records show the Avoca Engine arriving at the fire, when it in fact never left the 71 house. 911 had the 71 engine listed as out of service for several hours until the error was discovered. During the course of the fire, the 71 rescue was sent by Luzerne County 911 to cover a motor vehicle accident for Pittston Township.
Assist to West Pittston (Aug 1)... The Chief and Rescue assisted West Pittston F.D. with two residential structure fires on Franklin St. The fire was reported around 6:30am, and the West Pittston Ladder Co. confirmed that two buildings were involved upon their arrival. West Pittston was assisted by Avoca and Exeter fire departments. It took crews several hours to completely extinguish both buildings. West Pittston FD and the state police fire marshals office is investigating the cause. Rescue runs wreck (Aug 1)... The Chief and Rescue responded to assist Station 98 (Greenwood) with an MVA on Route 11 with multiple entrapment. The 71 crew worked with 98 rescue to extricate the final passenger from one of the vehicles. This was a head-on accident that had several occupants injured. Engine 98 was also on scene and had a charged hand-line in place to offer additional protection to victims and rescue workers. 94 and 93 EMS also responded to the wreck.
Avoca Emergency Services crews sent the Engine, Rescue, Chief and EMS to assist Dupont fire with a structure fire at Damon's Restaurant. With the exception of EMS, all 71 companies responded on the 2nd alarm. Firefighters fought the blaze for about two hours before finally extinguishing it. The fire started in the kitchen area and spread via the ductwork throughout the roof of the building. Crews worked interiorly to prevent the fire from spreading to the dining area. There were approximately 50 patrons inside when the fire was discovered. Infant Revived.... Cardiopulmonary resuscitation has saved another life. This time, that life belongs to a one month old Avoca infant. On Monday, July 9th, the infant started to choke on some mucus that built up in its airway. Quick actions by neighbors, including C.P.R. saved the life of the infant. Upon arrival of the Avoca EMS and Rescue, the infant's breathing was starting to return to normal. Crews completed an evaluation of the child, and transported with Plains Medic 2 to a local health-care facility. Avoca emergency workers commend the neighbors quick actions, and encourage all residents of the community to undergo C.P.R. training. The life that is saved just may be that of a loved one!
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Rescue assists Jenkins Twp (Oct 12th) ...
The 71 rescue was sent to assist Jenkins Twp F.D. with a working structure fire on Meade St. The rescue company was assigned to act as the F.A.S.T. for the incident. Due to heavy fire conditions and structural instability, the team worked with Jenkins Command to establish a collapse zone on all side of the involved building. No firefighter injuries were reported. AFD members attend structural collapse course... Members of the FD recently attended a structural collapse awareness course held at the Luzerne County Emergency Management Agency in Wilkes-Barre. The course was designed to give local rescuers awareness level training in the event of a structural collapse. The course was sponsored by the Technical Rescue Team of Luzerne County along with Luzerne Co. EMA. The team will be completing a structure collapse operations level training in late October. FD members complete Haz Mat refresher course... Members of the fire department have recently completed a 10.5 hour refresher course on Hazardous Materials Operations. This class is required for all members who have completed the operations course in the past. The class was taught by Kevin O'brien from Luzerne County Emergency Management Agency. Rescue covers mva for Pittston Twp (Aug 20)... Rescue 71 and Laflin fire covered a two car motor vehicle accident on Route 315 in Pittston Township. There were several injuries on the scene and one patient still in the vehicle upon arrival of first due companies. Several area EMS agencies were called to transport the injured. Pittston Township fire and EMS were working at a residential structure fire in Dupont at the time of the accident. 6 Month report for 2001 is completed... During the first six months of 2001, the FD responded to 153 calls. Included in these calls were four structure fires, 30 rescue incidents, and 95 assists to other area departments. AFD Fund Drive Underway... The fire department's annual letter drive is now underway. The fund drive will continue through September, and members are hoping that all residents and businesses will contribute. This is the department's largest source of income. If anyone in the borough hasn't received an appeal in the mail, please contact the fire dept. by calling 457-2894 anytime. Rescue responds to structure fire... On June 22nd, the Chief and Rescue responded to this structure fire on Old Forge borough. Upon arrival, the rescue crew was assigned to assist Ladder 93 with truck company operations. Chief VanLuvender was the first arriving chief officer and assumed command until relieved by Chief Aulisio from the Old Forge Department. (picture is courtesy of the Old Forge Fire Department.)
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