At 23:34 hours Engine Co 242 and Rescue Co. 245 were alerted to respond mutual aid to McAdoo for the working structure fire in the 200 Block of South Kennedy Blvd.  WHFD responded with 8 volunteers to assist McAdoo. 

McAdoo and Hazle Twp FD.  had the fire knocked and Hazle twp was working on venting the roof when WHFD arrived.

McAdoo command assigned Engine Co. 242  to check the basement for extension. After completing the assignment McAdoo command assigned Engine. Co 242 to overhaul the 2nd floor. WHFD units operated for approx. 1 hour.

Other units on scene included Treskow engine, Keystone Engine, Mahanoy City RIT and Beaver Meadows Engine.

The West Hazleton Fire Department would like to congratulate FF Robert Kramer and FF Allison Pansy on passing the Delmar Essentials program. Good Job and keep up the good work.

Engine Co. 242 placed a set of Hurst Rescue tools in service this week.  A hydraulic spreader, o-cutter and portable power  unit were added. The tools will be a great addition with Engine Co. 242 being first due on all Vehicle Collisions in West Hazleton Borough.

In addition, a TFT Blitzfire ground monitor was also added to Engine Co. 242.  The Blitzfire is preconnected to 100ft of 2 1/2 inch line.

I  would like to  take this opportunity  to  congratulate fellow  Firefighters Allison  Pansy now holds the rank of Firefighter / ERT and  Pamela Bray who  now holds the title of  Firefighter / EMT/ ERT The have both  successfully passed their Basic Vehicle Rescue Course held in  Nuremberg .

To  that  special  someone  who  raised us,  nurtured us and  will always  care about us we have to  say :

THANK YOU  FOR ALL YOU HAVE  DONE MOM !!!

HAPPY  MOTHER'S DAY

West Hazleton Fire Dept. along with members of numerous surrounding companies have recently taken part in some good training. We have had Mods 1,2 and 3 of essentials of firefighting (Delmar), ladders, respiratory protection, accountability, sprinkler systems, basic ropes and rigging, ERG training, basic vehicle rescue awareness, operations, and currently in technician. It will be a nice long summer of learning new skills and enhancing the skills we already have!  

A fire in an unoccupied double home in West Hazleton early Thursday morning remains under investigation.                                                                  
Flames had already ripped through the roof of 19 W. Cranberry Ave. when first   in  coming units arrived around 0254 hrs. E 241  layed a  supply  Line  from  South  Broad Street   up West  Cranberry Ave . Engine company staff immediately  did a  blitz attack on the fire  until  additional firefighters from West Hazleton arrived on  scene . After  supply  line  was  establish  and  Interior attack  occurred.

Members of  the Hazle Township  Fire Company were called into  assist on this  fast  moving  fire.  Both Fire companies worked diligently to  put the fire out  and  complete over haul  operations.

The fire, which started in the third floor of 19 W. Cranberry Ave., spread to the attic in the other half of the double, 17 W. Cranberry Ave. Fire also damaged the second floor of 19 W. Cranberry Ave
 


Assisting  at the  scene were the  Hazle Twp Fire Company , West Hazleton Ambulance, Medic 40 &  West Hazleton Ambulance were utilized For  Rehab Service.

West Hazleton Fire Fighter Rich Dawley recently recieved an award for 20 years of service as a Career Firefighter with the Fairfax County Virginia Fire Rescue Department. Firefighter Dawley is a past Lieutenant of the WHFD, and has been a dedicated member for more than 25 years. He is curently assigned to Truck 410 at Bailey's Crossroads, the busiest Fire Station in Fairfax County.

Also pictured with FF Dawley, is West Hazleton Firefighter Chris Cott, who is a Mechanic for the Fairfax County Fire Rescue Department.

We would like to congratulate FF Dawley on his accomplishment!

Happy Easter  from the members and  officers of the  West Hazleton Fire Company  to  everyone.

The  Fire Prevention  Team along with  Members and  Officers welcomed  Daisy  Troop 4207 and  Brownie Troop 4276 who  were given a  tour of the  West Hazleton Station .During their visit  the  Troop and  their  guests were given a  exclusive look into the  world of  firefighters.

The  tour  began in the  Meeting  Room  of the  Fire  Company  with  a brief  history of  when  the  Fire Company  was  Founded and   that  we are   Celebrating  120 years of  dedicated  service.

The  tour  Included a  visit  to  the  apparatus  bay  and  passing on   what  each  of  the  apparatus  does  and  the  vital  roles they  play. The Fire Prevention  Team  was  on  hand to  distribute Fire  Safety  information and  preplanning  guides on  how  to exit  your  home and  have a  safe place to meet.

A special  appearance from  Fire Chief  Robert  Ward  who  was  teaching in the  nearby  training  room  , spoke to  the  Girl Scouts  on  how important  it  is not  to  Pull  fire alarms and  or  call in  false reports when there is  no  emergency  and  the  consequences that  can  happen.

The  event  capped off  with   two  of the  girl scouts participating in a  race against  one of the fire  company members in  putting on the  gear  we  wear to  calls. We  are proud to  report the  girl  scouts  won the  contest  and  the  firefighter is  still catching  his  breath .......

The Tamaqua Fire Department Ladder 770 was called upon to assist West Hazleton Firefighters with the pending specification of the new Ladder 244. The Borough's plan is to use a variety of possible funding to purchase a new Truck similar to Ladder 770. Although the truck did not fit into the station due to height restraints, KME Fire Apparatus will be bringing a similar Truck that is lower. We would like to thank the Tamaqua FIre Department and KME Fire Apparatus for their time and assistance!

From the  Officers and Members of the  West Hazleton  Fire Company we would like to  say  Happy  Birthday to our  Fire House MOM Shirley  Ward  so  when  you  see her wish her Happy Birthday 

This is Araceli.  She was born 12 Jan 08 and came in at 6lbs 15oz and 20 in long.  She has grown to 7lbs 2oz since Tuesday.  The Proud Parents  are Mr. &  Mrs Chris Gagola

Firemens  Relief and Regular meetings  have been  postponed will be rescheduled later this month.

Around 15:00, West Hazleton Fire Department was alerted by Luzerne County Communications for an Engine Co. to respond to a House Fire in McAdoo, Schuylkill County. Engine Co. responded with a crew of 5 within 30 seconds of the Dispatch. While enroute, Engine Co. 241 was cancelled by Schuylkill County.