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Written by Jason Troup
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Are you are resident of the State College area? Have you ever thought about being a firefighter and didn't know if it was the thing for you? Well, now is your opportunity to give it a try. The Alpha Fire Co. will be hosting Firefighter for a Day which will take place July 24, 2009 begining at 6 PM and will end July 25, 2009 at 6 PM. Activities will include mock car fires, vehicle extrication (using the Jaws of Life), simulated smoke maze, and other events. Participants will bunk in at the station and respond to emergency calls. All meals will be provided by company and participation is free of charge. To sign-up please click on the link below for the application. Applicants will be contacted by a representative of the Alpha Fire Company with further instructions and information. Space is limited so sign-up early.
Firefighter for a Day Application
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Written by Jason Troup
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June 26, 2009
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| Shortly before 1:00 AM the company was dispatched to assist Boalsburg Fire Company to 1551 Linden Hall Rd. in Harris Township for a working barn fire. Units responding were advised of multiple calls reporting a working fire, given this information Chief 300 requested 3 additional tankers be added to the box. Safety Officer 340 arrived on scene first and advised of a working fire in a large implement shed. Units responding from the Alpha's included Engine 514, Truck 516, Tanker 519, and Tanker 520. All Alpha apparatus were available by 3:30 AM. |
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Written by Jason Troup
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June 25, 2009
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This afternoon and evening the Alpha Fire Company was dispatched for vehicle accidents with injuries. The first accident occurred in Ferguson Township at the intersection of W College Ave and Shingletown Rd at approximately 2:15 PM. Dispatch reported a car versus motorcycle with one person injured. Engine 514 responded on the call. Chief Kauffman (504) arrived on scene and reported minor injuries and no need for the fire department and placed the box available.
Shortly before 7:00 PM the company was alerted for a vehicle accident with unknown injuries on I-99 at Exit 68 in Patton Township. Rescue 518, Engine 514, and Port Matilda Rescue 1518 responded on the call. Engine 514 arrived on scene first to find one vehicle in the median with Pennsylvania State Police already on scene. PSP advised of no injuries and no need for the fire department. Upon confirming that this was the only accident in the area the box was placed available.
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Written by Brian Bittner
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| June 15, 2009 |
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At approximatley 0600 hrs, the company was dispatched for a building fire at 921 Pike St in Lemont. Chief J. Martin (503) arrived at the address and confirmed a working fire with smoking showing from the eves. Chief Kuchmay (502) immediately requested an extra Engine and Truck on the box. Chief Clouser (500) arrived and requested a second alarm. Chief Kuchmay (502) and Engine 510 arrived simultaneously and immediately went to work. Fire conditions were discovered on the second floor in a business. A quick attack by the Engine crew and coordinated ventialtion efforts by the Truck Co held the fire in place and a quick knock down occcurred. Extensive salvage and overhaul was needed for the incident. To note, the building is the Lemont House. This is a historic building having connections with the Underground Railroad. The fire is currently under investigation by the Centre Region Fire Marshal Office.
Truck 216 and Engine 111 from Bellefonte Fire Department transferred to Station 5 during the incident.
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| Units on Scene: E510,E514,E512,E810,E310,T516,T517,T217,R518 |
| In the Command: Chief S. Clouser (500) |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 24 June 2009 )
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Written by Jason Troup
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May 28, 2009
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Shortly after 12 PM the Alpha Fire Company was dispatched to assist Centre Hall Fire Company with a working trailer fire in the Black Hawk Trailer Court. Truck 516 and Tanker 520 responded on the call. The crew from 516 assisted at the scene while the tanker was redirected to stand-by at Centre Hall's fire station.
All Alpha units were available by 2 PM.
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