Today at 1230hrs, the Alpha Fire Company was dispatched for a vehicle fire at 214 Val Verda Dr. in Ferguson Township. Engine 510 and Rescue 518 were out the door immediately with 10 volunteers. County followed up with additional information and advised of a working car fire in the vicinity of a residence. Once on scene, 510′s nozzleman stretched the 100 ft 1 3/4″ bumper line and initiated attack on a fully involved Dodge Dakota. The fire was brought under control within a minute and…
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On Saturday June 8th, the Alpha Fire Company took Quint 527 to the Special Olympics. The members had fun showing the athletes and their families the apparatus. The athletes especially enjoyed trying on the firefighters gear.
On Wednesday, May 29, 2013, Assistant Chief Tony Berrena was honored by the Sunshine Rotary Club of State College during a special session of their breakfast meeting. Chief Berrena was recognized for his dedication and continuing contributions to the Alpha Fire Company, its individual members, and the community it serves. The recognition criteria was based on the Rotary Club’s 4-way test which seeks to guide individuals and businesses to make fair and equitable decisions that support the greater good. Once each year Rotary will focus…
Our thanks to the following local businesses who contributed door prizes that were given out during the Awards Banquet on April 13th: Appalacian Outdoors Best Buy Centre Hills Country Club Cherry Lane Salon & Day Spa Dick’s Sporting Goods Home Depot Hotel State College Lion’s Pride Lowe’s Miska Jewelers Nittany Mall Rapid Transit State College Framing Company Mike’s TV and Appliances Verizon Wireless
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