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Gas Leak Outside
Written by Jason Troup   
March 30, 2009  
   

The Alpha Fire Co. was dispatched to 348 Arbor Way in State College Borough at 1:50 PM this afternoon for a gas leak outside.  Call originated through Columbia Gas who advised that a contractor had struck a gas line and had an active leak. 

Engine 510 and Rescue 518 responded on the call with Assistant Chief N. Kuchmay (502) assuming the command.  Crews advised command of a large active leak and began evacuating the surrounding residences as a precaution.

Columbia Gas arrived on the scene and terminated the leak.

 
Alpha's Assist Port Matilda with Dwelling Fire
Written by Jason Troup   
March 27, 2009  
   

At approximately 1:20 AM the Alpha Fire Co. was dispatched as automatic mutual aid with Port Matilda Fire Co. for a dwelling fire in Halfmoon Township.

Initial dispatch indicated a working fire at 120 Hemlock Dr.  Fire Police 1571 arrived on scene first and advised of a well involved structure.

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Brush Fire at Rockview
Written by Steve Bair   
25-March-2009  
   
At approximately 12:43 hours on Wednesday March 25, CCECC received several calls reporting a fast moving brush fire to the rear of 1420 Benner Pike. Chief 503 (Martin) responded immediately and upon receiving updates enroute to the scene, added two brush units and an additional tanker to the box. Chief 500 (Clouser) arrived on scene and established command, reporting a fast moving fire of 100 X 30 feet and SCI Rockview personnel working the fire line. Engine 510, Tanker 520, and Rescue 518 were deployed to the address to protect the Verizon cable yard and nearby exposures while Brush 825 (Pleasant Gap) and Brush 325 (Boalsburg) were deployed to the eastern flank to assist Rockview. Remaining units staged off Benner Pike. A high voltage power line support was actively involved in fire prompting Allegheny Power to the scene. The total fire area was 300 X 35 in fence line brush and open field. No structures were damaged and no injuries were reported.
 
 Units on Scene: Engines 510,514, Tenders 519, 520, 819, Brush 825, 325, Utility 822, Fire Police 536, SCI Rockview
 Command: Chief 500 (S. Clouser)
 
Alpha's Accept Donation from Raytheon
Written by Jason Troup   
March 24, 2009  
   

The Alpha Fire Co. was presented with a donation of $500 today from the State College location of Raytheon.  Fire Director Steve Bair, Fire Administrator Rusty Schreiner, Chief Stan Clouser, Vice-President Brian Bittner, and Lieutenant/Trustee Jason Troup were on hand to receive the check from the State College Site Operations Manager Julie Voorhees and Site Emergency Preparedness Coordinators Dave Fryer and Dave Hege.

The Alpha Fire Co. would like to thank Raytheon for their donation and their continued support of the fire company.

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Truck 517 Update
Written by Rusty Schreiner   
March 24, 2009  
   

The first photographs chronicling the refurbishment and re-chassis process for the 1975 Mack AerialScope have arrived.  Through regular progress reports we will be better able to monitor progress with the unit, and should discrepancies occur with the manufacturer we will be better positioned to make changes sooner should a problem be discovered or observed.    Check back with us regularly to see how construction on our New Pierce Arrow XT AerialScope is progressing.  pdf Click here for our first update. 24/03/2009,14:13 1.52 Mb

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