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Written by Rusty Schreiner
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| March 2, 2010 |
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The Centre Region COG and the Alpha Fire Company are pleased to announce that Tyler Fire Equipment LLC, representing Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. has been awarded the contract for our new 75 Foot Aerial PUC Quint on a 2010 Pierce Arrow XT Chassis.
Features of the new unit include: TAK- 4 independent front suspension, seating for six, with a 515 HP Detroit Diesel Series 60 coupled to an Allison EVS 4000 transmission. Additional options include a 15KW Onan hydraulic generator, electric cord reel, a 540 amp Leece-Neville dual alternator system, all LED emergency and compartment lighting with over 205’ square feet of compartment storage space. The unit features a 1500 GPM pump with a Husky 12 foam system, a 500 gallon water tank and a 30 gallon class A foam tank. The unit will be capable of carrying over 1000 feet of 5” LDH with 6 preconnected hand lines. The aluminum aerial features a user replaceable tip with a 750 lb. tip load and creeper controls. The aerial can operate from -8 to 76 degrees. The aerial is equipped with a pinnable waterway and a 1500 GPM remote controlled nozzle. The Quint will carry over 115’ of ground ladders. Delivery of Quint 527 is expected in early August, 2010. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 03 March 2010 )
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Written by Steve Bair
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| February 20, 2010 |
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On Saturday, February 20 a large number of Alphas were on hand at the Borough Station to meet and greet children and families in town for THON activities. THON organizers asked Alpha to participate after several children requested fire station visits through Make-A-Wish. Each of our guests received an Alpha job shirt as a token of their visit. We were honored to be a part of this year’s THON activity; a truly worthy cause entirely managed by Penn State students.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 03 March 2010 )
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Written by Steve Bair
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| February 22, 2010 |
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On Monday evening, February 22 a well attended open house ushered in the grand opening of the newly remodeled College Township Station. Since 2003 the company has responded an engine from the lower level of the township municipal building; space that formerly housed the township’s public works garage. The township had been working on a phased fit-out plan for the fire company that would have been completed sometime in 2014. In April 2007, the company approached the township seeking acceleration of the fit-out. The township incorporated the fit-out into a long-term cost improvement plan for the entire municipal building and launched the project in the spring of 2009. The result is a live-in fire station with four live-in rooms, six non live-in beds, a full kitchen, and a lounge area. The live-in spaces were occupied on February 24. We thank College Township for completing this project.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 03 March 2010 )
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Written by Jason Troup
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| February 17, 2010 |
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Units from the Alpha's were requested to assist and stand-by in Lock Haven, Clinton County so that personnel from Clinton County could attend the funeral of Fire Police Officer Donald Mellott who was killed in the line of duty while operating at the scene of motor vehicle accident on February 13, 2010.
The Alpha's were honored to be able to accomodate this request and multiple personnel quickly volunteered for the detail and were able to fully staff Engine 512 and Truck 517 to provide service to the citizens of Lock Haven and to show our support for our fellow brethren in Clinton County. Personnel also provided manpower with the use of Utility 522 and Chief's car 538.
In addition to the units standing-by in Lock Haven, Fire Police Unit 536 assisted with traffic control for the funeral procession.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and fire companies to which Officer Mellott was a member.
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Written by Jason Troup
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December 24, 2009
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Today the Alpha's received a special call mutual aid assignment. The Big Guy from the North Pole requested that the Alpha Fire Co. escort him around town this evening. A day was spent by members preparing the apparatus for the special event. Units with Santa on board left the station for a tour around the Centre Region giving the kids a special chance to see Santa before he made his stop in the area later in the night to deliver their gifts.
The Alpha's teamed up with QWiK Rock to provide the area with continual updates as to Santa's whereabouts.
Special Thanks to McLanahan's and Kohl's for their donations to make this event successful.
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Written by Steve Bair
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At the December Holiday Meeting held earlier this week, the slate of officers was finalized for 2010. These officers will be sworn-in by the Company at the Company meeting on January 5, with formal confirmation by the COG General Forum on January 25.
Operations Officers for 2010:
Keith Yocum, Chief (500): Two year term.
Nicholas Kuchmay, Assistant Chief (501)
Jeffrey Martin, Assistant Chief (502)
Robert Kurzinger, Assistant Chief (503)
Shawn Kauffman, Assistant Chief (504)
Stanley Clouser, Safety Officer (540)
Bradley Flubacher, Assistant Safety Officer (541)
Executive Officers for 2010:
Barrett Smith, President: Two year term.
Andrew Prestia, Vice President
Ronald Witmer, Treasurer
Robert Donald, Financial Secretary
Jason Troup, Secretary
Louis Berrena, Trustee
Randy Clouser, Trustee
Joseph Wirtz, Trustee
Appointed officers for 2010 were posted on December 4.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 17 December 2009 )
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Written by Jason Troup
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| December 4, 2009 |
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| The Chief officers have appointed the following individuals to serve the Alpha Fire Company: |
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Engine Captain: Matt Dale
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| Engine Lieutenant: Duane Cornish |
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| Engine Lieutenant: Scott Lesak |
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| Engine Lieutenant: Jason Troup |
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| Truck Captain: Rick Bolinsky |
| Truck Lieutenant: Buck Harpster |
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| Rescue Captain: Tony Berrena |
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| Rescue Lieutenant: Justin Locke |
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| Fire Police Captain: Bob Donald |
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| Fire Police Lieutenant: Butch Sauers |
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| Fire Police Sergeant: Jack Zook |
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Fire Police Sergeant: Marv Robinson
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Last Updated ( Friday, 04 December 2009 )
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Run Stats |
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Calls |
Jobs |
Pins |
| 2010 |
132 |
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| 2009 |
1075 |
13 |
5 |
| 2008 |
1027 |
7 |
7 |
| 2007 |
974 |
11 |
15 |
| 2006 |
994 |
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| 2005 |
945 |
14 |
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