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Written by Michael Breen
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For the first time in over 40 years, the Alpha Fire Company's entire fleet was gathered for a photo event inside the Bryce Jordan Center Arena on the Penn State University Park Campus. On hand for the occasion were Alpha Associate Member Rick James and past Alpha Chief Marv Robinson (1980-1988). Rick collects historic fire apparatus and in his collection are Former Alpha Tower 517, Engine 511 (Telesquirt), and Engine 512, which he brought in for the occasion. In all, there were 17 pieces of fire apparatus arranged for the photos.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 09 August 2007 )
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Written by Jason Troup
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July 24-29,2007
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During the past week members attended Firehouse Expo in Baltimore, MD. During this time members attended classes each day ranging in topics from leadership and recruitment and retention, to hybrid vehicles and thermal imaging. Classes were taught by leading experts in the fire service, such as John J. Salka (Battalion Chief FDNY), and Ron Moore (McKinney Texas FD, Firehouse's University of Extrication), and Billy Goldfeder (Deputy Fire Chief of the Loveland-Symmes FD Ohio, Firefighterclosecalls.com).
In addition to the classes held at the Baltimore Convention Center, there was a vast display of current fire service products and technology in the basement area of the convention center.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 31 July 2007 )
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Written by Michael Breen
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July 23, 2007
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| This week Tanker 519 received some TLC from members of the Alpha Fire Company. One of 519's wheel covers had fallen into a state of disrepair recently and it was felt by the membership and administration that painting the wheels was a good option versus
finding an obscure replacement cover. 519 received a thorough cleaning inside and out along with a coat of wax to go with her new painted rims. The 1991 KME International served as Alpha's only tanker until it was complimented with the arrival of 520 in early 2005. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 25 July 2007 )
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Written by Michael Breen
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| July 8, 2007 |
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Tonight the Alphas went through the second night of a Firefighter Survival & Mayday Training Drill taught by members of the Nittany Valley Fraternal Order Of Leatherheads Society (FOOLS). The drill consisted of a firefighter navigating and passing through several obstacles meant to simulate real life situations where a firefighter may become trapped. The Alphas wish to thank all the members of the Nittany Valley FOOLS for constructing this obstacle course.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 08 July 2007 )
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Written by James Beecher
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| July 4, 2007 |
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About 25 members of the Alpha Fire Company and the Boalsburg Fire Company stood by at the Central PA 4th Fest. The fire companies provide fire protection and support to help protect against brush fires and other incidents at the annual 4th of July celebration.
Fire Crews began to arrive at the 4th Fest at about 7:00 PM and went available at 11:30 PM.
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Written by Jason Troup
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July 4, 2007
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| This morning members headed over the mountain with Engine 514 to Osceola Mills for their annual 4th of July parade. The parade began at 11 AM. The parade ended around 1 PM. After enjoying some good food awards were given out. The Alpha's won the Jack Hosband Memorial Award for "Best Overall Appearing Unit." This trophy is given out every year and is a rotating trophy. Winner takes it for one year and returns it the following year to be awarded again. We are proud to have won the award and will display it appropriately. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 05 July 2007 )
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Written by Jason Troup
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| June 29, 2007 |
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| This evening Firefighter For A Day kicked off with the 8 participants being issued their fire gear and pagers. Tonight through Saturday these individuals will paricipate in events such as a smoke maze, simulated car fires, and the use of the jaws of life. In addition to these training exercises they will respond to any alarms that Company 5 gets in the centre region. The event is a recruitment tool and intended to show those who are either interested in joining or who are just curious as to what it is like to be a member of the Alpha Fire Co. Good luck to the participants! The crews have already taken in 1 response for an auto alarm at the Olive Garden (as of 11:12 PM, June 29). |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 29 June 2007 )
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