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Station 23

Run Card 2009

January:	41
February:	36
March:	26
April:	30
May:	44
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Station 23

Run Card 2008

January:	32
February:	36
March:	40
April:	32
May:	38
June:	47
July:	37
August:	21
September:	32
October:	44
November:	36
December:	50
Total:	445

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Hands on Training

June 16th - Over the past week the Volunteers from East Petersburg and Hempfield had an opportunity to train in a house that is slated for demolition. While working at the house crews worked on various skills which included searches, firefighter survival techiniques, rapid intervention techniques, overhaul operations and vertical ventilation. This was also a great opportunity for the volunteers to interact and train together so that when we work together on the fire ground we can be more efficient.

ROPE II

June 7th - Over the weekend three members attended and completed the Rope II class at the public safety training center. The students spent most of the class outside performing different evolutions using rope and assorted equipment. Congratulations to Firefighters Matt Schneider, John Augeri, and Caleb Simmers on completing the class.

89^th ANNUAL CONVENTION AWARDS CEREMONIES

June 5^th – On this evening the Volunteers from East Petersburg traveled to Quarryville to attend the Annual Lancaster Firemen’s Association County Convention Memorial and Awards Ceremony to pay our respect to our fallen brothers and sisters who have passed away over the last year. After the memorial service was completed the annual awards ceremony was held, which was a special time for the Volunteers of East Petersburg. The Crew of Rescue 23 which consisted of Chief James Rohrer Jr., Asst. Chief Dougherty, Lt. Howard, Engineer Macciocco, Firefighter Dan Neff, and Junior Firefighter Austin Howard were recognized with a unit citation for the technical rescue in Rohrerstown’s first due in September of last year. As the awards ceremony progressed a distinguished service award was presented to Chaplain Bob Kauffman for his dedicated work and assistance to the members of East Petersburg. Bob was very surprised by this honor and the members of East Petersburg are very proud to have him as part of our Department.

SMALL FIRE IN THE FIRST DUE

June 3^rd – As the members were getting ready for another day of work units from East Petersburg, Rohrerstown, Neffsville and Southern Manheim Twp were alerted for the dwelling fire on Brown Circle. Chief 23 arrived with normal and conditions, until Chief 2 completed his 360 and found a working fire on the Charlie side. Truck 67 and engine 231’s crew made it to the rear and found a wall to the rear patio on fire, while the crew from truck 23 handled the utilities. Crews made quick work of the fire and the assignment was downgraded to the East Hempfield units.

EVOC TRAINING

June 2nd – This past weekend six volunteers loaded and headed to the Manheim Fire station to attend a 16 hour Emergency Vehicle Operations Course in an effort to better understand how to operate an emergency vehicle. After spending all day Saturday in the classroom on Sunday they were off to the Public Safety Training Center for behind the wheel hands on training in the driving course. After several attempt through the driving course in Squad 23 and Engine 261 all six members successfully completed the class. Congratulations to Firefighters Caleb Simmers, Matt Schneider along with Fire Police Officers Ed Kinney, Dottie Kinney and Brian Wolfe.
Thank You to the Manheim Fire Company for sponsoring the class and Instructor Bob Rimert.

RESCUE AND SQUAD ACCREDITTED AS QRS UNITS

June 2nd – Over the past couple of months Health and Safety Coordinator Mark Cohen as spent countless hours working on our application and inspections to get our accreditation as a Quick Response Service through the Pennsylvania Dept. of Health. This is just another way for the Volunteers of East Petersburg to show commitment and dedication to protect and serve the community and citizens we serve.

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