Archives for May 2017

May 1, 2017 – At 17:53 Fire District 63 was dispatched to 10 Snyder Avenue, Pine Grove Borough, as part of a 3rd alarm commercial fire. Due to the size of the building and the amount of fire, the scene was declared defensive operations only.

Large master streams were placed into service on all sides of the building and various hydrants were secured for water supply. District 63 units included E63-12, E63-13, Tower 63-22, Ladder 63-25, S63-69, and T63-38.

Chief 63 and 63-01 had command of the SHFD units operating at the scene. Photos MLK*

April 12, 2017 – At 15:32 the Fire District 63  was dispatched to 201 South Margaretta Street, Schuylkill Haven for a working house fire. Chief 63-02 (REED) arrived on scene and advised SCCC of fire on the porch area with no extension inside the house.

Units from Station 2 were on the scene quickly to find trees and shrubbery burning with fire starting to extend into the porch area of the structure.

Two 1 3/4 lines were stretched and the fire was knocked quickly. Stations 1 & 4 arrived and assisted with overhaul. Chief 63-01 (Motko) had command. MLK Photos*

March 8, 2017 – At 10:23 Fire District 63 was dispatched to 121 Tennis Avenue for a house fire. As Engine 63-12 and Engine 63-17 became enroute, SCCC advised of an address change to 130 Tennis Avenue, directly across from Boyer’s IGA.

Engine 63-12 and Tower 63-22 arrived to find smoke showing from the first floor. Crews from 63-22 forced entry with a primary attack line being deployed from 63-12. Both the tower and ladder 63-25 placed their aerials  in service to the roof as well as Engines 63-17 and 63-13 securing water supplies to the scene.

Engine 41-17 (Cressona) and Pottsville R.I.T. were also dispatched to the scene. All searches proved negative and the fire was held to the room of origin.

Station 2 Assistant Chief 63-94 had command. MLK Photos*