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*

May 18th, 2016 – At 11:18hrs Fire District 21(Ravine) and the Schuylkill Haven Dive Team was dispatched to 315 Old Forge Road for a still water rescue for a reported male in reservoir. Squad 63-64, Utility 63-71 and the boats responded and staged with law enforcement while more information was gathered. 

A brief land search was conducted with the use of a SAR canine team from Lebanon county. After the conclusion of the land search, it was determined that all operations would cease with PSP continuing their collection of information from witnesses and further searches would not continue until daybreak.

May 19th, 2016 – The Schuylkill Haven Dive Team was contacted by PSP and was requested to gather for a possible search of the reservoir involving the previous incident.

Capt. 63-99 (Morgan) assembled 63DIVE and upon gaining addition information, the assistance from Mahanoy City and Ryan Township dive units were requested to the scene.

Once on-scene, 63-99 briefed with law enforcement and water authority personnel. 63-99 established command of dive operations, both department boats where launched to check the area of interest, and a working point was established.

Divers from all 3 teams where utilized using 2 pendulum search patterns from the shore line location. Recovery of victim was made and dive operations where terminated. Chief 63-01 (Motko) also responded with the dive team on the initial call. More Photos and information can be viewed at on the Station 2 Facebook page.

April 27, 2016 -At 01:57 the Schuylkill Haven Rapid Intervention Team was dispatched to 622 N. Second Street, Pottsville for a working structure fire. Squad 63-69 and Engine 63-12 (Sta. 2) arrived on scene and staged manpower on side A of the fire building. The RIT team was then utilized for manpower as conditions started to deteriorate — prompting Pottsville command to request a second alarm and RIT team to the scene. Crews assisted the Pottsville FD with roof ops, ventilation and overhaul of the building. The Squad and the Engine were on scene for approximately 2.5 hours. Chief 63-02 (Reed) had command of the Haven units.

April 24, 2016 – At 14:23 Fire District 63 was dispatched to a location within North Manheim Township, to assist Schuylkill EMS with a medical emergency. Squad 63-69 arrived on scene as well as other units from the SHFD. Chief 63-03 (Sweigert) advised of a possible landing zone and diverted units to the parking lot at the First UCC Church, 110 Route 61 South. Squad 63-69 and Rescue 63-57 established a secure area for the helicopter to land. 63-95 (Schimpf) had command of the landing zone and placed all units available once the helicopter returned to the air.

 

April 23, 2016 – At 16:04 Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to the area of Jane Avenue (behind renningers market) for a brush fire. Crews arrived on scene and found a 100ft by 100ft area of thick brush on fire. Station 2 stretched two forestry lines from 63-12 and Squad 63-69 deployed a 1 3/4 inch attack line from the adjacent side. The fire was extinguished after 10 minutes. Chief 63-03 (Sweigert) had command.