EMS on Greenfield MCI
June 22, 2009 – At 00:00 hours Ambulances 59-9 and 59-8 were dispatched to assist Station 24 (Greenfield Twp.) with a MVA involving a Grey Hound bus and 3 other vehicles at mile marker 203 on I-81.  59-9 and 58-8 were on the assist along with 39-9, 18-9 and Hartford EMS.  59 units were returned to service with 44 patient refusals obtained by 24 EMS and one patient transported by 36-9 crews.   
 
Strike Team Training

	June 18, 2009 – WWHC in conjunction with The Pennsylvania State Department of Health’s Region 5 EMS Strike Team spent the day training on deploying the Region’s portable hospital.  The hospital is capable of rapid deployment with capabilities of up to 50 patients for an extended period.
	Ambulance 59-8 serves as a primary BLS unit while Squad 59 serves as support unit and primary transport vehicle for one of the two 28 foot trailers that house the portable hospital and supplies.

 

Thoughts with Chief Rood May 21, 2009 – The Officers and members of the WWHC would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to Jermyn Borough Chief Ray Rood who suffered a medical incident while responding to an alarm in the Borough of Mayfield, Chief Rood suffered a severe medical incident. Details are available here. WWHC adds another FF1 May 18, 2009 – Congratulations to Mike Pane on becoming a Nationally Certified Firefighter 1.  Mike successfully completely the 220 hour course offered by the Buck’s County Community College.

Squad runs second  city blaze May 14, 2009 – Squad Crews were dispatched to assist the City of Scranton and Lackawanna Ambulance with a second alarm structure fire at a vacant home on Vine Street.  Scranton Fire was dispatched at 22:00 hours with LA-8 and Medic 645 having EMS command.  A second alarm was stuck when flames spread to an adjoining structure.  Medic 645 requested Squad 59 to assist with firefighter rehab.  Crews were staged at Olive and Buenzeli directory in front of the scene. Crews assisted with rehab of 30 Scranton Firefighters. Crews remained on scene for 3 hours before returning.

WWHC Hosts LZ Training May 9, 2009 – The WWHC in conjunction with Geisinger Life Flight 3 hosted Landing Zone Safety and Operations Training.  The 3 hour class was completed with the landing of Life Flight 3 at WWHC Head Quarters.  Click to see Life Flight 3 Buzz 59 HQ 

Rescue – EMS on multi-vehicle MVA
May 4, 2009 – Lackawanna County Communications alerted area 59 and 58 PD’s for an erratic driver traveling eastbound on the Scranton-Carbondale Highway.  Before PD could intercept Rescue and EMS were dispatched for an MVA at the intersection of State Route 107.  Chief 59-3 (Hallowich) arrived on scene to report a multivehicle accident with injuries.  59-9 arrived on scene to find one patient confined to a vehicle with all other patients self extricated.  Rescue 59-1 handled stabilization while 59-9 and Cottage 1 crews extricated and packaged the patient for transport to the trauma center.  Rescue 59 stabilized the second vehicle and assisted 59-8 crews with patient care.  59-8 transported 1 patient to Marian Community for evaluation. 

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April 28, 2009 - Squad 59 was dispatched at 11:55 hours to assist the City of Scranton on a large multi-dwelling fire in the 900 Block of Monroe Avenue.  Flames broke out on the second floor of a double home at 909-911 Monroe Avenue in the city's hill section about 11:25 a.m.  Squad 59 was requested to assist Lackawanna Ambulance in setting up firefighter rehab.  Crews handled rehab for 100 firefighters who cycled through the rehab area during the extensive operation. One City firefighter suffered minor burn injuries.  With the entire City fleet on scene additional resources were requested from neighboring Dunmore, Dickson City, Chinchilla and Clarks Summit.  Squad Crews remained on scene for 4 hours before returning to service. More -- Photos

	Tornado Training April 26, 2009 – WWHC crews in conjunction with the Honesdale Fire Department spent the day at the Mayfield Elementary School conducting tornado training and awareness to students.  Students learned how emergency warnings are conducted and what to do in the event of an actual tornado.  Thanks to the use of Honesdale’s Training Trailer students were able to experience hands on the events and weather conditions that occur during an actual weather emergency.
	In Squad We Trust  April 26, 2009 – After returning from the Mayfield Elementary School, Squad crews made the trip to South Gibson in Susquehanna County to assist Station 18 (Clifford) EMS on a multiple unit brush fire at the Shady Rest Campground.  Crews were assigned to Rehab duties assisting with the care of 40 firefighters who battled the brush fire in 90 degree weather.  Crews remained on scene for 2 hours.

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April 26, 2009 – Squad 59 along with Engine 25, Ambulance 25-8, Engine 29 and Car 20 made the 50 mile trip to the Monroe County Public Safety Center to assist in the Buck’s County Community College’s Firefighter I program.  59 and 25 crews handle Rehab duties in 85° weather with high humidity while 25 and 29 crews handled water supply.  The WWHC currently has 2 members completing the 120 hour program.  Thanks to all companies involved.

Squad Special Call

April 25, 2009 – Squad 59 was special called to assist Carbondale Twp.’s Whites Crossing and Meredith Hose Companies on a brush fire off of Salem Mountain Road in the area of the Casey Highway.  The fire consumed 4 acres.  “The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources pitched in, as did the Squad 59 William Walker Hose Co. of Mayfield, which specializes in monitoring and treating firefighters for heat exhaustion and other health issues”. – Scranton Times

Lifeflight coming to Wm. Walker Hose Co.
On Saturday May 9th, 2009 WWHC will be sponsoring a Lifeflight safety briefing at Penn Ave. Headquarters. The class will begin at 9:00am with a lecture by Lifelight personnel. Then Lifelight-3 will be landing at the picnic grounds. Con-ED will be awarded to those who qualify. This class is open to any Fire, Rescue or Ems crews who wish to attend. If you plan on attending please e-mail EMS Captain R.A. Furiosi at wwhccaptain59@yahoo.com

1st due crash with ejection April,23 2009- Around 7:30am Thursday morning Station 59 Fire, Rescue, and EMS along with CH-1 were dispatched to the Casey highway for the 2nd time in 2 days for a MVC with injuries. 59PD arrived onscene within a minute and requested for EMS to expedite. They also reported the vehicle had rolled over multiple times. CH-1 and 59-9 arrived 1st to find 1 male lying unresponsive in the Westbound lane about 25 yards from the vehicle. The Rescue arrived onscene and assisted in packaging the patient. 59-9 transported to CMC with Cottage ALS onboard.Crews remained onscene for about an hour before returning to service.
 

Casey rollover  April 22nd, 2009- Staion 59 Fire, Rescue and Ems were dispatched to the Casey Highway just before Exit-6 for a MVC with injuries. Initially the crash was reported at MM-14 in Carbondale Township.  Chief-62 (T.Macdonald) was 1st arriving reporting the crash to be in area 59. Rescue 59, 59-9, and 59-8 responded with 10 personel.

 The Rescue arrived and assisted R-51 with lighting and hazard control while S-62 handled traffic duties. Cottage EMS obtained a refusal. Crews remained onscene for about 1 hour assisting the wrecker and clearing debris off the roadway. Units onscene: R-59,R-59-1,R-51,S-62,E-60,59-9,59-8,51-9,51-8,FP-59,FP-62

Early morning fatality

Around 5:45am Sunday morning Station 59 Fire, Rescue, EMS along with Cottage ALS were dispatched to Business Rt.6 near the Rt.107 overpass for a MVA Rollover with the vehicle on fire. Chief 59-3(Hallowich) along with 59-30(J.Mcdermott) were the 1st arriving reporting 1 vehicle rollover with entrapment and no fire. They also reported the crash was just over the Eynon line in area 21. Chief Hallowich requested R-21 and 21 Ems to the scene. As per Ems digression the coroner was then requested to the scene. Captain 21(M.Trentley) arrived onscene and command duties were transferred to him. Crews remained onscene for 3 hours assisting PSP with their investigation.

5 call Friday On Friday April 3rd, 59's volunteers were kept busy running a variety of incidents. It started around 3 am when 59-9 and Cottage AlS ran a EMS call in the 59 local.

Then around 12:30 Rescue 59, Rescue 59-1, and 59-9 were dispatched to business Route 6 for a car vs. pole with wires down. Cottage Ems Paramedic 103(R.Tezzano) who was only a few moments out arrived and reported an SUV into a utility pole with the pole and wires down across Rt.6, they also reported a pediatric pt. still in the vehicle.  The Rescue arrived and controlled hazards while 59-9 transported 1 pediatric pt. to MCH. PP&L was requested by Chief 59-3(Hallowich). While onscene of the crash a 2nd crash was reported only a short distance away on Rt.6 near the old Mar & Sons gas station. 21 PD arrived and reported the accident to be minor in nature with no services required. A few moments later a pole fire was reported at the interection of Glenwood St. & Whitmore Ave in the 59 Local, R-59-1  handled that assignment. Finally Rescue 59 and 59 ems wrapped the afternoon with a residential gas leak on Washinton Ave. in area 58.

Exit 7 Haz Mat April 1, 2009 – Amb. 59-9, Rescue 59, and Squad 59 were dispatched to assist area 60 (Whites Crossing) with a multi-vehicle MVA with multiple injuries at Exit 7 of the Casey Highway.  EMS crews attended to and transported one patient to Marian Community hospital while Rescue and Squad crews were assigned to controlling a large diesel fuel spill from a saddle tank off of a tractor trailer.  Rescue and Squad crews controlled the spill preventing any diesel from entering the near by Brownell Reservoir. Crews remained on scene for 2 hours.

Units on Scene:  R59, R51, R51-1, R51-2, R75, S59, S62, E60, E51, E61-4, E59-2, 59-9, 51-9, Waymart 2, CH1, CH2, CH3, EMA 35-6, Datom Haz-Mat 2, PSP   WNEP link:   Scranton Times:
 

Scott Township  RIT Assignment March 23, 2009 – Rescue 59 was dispatched as the RIT team for a working structure fire at 1178 Rush Brook Road in the area of Chapman Lake.  The single story, wood framed home was funny involved when unites arrived on scene.

Squad on Brush Fire March 21, 2009 – Squad 59 was dispatched to assist Cottage EMS and Stations 60 and 62 as they operated on a 2nd alarm Brush fire off of Meredith Street in Carbondale Township.  Squad crew’s setup heated tents and worked along side the Red Cross to supply food and drinks for the approximately 50 firefighters who were working on the 8 acre brush fire.  Crews remained on scene for approximately 3 hours before returning to service.

Clinton Township  RIT Assignment March 19, 2009 – Rescue 59 was dispatched to assist Wayne County Company 43 (Browndale) on a RIT assignment for a chimney fire on N. Smith Road in Clinton Township.  The fire was quickly extinguished by first arriving crews with no extension.  Crews returned to service in 40 minutes.

107 Roll Over March 18, 2009 – Rescue 59, Amb. 59-9 and Amb. 59-8 were dispatched to a single vehicle MVA on Route 107 in Mayfield.  Initial dispatch reported a single vehicle that had rolled over multiple times with 2 occupants entrapped.  The vehicle was also reported as being held over the Rushbrook Creek embankment by the guard rail.  Deputy Chief Perry was first on scene establishing Command.

Chief Perry reported no entrapment with the vehicle firmly resting on the pavement.  Rescue 59 crews went to work assisting EMS crews with gaining access to the patients while Rescue 59-1 crews stabilized the vehicle.  Rescue 59 and 59 EMS crews packaged both patients for transport to the trauma center.   21-9 was requested by Lt. 59 to assist with patient care and to provide EMS coverage to the Boroughs while 59 EMS crews operated on the scene.  Special thanks to 21-9 crews for their support.  Units on Scene:  R59, R59-1, 59-9, 59-8, 21-9, CH1

Squad, Rescue double  pull on 42 box Rescue 59 and Squad 59 got a workout Thursday evening in Vanldling..Firefighters had heavy fire showing on arrival on Thursday, March 12, just before 20:00 hours in the 400 block on Main Street in Vandling, Box 4201. Fire was blowing out into the street from a 2.5 story wood frame structure at 440 with exposures on the Bravo (444) and Delta Sides (438).

With heavy fire involvement and exposure problems, Command immediately requested a second alarm on the box. First arriving engine, E-41, mounted a high volume exterior attack with Ladder 43 on the Alpha side. Following the high volume attack, crews determined that the fire was contained to the 440 Main Street structure. Command backed down the assignment to the second alarm. Companies worked for nearly four hours handling extensive overhaul operations. The investigation to determine the fire's cause is underway by a PSP Fire Marshal. Photos

	Life Flight in E. Jermyn March 11, 2009 – Rescue 59, Squad 59 and Amb. 59-9 were requested to assist area 60 (Whites Crossing-Meredith) with establishing a landing zone for a MVA patient with traumatic injuries. Chief 60 requested Life Flight 3 to the Triangle Intersection at Routes 6 and 107.
Chief 59-3 (Hallowich) requested an alternate landing zone off of Delaware Street in East Jermyn. Rescue and Squad crews established the landing zone while EMS crews along with Cottage ALS packaged the patient for transport to the Trauma Center at Geisinger Wyoming Valley.  Pictures....

MVA with entrapment March 5, 2009 – WWHC Rescue and EMS was dispatched to assist Station 21(Archbald) Rescue and EMS with a 2 car MVA with entrapment on the Scranton-Carbondale Highway in the area of Pizza Hut.  Two patients were extricated through the windshield by Rescue 21 crews.

 Rescue 59 crews assisted with vehicle stabilization while 59-9 crews attended to one patient.   Two patients were transported to the Trauma center for evaluation. 
Units on Scene:  R21, R59. 21-9, 21-8, 59-9, 59-8, CH1
 

Rescue on Fatal MVA  March 4, 2009 – Rescue 59 was dispatched per Rescue 21 to assist on an MVA, car vs. school bus, on Kennedy Drive in Archbald.  21 Rescue and EMS crews extricated one patient and transported to Mid Valley Hospital along with LA 17.

3rd crash of the  weekend on  Rt. 107 59 crews were once again alerted to Rt. 107 in the borough for a vehicle rollover. Crews arrived on scene and found the pt.to be self-extricated. The rescue arrived and controlled hazards, while 59-9 and Cottage ALS transported the pt. to the hospital. Crews cleared the scene in about 30 minutes.

Back to Back Friday  Evening Crashes Rescue 59 and 59-9 were busy kept Friday evening running 2 crashes in the same spot in 3 hours. The 1st crash occured around 5pm when an SUV slipped on a patch of ice striking the guardrail on Rt. 107 in 59 local. The Rescue staged on Rt. 107 near Bednashes while 59-9 transported to MCH. The 2nd of the 2 crashes occured around 8:30 when a car hit the same run off ice patch and rolled over.

Chief 59-3(Hallowich) arrived 1st reporting the patient was self-extricated. The Rescue arrived, deployed the light tower and controlled hazards. 59-9 and LA-17 transported the pt. to the hospital. The Rescue remained onscene assisting Penn Dot with lighting while they worked clearing debris and ice from the road. Crews cleared the scene in over an hour.

Aanother early morning  2nd alarm Around 02:20 Tuesday morning Rescue 59 and Squad 59 were dispatched to assist 75 fire on Canaan Rd. for a reported working commericial garage fire. Chief 75(Derrick) arrived and requested a 2nd alarm immediately. The Rescue's crew arrived and assisted in suppression and overhaul of the fully involved structure while the Squad arrived and assisted Waymart EMS with rehab. Both units cleared at about 5:30 this morning.

Rescue, Squad  on 18 fire 43fFire.com Station 59 double-pulled for the working house fire on Route 106 near the intersection of Route 374 in Clifford early Wednesday morning.  Companies worked until around 06:30 hours in the frigid temps.  Check out some pictures Visit CliffordFire.com

Rescue on Archbald house explosion
January 29, 2009 – Rescue 59 was dispatched to assist Archbald Fire on a natural gas explosion on Main Street.

Rescue crews used thermal imaging camera to check for extension.  With no extension crews assisted with scene operations.  Crews remained on scene for 3 ½ hours.  Scranton Times says.... 59 on Clifford box Thurdsay morning, just after 08:00hours, Rescue 59 responded on the 18 box on Gunn Hill for the residential structure fire.  The fire went  two alarms. The crew was on the job for about two hours before returning to service. Photos

Rescue runs triple fatal 
January 12, 2009 – At 01:25 hours Rescue 59 was dispatched on a RIT Assignment to assist Wayne County Station 75 (Waymart) on a working structure fire on Gravity Planes Road in Waymart.  First arriving units found a heavy smoke condition from the residence.  Waymart Fire made a quick offensive attack knocking down the fire.  Search crews found 3 occupants in the building.  With the fire extinguished Rescue 59 crews were assigned to overhaul.  Crews remained on scene until 05:00 hours.   Listen to Chief Tom Derrick Discuss the fire.
 

Member gains FF1 Cert  January 23, 2009 – The Officers of the William Walker Hose Company would like to congratulate John Bein (photo below )on successfully completing his Firefighter 1 certification.

Busy weekend for Mayfield Volunteers
January 19, 2009 - WWHC members began the frigid weekend while responding on EMS calls throughout our 1st and 2nd due areas. 

Snow conditions brought out Rescue 59 on an assist to Archbald Rescue with MVA rollover.  Rescue 75 saw its second run of the day with an assist to Wayne County Station 75 for a MVA on top of Farview Mountain. 

Friday evening Rescue 59 crews were dispatched to standby at Station 24 (Greenfield Twp.) to provide rescue coverage while most of the Northern Tier companies were working on a multi-alarm structure fire on Main St. in Kingsley.  With the temperature reading -7 degrees Squad 59 crews were on the ready to provide assistance with firefighter rehab while most of the Lackawanna County companies were working on multiple assignments throughout the North Pocono region.

Saturday morning brought more of the same with an early EMS run and an assist to Archbald Rescue-EMS on a vehicle vs. structure in Eynon.

Saturday afternoon as members were preparing for the 2009 Installation Dinner Station 59 was dispatched for a pumping detail on Hudson Street in the Borough.  Volunteers from Engine 59 assisted in pumping out the residents home while Amb. 59-8 remained on standby on Hudson Street. 

Later that evening while just sitting down for our annual dinner, Engines 59-1, 59-2, Ladder 58, EMS units 21-9 and 51-9 along with R-25 were dispatched to the St. Rose Academy on Plank Road in Mayfield for a reported AFA. 

First arriving units were greeted by large amounts of water flowing from a burst pipe, units remained on scene for approximately 3 hours while WWHC members enjoyed a quiet evening in a warm setting.  Special thanks to Archbald Rescue and EMS for providing coverage during our celebration. 

Unfortunately, the quite evening was short lived.  Shortly after returning to service  Amb 58-8 responded to a medical call in Jermyn. 

Later in the afternoon 59-8 responded again to Jermyn for a medical call. 

Squad 59 crews ended the weekend with an early morning assist at 01:30 hours on a rehab rehab assignment to assist Stations 60, 62, and 51 EMS on an incident that involved a sleeding accident in the wooded area off of Meredith Street in Carbondale Township. 

2008 in review
January 18, 2009 – The William Walker Hose Company celebrated the start of the New Year with the annual Installation Dinner, held at DeLeo's Catering in Peckville.

2008 was one of the department's busiest years in history.  WWHC member's responded to 666 incidents in 2008, 180 Rescue-Squad calls and 486 EMS calls.  WWHC members spent 2,627 hours in total operating on emergencies in 2008.

Rescue 59 and Squad 59 saw the farthest distance traveled in our history (18.5 miles) on a special request assignment to assist Honesdale Fire and EMS on a working structure fire. 

The WWHC continued to set the bar in firefighter safety with the purchase of Squad 59, a 2003 Ford F-550 light duty rescue that serves as Lackawanna County's only solely designated firefighter rehabilitation unit.  Squad 59 also serves as a Quick Response Vehicle and as a support unit for the Pennsylvania Region 5 Strike Team and Lackawanna County Decon Team. 

WWHC members continue to be the most progressive department in the Borough.  In 2008 alone 1,347 hours were spend on continuing education.  Two members gained EMT certification after successfully completing the 180 hour course.  Four members were successful in receiving Fire Instructor Credentials and Certifications by the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy.  Presently two members are enrolled in the 180 hour Firefigher I certification program, while two other members have recently finished the program and are awaiting certification results. 

2009 may prove to be the busiest year to date.  As of this post on 1/19/2009 the WWHC already has 40 incidents on the book for the year.  Click Here to see the WWHC members in action in 2008
 

Member gains EMT cert January 2, 2009 – The Officers of the William Walker Hose Company would like to welcome Mike Pane as our newest EMT.  Mike successfully completed the 180 hour course along with the Pennsylvania Department of Health practical and written examination.