Linden Street MVA 

July 28, 2010 – At 4:10 hours Rescue 59, Rescue 59-1 Rescue 21, 59-9 and Cottage 1 ALS were dispatched to the 900 block of Linden Street for an MVA, vehicle vs. tree.  Chief 59-A (Perry) arrived on scene to establish command and confirmed one patient entrapped.   59 and 21 Rescue crews worked together to coordinate the removal of the roof of the vehicle along with removal of the doors to gain access to the patient.  Once extrication was complete the patient packaged for transport by 59-9 to the Trauma Center.

Archbald House Fire

July 24, 2010 – WWHC Rescue, Squad and EMS crews were dispatched to assist 21 (Archbald) and 33 (Eynon) units with a working apartment fire at 128 South Main Street in Archbald.  First arriving units reported a working structure fire with smoke visible through the eaves of the roof.  Rescue and EMS crew staged on Main Street while Squad crews established Rehab for personnel on scene. 21 and 33 crews made a quick stop on the room and contents fire.

Back -to- Back MVAs 

	July 2, 2010 – At 12:31Rescue 59 was dispatched to assist Station 25 (Jessup) and Station 21 (Archbald) for a 2 vehicle roll over on the LVIH.  Rescue crews arrived on scene to assist Rescue 25 and Rescue 21 with stabilization of the vehicle in preparation for patient extrication.  Once the patient was extricated and care transferred to EMS crews remained on scene for hazard control.
	At 14:19 hours Station 59 Rescue and EMS were dispatched for a 2 car MVA on Business Route 6 near Alexander’s Restaurant.  Three patients, including 2 pediatric patients, were extricated from the vehicle and care transferred to 59 EMS. The patient’s were transported to Moses Taylor Hospital for evaluation while Rescue crews remained on scene until the vehicles were removed from the highway.

Car over the embankment June 6, 2010 – At  09:30 hours an accident box was transmitted for a car that rolled down an embankment.  Upon arrival command found no injuries.   Rescue and EMS crews stood by on scene until the vehicle was secured and removed.  Units on scene - R-59, R-591, 59-8, SQUAD 59-2

Squad/ Ambulance run explosion in Covington 
June 5, 2010 - This was only a drill. On Saturday morning at 09:30 hours a mass casualty incident box was transmitted for an explosion in the North Pocono High School Weight Room.  Ambulance 59-9 and Squad 59 responded.  Squad 59 was requested directly to the scene to assist LA-21 and the Red Cross with rehab services. 59-9 stood by to provide EMS coverage for Covington Twp. while their EMS unites operated at the MCI drill.  Crews rehabbed 50 responders that were on the scene.  All units were cleared at approx 1230hrs. Great job by all that attended.

Blaze sends squad to assist area 51 
May 11, 2010 - At approx 02:15 hours the Squad 59 responded to assist the City of Carbondale with firefighter rehab at a working commercial fire.  Upon arriving Squad 59 deployed their rehab equipment and worked with 51 EMS.  Both crews worked well together in making sure all responders were hydrated and vitals were monitored. 
 

2nd South Canaan Alarm May 22, 2010 – Rescue 59 was dispatched to assist Wayne County Company 75 (Waymart) on a structure fire on Robinson Road in South Canaan.  First arriving 75 units reported a working structure fire with fire and heavy smoke on all 4 sides of the structure.  Rescue 59 was originally assigned as the RIT Team but was reassigned to suppression duties. The fire was under control within the hour.

  Squad 59 was requested to the scene to assist Waymart EMS with establishing firefighter rehab.  Crews remained on scene for 4 hours conducting over haul before returning to Lackawanna County. 

Rescue/Squad on 2nd Alarm  in Carbondale City

May 11th, 2010: Around 22:35 Tuesday night a 2nd alarm was transmitted in Carbondale City at 22 River St. for a working structure fire with exposures. The 2nd alarm brought R-59,R-51, L-58, E-59,E-24 to the scene and L-20 to CFD Headquarters. Rescue crews were assigned RIT duties by Command 51, and later assisted with supression. Cottage EMS command quickly requested Squad 59 to the scene to setup a firefighter rehab area. Crews operated onscene for almost 3 hours before returning to service. A job well done by everybody involved.  Units on scene: Engines-51, 59, 24    Ladders- 51, 58      Rescues -51, 51-1, 59   Squad-51, 59    EMS-51-9/CH-1, 51-8/CH-2, 51-7, Waymart- 1, Forest City - 6

South Canaan  2 Alarmer May 10, 2010 – Just after 5:30 hours Rescue 59 was dispatched to assist Wayne County Company 75 (Waymart) on a working structure fire on Knobby Knoll Lane, just off of State Route 296, in South Canaan Twp.

The residential structure was fully involved with heavy fire thoug out the residence when 75 units arrived.  Rescue crews along with Engine crews from Lackawanna County Station 24 (Greenfield Twp.) were assigned as the RIT Team.  On arrival Rescue crews performed a 360 degree evaluation of the scene to find severe structural damage with structural collapse of the roof and C – D side of the structure.  Crews operated on scene for 5 hours before returning to Lackawanna County.

Canoe – A – Thon Coverage

	May 8, 2010 – Rescue, Squad, EMS, and Swift Water Rescue crews spent a wet morning assisting the Jessup Fire Department providing Rescue, EMS and Swift Water Rescue coverage for the Lackawanna River Corridor Association’s annual Canoe – A – Thon.
	WWHC Crews staged in the Winton section of Jessup operating on and off shore. Once all the canoe’s safely passed through the Winton section of Jessup, Mayfield’s Swift Water Rescue Team (SWRT) members along with crews from Old Forge SWRT took advantage of the training opportunity and proceeded down river 1.5 miles to the Mellow Park.  S

WRT members had the opportunity to train in Class I and Class II rapids while heading down river. 
 

Greenfield Twp.  Trailer Fire April, 30 2010 – At 21:55 hours Rescue 59 and Ambulance 59-9 were dispatched to assist station 24 (Greenfield Twp.) on a reported structure fire at Newton Lake.  Station 24 and Station 18 (Clifford) were already operating on a MVA on State Route 247 when Lackawanna County notified Chief 24 of the structure fire.  When crews looked to the North flames were visible.

Rescue crews were assigned to over haul the structure while EMS crews established Rehab operations.  Crews remained on scene for 90 minutes. 
 

Fatal I-81 MVA  April 14, 2010 – Just before 11:00 Station 24 (Greenfield Twp) and Station 18 (Clifford Twp.) were dispatched for an MVA at mile marker 204 on I-81 northbound.  PSP was on scene reporting a single vehicle off the road way with heavy fire and entrapment.  PSP also reported multiple explosions coming from the vehicle. Lackawanna County notified Chief 24-A (Fortuner) who quickly requested the next due Rescue and EMS.

Lackawanna County dispatched Rescue 59 and Ambulance 59-9 to assist station 24.  As Rescue 59 approached the scene Chief 24-A requested crews directly into the scene. Chief 18-1 (Turner) had operations and requested Rescue crews to stretch a foam line off of Engine 24 down the embankment to the vehicle to assist with suppression of the panel van and trailer it was towing.

While 59 and 24 crews controlled the fire and doused hot spots  additional Rescue crews began the task of gaining access to the patient. 

Crews removed the driver’s side door with an Amkus cutter and began to remove the roof and driver’s side of the vehicle with a Paratech PakHammer.  Once access to the patient was gained crews assisted the Lackawanna County Deputy Coroner with removing the patient.   Once all hazards were controlled crews returned to service after being on scene for 3 hours.
 

Lenox Twp.  Blaze April 11, 2010 – As crews returned from training in Bucks County Squad 59 was requested by the Harford fire Chief to assist Harford EMS on a raging three alarm fire at Bingham’s Restaurant in Lenox Twp.  The restaurant located just off of Exit 211 on I-81 was a total loss.  Crews were on scene in Susquehanna County until 03:00 hours.

Intensive Training Weekend

	April 11, 2010 – Rescue and Squad crews traveled throughout the State over the weekend to participate in intensive trainings.  Company Lieutenant, Johnmichael Pizzimenti spent the weekend in State College, Pa at the Pa Fish and Boat Commission’s H.R. Stackhouse School achieving his certification as a swift water rescue instructor.  The instructor training consisted of class room teachings as well as an intense pool secession at Penn State’s Natatorium and open water exercises at Tussey Mountain Outfitter’s swift water slalom course on Spring Creek in Bellefonte, Pa.
Rescue and Squad crews spent 2 days in Doyelstown, PA, at Bucks County Community College’s Public Safety Training Center conducting a live structural burn secession and flammable fuels training course. WWHC crew members Stan Hallowich, Dave Price, Joe Brown, James Allan, Brandon Allan, Jess Yesalavage, John Pizzimenti and William Filbert along with additional crews from Scranton, Jermyn, Cottage Hose Company, Greenfield Twp, Clifford, Scott Twp., Carbondale Twp, Honesdale, and Factoryville spent Saturday and Sunday training at the College’s  class A training center.

Congratulations The members of the WWHC would like to congratulate Jim "Nonny" Nonnenberg on his recent graduation form McCann School of Business. Nonny graduated Magna Cum Laude last Thursday, with a Associates Degree in Professional Massage Therapy. Nonny has been a Firefighter/EMT for WWHC since 1997.The members would also like to wish Nonny best of luck with all his future endeavors.

Car vs. Bank April 8, 2010 – Rescue 59 was dispatched to assist Station’s 61 and 51 for a vehicle into a commercial structure on main street in Simpson.  Rescue 59 was requested to assist with shoring the structure.  Crews cleared the scene within an hour.

 “8” Runs Eynon MVA

April 5, 2010 – A mid-afternoon MVA in Eynon brought a response from Ambulance 59-8.  “8” was dispatched at the request of 21 EMS for head-on MVA on Business Route 6 in Eynon.  Lt. 59-3B arrived on scene to find a total of 3 patients. One patient uninjured and two patients with injuries.  One patient had to be removed from the vehicle while the second was self extricated prior to arrival.  59 crews along with 21 EMS and LA-11 crews packaged one patient while additional 21 EMS and Cottage 1 crews packaged the second patient.  Both patients were transported to the Trauma Center for evaluation.

Mayfield Roll Over April 3, 2010 – At 18:53 WWHC Rescue and EMS was dispatched to a one car MVA on the Scranton – Carbondale Highway.  Chief 59-3 (Hallowich) arrived on scene establishing command.  All patients were self extricated upon arrival with no injuries.

 Wayne County House Fire
April 1, 2010 - At 09:39 hours Rescue 59 was dispatched to assist Wayne County Company 12 (Seelyville) on a working house fire at 287 Beech Grove Road.  As Rescue 59 crested High Knob Mountain smoke was visible from the residence.  First arriving Crews from Seelyville and White Mills made an interior attack knocking down the fire that destroyed the ranch home.  Rescue 59 crews were assigned to over haul.  Rescue 59 crews along with crews from Rescue 75 (Waymart) conducted over haul to a majority of the structure.  Crews remained on scene for 2 hours before returning to Lackawanna County. 

Rescue on 1802 Box 
March 21, 2010 – Rescue 59 assisted Clifford Twp. On an 1802 Box on State Route 347 in Lenox Twp. for a fully involved shed fire that was endangering two residential structures. Ladder 18 arrived to fine the 12’x12’ shed fully involved with damage to the nearby residence present.  Rescue 59 and Rescue 36 crews staged at the command post while crews from Clifford, Greenfield and Harford knocked down the fire and protected the exposures.  Crews cleared the scene in 90 minutes. 

Rescue/EMS on 2 early morning runs

March 16, 2010 - Around 2:40 am Tuesday morning Station 59 Rescue/EMS were dispatched to the intersection of Coyle St. and Whitmore Ave. in the 59 borough for an MVC with injuries. Upon the arrival of 59 PD they reported 1 patient lying in the roadway which prompted a response from Cottage ALS. Upon arrival crews found 1 patient uninjured standing outside of the vehicle which had struck multiple parked cars. R59 and R-59-1 crews controlled hazards while EMS crews assessed the patient. Units cleared the scene in about 30 minutes. Chief 59-3 (Hallowich) had the command.  Units operating on scene: R-59, 59-9, CH-1, R-59-1

Later in the morning a 58 Box went out for a smell of gas in a residence at 242 Delaware St. in East Jermyn. Units arrived to find normal conditions in the residence. No readings were found on scene and units were returned to service by Chief 58(Rood). 

Units operating on scene: L-58, E-58-3, R-59, 59-9
 

Ice Rescue Training

March 7, 2010 –   Crews spent the morning at Lackawanna County’s Alyesworth Park in Archbald completing the Pa Fish and Boat Commission’s Ice Rescue and Emergency Response course. Training was completed with open water exercises on the ice at Alyesworth Park.  Training included identifying ice conditions, using ice rescue equipment and practicing shore, boat and direct contact rescue techniques.

With the completion of the Ice Rescue and Emergency Response training WWHC members Ashley Stephens and Johnmichael Pizzimenti completed their training with the Pa Fish and Boat commission.

They join Chief Hallowich and Deputy Chief Perry in being recognized as Water Rescue Technicians completing over 65 hours of class room and practical training in swift water rescue, emergency boat operations, advanced lines systems training and ice rescue. 
 

Casey cut job February 27, 2010 - WWHC Rescue and EMS was dispatched to assist Archbald Rescue/EMS with a one car MVA on the Casey Highway.  Initial reports from Lackawanna County Communications placed the MVA somewhere between Exit 6 (Meredith St.) and Exit 4 (Archbald).  Lackawanna County was receiving multiple reports of an MVA with various mile marker locations.

Chief 59-3 (Hallowich) marked on scene reporting the location of the incident at end of the Exit 5 on ramp and requested Rescue 591 be added to the call.  Chief 59-3 reported one vehicle on its side with patient confined to the vehicle.  Rescues 59 and 591crews stabilized the vehicle while EMS crews from Cottage 1 and 59-9 assessed the single patient inside the vehicle.  Rescues 59, 591 and Rescue 21 crews gained access to the patient by removing the "A" and "B" post of the vehicle and flapping the roof.  Crews extricated the patient and packaged him for transport to the Trauma Center aboard 59-9.
 

Eynon MVA January 17, 2010 –   An evening snow squall brought ambulance 59-9 to assist Station 21 Rescue and EMS (Archbald) on a motor vehicle accident on State Route 6 near the Penn D.O.T. shed in Eynon. With 21-9 on a medical call 59-9 was dispatched initially with Rescue 21. 59-9 arrived on scene and made contact with the lone patient who was complaining of a wrist injury.  Patient was packaged and taken to CMC. Rescue 21 controlled hazards.

Jermyn MVA

At 12:08 Chief 58 Rescue 59 and 59-9 were dispatched to the 300 block of Washington Ave in Jermyn for a single car MVA.  As 59-9 and Rescue 59 went en route Lackawanna County notified 59-9 that the patient was reported to be unconscious adding Cottage 1 ALS to the run card. Chief 58 was first arriving reporting one patient semi-responsive and still in the vehicle.  Rescue and EMS crews extricated the patient through the passenger door and packaged the patient for transport to the Trauma Center.

WWHC SWRT To Host Ice Rescue

The William Walker Hose Company will be hosting Ice Rescue Awareness and Ice Rescue Emergency Response in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.  The course will prepare rescue personnel to evaluate and respond to ice related emergencies.  WWHC SWRT members will learn how to identify ice condition, use ice rescue equipment and practice shore, boat and direct contact ice rescue techniques.  February 21:  8:00 am- 4:00 pm – Lecture February 22:  6:30 pm-10:30 pm – Lecture February 23:  6:30 pm-10:30 pm - Lecture  March 1:        6:30 pm-10:30 pm - Pool Session March 7:        8:00 am – 4:00 pm - Open Water

Reported Chemical Leak
January 31, 2010 – Station 59 Fire, Rescue and EMS crews were dispatched to the 500 block of Hudson Street after the Mayor of Mayfield reported a green liquid coming out of the ground between two houses.  Chief 59-A (Perry) arrived on scene along with Rescue and Engine crews to find a large puddle of water with a green substance frozen into it.  Investigation determined the Sewer authority had placed a green dye into the sewer system to check for leaks.  The frozen green dye was present on the roadway after some of the dye was pumped out of a residence by a sump pump.  All units were returned to service.

DCFD Assist

January 31, 2010 – Rescue 59, along with Car 23, Car 2, Engine 2, Engine 26-4, Ladder 23, Ladder 20, Rescue 98, 25-9, and 23-9 were dispatched to the Harbor House on Eliza Drive in Dickson City for an AFA.  Staff on scene reported there was a large amount of water flooding the living room and evacuation of residents was under way.  Rescue 59 marked en route as Lieutenant 23-B reported a broken water pipe in the structure was the source of the alarm and flooding.  Lt. 23-B returned all responding units back to service with the exception of Ladder 23 which remained on scene.

Rescue on Archbald MVA January 25, 2010 – Rescue 59 dispatched to assist Archibald Rescue/EMS with a 2 car MVA on the Scranton-Carbondale Highway in the area of the Knights Inn.  Command 21 reported all patients self extricated prior to the Rescue’s arrival.  Each of the patients was attended to and transported by Archbald and Jessup EMS crews.

Rescue – Squad on 36 Box

January 25, 2010 – At 12:26 hours Rescue 59 was dispatched to assist Scott Twp. (Station 36) for a chimney fire on Tompkinsville Road.  Rescue 59 was originally assigned as the FAST Team but was notified by Command 36 as they approached the scene that Rescue crews would be reassigned to interior operations.  Rescue 59 crews entered the residence to assist Engine Company 58 (Crystal) crews.  Engine crews had made a quick interior attack on the division 1, C-D side of the structure where fire had spread to the interior and exterior walls as well as the ceiling of the residence.  Rescue 59 crews conducted overhaul on division 1 of the structure while Engine 58 and Rescue 18 (Clifford) crews made an attack from Division 2 of the structure.  Squad 59 was requested by Command 36 to assist 36 EMS with establishing rehab on scene.  Crews operated for 4 hours on scene before returning to service.

Wayne County Assist  January 19, 2010 – At 12:08 hours Rescue 59 was dispatched along with to assist Wayne County Station 75 (Waymart) with a working Structure fire. Rescue 59 responded with a full crew to Knecht’s General Contracting on Tuthill Road just off of the Owego Turnpike.  First arriving units from Waymart were greeted by heavy smoke and flames from the commercial structure. Rescue crews were assigned to suppression duties along with crews from Station 75.  Rescue crews were reassigned to RIT duties while overhaul was completed.  Multiple companies from throughout Lackawanna and Wayne Counties operated at the blaze with Rescue 59 returning to service at 16:30 hours.

Rescue Tech Certification January 16, 2010 – Congratulations to John Bein, Dave Price and Johnmichael Pizzimenti who recently completed the NFPA’s 1006 Rescue Technician Certification.

The Trio completed 40 hours of class room work and practical training and completed the program by completing a writing exam and demonstrating their ability to command and perform critical skills in the fields of scene management, mechanical advantage systems, rope management, anchor systems, rescue knots, technical rescue equipment identification and application, size-up considerations, hazard control, landing zones for aero medical evacuations, basic patient care and packaging, triage criteria and techniques. 

With the completing of the NFPA 1006 program each individual is now able to study and test in specific areas of rescue operations including rope rescue, vehicle-machinery rescue, trench rescue, confined space rescue and surface water rescue. 

At the completion of the NFPA 1006 program each member successfully completed written and practical evaluation in vehicle-machinery rescue. 

The WWHC now has six members of Rescue 59 who have achieved certification at the NFPA 1006 level with each gaining specialty certifications including Chief Stan Hallowich (vehicle-machinery, confined space, trench rescue), Assistant Chief Jim Kuzmak (vehicle-machinery, confined space, trench rescue) and Ralph Pane (vehicle-machinery, confined space). 

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