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Wagontown Volunteer Fire Company
P.O. Box 185 -
412 W. Kings Highway
Wagontown,
PA 19376
(610) 384-2770
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Senior Members complete National Fire I Testing
On Saturday July 12th, Gerald (Chipper)
Patton and Steve Mc Coy braved the summer heat and took on the
practical testing portion of the National Fire I testing. The
group has been attending class since early spring to
prepare for the National Test. They join the growing list
of over 75% of our active crew that has received national
certification, including recent Firefighter I graduates Matt
Stein and David Ivey II, and Firefighter II graduates Lt. Jeremy
Sorensen and Brian Shurak. The class was comprised of many
senior members through out the county, many of whom have been in
the fire service for over 20 years. From the members of
Wagontown, we would like to congratulate each of them on their
accomplishments.
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FOR
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1983 FMC Omega Pumper
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1000GPM RAM Top Mount Pump 750 Gallon
Poly Tank
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Caterpillar 3208 Diesel Engine with 3
Speed Allison Automatic Transmission
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Currently in service with 38K+ Miles
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more information...) |
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Wagontown
assists Coatesville with a Stand By and then to the scene
June 8th
2008
Just before midnight, Wagontown was relocated
to Coatesville's Station 43, who was on a working house fire in the
800 block of Charles St. The Engine made a response with a crew of
five and arrived at Station 43.
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Chester County
Fire Chief's Approve Red Tape Policy |
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June 5th 2008
After a
majority vote by the chief's that were present
at the meeting last night, the Red Tape policy
which was passed on May 1st is in effect. What
does this mean to the firefighters on the
incident scene, the policy adopted by them is
listed below to describe exactly what the Red
Tape will do for firefighter safety.
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Turbo Draft Demonstration |
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June 2, 2008
On Monday, June 2nd, 2008 Officers and
members of five neighboring Company's were invited to the Modena
Fire Company to attend a training and demonstration for a new
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The Passing of
Chief Doug McGuigan
May 25, 2008
The officers and members of the
Wagontown Volunteer Fire Company would like to extend our
condolences to the members of the Pomeroy Fire Company, and to the
McGuigan family.
It is with deep regret
that the Pomeroy Fire Company announces the passing of Chief Doug
McGuigan. Chief McGuigan passed away on Sunday May 25, 2008 after a
battle with cancer. He was a forty-year plus veteran to the fire
service. This dedication was handed down to Doug from his
father and two uncles whom all held the position of Chief at the
Pomeroy Fire Company. Doug also served the fire company in the
positions of Engineer, Chief Engineer, Lieutenant, Captain,
Battalion Chief, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief, & Trustee. Further
information regarding the viewing and funeral will be posted when
the arrangements are made.
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Wagontown Members complete
Water Rescue Response Training |
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April 27, 2008
Members of the Wagontown and Honey Brook
Fire Companies, along with Chester County Fire Training Instructors
and County Parks Rangers and Technicians, recently attended a class
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Single Vehicle MVA |
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May 6, 2008
Single vehicle
motor vehicle accident, Pickup truck versus
pole, driver entrapped.
(picture courtesy of David J. Garver) |
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Mobile Home Fire in West Brandywine Township |
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April 26, 2008
Station 35 was dispatched, along with 34, 49, 76, and
93 for a building. It was then upgraded to a fully involved,
unoccupied mobile home. |
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Wagontown assists with
Prescribed Fire Project |
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April
24, 2008
Today the members of the company
assisted the Chester County Parks Prescribed
Fire Crew with a 4 acre controlled burn on the
Rice Farm property. The members assisted with
Utility 35 and Brush 35-2 with holding crews and
water supply. |
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Wagontown celebrates it's 61st Annual Banquet |
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The 61st Annual Wagontown
Volunteer Fire Company Banquet was held on
April 18, 2008, at Volunteer's Hall. The banquet was catered
by Shady Maple and the entertainment was
provided by Deejay Earl Taylor. |
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The Boys of the Bering Sea |
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April
21, 2008
Capt.'s Andy and Johnathan
Hillstrand and Capt. Sig Hansen were in town
today for a book signing. They were
promoting the book Deadliest Catch for the
Discovery Channel and Time Bandit - Two
Brothers, the Bering Sea, and One of the World's
Deadliest Jobs, written by Andy and Johnathan. |
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Wagontown Purchases a 1999 Pierce-Dash Pumper |
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It is with great pleasure that
Wagontown announces the purchase of a 1999 Pierce Dash Pumper from
the Yardley- Makefield Fire Company. This would not be
possible without the generous assistance of the West Caln Township. |
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Wagontown
Assists Station
34 with a Building Fire |
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April 12, 2008
Dispatched to assist 34 on a
building fire. Fire was at the All Seasons
Campground in an abandoned building.
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Countywide Federal Grant Awarded Through
Westwood |
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On Friday, March 14th, 2008 the United
States Department of Homeland Security through the Federal Emergency
Management Agency awarded a grant to the Westwood Fire Company to
assist Chester County volunteer fire companies recruit more
personnel. |
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Wagontown assists
Martin's Corner on Woods Fire |
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March 30, 2008
Sunday was a busy day for
Wagontown. We were dispatched for 2 woods
fire assists with Station 34 and one helicopter
landing. |
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BINGO MOVING TO WEDNESDAY NIGHTS!!!
Starting Wednesday, February 6, 2008
The Wagontown Volunteer Fire Company will be moving it's
Friday Night Bingo to Wednesday Nights, starting Wednesday,
February 6. The doors will open at 5
and the games will begin at 6:30 p.m..
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Progressive
Jackpot
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Snack Bar
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Instant Winner
Games
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Wagontown
Completes Boaters Safety Course |
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March 15, 2008
Today members of the United
States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 5NR 4-9,
presented a course on boaters safety. The
course, America's Boating Course, meets the
standards for the PA Fish and Boat Commission's
requirements for boat operations. |
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Burning
Permits Required for West Caln Township |
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This is just a reminder that a
burning permit is required in West Caln Township
for open burning. To acquire a permit
contact
Fred B. Echenbach,
Fire Marshall. |
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Wagontown Responds to Coatesville for the
Building Fire |
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March 6, 2008
At around 20:50 Hrs. Wagontown Fire Company was
dispatched to relocate to Station 41
(Coatesville) who were at a building fire in the
300
Block of Valley Rd. At around 21:00 hours,
after just backing into station 41 the relocate
companies were brought into the scene for
manpower. |
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Daylight
Savings |
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March 5, 2008
The Clocks change this Sunday March 9, 2008 at
0200 Hrs, so it is time for you to take a moment
to ensure your family is protected. According
to a U.S. Fire Administration Press Release,
4000 people died in house fires last year. |
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Wagontown
Places New Air
Packs In Service |
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February 21, 2008
On February 13, 2008, Jay Abel, from the
Firestore.com delivered fifteen new MSA Firehawk
30 minute 2007 compliant SCBA. The SCBA were
the first items delivered to us, from the
Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the
Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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Smoke in
Garage |
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January 29, 2008
Arrived on scene to
find a 1 story detached 2 bay garage with heavy
smoke showing and fire breaking through the roof
on the north side. |
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Wagontown
Responds to Second Alarm in Coatesville |
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January 28, 2008
At
08:52 hours Wagontown Fire Company was alerted
to relocate to Station 41 (Coatesville) as they
were on a working fire on Poplar St off Graham
Ave. |
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Stove Fire |
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January19, 2008
Station 35 arrived on location to
find the stove fan/vent, of a home, laying
on top of the stove. Cooking on the stove
ignited the fan filter. The fan filter was
soaked in grease and was in need of replacement,
before the fire.
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Passing of Asst. Chief Josh
Wuertz
It was with deep regret that the Glen Moore Announces the passing
of Asst. Chief Josh Wuertz. Josh lost a long hard battle with
Leukemia which had taken it's toll on him. Josh served with the
Glen Moore Fire Company since the age of
15. He worked his way up through the ranks to the current
position of Asst. Chief. Josh also served as a police officer
with the North Coventry Police department where he also served
as police officer and a detective with the department. Josh was
devoted to both his family and community service, which will
leave a large void in both. So we must say good bye to a
brother and friend. Services will be announced in the future.
Josh you will be missed.
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Vehicle Into a Dwelling |
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January 5th 2008
Station 35 was dispatched to a vehicle into a
dwelling at 22:13 hours along with Rescue 28
(Parkesburg) and Ambulances 34-1 & 2 (Martin's
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Motor Vehicle Accident With Entrapment |
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January 4th 2008
We were dispatched to a
motor vehicle accident with entrapment at 1300 hours along with
station 49 (East Brandywine), Medic 93, and station 34 (Martin's
Corner), station 76 (Coatesville VA) was added for manpower assist.
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Wagontown responds to control burn gone wrong
Friday January, 4 2007At approximately
14:15 hours Station 35 and Station 34 (Martins Corner) ambulance
were dispatched to the 300 block of South Sandy Hill Rd for a trash
fire. Upon arrival, Utility 35 and Assistant 35 (Ziegler) were
met with a moving field fire with exposures to a barn and horse
shed.
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Wagontown receives the FEMA Firefighters
Assistance Grant
Friday January 4th 2008
By Asst. Chief T. Ziegler
On Friday Wagontown received official notice that we were in
fact in receipt of our grant from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency. These grants are awarded to fire companies
who submit grant applications for needed equipment, apparatus or
other items that would not normally be funded without some type
of assistance. As a volunteer non-profit fire company we rely
on funds that are raised through what ever means the company can
do. Also we rely heavily on the residents support through our
fund drives to
help equip us to respond to emergencies. This grant money will
replace our current aged breathing apparatus with the current
state of the art 2007 compliant Self Contained Breathing
Apparatus. The grant will also allow us to purchase new turnout
gear for our active crew. The awarding of this grant was a big
boost to morale as we continue to train and equip our company
for the future.
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Wagontown receives Pa State Fire Grant |
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Friday January, 4 2007
The Wagontown fire company received notification
of a grant awarded from the State Office of the
Fire Commissioner. |
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Wagontown Undergoes an Engine Room Make-Over |
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December 23, 2007
Late this morning the members gathered at the station to complete a project that was well worth the wait. The new gear lockers, that were made by the White Horse Machine shop, were installed. |
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Wagontown Receives Water Rescue Accreditation |
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Today Todd Stahl from the Pennsylvania Water Rescue Instructors Association took time from his busy schedule to come to Wagontown. His purpose was to review the equipment and training records of the members for Accreditation of our Water Rescue service. |
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Wagontown attends structural burn with
Coatesville |
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On a very brisk Saturday morning, the
crews from Wagontown left for the West
Chester Fire Training School. The
purpose was for a joint training with
the Coatesville Fire Department (41
&43).
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ICE (In Case of Emergency) protocol
It is the responsibility of any agency and its members
wishing to use ICE to
consider how best
the initiative should be employed.
At no time must critical care intervention be disturbed for
the pursuance of
ICE
information. In this setting, responsibility for obtaining
ICE information
should be
obtained by other responsible bystanders on scene.
The following are notes intended solely for guidance.
What is ICE?
ICE has been devised in response to research that shows 80%
of people do not
carry any
emergency contact details with them at all times. A similar
proportion now
carries a mobile
phone, correct use of which can speed up notification of
next of kin or
designated contacts
following an accident.
Other benefits include helping with identification, and
gaining details of
the patient’s medical
history, including medical conditions, allergies, blood type
etc.
The role of the public
People who carry a mobile phone are being encouraged to
prefix an existing
contact in their
phone’s address book with the acronym ICE (In Case of
Emergency).
The ICE contact should be someone who can be reached if a
patient becomes
sick or injured
to such an extent that they are unable to communicate. The
contact should be
made fully
aware that they have been designated as such.
The role of the responder
That all personnel attending sick or injured casualties seek
or employ a
resource to seek ICE
in any phone obviously belonging to a patient. This should
be standard
procedure to be used
as an adjunct to facilitate best practice.
To look for indications which show the patient subscribes to
the paid-for
ICE card service (or
other paid-for emergency notification services).
These could include car stickers, key fobs, credit-card
style wallet cards,
a sticker on the
phone, a wristband or pendant.
Does ICE work for everyone?
The mobile phone system can work for all phone owners, but
has limitations
in some
circumstances, such as:
• Where the phone is protected with a password
• Where is it damaged or the battery is flat
• Where the responder cannot be sure it belongs to the
casualty
ICE will either then call the emergency contacts or pass
these details to
the Police to do so.
Further information can be found at www.icecontact.com
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The Wagontown Volunteer Fire Company has been
recognized by the state of Pennsylvania for
participating in its Certification Program. We
have over 35% of our Fire Crew certified at
National levels for Firefighting and Hazardous
Materials training. |
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If
you are interested in joining the Wagontown
Volunteer Fire Company, please click here to
download a membership application.
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