Vehicle Accident with Entrapment

Friday August 29th 2334hrs: Vehicle accident with entrapment on Lincoln Hwy (Rt30) about 2 miles east of Stoystown near Blue Bell Auto. Stosytown crews responded and arrived on scene to find 2 vehicle involved, one suv on it's roof with the driver trapped. Crew worked for about 25 minutes to free the driver from the wreckage using the Hurst Tool (Jaws of Life). The driver of the passenger car was treated and transported to the hospital by Somerset Ambulance. The driver of the suv was transported to the hospital by Hooversville Ambulance and a Somerset Ambulance Paramedic. Hooversville and Shanksville Fire Companies assisted. State Police are investigating.

Structure Fire

Friday July 25th 0432hrs: Mutual aid assist with Hooversville Fire Department with a structure fire at the former Grand Central Hotel on Main St in Hooversville It was also known as the North Star Inn until it closed. Engine 604-1, Attack 604-2 and Squad 604-4 responded and arrived on scene to find the hotel fully involved and fire that already had spread to the adjacent building which was the former bank building which now is apartments. One apartment sustained heavy fire damage. Those occupants escaped without injury thanks to a neighbor who alerted them of the fire. Another house and also Hooversville's Fire Station and Community Building also received some damage. Engine 604-1 laid 1,000' of 5" supply line into the scene. Eng1 then established a blitzfire attack line and also supplied Richland Twp's ladder trucks. Our crews remained on scene until approximately 0830hrs. See photos here. Channel 6 news coverage click here. and Here

World Trade Center Steel Cross

Sunday August 24th fire company members visited neighboring Shanksville for the unveiling of the World Trade Center Steel Cross presented to them by members of the FDNY. News coverage: http://www.dailyamerican.com/articles/2008/08/25/news/news/news792.txt

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Pennsylvania Firefighters Remember Flight 93

Posted: 09-11-2008

Updated: 09-11-2008 02:07:15 PM

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Members of Stoystown Volunteer Fire Department presented the colors during the annual memorial service honoring the crew and passengers of Flight 93.

SOMERSET, Penn. -- It was a proud moment for members of Stoystown Volunteer Fire Department on Wednesday night.

They presented the colors during the annual memorial service honoring the crew and passengers of Flight 93.

What the family and community didn't know was that it was their first time ever posting the colors.

"We were honored to be here and participate," said Stoystown Chief David Johnson.

The makeshift honor guard practiced twice before making its debut before the crowd that included parents, spouses and siblings of Flight 93 passengers and crew.

Johnson said the families have always been most appreciative of the responders' efforts.

On Sept. 11, Johnson was working as a supervisor in the Somerset County EMA 9-1-1 Center. As everyone else in the country, he and his two co-workers were watching events unfold in New York City and at the Pentagon.

"We all were wondering, 'If it happened here what would we do?'" he said. Moments later, the lines lit up.

Although there's a small airport nearby, the callers were reporting it was a big aircraft. "One who called was on a mobile phone and running toward the field and the smoke."

Based on what was happening in other areas of the country, the responders figured it may be related. It didn't take long, however, for that to be verified.

Stoystown's mini pumper is pictured in many of the news photographs taken that day.

There was little to do once they arrived. There were a few small fires, but that was pretty much it.

The company remained on standby for various tasks over the next few weeks.

"It's affected us all around here," the chief said. "We do what we can to make the families feel comfortable."

Quad Fest Fundraiser

Quad Fest was held again at the Mountain Ridge Atv Park on July 18, 19 and 20th. Once again, our company was there. This year we sold pizza and soda's as a fundraiser. The event went well. We sold out of pizza around noon on Sunday. Thanks to all the members that helped out.

6th Annual Golf Scramble July 13th

We want to thank everyone that came out and supported the fire company at our 6th Annual Golf Scramble on Sunday July 13th. The scramble was a success. Hope to see everyone again next year.

Mutual Aid Structure Fire

Sunday June 1st 0123hrs: Dispatched to assist Hooversville with a structure fire with possible entrapment at 3033 Whistler Rd (rt403). Engine 604-1 responded and arrived on scene to find all occupants out of the house except for a few pets. Our engine crew made entry into the house and found heavy smoke conditions throughout the house. The crew located and rescued the 2 pets, a dog and a bird. Attack 604-2 arrived on scene and provided light and manpower with ventilation. At this point Hooversville arrived and sent in manpower to ventilate the house. The fire was located in the basement furnace room and extinguished. Tanker 604-3 was staged on scene as they were not needed. Friedens crew also assisted with ventilation operations. The fire was located in the basement furnace room and extinguished. Central City was staged on scene and then released. Units cleared the scene around 0335hrs. For fire audio go to our multimedia page.

Structure Fire - Holy Family Catholic Church

Tuesday April 29th 0947hrs: Dispatched for a structure fire with possible entrapment at the Holy Family Catholic Church 301 Sugar St in Hooversville. Engine 604-1 responded and was the first unit to arrive on scene and found heavy smoke coming from the rear of the church. It was confirmed that everyone made it out of the church, no one trapped inside. Our Engine crew along with a Richland Fire Company firefighter entered the church and made their way through heavy smoke conditions and located the fire in the area of the alter. The fire was then extinguished. Ventilation was also established. Stoystown Attack 604-2, Hooversville Engine 614-2, Boswell Engine 605-1, Richland Truck 3-2 also assisted at the scene with overhaul operations and ventilation. Friedens Fire handled the R.I.T. assignment. Central City Fire was standing by on scene. (if we missed someone let us know, sorry) A State Police Fire Marshal arrived on scene to investigate the cause of the fire. It was determined that the cause of the fire was a candle that caught a banner on fire. Great job by all the volunteers. Daily American Video http://www.dailyamerican.com/articles/2008/05/03/video_galleries/video689.txt

Channel 6 News coverage and video http://www.wjactv.com/news/16057671/detail.html

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