Quick Knock On First Due Box

Sunday April 12, 2009 - At 1124 Hours Station 7 was dispatched for a Structure Fire, Green Valley Trailer Park. Within 2 Mintues Chief 7,Engine 7-1, Engine 7-3, & Rescue 7 went en route. Chief 7 marked on scene along with E7-3 with a working structure fire. E7-3 grabbed the hydrant and layed 200 feet of LDH. E7-3's crew made entry and made a quick knock in the kitchen of the residence. With no extension into the walls or ceiling, crews cleared in an hour.

Sunday Morning Training

Sunday March 8, 2009 - 0900 Hours. With the weather becoming nice Station 7 held it's monthly in house training. On this months agenda was vehicle fire evolutions. It also gave some of the senior guys a chance to train and teach a few younger members about SCBA's. It was also the first time these members had ever been in SCBA's. We managed to get 6 burns in with the last one using the foam system on E7-3.

Engine, Rescue & Tanker On Station 2 Box

Saturday March 7, 2009 - At approx. 14:30 hours, Station 7 was dispatched to assist Station 2 on a chimney fire with possible extension into the walls. Engine 7-3 went en route in 2 minutes, with the Tanker and Rescue right behind them. Engine 7-3 arrived on scene and its crew went strait to the attic to check for extension with nothing found but a light smoke condition. Captain 7 and Lieutenant 7-1 made their way to the roof to dislodge the plug in the chimney. Units cleared approx. a hour later.
Photo Courtesy Of United.

On The Box - E2, T2, E7-3, R7, T7, HAE-1, HAE-4, Rescue 1(RIT Assignment)

Assist To Station 6 On I81

Saturday March 7, 2009 - At approx. 13:00 hours, Station 7 was dispatched to assist Station 6 on a MVA, MM 231, reported 2 cars involved. Within minutes Rescue 7 went en route with a full crew, and Engine 7-3 with 3. Chief 6 arrived on scene with the Rescue right behind with a corrected location of the NY/PA state line southbound. Rescue 7's crew disconnected the battery from one vehicle with heavy front damage. Units cleared within 45 minutes.

Rescue Assists Station 2 On MVA

Monday March 2, 2009 - At 14:25, Rescue 7 was dispatched to assist Station 2 on a MVA, mile marker 223 on the "I". Rescue 7 arrived on scene and cut away the dash from around the PT's legs to free him. PT was flown to the nearest trauma center with moderate injuries. Rescue 7 cleared at 15:02.

Sunday February 8, 2009 - Before the ice went away Station 7's water rescue team decided to get out on the river and do some ice rescue exercises and try out some new dry suits bought with Government grants. This also gave some members the chance to see how ice rescue goes and some rope training as well.

Saturday January 17, 2009 - At 0625 hours, Station 7 was dispatched to a 1 car MVA, Interstate 81 Southbound, Mile Marker 227. Chief 7 arrived on scene to find the same, 1 patient out of the car. Engine 7-3 & Rescue 7 went en route with 8 volunteers. The Rescue & Engine setup traffic control with the engine set up as a scene blocker for crews safety. PT was transported with minor injuries. Units cleared at 0725.

House Fire In Great Bend Borough

Friday January 16, 2009 - 0030 Hours - Station 6(Great Bend) and Station 7 were dispatched for a structure fire on Deans Road. Engine 7-1 went in route within minutes with a crew of 5, 3 green tags. Engine 7-1 arrived on scene second due and assumed second due engine duties. As they pulled on scene the Engine secured their own hydrant and made an interior attack along with first due units from Station 6. The fire was contained to the garage portion of the house around the chimney. Units operated for approx 3 hours.

Chimney Fire In The Borough

Monday January 12, 2009 - 2053 Hours - Station 7 was dispatched  to a chimney fire on Brewster St. in the Borough of Hallstead. Engine 7-1 and Rescue 7 went En Route with crews of 5. Crews arrived on scene to find the same. Making quick work of the fire in the chimney and mop up crews were in service an hour later.

Yearly Banquet

Saturday January 10, 2009 - 1800 Hours - As the weather outside was dumping what would become about a foot of snow, the yearly banquet was held at the station. After an excellent dinner put on by the ladies auxiliary, both the new board of directors and line officers were sworn in along with a yearly report from the chief and awards passed out to members who had the most meetings and calls attended. Certificates were also handed out from the many training courses taken throughout 2008 by members. More information and photos soon so check back!

Rescue Responds To The Interstate With One Confined

Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 1140 Hours - At 1138 hours Station 7 was dispatched to assist Station 2(New Milford) for a MVA on Interstate 81, Mile Marker 219 In The Median With Reported Entrapment. Harford 25 arrived on scene and reported to communications that one person trapped with vehicle on its roof. Rescue 7 marked on scene, sized up and stabilized the car. R7's crew also found that the patient was only confined not entrapped. Patient was freed in only a few minutes and handed off to waiting EMS crews. As the Rescue was returning to station, another accident was reported in the back log of the previous incident. Command 2 requested the Rescue to Handle that incident and take care of traffic control.

First Due House Fire

Monday, December 1, 2008 - 1330 Hours - As the Rescue was pulling back into station after the RIT assignment, communications dispatched Station 7 and Station 6(Great Bend) for reported Structure Fire On Elizabeth Street in Hallstead Boro. Initial Response from Rescue 7, Engine 7-1, Engine 7-3, Pumper Tanker 6-4 & 6-5, and Great Bend-Hallstead Ambulance. Chief 7 Arrived on scene to find a working structure which brought Engine 2(New Milford), Rescue 1 Out of United For RIT, And Engine 15(Susquehanna). Due To Ladder 18 being in the area, they were also requested to the scene. The crew from the Rescue 7 and Engine 7-1 were able to knock down the fire upon first entry. Ladder 18 opened up checked for extension. Crews Operated For Approximately 3 Hours.

Units Operating - Rescue 7, Engine 7-1, Engine 7-3, Pumper Tankers 6-4 & 6-5, Engine 2, Engine 15, Rescue 1, Ladder 18, and Great Bend-Hallstead Ambulance.

Rescue Responds To Harford Box As RIT Team

Monday, December 1, 2008 - Just before 1100 hours Rescue 7 was requested by Harford's second alarm to the scene of a house fire in Harford Township for RIT. The Rescue responded with 5, four green tags. The crew stood by at the scene with their services not needed on this run. They operated for approximately 2 hours.

Hallstead Fire Company Would Like To Thank The Following For Their Contributions or Donations For This Years Poker Run!

The Land Owner's Who Allowed the Use of Their Property

A & E Auto

After Hours Tire Sales

Amish Made Sheds

Andre & Son Power Sports

Atwater Wireless

B & H Paving

Backer Enterprises

Blewett's Bumper to Bumper Auto Repair

Blue Ridge Motors

Chris Martinson Cabinetry

CK Hair & Nail Salon

Conklin Cycle

Endless Mountain Ice Cream

First Options

Frito Lay

Gaughan's Automotive Service

Glezen Sales & Service

Green Gables

Hallstead Auto

Hallstead Transmission

Jim Dolaway Excavation

Joe Kovitch Contracting

Keystone Outdoor Recreation

Krayeski Café

Marv's Service Center

Mess's Fireworks

Mirabito Fuel Group

Moore's Tire Sales

MXM Racing

New Milford Market

Peoples National Bank

Queen of Hearts

Randy Fuller's Garage

Rob's Market

Sensational Styles

Simmons Rockwell

Stone's Hardware

Susquehanna Beverage

TC Generators

Tedeschi's

Thunder Valley Pet Pantry

Uncle Charlie's Pizza

Video King