http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/rss News articles published on hcvfd.org using RSS 2.0 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:53:25 GMT http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=135 Harrison City Volunteers along with Penn Township EMS were dispatched to assist a resident whose horse had fallen over a hillside shortly after 4:00pm. Knowing that the we would need additional assistance the Westmoreland Animal Response Team (CART) along with Mangery and Son crane service were summoned to assist in the rescue effort of the 31 year old horse. CART took a newly obtained harness to the scene, and Mangery & Sons provided an off-road forklift and labor to assist in the rescue of the horse. The forklift held the harness in place to support the horse until he made it uphill and near the barn. By 6:30 p.m., the horse was back in the stable. Harrison City VFD would like to thank the members of the CART team as well as Frank Mangery, Jr. of Mangery and Son Crane for the successful rescue of the horse. We greatly appreciate your much needed assistance. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 01:38:05 GMT http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=135 http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=134 On behalf of all members of the HCVFD family, we would like to congratulate firefighter Joe Laurica on recently graduating from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. There were few who believed that Joey could make it through the intensive 28-week academy but he proved us all wrong. Trooper Laurica was placed on a special active status with HCVFD while he begins his law enforcement career in Chambersburg, PA. Best of luck Joey!!! Mon, 16 May 2011 01:17:20 GMT http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=134 http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=133 On Sunday morning around 11:00am, station 87 was dispatched to assist PTPD with traffic control on Pleasant Valley Road near General Weldments. Apparently a vehicle left the roadway and plunged 150+ feet down an embankment sometime during the early morning hours. The driver self-extricated and was taken to the hospital in a private vehicle. The incident is currently under investigation. Sun, 08 May 2011 17:58:14 GMT http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=133 http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=132 Shortly after 5:00pm, Rescue 87 was dispatched to assist station 63 (Claridge) with a T-bone type collision with reported entrapment on Harrison City Export Road near Schrams Farm. Chief 63 arrived on scene confirmed entrapment requested doors removed from a vehicle which had a patient trapped in the front passenger seat. The rescue crew assisted Claridge firefighters removing the front and rear doors on passenger side, cutting the B post at roof and using the hydraulic ram to lay the side of the vehicle down. The patient was extricated in approx. 15 minutes and was airlifted to a Pittsburgh Trauma Center. Afterwards, HC volunteers, assisted at our annual comedy show. Over 350 people attend the show this year featuring comedian Mark Eddie. We would like to thank everyone who attended this year's show making it a very successful fundraiser for the department. Sat, 09 Apr 2011 03:41:56 GMT http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=132 http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=131 The Harrison City Vol. Fire Department would like to thank everyone who purchased a ticket and/or attended the 2011 Gun Bash which was held on Saturday, March 12th at the Harrison Room. This year, nearly 300 people enjoyed good food, good drink and good conversation throughout the evening while attempting to win a prize. The event was very successful thanks to the hard work of our volunteer firefighters, their wives and in some cases their adult children. Thank you to everyone. Now, on to our next major fundraiser in two weeks...our annual comedy show. Tickets are still available for our March 26th comedy show with Mark Eddie and may be purchased at our social club during normal business hours. For more information about the show, please see the advertisement on our home page. It is events such as these which allow our organization to maintain and improved our firefighting equipment and gear. Please help us, help you. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:48:09 GMT http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=131 http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=130 Station 87 was dispatched to a home on Barri Drive in Penn Township for a report of smoke in the structure. Paintertown and Claridge VFD's were also on the first alarm assignment. Truck 87 arrived to find a moderate smoke condition in the house. Truck 87 was utilized to check the chimney while interior crews check the fireplace and interior walls with thermal imaging cameras. The cause of the smoke was due to a mal-functioning chimney clean-out. All units returned in service in approximately 45 minutes. Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:44:11 GMT http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=130 http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=129 THE HARRISON CITY VFD ANNOUNCES THE 2011 LINE OFFICERS: CHIEF-- BILL HOBAUGH 1ST ASST-- TOM LAMACZ 2ND ASST-- GENE GOOD CAPTAIN-- ROB BROOME 1ST LT-- SCOTT GOOD 2ND LT-- DAVE HOBAUGH SAFETY OFFICER-- CHAD SHAW PRESIDENT-- KIP GOOD, JR. VICE PRESIDENT-- JOE LAURICIA TREASURER--MARK FERGUSON RECORDING SECRETARY-- DAVE HOBAUGH FINANCIAL SECRETARY--JOE GIBBONS TRUSTEE: DON SMITH, JOHN EICHELBERGER ,CHUCK MILLS,CHRIS BOZICH,RON SINCHAR Sun, 16 Jan 2011 03:29:58 GMT http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=129 http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=128 This morning at 05:13 tones rang out for a motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries, 62.2 milepost westbound on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Rescue 87 went en route with 5 firefighters. Shortly thereafter turnpike response personnel confirmed entrapment of 2-patients. Chief 87 requested rescue 57 (Irwin) to assist. Rescue 87 arrived on scene to find one tri-axel milk truck with on its side, one ford expedition with two patients entrapped and one pedestrian who was down on the roadway being attended to by Penn Township EMS. The rescue crew cribbed the vehicle and prepared for a total sidewall removal. This process was completed timely and both patients were extricated from the vehicle within 10 minutes. Rescue 57 was redirected to station 87 for standby prior to arriving on scene. Two patients were flown from the scene, with both medical helicopters landing in the westbound lanes on the turnpike. Rescue 87 remained on scene for nearly 3.5 hours providing lighting for the state police. Due to PA turnpike policy, no pictures were taken from this accident scene. Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:56:04 GMT http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=128 http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=127 Shortly after 8:00pm Harrison City Fire Department was dispatched to Charles Avenue for a reported garage fire attached to a house. Other departments on the first alarm assignment included Westmoreland City, Manor and Paintertown VFD's. Assistant 87-1 and Penn Township police arrived on scene quickly confirming a working fire and went to work with multiple fire extinguishers. Their quick action knocked the bulk of fire down containing it to the garage. Truck and Engine 87 arrived to provide final fire suppression, overhaul and ventilation as there was a heavy smoke condition throughout the house. Assisting departments staged at Rescue 6 ambulance base. All Units cleared the scene at 21:00. Thu, 23 Dec 2010 20:06:21 GMT http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=127 http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=126 At 21:18 hours truck 87 was requested to assist the City of Jeannette with a working house fire on North 5th street in the city. Truck 87 responded with 6 firefighters and was assigned rooftop ventilation, along with throwing ground ladders and some interior work. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the state fire marshal. Truck 87 remained on scene for approximately 2-hours. Mon, 20 Dec 2010 23:50:24 GMT http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=126 http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=125 Congratulations to Patti Brammell of Harrison City PA. Patti won two tickets to the Pens game against the Calgary Flames on November 27th at the Consol Energy Center, an autographed Mark Andre Fleury replica jersey and $150 cash!! We would like to thank everyone who supported this fundraiser for our department. Sat, 20 Nov 2010 15:47:20 GMT http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=125 http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=124 Congratulations to Jim Kelley of Pittsburgh, PA. Jim won two tickets to the Penguins home opener against the Philadelphia Flyers on October 7th at the brand new Consol Energy Center and $150 cash!! The winning ticket was sold by Firefighter Tim Rose. We would like to thank everyone who supported this fundraiser for our department. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 23:53:33 GMT http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=124 http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=123 At 23:48 rescue 87 was dispatched to assist Grandview VFD (106) with a vehicle accident, reported entrapment, route 130 in the area of Hungry Hanks pizza. Jeannette and High Park fire departments were also on the first alarm assignment. Shortly after going en-route with 6 firefighters, rescue 87 was advised that there were no injuries associated with this accident however one male occupant was unable to get out of the vehicle. Jeannette engine 112 along with attack 106 and rescue 87 arrived on scene, removed the windshield and extricated the occupant of a pickup truck on its side. Rescue 87 was back in service at 01:00. Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:58:51 GMT http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=123 http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=122 At 23:30 Truck 87 was requested to assist station 112 (Jeannette) at a working house fire on North 5th street in the city. Truck 87 responded with 6 firefighters and was assigned (with Grandview and Greensburg Firefighters) to open up the second floor walls and ceilings checking for extension. Truck 87 remained on scene for approximately 1.5 hours. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:42:11 GMT http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=122 http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=121 At approximately 14:30, engine 87 was dispatched to stand by in Irwin VFD's station. Irwin and surrounding fire departments were operating at a barn fire on Schade Hill Road in the Larimer section of North Huntingdon Township. Engine 87 responded to the stand by with four firefighters. While en-route to Irwin, engine 87 was requested to the scene to assist in completing a 2700+foot hose lay to support fire ground operations. Engine 87 met up with engine 8 (Circleville) and proceed to drop our entire 1500 feet of five inch supply hose which brought us to the fire scene (barely) to feed tanker 1 (Larimer). Once tanker 1 was filled the order was given to wrap up and return. Oh well...at least we had a chance to flip the hose....right? Engine 87 was back in service at approximately 17:30. Sat, 10 Jul 2010 19:34:07 GMT http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=121 http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=120 Murrysville VFD requested truck 87 to assist with their fireworks display this evening. We were more than happy to assist. Truck 87 and a crew of 6 firefighters responded to the standby. During the fireworks display, truck 87 was used to check for hot embers which may land on the roof of a nearby church during the show. Truck 87 was back home by midnight. Sun, 27 Jun 2010 02:15:19 GMT http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=120 http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=118 At 19:03 alert tones were activated for a reported structure fire at K Specials, a local sporting goods store in Paintertown VFD's first due district. Truck, Engine and Rescue 87 responded with over 16 firefighters to assist. Police arrived on scene quickly and reported a working fire with possible entrapment. North Irwin's engine 12 along with Paintertown's quint 7 and truck 87 arrived on scene at approximately the same time and went to work. Crews from 87 truck and quint 7 opened up the roof while others from 87, 7, 12 and 63 (Claridge VFD) began the initial interior attack and primary search. Level Green's rescue 9 established a water supply into truck 87 and quint 7. Irwin and Circleville VFD were on RIT assignment. Grapeville VFD assisted with their foam unit. There was no entrapment of any occupants in the building. The bulk of the fire was knocked down in approximately 20 minutes with extensive overhaul lasting several hours. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Thu, 06 May 2010 02:30:32 GMT http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=118 http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=117 At 13:00, rescue 87 was dispatched for a motor vehicle accident with multiple entrapment at Penn Trafford High School. Police arrived on scene, confirming entrapment and requested all units to expedite as there were serious injuries inside both vehicles, including at least one fatality. Fortunately, this was only a drill to emphasize to all students who will be attending the prom this Friday night the potential consequences of drinking and driving. Harrison City VFD along with all other Penn Township volunteer fire departments and Penn Township EMS participated in this drill. On behalf of all firefighters and EMS personnel in Penn Township, please do not drink and drive. The consequences could be significant for you and your family. Thu, 06 May 2010 02:05:21 GMT http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=117 http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=116 Billy Elmer and Mike Wysocki played to a large crowd Saturday night during our annual comedy night fundraiser. Billy's hilarious take on life was on comedic display for the audience to enjoy. Opening for Billy was Mike Wysocki from the 'Dve morning. Special thanks to everyone who came out and made our comedy show a great success!! Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:13:12 GMT http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=116 http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=115 This evening Westmoreland 911 activated station 87 for a vehicle fire at the intersection of Rt 130 and Pleasant Valley Rd. As the call was dispatched a unit from Penn Township ambulance arrived to find a working fire in the engine compartment of a passenger car. The car was parked in the parking lot of the CVS pharmacy. Efforts to extinguish the fire by a passerby with a fire extinguisher failed and the fire continued to burn. Within minutes Engine 87 arrived and a hoseline was stretched to extinguish the fire. The operator of Engine 87 hooked up the department's foam inductor to achieve a more efficient knockdown on the fire. The hose crew forced the hood and extinguished the fire before the fire could reach the passenger compartment of the vehicle. All 87 units were clear within 30 min and the scene was turned over to the Penn Township Police. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:15:17 GMT http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=115 http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=114 2009 was one of the busiest in Company history. Below are some facts that were compiled to summarize the year..... Fire Alarms Total for 2009 370 Fire Alarms in our District 216 Total Man Hours for Fire Alarms 3,248.90 Total Man Hours for Fund raising 3,059.00 Total Man Hours for Drills 374.00 Total Man Hours for Meeting 313.00 Total Man Hours for Traffic Details 15.00 Total Man Hours for Work Details 150.00 Total Man Hours for State Certified Training 915.00 Here's wishing everyone a safe and happy 2010! Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:46:35 GMT http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=114 http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=113 As an early morning ice storm struck the region, rescue 87 was being dispatched on numerous motor vehicle accidents throughout the area. Within 3 hours, Harrison City Volunteers responded to over 5 accidents including one on the PA turnpike involving 2 tractor-trailers and over 7 cars. Fortunately, there were only minor injuries reported at each accident. As we begin the winter driving season, we urge everyone to slow down and use extreme caution when traveling on snow or ice covered roadways. Better yet, stay at home. You and your families safety should take priority over everything. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:18:04 GMT http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=113 http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=112 After nearly 3-weeks being out of service Truck 87 has returned back to the starting line-up. The Truck was involved in a minor backing incident and needed some repairs at Sutphen Corporation in Columbus, OH. The truck returned this evening and was placed in service once all of the equipment was back on the truck. Special thanks to all firefighters who helped getting the truck ready to go. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:00:11 GMT http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=112 http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=111 At 17:52, Claridge VFD was dispatched for a motor vehicle accident, with injuries in the area of the bad bend on HC-Export Road. Shortly thereafter, rescue 87 was added to the alarm once minor entrapment was confirmed. Rescue 87 went en-route with 5 firefighters and was requested to provide stabilization to the vehicle which was resting precariously on a hillside. Once on scene, air shoring and cribbing were utilized to stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, HC firefighters removed the passenger side door on the van to remove the patient from the vehicle. Rescue 87 went back in service at approx 18:30 while squad 87 remained on scene assisting with traffic control. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:20:01 GMT http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=111 http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=110 Shortly before midnight a house fire was reported on Duncan street in the McCullough section of Penn Township. Departments responding on the first alarm included Claridge, Harrison City, Paintertown, Level Green, Grandview, North Irwin, Penn, and Export VFD's. Chief 63 arrived on scene reporting heavy fire on the first and second floors. He requested his engine to the front of the structure along with Truck 87 and the second incoming engine to pick up the plug at the corner of Duncan and Koter. Engine 63-2 arrived on scene followed by truck 87. Engine 87 picked up the plug and established a water supply into truck 87. Various hand lines were placed into service in addition to the tower so that a quick knock down could be established. Due to the heavy fire volume, the second floor was burned away prior to the arrival of initial fire crews. The fire was under control within 45 minutes. Fire units remained on scene until approximately 04:00 due to the extensive overhaul which needed completed. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:51:43 GMT http://www.hcvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=110