IAFF Local #2045

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  • Adding helmet to wreathe tribute

    Adding helmet to wreathe tribute


    Firefighter Bryan McDermitt places a fallen firefighter Earl Shoemaker’s helmet under a wreath this morning at the old Eagle Fire Station as firefighters Buhl and Tyler look on. A full honers fallen firefighter funeral is scheduled for Saturday morning in Hanover PA.

  • Mild Winter Weather Equates To A Perfect Day For Training

    Mild Winter Weather Equates To A Perfect Day For Training

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    C Shift crews took advantage of an extremely mild late winter day to conduct its regularly scheduled shift training. The new Truck 46 was utilized for aerial master stream operations refresher on Wilson Ave. The 2015 Sutphen SPH 100 is slated to enter service in the very near future.

  • Foam 49 Heads South Of The Mason-Dixon Line

    Foam 49 Heads South Of The Mason-Dixon Line

    Around 05:30 this morning, York County 911 contacted Station 49 to determine the capabilities of their foam trailer for an incident in Baltimore County, MD. A determination was made by Chief 61 (Myers), who was on-scene, to have Foam 49 respond to the incident. A tractor trailer carrying truck tires caught fire while traveling on northbound Interstate 83, just south of Exit 36 (Maryland Line area). Foam 49, along with Engine 49-1, made the 27 mile response and staged upon arrival. Upon conferring with the incident commander, it was determined their services weren’t needed. Foam 49 is a trailer that carries (2) 275 gallon totes containing 1/3% Universal Gold AR-AFFF foam concentrate. Numerous other appliances are carried on the trailer to support foam firefighting operations such as attack lines, portable monitors, etc. The trailer is typically pulled by Service 49-2, which is a Ford dually. Foam 49 is a regional asset and is available for response upon request. 

  • Penn Township WWTP Facility Tour

    Penn Township WWTP Facility Tour

    PTDFRS/HFD C Shift gathered today for shift training at the Penn Township Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) on Wilson Avenue in Penn Township. Facility manager Bill Mahone showed crews all areas of the operations as well as pointing out target hazards.

  • Our View of the Park…

      
    Our View of Wirt Park. Drifting Nicely! LOL 

  • Home Safety Reminder – Keep Vents Clear Of Snow

    Home Safety Reminder – Keep Vents Clear Of Snow

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    With the forecast heavy snow and drifting, Local 2045 would like to remind homeowners and renters alike to keep accessible furnace, hot water heater, and dryer vents free and clear of snow. Obstructed vents create a potential safety issue with regard to carbon monoxide poisoning in an enclosed structure. As a safety reminder, DO NOT climb onto a roof to clear vents!

  • Winter Storm Preparations Continue

    Winter Storm Preparations Continue

    2016012295192500[1]Winter storm preparations continue in the 2045 Local with staff installing chains on many of the department’s ambulances and select pieces of fire apparatus. Pictured is EMT Niner installing snow chains on Ambulance 49-3 which is located at the Clearview Station (FS 46-3). As the snow piles up, most frontline apparatus will be fitted with chains for traction. As a reminder, help us to help you and only travel if absolutely necessary during the blizzard conditions that are forecast for tonight and tomorrow.

  • Neighborhood Resident Looks To Join In On The Action

    Neighborhood Resident Looks To Join In On The Action

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    With the recent uptick in activity in Hanover Borough and Penn Township, this local resident was spotted running through Wirt Park Fire Station (FS 46) looking to catch some of the action. Squirrels and firehouses seem to be a perfect match…

  • Fire Prevention Activities Continue

    Fire Prevention Activities Continue

    IMG_20151015_101625483[1]Fire prevention activities continued today with a detail at New Beginnings Child Care Center in Penn Township. Here, FF Kemmerly from the Hanover Fire Department dresses up a staff member in turnout gear and SCBA. The detail was broken into several portions: a lecture in the classroom, dress up for those who wished to do so, a tour of Truck 49, and lastly, extinguisher training for staff members.

  • Fire Prevention Activities Continue At Penn Township Assisted Living Facility

    Fire Prevention Activities Continue At Penn Township Assisted Living Facility

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    The day’s fire prevention activities continued with fire extinguisher training for the staff of Columbia Cottage of Hanover. Many businesses throughout Hanover Borough, Penn Township, and West Manheim Township conduct annual in-service fire extinguisher training for their employees. Utilizing the Bullex system (shown) allows efficient and environmentally responsible extinguisher training. Here, FF Charlie Hale directs a staff member on extinguisher use while FF Jason Kopp runs the control system.