Schuylkill Hose Co. #2

ABOUT US

The Schuylkill Hose Company # 2 is part of the Schuylkill Haven Fire Department and is located at 51 Saint Peter Street, PO Box 132. As a department, the Schuylkill Haven Fire Department covers an area of roughly twenty-five square miles and a population of around 6,200 residents. The Schuylkill Haven Fire Department is composed of three companies: Rainbow Hose Company (Station 1), Schuylkill Hose Company (Station 2) and Liberty Fire Company (Station 4). The Department is led by Chief 720 (Glenn Sattizahn), 1st Assistant Chief 722 (Mike Donatti) and 2nd Assistant Chief 723 ( Andy Motko).

The department currently operates with (4) Engines, (1) 75’ Ladder, (1) Light Rescue, (1) Utility/Spill Control Vehicle, (1) Tanker, (2) Squads, and (3) Water Rescue Boats. For more information on the Department and Other Stations go to: www.havenfire.org.

Out of the Vehicles mentioned above the Schuylkill Hose Company #2 has (2) Engines, (1) Utility/ Spill Control Vehicle, (1) Dive Squad/Water Rescue Vehicle, (1) Flat Bottom Aluminum Boat with Side Scan Sonar, (1) 12’ Mercury Inflatable Boat and (1) 14’ Mercury Inflatable Boat.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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RECENT CALLS & NEWS

05/06/13 Search & Rescue
At 1724hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to 967 Schuylkill Mt Rd for a Search & Rescue. Units arrived and were informed we were searching for an 8 y/o male. Station 1 was dispatched to the area of Roosevelt St in the borough to search that area also. Child was located and found to be safe. Chief 724 had command. Units were on scene for 30 minutes. E733 responded with (6), Squad 734 responded with (3)

05/05/13 Residential Rescue
At 1354hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to Willow St and Lily St for a Residential Rescue. Units were canceled en route by Chief 730. E733 responded with (6)

05/05/13 MVA
At 1151hrs Stations 1 & 2 and FD 41 were dispatched to 1522 Sr 61 for a motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries. Chief 730 had all units hold as it was reported no fire services were needed. After arriving Chief 730 canceled all units. Station 2 responded with (7)

05/04/13 Vehicle Leaking Fluids
At 1140hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to the 1476 SR 61 for fluids leaking form a truck. Crews arrived and found a Tractor trailer had ruptured a saddle tank and was activly leaking diesel on the parking lot. Utility 734 quickly deployed a containment pool to capture the leaking product and then proceded to assist crews from Station 1 with applying oil dry to remaining fluids.Crews were on scene for 2 hours. Chief 730 had command. Utility 734 responded with (2)

05/01/13 Working Building Fire
At 1620hrs Station 2 was dispatched as part of the second alarm to the Gordon Nagle Trail assisting Cressona on a working building Fire. After a quick knock on all active fire Chief 41 recalled the second with the exception of Engine 732. Crews used the TIC to check for extension and after finding none were released. Chief 41 had command and crews were on scene for 20 minutes. Engine 732 responded with (5), Engine 733 responded with (4)

05/01/13 MVA
At 1130hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to 302 East Union St for a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Crews arrived and found accident at rear of residence when an elderly male backed out of garage into another vehicle. Crews assisted EMS with packaging and treated minor fluids. Chief 720 had command and units were on scene for 25 minutes. E733 responded with (4)

04/30/13 Kitchen Fire
At 2127hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 528 Deiberts Valley Rd for a Kitchen fire. Crews arrived and found homeowner had extinguished fire with an extinguisher. Crews checked area of stove and microwave for extension and found none. Electric was secured to both and house was ventilated. Crews were on scene for 30 minutes. Chief 720 had command. E732 responded with (5), Engine 733 responded with (6)

04/26/13 Brush Fire
At 2336hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to Ryon Lane for a Brush fire. Engine 733 arrived first and was met by bystanders who directed us to a difficult to acces area. Crews used rakes and indian tanks to douse hot spots that were left. Crews were on scene for 60 minutes. Chief 730 had command. E733 responded with (8)

04/26/13 Brush Fire
At 2303hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to the Hemlock and E Second Mt Rd for a Brush fire. Tanker 738 arrived first and deployed one 1 3/4 line for extinguishment. While crews were on scene a second Brush Fire came in and Engine 733 and Engine 737 were directed to respond. Crews were on scene for 15 minutes. Chief 723 had command. E733 responded with (8)

04/22/13 RIT Assignment
At 2003hrs Sch Hose RIT was dispatched to Campsite RD & Muzzle LN, Upper Tulpehocken Township, Berks County for the RIT assignment. Engine 732was cancelled shortly after response. Engine 733 responded with (7)

04/10/13 Vehicle Leaking Fluids
At 1623hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to the 131 West Main St for fluids leaking form a truck. Engine 737 and Utility 734 arrived and used oil dry to absorb a small amount of Diesel leaking from a truck. Crews were on scene for 10 minutes. Chief 720 had command. Utility 734 responded with (2)

04/10/13 Landing Zone
At 1410hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to 110A SR 61 south to set up a landing zone. Units established a landing area for the aero medical unit. Chief 731 had command and units were on scene for 35 minutes. Engine 733 responded with (6), Utility 734 responded with (2)

04/10/13 MVA
At 1357hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to 233 W Second Mt Rd for a motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries. Crews arrived and found one patient self extricated from the vehicle. Engine 733 was re directed to LZ. Chief 720 had command and units were on scene for 5 minutes. E733 responded with (6), Utility 734 responded with (2)

04/9/13 Gas Leak Investigation
At 1320hrs Stations 1 & 2 was dispatched to 1426 SR 61 to assist Chief 720 for a possible gas leak. Crews arrived and searched with the 4 gas and found only O2 @ 20.8 %. Chief 730 had command and units were on scene for 10 mins. E-732 responded with (5)

04/08/13 Residential Rescue
At 1747hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 200 University Dr for a Residential Rescue. Units were canceled en route by Penn State Police. E733 responded with (6)

04/01/13 Medical Asist
At 0935hrs The SHFD was dispatched to 119 High St for a Medical Assist. Personnel responded to assist with patient care and lifting. Chief 730 had command and units were on scene for 10 minutes. Station 2 responded with (3)

04/01/13 Brush Fire
At 0428hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to the 1177 Schuylkill Mt Rd for a Brush fire. Engine 737 arrived first and deployed one 1 3/4 line for extinguishment. Engine 732 supplied Engine 737 with a 3 inch line. Crews were on scene for 30 minutes. Chief 723 had command. E732 responded with (5), Engine 733 responded with (6)

04/01/13 MVA
At 0202hrs Stations 1 & 2 were dispatched to 129 W Second Mt Rd for a motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries. Crews arrived and found no one around the vehicle. Chief 723 had command and units were on scene for 5 minutes. E733 responded with (7), Utility 734 responded with (3)

*Previous Incidents Located in the Call Archive*

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