Thursday Nov. 16th, the officers and members prepared retired engine 784 to leave South Ward. She was purchased by a private individual in Virginia. Retired engine 784 served us and the borough of Tam...
The South Ward Fire Co is proud to announce the arrival of our new 2017 Pierce Saber. New 784(in 2018 changed to unit #6514) has a 1500 GPM pump, 750 gallon tank and a 30 gallon foam tank. We would li...
The South Ward Fire Co. is proud to announce that we have been awarded a FEMA grant for over $400,000 for the purchase of new apparatus. We would also like to congratulate the East End, Citizens, and ...
At 16:56 hrs. Station 4 was dispatched to Hauto Hwy and Lake Dr. in Hometown for a brush fire. Brush 787-1, 787-2 and Utility 788 responded to assist with two fires along the railroad bed in a hard to get to area.
At 04:46 hrs. the TFD RIT Team was dispatched to 118 Main St. in Mount Carbon for a structure fire. Squad 786 and Engine 776 responded and stood-by. The fire claimed a double block home and the Mount Carbon fire company.
At 15:30 hrs Stations 4 & 2 were dispatched to 300 Washington St. for an unknown type fire. Units were canceled by police before going en route reporting a grill on a porch.
At 16:40 hrs. Stations 4 & 2 were dispatched to 20 Center St. for an MVA. Engine 784 responded to find a car and a motorcycle in a minor MVA. The crew assisted with traffic until the vehicles cleared the scene.
At 19:34 hrs. Stations 4 & 2 were dispatched to the intersection of Spruce and Hunter Streets for a vehicle leaking fluids. Units responded and controlled fluids until the vehicle was removed.
At 18:31 hrs. Stations 4 & 2 were dispatched to 206 Pitt St. for fluids down. Engine 784 and Squad 783 responded to find a vehicle leaking fluid. Units controlled the leaking fluids until the vehicle was removed.
At 04:52 hrs. the TFD was dispatched to 115 Coal St. for a structure fire. Engine 784 and Chief 773 were first to arrive with heavy smoke pushing and fire. Chief 773 reported working fire and requested a second alarm.
At 17:53 hrs the TFD Ladder and one Engine from Station 3 were dispatched to 221 Valley St. in Schuylkill Twp. for a reported structure fire. Chief 2703 arrived with 2717 to find a working fire on Divisions 2 & 3.
At 05:15 hrs. Stations 4 & 2 were dispatched to 107 Hunter St. for an AFA. Engines 784 and 782 responded to find burnt food on the stove. Units were on scene for half an hour. Chief 772 had command.
At 05:10 hrs. the TFD ladder and one Engine from Station 3 were dispatched to 31 Progress Ave. for a commercial building fire. Engine 778 and Ladder 770 responded and were released shortly after arriving.
At 19:08 hrs. station 4 & 2 were dispatched to 397 Stadium Hill Rd. for a landing zone for incoming aero medical helicopter. Engine 784 and 782 responded.
At 23:09 hrs. the TFD was dispatched to 19 Lafayatte St. for a possible chimney fire. Units responded to find a malfunctioning oil burner. All units were released except E- 784. Chief 773 had command.
At 03:00 hrs Stations 4 & 2 were dispatched to 312 W Spruce St. for an odor investigation. Units went en route and were advised that it was an odor of gas outside the address.
At 06:58 hrs. Stations 4 & 2 were dispatched to Spruce and South Railroad St. for an MVA. Units responded to find a car into a railroad crossing with no injuries.
