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 20:51 hrs the TFD was dispatched to for Ladder 770 to respond to 171 Kimber St. in New Philadelphia for a structure fire. Units were canceled before going en route.
At 05:13 hrs. Stations 4 & 1 were dispatched to 602 Owl Creek Rd. for an Mva. Units arrived to find a pick-up into the trees. Units were on scene for half an hour.
At 16:18 hrs. the TFD was dispatched to 44 E. Mauch Chunk St. for a structure fire. Chief 771 and Station 1 were first to arrive reporting nothing showing from outside. Upon further investigation it was found to be burnt food.
At 20:49 hrs. Station 4 was dispatched to 174 Claremont Ave. in Rush Twsp. for a structure fire. Engine 784 and Squad 786 responded and assisted Rush units with putting a quick hit on a garage fire with attached structure.
At 17:47 hrs. Stations 4 & 2 were dispatched to 499 W. Cottage Ave. for an unknown type fire. Units were canceled by PD before going en route. It was found to be a controlled burn.
At 16:40 hrs. the TFD was dispatched to 419 W. Spruce St. for a possible chimney fire. Units responded to find nothing showing. After gaining entry and getting the furnace to turn on it was determined to be a faulty oil burner.
At 04:20 hrs. the TFD was dispatched to 405 Arlington St. for a possible structure fire. Units arrived to find a malfunctioning oil burner. Chief 771 had command.
