South Ward Fire Company Inc.

Friday, November 17th, 2017

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...

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West Penn fire Co new KME

Monday, November 13th, 2017

The officers and members would like to congratulate the West Penn Fire Co on the arrival of their new KME!!!!

New Engine

Saturday, August 12th, 2017

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...

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FEMA GRANT RECIEVED

Saturday, August 27th, 2016

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 ...

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Call history

MEDICAL ASSIST

Friday, July 8th, 2016

At 11:57 hrs. the TFD was dispatched to Railroad St. for a medical assist. Personnel responded by POV.

POLE FIRE

Friday, June 24th, 2016

At 18:14 hrs. Stations 4 & 2 were dispatched to Washington & Rose St. for a pole fire. Chief 771 was first to arrive finding no fire and canceling all units before going en-route.

BRUSH FIRE

Thursday, June 23rd, 2016

At 16:23 hrs. Stations 1,3,&4 were dispatched to 26 Taggersville Rd. for a brush fire. Chief 771 was first to arrive finding a small brush fire almost out and held the call to the first engine and cancelling station 4 brush units.

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STRUCTURE FIRE

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2016

At 12:05 hrs. Station 4 while standing bye in Shendoah was requested to 226 S. Ferguson St. for another structure fire. Engine 784 along with Ladder 770 and Schuylkill hose units were sent and advised that the fire was reported to be small.

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STAND-BYE

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2016

At 11:12 hrs. Station 4 and Ladder 770 were requested to 208 W. Centre St. in Mahanoy City for a stand-bye in the citizens fire company due to a large fire in the borough of shendoah. Engine 784 responded and while en-route was advised that they would be covering the borough and the interstate for f...

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MEDICAL ASSIST

Friday, June 10th, 2016

At 00:59 hrs. the TFD was dispatched to 201 E. Broad St. for a medical assist. Personnel responded by POV.

MUTUAL AID

Thursday, June 9th, 2016

At 06:24 hrs. Station 4 was dispatched to 151 Kettle Rd. in Walker Twsp. for an MVA. Units were canceled before going en route.

INCOMING BOX ALARM

Wednesday, June 8th, 2016

At 04:59 hrs. the TFD was dispatched to Swatara and W. Broad St. for an incoming box alarm. Units responded and found nothing.

MEDICAL ASSIST

Saturday, June 4th, 2016

At 10:10 hrs the TFD was dispatched to Pitt St for a medical assist. Personnel responded by POV.

FLUIDS DOWN

Thursday, June 2nd, 2016

At 17:31 hrs Stations 4 & 2 were dispatched to 206 Pitt St. for fluids down for a leaking vehicle. Engine 784 and 782 went en route and were advised by Chief 773 that only one engine would be needed and he placed 784 available.

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LANDING ZONE

Wednesday, June 1st, 2016

At 10:50 hrs Stations 4 & 2 were dispatched to 397 Stadium Hill Rd. for a landing zone setup. Engines 784 & 782 responded and landed two helicopters.

LANDING ZONE

Tuesday, May 31st, 2016

At 10:26 hrs Stations 4 & 2 were dispatched to 397 Stadium Hill Rd. for a landing zone setup. Engines 784 & 782 responded.

CHIMNEY FIRE

Sunday, May 22nd, 2016

At 16:45 hrs. the TFD was dispatched to 325 Hazle St. for a chimney fire. Chief 771 was first to arrive updating nothing showing. One engine from all companies went responding. Chief 771 advised that it was a malfunctioning oil burner and held the call to 782 and 776.

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MVA

Thursday, May 19th, 2016

At 09:33 hrs. Stations 4 & 2 were dispatched to 110 Pitt St. for an MVA.

TREE DOWN

Friday, May 6th, 2016

At 17:09 hrs. Stations 4 & 3 were dispatched to 349 Owl Creek Rd. for a tree down. Chief 773 was first to arrive finding a large tree down blocking the road and also had taken down power lines. Crews secured the road and waited for PPL to arrive to secure power.

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STRUCTURE FIRE

Thursday, May 5th, 2016

At 15:33 hrs the TFD was dispatched to 212 Penn St. for a structure fire. Units arrived to find a fire in the basement of the address. The fire was quickly knocked down. Chief 771 had command.

MVA

Monday, May 2nd, 2016

At 18:07 hrs Stations 4 & 2 were dispatched to Owl Creek Rd. and Rt. 309 for a MVA. Engine 782 was first to go responding and was advised of a motorcycle off the road and up an embankment. Chief 771 arrived and took command hold the call to just one engine placing 784 in service.

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MEDICAL ASSIST

Sunday, May 1st, 2016

At 16:54 hrs the TFD was dispatched to Columbia St. for a medical assist. Personnel responded by POV.

MEDICAL ASSIST

Friday, April 29th, 2016

At 19:02 hrs. the TFD was dispatched to Cherry St. for a medical assist. Personnel responded by POV.

MVA

Friday, April 29th, 2016

At 12:55 hrs. Stations 4 & 2 were dispatched to Penn and Hunter Sts. for an MVA. Engine 782 was first to arrive reporting no injuries only fluids and held engine 784 in station.