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 07:06 hrs. the TFD was dispatched to 612 Arlington St. for a chimney fire. Units responded to find heavy black smoke coming from the chimney. After crews investigated further it was found to be only a malfunctioning oil burner.
At 01:29 hrs. the TFD RIT Team was dispatched to 336 W. Snyder Ave. in Lansford for a working fire. Engine 778 and Squad 786, 779 and Utility 788 responded. Crews stood bye across the street and monitored the scene for safety.
At 09:09 hrs Stations 4 & 2 were dispatched to 39 Center St. for an odor investigation. Squad 783 went en route and was advised of an odor of gasoline. Squad 783 arrived to find a gasoline tanker refilling the station across the street and held Engine 784 in station until they found nothing leak...
At 14:44 hrs. Stations 4 & 2 were dispatched to N. Lehigh St. and Lafayatte St. for an MVA. Units responded to find a car versus a parked car. Crews assisted with patient care and controlled the scene until the cars were removed.
At 01:52 hrs Stations 4 & 2 were dispatched to 119 Gay St. for an odor investigation. Units responded to find the smell of fuel oil in the residence. After investigating it was found to be from the neighboring property.
At 22:05 hrs. the TFD was dispatched to 1415 E. Broad St. for a commercial fire. Upon response units were advised that the fire was a magnesium fire. All units responded and crews went to work assisting company personnel with extinguishment.
At 21:09 hrs. the TFD was dispatched to 143 N. Railroad St. for a commercial fire. Units went en route and were advised that the caller reported sparks coming from the grill. Engine 776 and 782 were first on scene reporting nothing showing.
At 18:55 hrs. Stations 4 & 2 were dispatched to 255 W. Rowe St. for a CO investigation. Engine 782 handled the call due to Station 4 being tied up on the previous brush fire.
At 18:49 hrs Stations 4, 3, & 1 were dispatched to 613 E. Elm St. for a brush fire. Units responded to find an area about 50' by 50' burning. Crews went to work with wet lines due to the extremely think brush.
At 00:22 hrs. the TFD was dispatched to 222 E. Broad St. for smoke in a structure. Units responded to find food burnt on the stove and the occupant a sleep on the couch. Crews controlled the stove and ventilated.
