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Team Work "Individual Commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work" ~Vince Lombardi
“Contrary to popular belief, leaders are not born, they are made; and they are made with hard work and determination”
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Recent Incidents
Power Wires on School Bus 04/24/12 - Kuhl Hose and Wattsburg (Dept 17) were dispatched to live wires on a school bus. The bus caught a low hanging power line, it contacted the front mirror and caused arcing and some minor damage to the mirror and hood. With students still on the bus, the fire department was called to standby with the school district members until Penelec secured the power. No injuries were reported.
Structure Burn Session 04/22/12 - Kuhl Hose sponsored a Structural Burn Class this past weekend. Saturday students attend lectures about Engine & Truck work as well as building construction. Crews also go to the training site and review the training building and prepare for Sunday's burn session.
Sunday was the Live Burn portion of the course which was conducted at the training site on RT 8 just south of I-90. Saturday's class included students from Kuhl Hose, West Ridge, Kearsarge, McKean, City of Erie, Brookside & Perry Hiway. Special thanks to all of the Members of Kuhl Hose that weren't students for assistance in all other support functions during the day. Thanks to Wattsburg & Elgin Beaver Dam for Tender company support. And special thank you to the Fire Police, these men stood in the roadway for 7 hours today to keep traffic in check and the students and apparatus safe.
Wild Fire Assist Brookside 04/20/12 - Kuhl Hose was dispatched to assist Brookside (Dept 24) on Shannon Rd at a large pile of tree stumps on fire. On arrival 241 reported a large fire and requested Kuhl Hose to send 689 and a tender. On arrival 689 crew set up below the fire to contain and stop the spreading fire into Wintergreen Gorge. A water supply was initially set up from a pond with a portable pump to supply 689. 242 also set up for water supply. Crews from Fuller (Dept 20) assisted 689. Engines from Belle Valley (Dept 36) were assisted from Tenders 685, Harbor Creek 225 (Dept 22) and Fuller 206 on the top side of the cliff. Once the fire was contained the Tenders dumped loads of water into the pile of stumps from the top of the hill. This tactic was used to contain the fire deep under the pile. The landowner used a bulldozer to contain the fire completely by covering it with dirt. Crews were on scene for just under 2 hours.
Tire Fire 4/13/12 - Kuhl Hose was dispatched to an unknown type fire on RT 8. 68-S1 arrived on the scene and reported a 1/4 acre of tires burning. 680 requested a Tender from Department 17 to assist. On arrival 683 Engines crew contained the fire, and then extinguished with help from crews from 685 & 176. The 1/4 acre of fire consumed tires and other old vehicle parts. Crews were on the scene for about an hour.
Assist Dept 14 Barn Fire 4/6/12 - Just after 01:30 Department 14 (Stancliff) was dispatched to a Barn Fire on Scott Rd. 151 arrived on scene and reported a working fire in a large barn. There was extension to a second structure and additional exposures were threatened on arrival of command. Engine 683, Tender 685 & 686 as well as REHAB 68 responded to the scene. 683 setup water supply at a pond on Dublin Rd while manpower was sent to the scene to assist. Several 2-1/2" and 1-3/4" lines as well as the master stream from Truck 1139 were put in operation to contain the fire. Rehab 68 setup and was assisted by the crew from 427 for the duration of the incident. In addition to Kuhl Hose, Departments 113, 12, 38, 42, 17 and 40 also assisted.
Assist Dept 40 Structure Fire 03/28/12 - Kuhl Hose was dispatched to assist Mckean on Flower Rd with a RIT. An outside fire extended to a dumpster, then a building early this afternoon. 683 responded and on arrival was put to work by command assisting with suppression efforts. The fire was quickly contained in the building by crews from Engine 434 & 403. 683's crew contained the outside fires that were in a dumpster, a small pile of tires, pallets, and a wooded area. Edinboro 397 responded from a brush fire in their 1st due to assist in containing the fire in the wooded area. Crews from Mckean, Perry Hiway, Waterford, Edinboro and Medic 2 were also on the scene. Mckean Fire officials are investigating.
Wildfire Bliley Rd 03/11/12 - Just after 3 Sunday afternoon Kuhl Hose was dispatched to Bliley Rd for a Wild Fire. On arrival 681 reported a large wild fire approaching several structures. 680 assumed command and had 689 drop the 2 1/2" supply line and advance up a driveway to set up a perimeter and protect a residential structure.. Tender 686 arrived supplied 689. 685 set up to protect a separate structure. Crews contained the 4 acre fire in about an 40 minutes. Department 42 was requested for manpower to help contain the fire. The fire was caused by careless outdoor burning.
Structure Fire Assist Department 42 02/26/11 - Perry Hiway Hose was dispatched for a house fire on Donation Rd just after 8:30 Sunday night. Kuhl Hose was dispatched for an Engine and 2 water tenders. 683, 685 & 686 all responded with 683 taking first due at the scene. 682 Engine was special called to the scene. On arrival 683's crew pulled 2 lines and made an aggressive interior attack. Crews from both Perry Hiway and Kuhl Hose were evacuated from the structure when the roof partially collapsed. An exterior attack was made using the master stream, knocking down the bulk of the fire. Crews were eventually able to re-enter the structure, contain the fire and conduct overhaul operations. Crews from Kuhl Hose, Perry Hiway, Stancliff, Belle Valley, Brookside and Emergycare were on the scene. The State Police Fire Marshal and the Perry Hiway Hose Company have the fire under investigation.
Participating Department
02/15/12 - Kuhl Hose has been a participating department for several years. We have recently obtained the next level in our goal to 100% participation. A Participating Department is a program that Commonwealth emergency responders have an opportunity to participate in and be recognized as a certified fire professional at various levels in accordance with nationally recognized and sanctioned Professional Qualification standards. The purpose is to recognize those organizations that support, promote, and encourage their emergency response personnel to voluntarily certify within the Commonwealth’s Certification Program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
Kuhl Hose is currently has 17 Firefighters that hold 58 Pro Board certifications. Many new and additional certifications are already planned for 2012 by our firefighters. Congrats to the Members who have put the commitment to this program and their education.
Structure Fire Assist Department 17 01/24/12 - Wattsburg was dispatched to Lyons Rd for a report of a Structure Fire at 16:30 Tuesday afternoon. Crews from Kuhl Hose, Union City, Elgin, Waterford, Corry, Mill Village, Edinboro and Clymer were all dispatched to assist at the scene. On arrival Chief 171 confirmed a working fire.172 Engine crew made an aggressive attack of the fire on the second division while other crews completed a search and then placed salvage covers on the first division. The Fire was contained but it took over an hour to complete overhaul. Water Supply was established using a tender shuttle from a dry hydrant about 2 miles from the scene. Kuhl Hose Tender 685, 686, Squad 687 and REHAB 68 responded to assist. The Fire is under investigation by the Wattsburg Hose Co.
Structure Fire Assist Department 17 01/21/12 - Kuhl Hose along with Union City, Elgin, Waterford, & Corry Fire Departments were dispatched to assist Wattsburg at a structure fire in Phillipsville. On arrival Chief 171 confirmed a working fire. 172 and 683 Engines arrived set up on Side A and began a defensive attack. Union City 1132 & 1139 worked to protect exposures on the C & D sides of the building. 682 Engine supplied Tenders 685, 686, 176, & 145 from a drafting site a short distance from the fire. Those tenders supplied 683 & 1132 while Engine 174 supplied Elgin 756 from a separate drafting site. The fire was quickly knocked down but overhaul took several hours. REHAB 68 was on the scene to provide support for the 60 firefighters. The fire is under investigation by the Wattsburg Hose Co.
Boro Coverage / Fire at Laundromat 01/07/12 - So that a majority of the members of Edinboro Fire could enjoy watching fellow firefighters play in the 2nd annual Guns and Hoses hockey game, Kuhl Hose provided some coverage for the day at Station #38. Along with a few other members from other departments we staffed the Engine and Ambulance from early afternoon into the evening. Crews handled several EMS runs during the early afternoon hours, and just before 20:00 Sta #38 was sent to Waterford and Ontario St at the Laundromat for a Structure Fire. .........
MVA Lake Pleasant Rd 01/04/12 - Kuhl Hose and Emergycare ALS were sent to Lake Pleasant Rd for a vehicle accident. Dispatch reported possible entrapment and roll over. On arrival Chief 680 reported 2 vehicles heavy damage 1 overturned in a ditch. A follow up report of 1 confined in the car, and a second patient self extricated. 687 & 683 arrived and began patient care of the self extricated patient, as well as began to gain access and remove the patient confined to the car. The patient confined was extricated and both 687 & 697 transported to UPMC Hamot with ALS. PSP is investigating the accident.
2011 Year End Report Stats
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