NFPA continues today to make National Fire Prevention Week a priority and counts on the participation and efforts of tens of thousands of fire and safety professionals, emergency volunteers, and other individuals working to reduce the risk of fire and the toll it takes on our society.
September 28, 2008 - Early Morning MVA
About 6:30 AM this morning crews were dispatched to a vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of West Warren Road and Songbird Road. Captian 15-53 was first to arrive on scene and establish command. Engine crews from Engine 153 & 151 assited with patient care.
(Photos by Jay Bradish)
September 20, 21, 2008 - Continuous Education
This weekend, 9 members of the department attended a Heavy Vehicle Rescue Class which was held at the Tri County Fire School in Smethport, Pa. Instructing the class was Ed Hoffmam from Agosti Fire Safety Services. Class participants reviewed the intricacies of rescue involving large commerical type vehicles.
September 15, 2008 - Standby for Station 3
This morning around 6:00 am the fire department was dispatched to transfer one engine and crew to the Star Hose Company - Station 3. Engine 153 and crew along with Chief 15 (Burkhouse) made the long trip to Port Allegany while station 3 responded mutual aid to a fire in Roulette, Pa. Department personnel returned to Bradford around 11:00 this morning. Pictured below are FF's from Station 3 on scene and Engine 153 at Station 3.
September 14, 2008 - High Winds bring multiple calls
This evening around 10:15, the fire department was dispatched to trees down on West Warren Road. Utility 152 responded to secure the scene and remove debris. Thereafter, multiple calls came in for additional trees down, automatic alarms due to power interuptions, transformer fire, and so on..... bringing out the engines and a full company response. Below the crew of Engine 155 work to clear trees on Fernwood Road.
(Photos by Jay Bradish)
September 10, 2008 - Three Vehicle Wreck on Minard Run
Today around 5:30, B.T.V.F.D. responded to a three vehicle wreck at the intersection of Mindard Run and High Street. Upon arrival, Chief 15 (Burkhouse) determined that there was no entrapment and only minor injuries. Engine 151 initially responded but was returned while Engine 153 responded to the scene. 10 firefighters were on scene for approximately 30 minutes.
First Responder Class
Bradford Township V.F.D. will be sponsoring a First Responder Class this fall. Registration will be held on September 18th and the Bradford City Fire Dept. - Central Station. The cost of the class is $100 which includes the fee for associated manuals. For more information please contact Dan Burkhouse at 366-1510.
August 31, 2008 - Automatic Fire Alarm at U.P.B.
Today around 12:30, the fire department was dispatched to an automatic fire alarm at the Commons Building located on the campus of U.P.B. Upon arrival firefighters discovered a false activation of the alarm. Department personnel were on scene for approximately 15 mintues. Units on scene included Engine 151, Engine 155 and Engine 153.
Open House
On September 28th, the fire department will hold its annual Open House at the West Branch and Custer City fire stations. As in the past, live safety demonstrations and youth activities are planned. This is a great opportunity for the public to experience hands on fire department activities including fire engine ride alongs. Please check back to our web site as formal activities are finalized.
Comedy Night at Bradford Township V.F.D.
Once again, the Bradford Township Vol. Fire Department will present Comedy Night at the Interstate Parkway Social Hall. The widely popular event will take place on November 8th. For ticket information please contact Rick Brocius at 366-1520, Ed Hayden at 598-7036, or any fire department member. More information will be made available as the event date draws nearer.
August 8, 2008 - Parkway Lane Vehicle Accident
Today the crew of Engine 151 assisted a motorist in exiting their vehicle after it ended up in a rather unfortunate position.
(Photos by Jay Bradish)
August 6, 2008 - Langmaid Lane Vehicle Accident
This evening the crew of Engine 151 responded to a vehicle roll-over on Langmaid Lane. The crew stablized the vehicle and extricated the patient who was simply confined to the passenger compartment.
(Photos by Jay Bradish)
August 3, 2008 - National Fire Academy Classes
This evening four members returned from Emmitsburg Maryland where they attended weekend classes at the National Fire Academy. Rick Brocius, Shawn Galbriath, Brad Goldthwait, and Rick Grandinetti attended classes in Leadership, Training for Small Departments, and Shaping the Future. The guys also visited the new monument erected this past year in honor of the World Trade Center attack of September 11th.
August 3, 2008 - Rope Rescue Practice
This afternoon completed a two-part practice session that started Thursday night and concluded today with some rescue evolutions. Crews from Bradford Township and Corydon Township trained together to maintain their ropes, knots, and repelling skills. The rescue evolutions were conducted in the Songbird & Niles Hollow area.
July 31, 2008 - Industry Stand-by
This morning crews from Engines 151 & 153 assisted facility maintenance personnel at Bradford Forest Products on High Street. Chief 15-10 (Brocius) established command and Chief 15 (Burkhouse) managed Operations from inside the facility. The engine 153 crew pulled a charged attack line while the 151 crew established a supply from a hydrant. These precautionary measures were taken when facility personnel anticipated that they may have some burning embers in a dust collection system. Fortunately no fire extension was found and crews cleared the scene in about 45 minutes. The Bradford City Fire Department provided stand-by and autmatic response for other calls while our units were committed.
July 30, 2008 - Industrial Accident
A little after 9:00 AM this morning crews responded to the Rutherford Run area to assist the Bradford City ALS ambulance at the scene of an indutrial accident, and to set up a landing zone for the medical helicopter. Some members assisted with patient packaging, while the crew of Engine 153 and Chief 15-10 (Brocius) set up the LZ at a parking lot on High Street.
July 26, 2008 - Emergency Egress Drills
Today 10 members praticed with the Bradford City department on self-rescue and emergency egress drills. Firefighters reviewed protocols and procedures at the Central Fire Station, and then proceeded to an abandon structue to practice various emergency egress methods. We also wish to thank Salamanca Firefighter and New York State Instructor Dan Owens for some great instruction.
July 24, 2008 - Pre-plan Training
Tonight the members visited Universal Well Services for a tour and to update the department's industrial facility pre-plan books.
July 22, 2008 - Motorcycle Accident
This evening just before 7:00, the department was dispatched to a motorcycle accident on High Street near Brown Town Road. Chief 15 (Burkhouse) arrived on scene and found one motorcycle off the roadway and one individual injured. Engine 153 along with Chief 15-10 (Brocius) arrived shortly after and assisted with scene safety and medical. Crews were on scene for approximately 20 mintues.
July 19, 2008 - Members Support Kids Charity
Today Engine 153 gave a ride to some special kids in a parade through Bradford for the Kids with Cancer motorcycle dice run. Assistant Chief Rick Brocius and firefighters Ed Hayden and Shawn Galbraith also participated in the ride on their motorcycles. The Bradford City Fire Department, Derrick City Volunteer Fire Department, and firefighter Jim Long (owner of the old Mack pumper), also assisted in giving rides to over 30 special kids. Hats off to the sponsors, organizers, and all of the riders who supported this great cause!
July 14, 2008 - Well Wishes
Last week our brother and fellow firefighter Rick Jacobs was seriously injured in an oil field accident and was flown by medical helicopter to a trauma center in Erie PA. Our thanks go out to all of the emergency services and personnel who came to the aid of our brother. We ask that you keep Rick and his family in your thoughts and prayers and wish him the best for a speedy recovery.
July 13, 2008 - Firefighter Milestones
This weekend marked significant milestones for two Bradford Township firefighters. Larry Smith completed the last portion of the Del-Mar classes for a total of 166 hours of basic firefighting training and certification. Good job Larry! Congratulations are also in order for member Zach Webster, who has advanced from the department's junior program and was recognized at Sunday nights department meeting as a full active firefighter. Good job Zach!
July 11, 2008 - Another Two Vehicle Accident
This morning crews were dispatched for a two--car MVA at the intersection of Dorothy Lane and Campus Drive. Chief 15 (Burkhouse) and Engines 151 & 153 responded. Engine 151 arrived on scene and FF Rick Grandinetti established command and reported one minor injury. Engine 153 and Chief 15 canceled in enroute, while the 151 engine crew cleaned up some fluids and assisted the Police with traffic. The Bradford City ambulance also responded.
July 3, 2008 - Two Vehicle Accident
Around 9:00 AM this morning crews were dispatched to assist the Bradford Township Police and State Police with traffic control and fluid clean up at the intersection of West Warren Road and Songbird Road for a two car MVA. Chief 15-10 (Brocius), Utility 152, and fire police were on scene for about one hour.
(Photos by Jay Bradish)
July 1, 2008 - One Car Motor Vehicle Accident
Around 9:15 this evening, department personnel were dispatched to a one vehicle accident on Rutherford Run. Chief 15 (Burkhouse) arrived first on scene and reported one car off the roadway and into a creek with no entrapment. Engine 153 remained on scene until the vehicle was removed.
(Photos by Jay Bradish)
July 1, 2008 - Crash with HAZMAT
At 00:34 hours this morning the department was dispatched to a tractor-trailer roll-over just north of Browntown Road. Chief 15 (Burkhouse) was first on scene and confirmed the dispatch and established command. Chief 15 provided an update advising that a tank truck was involved with placard number 1824 (sodium hydroxide solution). Chief 15-10 (Brocius) arrived on Engine 153 and staged North of the incident. Township police then discovered a second vehicle with severe damage that was involved in the collision with the tractor-trailer with the operator still trapped inside. After backing up the road the engine crew completed the extrication by removing the doors and roof. Engine 151 took position on the South side of the tanker, while 153 returned to its original position on the North side. The inital command staff was then established with 15-10 as the Operations Section Chief and 15-79 (Hayden) as the Incident Safety Officer. With cooperation from the carrier heavy tow-trucks, the off-load tanker, and a HAZMAT team were requested. Department personnel were assisted by the County 911 center and EMA, DEP, PENNDOT, Township Police, and mutual aid from Bradford City ALS ambulances, and the Lewis Run, Lafayette, and Corydon Township, Volunteer Fire Departments. Rt. 219 was closed and units were on scene for 14 hours.
(Photos by Jay Bradish)