Washington Township Vol Fire Dept

With the wind yesterday Station 19 was alerted for multiple tree/wire down incidents just about everywhere in our 140 square mile coverage area. When you encoun...ter one of our Fire Department personnel conducting traffic control and detours, please don't argue with or belittle our members cause you are being inconvenienced by following a detour. Please use extreme caution while driving unfamiliar roads. We're all VOLUNTEERS with a specific goal of assisting those in the time of need. We get absolutely NO reimbursement from the utility companies for our many hours spent for wires and trees down. Last night while operating in Eldred Township, some of our members encountered some extremely rude, inconsiderate motorists. There's no reason for the motoring public to act this way. Every incident scene has an officer or person in charge. If you have a concern, please ask to speak with the OIC. If you are unfamiliar with recognizing the difference between an electric wire or phone wire...STAY AWAY. NEVER drive on or walk near or step over ANY down wire. Fortunately no injuries, burns or electrocution incidents occurred in our area...considering many of the down wires were still charged with electricity hours after they fell to the ground, with some having as much as 34,000 VOLTS in them.

It’s not uncommon for us to be dispatched to an electric pole or transformer fire. In case you ever happen to see that occur and watch us on scene, you’ll notice we will not try to put out the fire. What we are actually doing is assessing the damage, contacting utility companies, keeping the public out of dangerous areas, and making sure the fire does not spread. And here’s why!

With deepest sympathy, all of us at Station 670, would like to express our condolences to the Millcreek Twp Vol Fire Dept and the family of Chief Jackie Cooney. We are all saddened to hear of the passing of Chief Cooney. She was a vital part of Millcreek Twp Fire Dept and her years of service and dedication will not be forgotten.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.... * WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest and western Pennsylvania, western Maryland and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

On October 6th, Station 670's first alarm was dispatched to a working mobile home fire in the Frills Corners area. 670 Engine and Tanker responded. 670 Engine arrived on scene and found a fully engulfed trailer fire. 670 was assisted by Sta 540 Farmington Twp, Sta 630 Shippenville, Sta 25 Tionesta, and Shippenville EMS. Sta 15 Pinegrove was placed on stand by.

Today’s the day! Just a reminder to please follow our outlined drive through route. Adult meals are $10, Children meals $5, Whole chickens $10, Same day raff...le tickets are 1 for $5 or 3 for $10, 50/50 tickets are 1 for $5 (one drawing at the end of the day) and Gun Raffle tickets will be available for purchase for $25. Again, we ask for your patience today as we navigate through many changes. Hope to see you all drive through starting at 11:00! See more