Crabtree Volunteer Fire Department

Call history

585 entries in the Call history

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Thursday, October 22, 2009...At 14:48 Engine 34 was hit for an Electrical Fire on Donahue Rd, Unity Twp. The Engine went enroute with a crew of 4. 1st arriving units reported a working fire in the kitchen of the trailer with extension, began the fire attack & established a water supply at a ne...

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The Day Ends With A Fire in the 1st Due

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

Sunday, October 18, 2009...Wrapping up a busy day, Crabtree volunteers were dispatched at 21:25 for the House Fire in the Village of Greenwald, Unity Twp (34 District). Engine 34 quickly went enroute with a crew of 5 and arrived to find a 2-story SFD with smoke showing from both floors.

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Rt. 981 Crash, Derry Twp

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

Sunday, October 18, 2009...Rescue 34 was dispatched this morning to assist on the Vehicle Accident, Rt 981 @ Shortcut Rd, Derry Twp. Engine 77 (New Alex) arrived to find 1 vehicle overturned with 1 injury.

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Thank You

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

The Crabtree Volunteer Fire Department would like to take this time to express our thanks and gratitude to those from the community & neighboring fire departments who stopped by the station, sent well wishes & sympathies, sent food, helped with coverage, stopped at the funeral home, particip...

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In Memoriam

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

It is with heavy hearts that we at the Crabtree Volunteer Fire Department announce the passing of one of our own. Jason Gongaware, EMT/Firefighter and Department Treasurer, passed away 10/1/09. Please keep Jason, his family and friends in your prayers.

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CORE and Vehicle Machinery Certification

Monday, September 28th, 2009

Congratulations to the following Crabtree members who have successfully completed the CORE RESCUE TECHNICIAN AND VEHICLE MACHINERY TESTING and have obtained National Pro-Board Certification: Fred Cecchini, Rob Fitzpatrick, Jason Gongaware, Sheri Gongaware, Bob Robb, Watson Smith Jr., Rob Vesco and ...

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Engine Transfers to Lloydsville

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Thursday, September 24, 2009...At 1210 Engine 34 was dispatched to Station 114 (Lloydsville) for the transfer assignment while they operated at a ruptured gas line incident. The Engine, with a crew of 6, spent a good portion of the afternoon at 114, with no incidents handled while covering.

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Busy Month So Far For the Crabtree Volunteers

Monday, September 21st, 2009

Monday, September 21, 2009...The 1st part of the month of September has been busy here at Station 34. Members have been taking part in numerous training courses, meetings and certification testing. We were the host station for the Vehicle Machinery & CORE Rescue National Pro-Board testing, wh...

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Basic Ropes and Rigging Course

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

Sunday, August 30, 2009...In continuation of our Rescue training, Crabtree members, along with Lloydsville, Forbes Road and Greensburg took part in the 16 hr, PA State Certified Basic Ropes and Rigging Course that was held at Station 34.

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Engine Assists on Derry Twp Fire

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Tuesday, August 25, 2009...The alarm went out this afternoon for pine trees on fire endangering a residence in the 77 District (New Alexandria) of Derry Twp. Engine 77 arrived to find a pile of building materials on fire with extension into a row of pine trees next to the house, and quickly knocked...

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BVR Technician Course

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

Sunday, August 16, 2009...This weekend the Basic Vehicle Rescue Course held at Station 34 wrapped up with the 16 hour Technician Level Training. Thanks to all who helped put this Course together & to the members of Crabtree, Lloydsville, Forbes Road and Greensburg who took the time out of their...

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Airport Open House

Sunday, August 9th, 2009

Sunday, August 9, 2009...Today the Engine & Rescue participated in an Open House at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. Crews gave apparatus & equipment tours, participated in a parade, memorial service and township fire apparatus photo op.

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More Training - BVR Operations Course

Sunday, August 2nd, 2009

Sunday, August 2, 2009... The training in Crabtree continued this week with the Basic Vehicle Rescue Operations Course. Congratulations to the following members who successfully completed the course: J.

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2 Injured, 1 Flown from Hempfield Twp Crash

Sunday, August 2nd, 2009

Sunday, August 2, 2009...The wake up call went out at 0621 for the Vehicle Accident on Bovard-Luxor Rd @ Cameo Lane in Hempfied Twp, 93 District (Luxor). Rescue 34 arrived and found 1 vehicle had hit a pole with injuries.

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Rescue 34 Helps Out at Camp Cadet

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Wednesday, July 29, 2009...Today Crabtree & Forbes Road Fire Dept's participated in the PA State Police Camp Cadet program @ Clelian Heights School in Hempfield Twp. Along with the fire apparatus/equipment tours hroughout the morning & afternoon, the children participated in several station...

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EMT Class Comes to Crabtree for Rescue Training

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Tuesday, July 28, 2009...This morning the Mutual Aid Ambulance EMT students participated in vehicle rescue training at the Crabtree Fire Station. Rescue 34 & crew assisted the instructors & students with the different scenerio requirements of patient care, extrication & packaging.

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Haz-Mat ProBoard Testing @ Crabtree Fire Station

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

Sunday, July 26, 2009...This morning, 15 personnel from Crabtree, Lloydsville & a couple out of town fire companies took the National Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations Level Pro-Board Certification Tests.

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Crabtree Fireworks & Festival

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

Sunday, July 19th, 2009...Sunday concluded this years festivities of the St Bartholomew Festival & Crabtree Fireworks weekend. As usual we had approximately 15,000-20,000 visitors in the Crabtree community for the weekend.

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EMS Assist/Landing Zone Set-Up

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Wednesday, July 15, 2009...At 1632 Rescue 34 was dispatched to a residence on Hidden Lane, Unity Twp for a Fall Victim. The Rescue quickly went enroute with a crew of 5, and arrived to stabilize the patient and begin treatment.

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BVR Awarenss Training

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

Sunday ,July 12, 2009...Today finished up the Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness course hosted by Crabtree VFD. There were a total of 17 participants from all over the area. The students will continue on with the Operations & Technician levels in August.

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