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Changes/Additions at the
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Training Page updated
as of 4/17/08
However, I apologize
for this page not being updated but several things going on.
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE
PROGRAM INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS
The
two informational sessions, held by Bucks County Community
College, at the PSTC on January 30th & 31st was well
attended (30 and 25 respectfully) by firefighters. Everyone
was provided the information to pursue a degree in either
Fire Science or Emergency Management/Public Safety. Mr.
Wurster from Bucks gave a great presentation.
Special thanks to Frank Hobbs, Sr and the Guilford Township
Supervisors for providing a Light Plant to illuminate the
parking lot. On a last meeting notification/request, they
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EDUCATION METHODOLOGY CLASS IS FULL
Those registered should have received an email with
instructions |
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2008 Junior
Firefighter Training Academy
Next meeting is scheduled for
Sunday, February 24th, 2008 at the Training Center, starting at 6:00
pm. Anyone interested in
assisting with the planning and/or operation of the Academy, please
be there or leave Ken North know your intentions.
This year's Academy is
tentatively scheduled for July 27th through August 2nd, 2008
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I am only one but still I
am one.
I cannot do everything but
still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything let me not
refuse to do something that I can do"
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Great News
On Wednesday, October 10th, 2007,
Commissioner Chair G. Warren Elliott presents a check for over $13,000 to
Ken North, Training Chair of the Public Safety Training Center; Dusty
Stoner, Chair of the Franklin County Fire Chiefs Association; and Jim
Pickings, incoming Chair of the Public Safety Training Center Advisory
Board; while Commissioners Cheryl Plummer and Bob Thomas look on |
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You Can Help To Prevent Fires |
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Do you have Escape Plan for
your.... Home, Work, and Play????
Fires can happen anywhere, always
have an escape plan. Especially, for your home and practice it. For more
information on Fire Prevention go to "www.firepreventionweek.org" |
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?? Who Left the Dog Out ??
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Mount
Union Fire Dept - Huntingdon Co. Company 7
That is
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Today, 9/9/07, Sue & Jeff Furry and Ken North ventured over to Huntingdon
County to bring back the 1976 Mack 1250 gpm Pumper pictured above. Thanks to
Chief Terry Morder, Jr. and the Mount Union FD for offering to donate this
Pumper to the Franklin County Public Safety Training Center. Two weeks
prior, Dale Carbaugh and Kenny traveled over to give the piece the once
over. A problem with the pump was noticed and Chief Morder, Jr. and the MUFD
agreed to allow us to take it down to Interstate Truck Equipment, to allow
their mechanics to have a better look at what might be wrong with the pump.
If it isn't too expensive to repair, we will finish the transfer paperwork
to own the apparatus, if it is then MUFD will take it back and sell it as
is. Hopefully, the problem identified will be a minor gliche and we will be
able to have this unit at our facility full-time. When that occurs more
information about the unit will be posted. On behalf of the FCFCA, I thank
Chief Morder and the MUFD for being so willing to work with us.
Special Note to everyone: While this piece of apparatus is at our facility,
unless Kenny has given you approval to operate the vehicle, DO NOT OPERATE
IT. Once we get it here permanently, we will be developing guidelines and
training sessions on the operation of the unit.
Love those Puppy Dogs.
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Yes after a lengthy absence,
we got the Webpage back up and running. It is with great pride to return
with the following two terrific stories and an exciting event. |
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Cadets arriving for Graduation
Everyone Goes Home
Preparing for the real thing
Click here
for more Information |
August 4th, 2007
proved to be a great day in the history of the Franklin County Fire Chiefs'
Association, as we celebrated the graduation of 30 students from the 1st
Junior Firefighter Training Academy held at the Training Center from July
29th through August 4th. During the week, the participants were introduced
to several leaders in the Fire Service and was provided some valuable
education. They learnt about the need to have Accountability, Leadership,
Professional, Safety, and Teamwork qualities as a firefighter. This was the
first step to help them make the change to have:
EVERYONE GOES
HOME
Congratulations to
the following for completing the Academy:
Sta. 4 members:
Matt Bigler, Jordan Linhart; Co. 4 members: Levi Biesecker, Jacob
Leaper, Matt Rosenberry, Neil Stover, Sarah Weaver; Co. 7 members:
Brady Bumbaugh, Derick Small, Hunter Stevens, Tyler, West; Co. 8 members:
Justin Houpt, Chris Mowen, Todd Sites, Jr; Co. 9 member: Jacob
Stoner; Co. 11 members: Kelsey Baker, Kelly Boxler, Jared McIntire,
Katelyn Miley, Laura Schoonover, Ryan Schoonover; Co. 14 member:
Bryan Robinson; Co. 16 members: Corey Kauffman, Reba Minnich, Justin
Verdier; Co. 18 members: Kyle Mellott, Robert Straley, Jr.
Co. 21 members:
Brandon Adams, Ed Sasso, Gary Waters, Jr.
MORE INFO AND
PICTURES COMING LATER |
Viewing the Fallen Firefighters Memorial at
NFA
Bucket Brigade Event at Graduation
Preparing for seminar on Education
Click here for
more Information |
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Even though it was
sponsored & conducted by Bucks County Community College, we had the first
Firefighter I Certification test conducted at the Training Center. We had 15
individual complete the testing process.
They didn't have to use
it but thanks to Pat Martin and the Borough of Chambersburg Career Personnel
for constructing the Roof Simulator |
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Those completing the
testing were:
Pat Martin, Tony Albright, Scott McNew, Jim Picking, Jason Denny, Kevin
Garner, Jeff Garner, Ryan Bolton, John Kennedy, Andrew Melius, Aaron Baer,
Bob Alspaugh, Robert Petrunak, Kevin Rhoades, Brian Negley |
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Once again, we
are in need of square bales of straw for burning. |
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Elections of the 2007
officers were conducted on 1/30/07 with the following results:
Chairperson ---- Donald
"Dusty" Stoner
Vice-Chairperson ----
Mark Straley
Secretary ---- William
Greenlaw
Treasurer ---- Kenneth
North
Member at Large ----
Clyde Thomas
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