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Proudly Serving Since 1887
Our Eagle Scout
We'd like to offer our congratulations to member Rich Ostrander, who received today during a special ceremony, his Eagle Scout badge.
Rich has worked many years, obtaining numerous badges on his way to achieving this high honor. In addition to receiving his Eagle Scout badge,
also received awards from the Duryea Mayor, Duryea VFW, Duryea American Legion, Rep Michael Carroll, and Fire Chief Chris VanLuvender.
We'd like to thank Rich and his family for allowing us to share in his special day.
Members Complete Training
Twenty three members recently completed their American Red Cross Emergency Response training. This training included CPR certification, use of AEDs,
vital signs, assessment, splinting and immobilization.
During the course of this training, other members attended an Emergency Vehicle Operator Class (EVOC) at Luzerne County Community College. We also
have one member getting ready to take an Essentials of Firefighting class at the Hughestown FD next week.
All in all, looks like 2012 is off to a great start training wise. Congrats to all who successfully completed their respective training.
2012 Officers
Final response numbers are in for 2011. Fire Department handled 504 responses, while EMS responded to 737 calls for help. That's 1,241 combined responses
out of the Emergency Services Building.
Officers elected for 2012 are as follows:
- President - Jimbo McMahon
- Vice President - Frank Wozniak
- Treasurer - Sandy VanLuvender
- Secretary - Brian Leffler
- Trustees - John Soy, Mark Mullen and Jason Bartoli
Line Officers for 2012:
- Fire Chief - Chris VanLuvender, Jr.
- Asst. Chief - Tom Matthews
- Engine Captain - Jim Butler, Sr.
- Engine Sgt. - Chris Collins
- Rescue Captain - Mark Mullen
- Rescue Lieutenant - Michael Lampman
- Rescue Sgt. - Brian Leffler
- Fire Police Captain - Gary Halagarda
- Fire Police Lieutenant - Marty Mackin
2011 Good to Station 112
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Click photo to view our look at 2010~2011
As we say goodbye to 2011, we look back and realize the accomplishments achieved by our members. The department responded to more than 500 calls
for help along with countless hours of training. During all that activity, we incurred no firefighter injuries. We completed two major grant projects. One project completely modernized our vehicle
rescue tool cache. The other grant, a regional grant with the Duryea departments, updated our communications infastructure allowing us to meet
upcoming Federal radio requirements.
As 2012 rings in, we look forward to another year of serving our community. And in doing so, we will celebrate 125 years of service.
We thank all who support us throughout the year. And as always, a special word of THANKS to all of our members.
Station 112 - proudly serving since 1887.
WNEP Airs Story on Volunteers
Its a problem that affects every resident of NEPA, but few recognize its significance and impact. The shortage of volunteer responders is
something the plagues every volunteer department in our area. Station 112 is no exception. This past week, WNEP has taken the initiative
to bring this issue to the forefront, airing a story about the dwindling number of volunteers locally as well as statewide.
VIEW WNEP STORY
As we always do, we encourage you to become involved. While we welcome anyone interested in becoming a firefighter, we can also use assistance
in managing the business aspects of the department as well as fundraising. You can learn more about joining Station 112 by visiting our JOIN US
page.
Volunteers Needed
An all volunteer department can only exist if it has volunteer members. Over the past year, we’ve lost several active members due to new employment
or relocation from the area. This has had a drastic impact on the services we provide. The only way for us to be sure to meet every emergency response is
to increase our membership. We currently have less than 15 active members, which is not sufficient when it comes to all the work involved in running our
fire department.
According to nationally recognized studies, there are only four options for communities to maintain viable emergency services:
- Recruit and retain volunteer firefighters;
- Create and maintain a combination volunteer and career fire department;
- Create an entirely career fire department;
- Contract services with an outside agency
You can learn more about becoming a volunteer by visiting our Join Us page.
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