The borough's two Engine Co's would like to congratulate Sal and Vicky to the new edition to their family. Charles Joseph Luzio was born on February 10th at 8:36am.  Weighing in a 6 lbs. 5oz. with a length of 19 1/2 Inches. Best wishes to a happy healthy baby and family!

New Officer in Town The 93 Engine would like to congratulate Brian Wrubel on becoming Lieutenant. Brian has proven himself over the years on and off the fire ground. Prior to becoming a member of the 93 Engine, Brian held the position of Lt. & Captain on the 93 Ladder. He is no stranger to leadership, so having him as an officer is a great asset to our team. We look forward to working by his side and under his leadership. Congrats Wrub!

Engine Runs Vehicle Fire 

Friday, August 3, 2012  The 93 Engine was requested as the 2nd Due Engine Co. to assist Fire District 98 on a fully involved car fire at Fleet Bank on Montage Mountain. 93 Chief pulled the 1st line off 98 Engine and extinguished the fire before the 2nd Due Engine Co. arrived.

Building Blaze in Old Forge

On early Monday morning, May 28, 2012, around 3:15 A.M.-- the Old Forge Fire and 93 EMS were dispatched to Coxton Road in the Borough for a reported smoke condition. On arrival Chief 93 A confirmed a working trailer fire. Chief Stull requested Fire Units out of Luzerne County.

Because of the location of the business property, he was unsure if it was Duryea or Old Forge. E933 and E93 arrived on scene at the same time, with the access of the IAMRESPONDING System, E93 (with 2 guys) allowed E933 go into the scene first, with more man power it was easier for E933 to stretch a line for the fully involved trailer fire. 

E93 setup to feed water to their Engine because there was no hydrants at the end or near the property. The closest working hydrant was close to a ¼ of a mile away. E126 and E143 assisted in giving E933 water as well. 

The fire was knocked down relatively quick and overhaul was in operation within 20 minutes. Great job by the crews that responded. Along with E933 & E93, Crews from L93, L95, E98, L226, E126, E143 (RIT), and C98 were all on the job as well. Crews were all cleared at 5:45 A.M.

Large Brush Fire in Moosic
At 12:30 PM on April 21, 2012. OFFD was dispatched to Lincoln St. in the borough for a brush fire. After further investigation the fire was located on the Moosic side of the Lackawanna River about 1 mile back in the wooded area, along Birney Ave and the PA Turnpike. After the initial fire was knocked down. Chief 93-A noticed more smoke coming over the ridge from where the crews were. After relocating the units to the ridge, heavy fire was discovered and was spreading quickly east towards the Turnpike and North alongside the Turnpike. Additional Units were requested due to the rapid spread of fire with the dry conditions. Originally BT93, BT98, BT53, E93, and E933 were on scene. C93-A requested BT143, BT126, BT226, and C143 out of Luzerne County. E95, C95, and Lima56 was also requested. The 95 Units and Sq143 were sent to the SB side of the Turnpike around Mile Marker 119 to stop any attempt of the fire jumping the Turnpike. 98 Engine arrived later and staged with E93 & E933 out by Birney Ave for refilling the brush units. Around 4 PM all units were back in service. Great Job done by all that responded!

93 congratulates former resident
The Old Forge Fire Department would like to congratulate former borough resident, Ryan Goosley on his graduation from the Aurora, Colorado Fire Academy on Wednesday, April 4, 2012.  For the past three years Ryan has been a dispatcher for the Lakewood Police Department in Lakewood, Colorado.  Prior to that he worked for the Phoenix Arizona Division of Emergency Management, The Phoenix Fire Department Crisis Response team, and volunteered with a local Search and Rescue Team in Arizona for six years.  Ryan’s interest in the fire service was first sparked in the late 90’s when visiting long time friend Sal Luzio when Sal was a Jr. Member of the Old Forge Ambulance.  Ryan got to do a “ride along” on a parade night, sparking Ryan’s interest in the Fire and EMS world.  Ryan resides in Lakewood, Colorado with his wife Allison.  His first assignment will be on Tower 8 (an E-One Quest HP100) for approximately three months, after that two separate engine companies.  The Aurora Fire Department is comprised of 15 stations covering approximately 152 square miles and serve approximately 325,000 citizens.  A link to their website is below  http://www.aurorafirefighters.org

Engines train to gether

Engine 93 & Engine 93-3 doing some basic training together. Early in the morning, FF Wrubel along with the guys from “The 3 House” did some rope training with Rescue Captain 95, Todd Flaherty.

Basic rope operations, setting up Rigging and Hauling Systems. We used the stokes basket and practiced patient packaging also. Engine 933 had Captain Luzio, Lt. Pagnotti, Lt. Stalica, FF Marhelski, FF T. Stull and Asst. Chief Bill Stull on hand.

Later in the day, FF Wrubel, FF Marianelli took the 93 Engine down with the 93-3 Engine to Marriotti’s Lumber to practice Hydrant Assist Valve hook-ups and pumping. Something that isn't done on a routine basis, but its something that should be practiced normally. All in all it was a great day training with the boys on the other side of the river, Lots of fun soaking a couple guys that looked warmed that day!!  Good sports Lt. Pagnotti and FF Marhelski!

AFA  at Grande Family Restaurant
Monday, March 5, 2012 - Engine Company 93 ran an early morning AFA, upgraded to a Structure Box. After dispatch, Comm Center reported the owner called back and stated no fire, reset the alarm. 

Command 98 recalled the box and put everyone in service. However, owner wasn’t in the business at the time. Comm Center relayed to this to Command 98. When Command 98 arrived on scene, he encounter a light smoke condition and upgraded the box  bringing E98, E93, E933, & Lackawanna Ambulance. 

After further investigation, it was found that a cigarette was thrown into a garbage can and filled the business with smoke. E98 used their PPV Fan to ventilate and within 10 mintues all companies  were back in service. 

Captain Cichocki and R98 arrived onscene while everyone was going back into service. 

Structure Fire Milwaukee Avenue 
Saturday, February 25, 2012

	Late Saturday night, the team was sent  to a working structure fire on Milwaukee  Avenue. Early reports from PD confirmed a working fire. The crew relieved the 933 Engine and preceded with the attack 1 line.
After heavy fire upon entry, we backed out and worked the fire from a window on side A. Once the fire was under control, we worked with the 98 Engine to hit hot spots and pull ceilings/walls.  Also, we hope that Captain M. Evans caught up on his beauty sleep while the Engine Co was hard at work!!

2012 Fund Drive 
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
The 2012 fund drive is now underway. We would like to thank everyone for their generous donations during these times. Any amount sent will help us buy equipment and maintain our apparatus. THANK YOU!

Basement Fire
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Call came in around 11:45pm on a report of smoke coming from 33 Coxton Rd. Upon arrival, the 93 Engine hit the plug and stretched the 1st line in to the structure. After fire was reported in the basement, the crew headed down to find a good amount of fire on the D side. 
 
 

Fully Involved  Garage Fire Friday, February 3, 2012 Once again, the Engine Company responded to a working fire on W. Mary Street.  On arrival, the 93 Engine connected to the plug and then headed to the 2nd attack line.  Our crew worked the B/C sides in attempt to get a handle on the heavy amount of fire in the garage.

Structure Fire Wyalusing Street Monday, January 30, 2012 The 93 Engine went to work on a working structure fire early morning on Wyalusing St. After arriving 2nd due, we relieved the 933 Engine Co and knocked down the bulk of the fire on division 2 / B-C sides.