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.