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THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING FOR MAY HAS BEEN CHANGED TO TUESDAY MAY 20TH. DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF SPECIAL TRAININGS THIS MONTH THERE WILL BE NO TRAINING ON THE THIRD TUESDAY. THIS IS FOR MAY ONLY. THE MEETING WILL STILL START AT 19:00 HRS

On Thursday May 15 Hoss’s Steak & Sea House located at 9009 Bridge road will be sponsoring a Fund Raising event to benefit the Rutherford Fire Co. A percentage of each bill will be given to the Fire Co. In order for the Fire Co. to take advantage of this event, each person who orders a dinner, must present a special card that signify’s that they are there on behalf of the Rutheford Fire Co. Please see any Firefighter/Member for your card, or stop by the station. A card must be presented at the time of ordering.

Tonite crews returned to a property on Grayson road for Search & Rescue and Hose Advancement drills. Tonite crews worked with a smoke filled structure. Proby’s were given the oportunity to work on two scenerios. The first scenerio crews had to locate a victim and remove him/her. During the second scenerio crews had to locate the 2nd floor fire and extinquish it.
Thanx to Chief 41 and Mike Ofak for bringing the Air Wagon, and Andrew, Chad, and Larry for keeping the smoke flowing and acting as safety officers.

We will be returning to the site for additional trainings.

While participating in the Derry Street Express monthly training, Company 45 & Rescue 44 were dispatched to an Accident w/Injuries on Grayson Road at the entrance to Wal-mart. Crews arrived to find a Dodge Omni sandwiched between a Triple Crown Trailer, and a Pick up truck. Crews stablized the vehicle and helped EMS stabilize a patient for transport to the hospital. Since there was no entrapment the Rescue was placed into service.

Command: Chief 2
Units on the Scene, E-45, Sq-45, A-45

crews were out approx. 37 minutes

Tonite crews practiced Hose Advancements in a twp structure that is being demolished in the near future. Probationary, and Jr. Firefighters had several chances to advance hoses into a structure under a non-hostile enviroment.

The Interior Fire Fighing Module starts on Monday April 21st at 18:00 hours at station 45. Here are the remaining tentative dates:

April: 21,28,30
May: 5,7,12,14,17,19,28 (May 17th is a saturday with an 8 a.m start time)
June: 1
With the exception of Sunday June 1st all classes will start at
18:00 hrs and last until 22:00
Sunday class will be 8 hrs. (times to be announced)

Company 45 & Rescue 44 responded to an accident with injuries at Grayson Road & Paxton Street. While enroute crews were advised that the correct location was Old Paxton Street at the 322 west bound on ramp (box 456-1). E45 & R44 crews helped package the patient for transport. Since the single patient was already out of the vehicle when crews arrived, no vehicle stabilization was needed.

Company 45 & Air 30 spent the morning at the Three Mile Island Burn Bldg practicing different Fire Scenerios. New and Probationary Firefighters spent the day practicing advancing hand lines thru hallways, and fighting different types of fires including basement fires. Even the Jr. Firefighters learned many new things, and became experienced in switching out Air Cylinders.
Thanx to Air 30 for thier support, Dick Myers, and everyone who attended.

The Rutherford & Lawnton Fire Companies held their Annual Firefighters Appreciation dinner. Firefighters, Guests, and Mutual Aid Chiefs enjoyed a night of Good Food, Drink and conversation. Topped off by an informative presentation by FM-1 Dennis Woodring, and Annual Achievement Awards. Thank you to everyone involved in the planning, setup and clean-up. Also thank you to everyone who attended. see you next year.