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2008 FUNDRAISING SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

VOLUNTEER HOSE CO HAS LOADS OF FUN SCHEDULED

FEBRUARY FUNDRAISING FRENZY !

WINGS, ROSES and LOTTERY RETURN WITH A FURY

05 NOVEMBER 2007

1335 HOURS

DICKSON CITY PA

Firefighter from Dickson City and Throop were called to Pancost Street this afternoon for a reported structure fire.  Upon arrival crews found a smoke condition present from the attic. Prior to arrival special call activated Blakely and Olyphant for assistance. 

     The cause of the fire was not determined by the PA State Police Fire Marshal was summoned to the scene.  Crews operated for about two hours.

       MORE PICTURES >

FIRE CREWS FROM DICKSON CITY "GO TO WORK" VENTING ROOF

                                                                   PHOTO COURTESY LAW III

RESCUE COMPLETES TRUCK OPS TRAINING

FIREFIGHTERS SPEND WEEKEND MASTERING SKILLS

TASKFORCE1 PICTURES | 27 RESCUE PICS

    Browndale Fire Co (Wayne County PA) Tower Ladder 43

30 SEPTEMBER 2007

THROOP PA USA

     The 27 RESCUE  was host to Task Force 1's Truck Operations Program this past weekend.

     Firefighters from as far away as South Carolina learned from Captain Tony Tricario (FDNY Squad 252) and Greg Barnas (Jersey City Ladder 6).

On of the main responsibilities of the Volunteer Hose Co (27 RESCUE) ,when they respond as a mutual aid company out of Throop PA, is to act as a "Truck Company". 

     In today's ever evolving fire ground operations, companies like 27 RESCUE learn specialized training.

    This weekend's training included venting for life or fire, searching for victims, FAST truck and RIT skills.

     The program instructors from Task Force 1 bring decades of "real-life" firefighter experience.  Instructor Tony Tricario currently serves as a Captain with the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) Squad 252 in Brooklyn,  Captain Tricario is also a decorated instructor and contributing author to Firehouse Magazine and www.firehouse.com.

     Captain Greg Barnas hails from Jersey City New Jersey's busiest ladder company Ladder 6. 

     Please check back soon as we update the site with pictures and video of this weekend's informative program.

LEFT- Task Force 1 instructors: FDNY Cap Tony  "Trixie" Tricario (far left) and Jersey City Cap Greg Barnas make their first visit to Throop.

VIEW A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF CLASS PHOTOS HERE>

THANK YOU to everyone who supported this raffle by purchasing tickets.

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21 - 22 APRIL 2007

BLAKELY PA - USA

     When the firefighters from the 27 RESCUE were invited to train with "New York City's Bravest" the response was a "no-brainer".

     This past April the Blakely Fire Company (Lackawanna County Station 22) hosted a Large Area Search/FAST Truck training program.  The 16 -hour program was offered by "Task Force -1, Inc."  Task Force 1 hosts instructors from all over the United States, in addition to the training agency's founder Ron Richards of Wayne County PA-USA.

     Firefighters from Blakely, Wilson Fire Co, Jefferson Township, Jessup and Browndale Fire companies converged on the former Mr. Z's supermarket in Blakely.

     Prior to participating in live evolutions the students received their instruction from FDNY Lieutenant Adam Mazy and Firefighter Sean O'Brien (131 Truck).

MORE TASK FORCE 1 and FDNY TRAINING COMING IN SEPTEMBER 2007

 GREENWOOD DEDICATES NEW EQUIPMENT

CEREMONY CELEBRATES "FIRST DUE at PNC PARK"

 23 FEBRUARY 2007

THROOP PA -USA

  As the realm of firefighting takes new leaps and bounds so to must the tools that aide firefighters.

  Over the last few years the 27 RESCUE has been assigned to many local mutual aide assignments and fortunately arrived without incident.

  Last November the 27 RESCUE, a member of the Lackawanna County Technical Rescue Task Force 1, participated in a terrorism drill that required responses to areas outside of our usual districts.  What if something went wrong?

Gone are the days of extended radio-traffic requesting "directions to da scene".  The always pro-active Volunteer Hose Co No 3 has approved the purchase of a cab mounted GPS terminal to alleviate unnecessary delays responding.

    Plans are being finalized as several different units are being field tested and input is being compiled as to which commercially produced unit currently available will best suit the company, chauffeur and apparatus aesthetics.

   Lackawanna County Communication Center has been using GPS locators in their Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulances since approximately 1998.  Although the units do not have vehicle mapping software consoles county telecommunicators are able to locate ALS units within less than 100 yards of their actual physical locations.  Since adding the location / silent dispatch consoles have reduced response times and allowed tele-communicators to alert units which may have taken a wrong turn.

   The 27 RESCUE plans to have their new GPS unit mounted and in-service by 01 March 2007.

30 JANUARY 2007

     The Throop Borough Council has appointed veteran firefighter Maurice Menichetti III to serve as Borough Fire Marshal for the year 2007.  Menichetti spent a large amount of his firefighting career at the 27 ENGINE where he held the title of Captain and most recently served as the Throop Hose Co No 2 Treasurer.

     Earlier this year Menichetti transferred to the 27 RESCUE.  Marshal Menichetti had previously served the past two years as Assistant Fire Marshal along with Captain Ed Bocan, also of the 27 RESCUE.  It is the first time in recent memory that two firefighters from the same company have held positions as Fire Marshals.

     Both firefighters bring a vast amount of experience and professionalism to the Borough's appointed Fire Marshals.  During their term the two will serve as lead fire investigators and inspectors for the borough of over 4000.

     27 RESCUE is proud to have Firefighter EMT, Maurice Menichetti III and FF1 Edward Bocan Sr as part of their team and looks forward to working in conjunction with these two dedicated firefighters.

28 JANUARY 2007

THROOP PA - USA

1335 HOURS

     Fire crews from Throop and Dickson City were dispatched to Gertrude Hawk Chocolate Manufacturing Facility.  The industrial chocolate processing plant is located in the Keystone Industrial Park.

     Upon arrival workers from the plant were evacuated and reported there was a smell of smoke in the vicinity of a third floor manufacturing unit. 

     Fire crews responded shortly after the alarm was dispatched to confirm smoke from a third floor unit.  27-3 Chief ordered the 23 LADDER to the third floor to investigate the source.  The 23 LADDER was able to find a malfunctioning processing unit as the cause of the smoke.  Crews were able to contain the smoke and assist personnel with shutting the unit down.

     There were no reported injuries and damage is reported to have been contained to the processing unit and no value has been assessed to the damaged equipment.

 ORGANIZATIONS REQUEST REMOVAL FROM THROOPFIRE.com

FEBRUARY 10,2007

THROOP PA - USA

1300 HOURS

    For those of you familiar with reading information regarding the Throop Hose Co No 1, Throop Hose Co No 2 and the Throop Fireman's Relief Association on this site; those days have passed.

   All three of the aforementioned organizations have requested that their information be removed effective immediately and no longer intend to be affiliated with www.throopfire.com.

    Citing numerous reasons including the "throopfire.com site is a waste of money" by a member from one organization each organization's wishes have been granted.

     Reportedly each organization has undergone launching of their own individual websites.

     ThroopFire.com will continue the tradition of informing visitors to the site; information of the Volunteer Hose Co No 3 (27 RESCUE) and information relevant to the Throop Fire Department as a whole.

     The Volunteer Hose Co No 3 thanks their supporters and forges a new future in 2007.

FEBRUARY 13, 2007

THROOP — Borough Council and three hose companies are considering a new position for a fire chief who would oversee all fire operations in Throop.            READ THE SCRANTON TIMES TRIBUNE ARTICLE HERE>

FEBRUARY 12, 2007

THROOP — Borough Council and representatives of the three local fire companies will meet this evening to discuss possibly consolidating the companies.    READ THE SCRANTON TIMES TRIBUNE ARTICLE HERE>

WING FEST 1 HUGE SUCCESS

LOCAL DIGNITARIES AMONG PATRONS

 Left Picture:: Vol. Hose Co No 3 President, Robert Hegedus (left) greets Lackawanna County Commissioner Mike Washo (D)

Robert Hegedus, Vol Hose Co No 3 President (left) and Joe Barone, Throop Borough Council Member (both Steelers fans) find reason to smile (despite the absence of the Steelers in the Super Bowl)  as Mr. Barone stops in for his Wing Fest I dinner.

Milk, bread, eggs and now Chicken Wings are among the staples of the American Diet.  Not really; but shouldn't they be?

The Wing Fest I held on February 4, 2007 enjoyed son of the biggest single day success' of the Volunteer Hose Co No3.

     The event held in conjunction with Super Bowl Sunday had patrons waiting at the door for the 12:00 noon launch.  For six straight hours the lines kept coming.  So many wings were ordered that patrons actually had to be turned away when the returned for their second third  and in one case 38 individual dozen.

    Among the guests in attendance were Lackawanna County Commissioner Mike Washo, (pictured above); Throop Borough Council-member Joe Barone and Dickson City Mayor, Anthony Zaleski.

    More pictures will be added in the next coming days.  Special Thanks to all that made Wing Fest I a huge success.

2007 RESCUE OFFICERS INSTALLED

BI-BORO DINNER RECEIVES CONGRESSIONAL VISIT

27 RESCUE FIREFIGHTERS pictured l to r: (FRONT ROW) Paul J. McHugh Jr., Assistant Chief; Jason Perry, Firefighter-EMT; Vincent Tanana, Recording Secretary; Vince Cesari III, Lieutenant. SECOND ROW: Art Davis, Firefighter; Marc Murcko, Chief Fire & Rescue Services; Robert Armstrong Jr., Firefighter EMT; Robert Hegedus, Organization President.

JANUARY 20, 2007

DICKSON CITY PA-USA

     The Annual "Bi-Boro" Installation Dinner of the Dickson City Fire Department and the Volunteer Hose CO No 3 of Throop PA was held this past weekend.  The annual event is held in recognition of the fire-fighters and installs newly elected representatives of their respective organizations.

     This year's event held at the Dickson City Fire House received a special guest speaker, Congressman Christopher Carney (D-PA 10th District).  Congressman Carney is the freshman representative from Pennsylvania and new appointed sub-chair of the Committee on Homeland Security.  Carney, a former certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Lieutenant Commander in the National Guard knows first hand the honor and courage necessary to stand on the front lines of National Security, Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services.

     Carney remarked about his plans to ensure that fire departments and those fighting the war on terror need proper equipment and training.  The Congressman also thanked and wished well to the over 100 guests in attendance, Carney also stated he would return later in the week to make an Official Congressional Announcement at the Eagle Hose Company.

READ MORE ABOUT CONGRESSMAN CARNEY>

READ MORE ABOUT THE DICKSON CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT>

 COUNCIL CALLS MANDATORY MEETING OF FIRE COMPANIES

JANUARY 20, 2007

THROOP PA USA

            In a letter issued to each of the organization's fire chief and company president the Council has mandated that those addressed (or their appointed representatives) attend the Monday February 12, 2007 Meeting of Throop Borough Council.

      The one page letter issued by Borough Chief Clerk, Elaine Morrell indicated no true agenda for the meeting.  The paragraph issued by the borough read, "The meeting will be held in council chambers and is open to the public. Please be sure that your department is represented."

      It was requested as far back as October 2006 that the organizations meet in consideration of a proposed fire department consolidation.  Throop Hose Co No 1 had announced to Borough Council that (as an organization) voted against consolidation.  Throop Hose Co No 2 and Volunteer Hose Co No 3 originally notified council they would discuss matters.  Since that announcement no meetings have been held.

     Throop Borough Council has taken an active role in supervising emergency services in the municipality of 4,000.  In 2005 the council issued an ordinance appointing Dickson City Community Ambulance Association (DCAA) as the borough's designated Emergency Medical Services (EMS)  provider.  That move was on the heels of financial discord with the Throop Community Ambulance Association.  Throop's Ambulance had been in service for more than 30 years when they were removed from designation.  A failed Advanced Life Support Service and dwindling membership lead to the Association filing an 11th hour bankruptcy prior to a Sheriff's Sale.

     In January 2006 DCAA was appointed by resolution as the Borough's Full Time EMS provider.

     Since being appointed the DCCA has responded without incident to the calls for aid and fire calls.

     The DCCA Along with the former Throop Ambulance and each of the three independent fire companies of the borough operate as 100% volunteer organizations.  The companies operate 24-7-365 and have done so as far back as 1894.

     The past two years Throop Borough Council issued organizations a twice a year subsidy of $17, 500.00 each to help defray the cost of operation.  Organizations continue to appeal to the public for donations and continue to offer fund raising to try to complete their annual financial obligations.

     In the past two months Throop Volunteer firefighter membership and interest has increased.  Volunteer Hose Co No 3 has received as many as 10 firefighter transfers and three new applications for active membership.  Hose Co No 1 & 2 are yet to comment on their enrollment.

     Earlier this month council requested financial status' in writing along with their current membership rosters.  Reported each organization was in compliance.

     Anyone interested in the meeting are asked to attend as mentioned the public is invited.  The meeting time is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

 DC FOTS CHALLENGES CHAUFFEURS

FEBRUARY 02,2007

DICKSON CITY PA - USA

1845 HOURS

    The crazy winter of 2007 continued today when Phil DID NOT see his shadow.  Historically that means spring is to arrive early. Apparently Mother Nature has other plans.

     Firefighters from Dickson City and Throop were summoned tonight to the 800 blk of Carmalt St for a report of smoke in the kitchen.

     What had been an unseasonably mild winter challenged anyone driving  emergency apparatus (any vehicle for that matter) as snow covered all the primary roads in both communities.  Snow was predicted for today at a dusting but at the time of the alarm at least 3 inches had blanketed the Borough.  The roads were in the process of being cleared but were, at the time, dangerously slippery.

      Fortunately, the (4 wheel drive equipped) 23 Car was first to arrive and report no fire.  AC MacCallum had the incident controlled and quickly alerted responding apparatus to return to their stations.  The fire was contained to a faulty microwave.  A sign of the times since in the past many kitchen alarms were treated as a Food On The Stove (FOTS).

     There were no reported injuries, however; there was an unconfirmed report of a firefighter involved in a "fender bender car crash on Emerald Drive in Throop.  Reportedly the Firefighter was on his way to the alarm when the mishap occurred.

498 -  FEBRUARY WINNING LOTTERY NUMBER

FEBRUARY 03, 2007

"Can't Win" BOCAN DRAWS 201

If 498 is the number on your FEBRUARY 02, 2007 lottery ticket, CONGRATULATIONS!

You are the winner of a $250.00 cash prize.  Please call 570-489-5761 or 570-383-9030 to redeem your prize!

Sorry there was not a $5000.00 winner this time but you can now purchase tickets from any member for the next raffle to be held on MARCH 17, 2007.

MARCH 17th is St. Patrick's Day and your next opportunity to win $5000.00

SIX TRANSFER TO RESCUE

JANUARY 10, 2007

     Volunteer Hose Co No 3 (27 RESCUE) is proud to announce the addition of six experienced firefighters to their previous membership of twenty-eight. 

     The six transfers brings nearly 100 combined years of firefighting experience to the already century old company. 

     Receiving their new orders with the 27 RESCUE are: Jeff Granza, Dave Marcinko, Maurice Menichetti III, Sandy Menichetti, Andy Hegedus, and Dan Reilly.  Each of the firefighters are immediately eligible for duty with no loss of accrued time.

     The addition is significant since more volunteer fire companies throughout the United States are experiencing a decrease in their memberships. 

     Each of the three independent fire companies in the Borough of Throop are ALL VOLUNTEER staffed and have been for over a century each.  Members of each organization have diverse career backgrounds and volunteer their time 24-7-365.

     Not all members are firefighters.  Some members assist with administrative, social or maintenance duties.    Each member contributes to the overall successes of the organizations.   As a reward members are eligible for a lucrative life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance policy.  Members also receive intrinsic rewards for a job well done.

     If you are interested in volunteering your time as a member to any of the Throop Fire Companies please contact one of the organizations HERE.  

696 -  JANUARY WINNING LOTTERY NUMBER

JANUARY 15, 2007                                                                            BOCAN NEAR MISS WITH 697

If 696 is the number on your January 15, 2007 lottery ticket, CONGRATULATIONS!

You are the winner of a $250.00 cash prize.  Please call 570-489-5761 or 570-383-9030 to redeem your prize!

Sorry there was not a $5000.00 winner this time but you can now purchase tickets from any member for the next raffle to be held on February 2, 2007.

Feb 2nd is Groundhog's Day and your next opportunity to win $5000.00

271 ENGINE 2007 FUNDRAISERS

January 9, 2007

    Throop Hose Co No 1 member, David Comstock FF1 has announced preliminary fund raising activities for the Throop Hose Co No 1.

     Throop Hose Co No 1, located at 512 Center Street has a complete list of activities available for residents to chose from LISTED HERE.

     Additional information will be listed on this website as it becomes available.

    Please do your part to help these dedicated members who serve on a strictly volunteer basis 365 days a year.

    2007 will mark a company first when the long time fir company know for its reliable 1969 Mack Pumper will switch to a 2006 "Quint" Ladder Truck.  No official in-service date has been announced.

27 RESCUE 2007 FUNDRAISERS

December 19,2006

   The Volunteer Hose Co No 3 has announced preliminary fundraising events to be held throughout 2007.

  Tonight at a special meeting members were presented with a schedule that will include several raffles, a night at the races, the return of the popular rose sale and some new exciting, yet to be announced, ideas. 

    27 RESCUE maintains regular fundraising events throughout the year to raise funds for their operational costs.  Each of the three individual companies within the Borough receive an annual subsidy of $35,000.00 from the Throop Borough Operating budget.  Monies from the the Borough help offset the costs of operation, yet providing the Borough with no cost fire/ rescue protection 24-7-365.  All members of the companies serve voluntarily and receive no pay for their services.  MORE>

DICKSON CITY FIRE DEPT. MAY GET REFERENDUM FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASE

DECEMBER 6, 2006

The Scranton Times

DICKSON CITY  PA USA— Fire Chief Joe Chowanec Jr. knows Eagle Hose Company 1 could simply go to Borough Council, explain its plight and ask for a tax increase to help buy a new aerial truck.
     He’d rather let the people decide.
The volunteer fire company is proposing a referendum that would ask borough voters to approve a 1-mill property tax hike that would be used exclusively to pay for new fire vehicles, starting with an aerial truck.

MR LOURYK IS GOING TO WASHINGTON

September 2006 Firefighter Brent Louryk of the Dickson City Fire Department (Lackawanna County Station 23) has received word that he has been accepted to the Washington D.C. Fire Department as a 2006 Firefighter Candidate. 

    Louryk who resides in Dickson City has been an active member of the Dickson City Fire Department  since 1999 while maintaining cameo appearances as a member of the 27 RESCUE. 

    Louryk is a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Certified Emergency Medial Technician and Firefighter I, he also boasts a resume full of local level training.  Brent continues to serve our area as a part-time Dunmore (Borough PA) firefighter in addition to being an active Member of the Dickson City Community Ambulance while he awaits assignment to the Nation's Capital.

     The firefighters of Throop Borough offer Firefighter Louryk their congratulations with sincere wishes of a safe career protecting "the other D.C."

TWO CRASHES DAMAGE SEPARATE STRUCTURES WITHIN HOURS

26 AUGUST 2006 - Firefighters and Police from Throop Borough were assisted by Police from Olyphant, EMS from Borough EMS Provider Dickson City and Advanced Life Support Services from Lackawanna Ambulance during the early morning hours as two separate crashes stunned emergency Services Personnel.  The first crash happen shortly after 0100 when a single passenger vehicle drove into a structure on Ryan Street.  Damage to the structure was extensive, there were no reported serious injuries.

A second crash was called in approximately 0300 hrs when a Honda Civic crashed into the side of a residence on the 200 block of Sanderson Street (clear across town).

The crashes are not believed to be related.  No occupants were injured in either incident with damage evident to both family residences.

27 POLICE continue there investigations

FRESNO'S LATEST RESTAURANT DAMAGED BY FIRE

AUGUST 2006 - Flames for the second time in less than a month struck the Fresno's Restaurant on Route 6 in Dickson City on August 1, 2006. The blaze reported just after 5 am was found to be in the same area a fire of similar origin started a few weeks ago. The fire extended from the laundry room into the kitchen area before it was controlled. A state police fire marshal was on scene and determined the fire to be spontaneous combustion of towels stored in the room.

This fire was the fifth restaurant row fire since April 2006.  Each fire resulted in no fire fighter injuries.

TEXAS ROADHOUSE SCHEDULES REOPENING

24 July 2006 - It was announced today that the Texas Road House, Viewmont Drive Dickson City is slated for reopening tonight.  The structure was damaged when reportedly a neon sign malfunctioned around 2 a.m. causing damage to the structure.  Local fire crews from throughout the mid valley brought the fire under control in about two hours.  READ MORE> www.dcfd23.com

ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER MILE, ANOTHER CRASH

   13 May 2006-0608 HRS- An unidentified motorist refused treatment after the vehicle she was operating crashed on the now infamous LVIH.  Throop Fire crews along with RESCUE and EMS responded to find the motorist walking along the roadside with minor injuries.  The thoroughfare has recently become synonymous with crashes in the borough.