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ARCHIVE 2007
December 23, 2007 The Greenmount fire company received a federal grant in the amount of 115,663 to be used for turnout gear and SCBA.
December 20, 2007 The Bendersville Fire Company received a federal grant in the amount of $275,000 for a new Engine/Rescue. They will be replacing Engine 7-1, the 1982 Hahn engine. Bids have been sent out to 9 Manufactures. Check there website www.bendersvillefireco.com for more details as they come available.
December 17, 2007 The Lake Meade fire company responds to vehicle collision involving a vehicle on it's side.
Pictures courtesy of http://www.lmfr26.org/
December 15, 2007 In December most of the Adams County Fire Companies have elections to determine who will be the officers for the next year. This year these elections bring four new chiefs to Adams County. Ken Kime will serve as the chief of the Gettysburg Fire Department, Mark Fulton will serve as the chief of the Arendtsville Fire Company, Mike Smith will serve as chief of the Biglerville Fire Company, and Walt Wagaman will serve as chief of the Aspers fire Company for 2008. All four have served as Deputy or Assistant Chiefs of there departments in 2007. Congratulations to all the elected officers for 2008.
December 14, 2007 The Littlestown Fire Company responds to a vehicle collision involving an overturned car in the area of 175 Westminster Road.
Picture Courtesy of http://www.alpha20.org/
December 11, 2007 The New Oxford Fire Company announces there Longaberger Basket fundraiser. Visit there website for details.
Pictures courtesy of www.nofc.org
December 7, 2007 The Abbottstown Fire Company along with mutual aid companies respond to commercial building fire at 301 Pleasant Street in Abbottstown Borough.[photogallery/photo13847/real.htm] Pictures courtesy of www.nofc.org
December 6, 2007 The Gettysburg Fire Department becomes only the 40th fire company in Pennsylvania to reach 75% Participation in the voluntary certification program administered by the Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner.
Picture courtesy of www.gettysburgfd.com
December 1, 2007 The December features *Edge Grove*, have been placed on homepage. The Irishtown, and Southeastern Adams Volunteer Emergency Services (SAVES) Fire Companies, both located near the village of Edge Grove are featured.
November 22, 2007 Members of the Southeastern Adams County Emergency Services along with Littlestown, and Gettysburg Fire Department celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday at the firehouse.
Pictures courtesy of www.company29.org, and www.gettysburgfd.com
November 19, 2007 The Bendersville, and Biglerville fire Companies respond to vehicle collision at 1302 Potato Road.
Picture courtesy of www.biglervillefire.freeservers.com
November 19, 2007 The Arendtsville, Biglerville, Cashtown, and Bendersville Fire Companies respond to fatal vehicle collision on the 1400 Block of the Cashtown Road.[photogallery/photo17289/real.htm] Picture courtesy of www.biglervillefire.freeservers.com
November 17, 2007 The New Oxford, and SAVES Fire Companies respond to Hanover Borough to assist on structure fire at 159 Third Street.[photogallery/photo31704/real.htm] Picture courtesy of www.company29.org
November 17, 2007 Several Adams County Firefighters participate in Rope Rescue I training class. Classes were held at the Adams County Training Center, and Harrisburg Area Community College in Harrisburg.[photogallery/photo4435/real.htm] Pictures by Brad Poland Co.23
November 14, 2007 ACVESA.org turns blue. The background color was changed to blue.
November 10, 2007 The Alpha Fire Company of Littlestown announces the redesign of there website. It can be found at www.alpha20.org
November 9, 2007 The Gettysburg Fire Company, and mutual aid companies respond to structure fire at 951 Barlow Drive in Lake Heritage.
Picture courtesy of www.eveningsun.com
November 8, 2007 The Hampton Fire Company responds to vehicle collision at 910 Dick's Dam Road.
Pictures by Steve Shellehamer Co.10
November 8, 2007 The New Oxford, and SAVES Fire Companies respond to Penn Township, York County to assist on two-alarm fire at the Cintas Corp. at 121 N. Blettner Ave.
Picture courtesy of www.eveningsun.com
November 3, 2007 The Interior Firefighter, and Structural Burn Classes travel to Harrisburg Area Community College for there Burn.[photogallery/photo20976/real.htm] Pictures By Tim Tyler Co.13
November 1, 2007 The November features *York-Adams*, have been placed on homepage. The East Berlin, and Midway Fire Companies, both located near different sections of the York-Adams County lines are featured.
October 31, 2007 The York Springs Fire Company responds to a vehicle collision on the Lake Meade Road
Picture courtesy of www.eveningsun.com
October 30, 2007 The Hampton Fire Company responds to vehicle collision involving a tractor trailer at RT 94, and RT 234.
Pictures by Mike Rabine
October 28, 2007 The Gettysburg Fire Department, and mutual aid companies respond to barn fire on Coleman Road.[photogallery/photo30155/real.htm] Pictures by Katie Cook Co.7
October 28, 2007 The Gettysburg, and Fairfield Fire Companies, along with some firefighters from surrounding companies hold a structural burn class, at the Franklin County Fire Training Center.
Pictures by Ed Mizenko Co. 1
October 28, 2007 The East Berlin, and various mutual aid companies respond to barn fire on Stoney Point Road.
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Pictures by Dustin Weese Co. 13
October 25, 2007 ACVESA participates in Hanover Halloween Parade
Pictures by Mike Rabine
October 23, 2007 ACVESA participates in Gettysburg Halloween Parade
Pictures by Kim Freed Co. 6
October 12, 2007 The Buchanan Valley, Cashtown, Arendtsville, Biglerville, and Fairfield fire companies, along with Medic28, DCNR, and Stat put on fire prevention presentation at the Franklin Township elementary school.
Pictures by Kim Freed Co. 6
October 9, 2007 Firefighter Adam Cole from the Buchanan Valley was laid to rest at the St. Ignatius Cemetery in Buchanan Valley. Firefighters were present, and apparatus was on display for services.
Picture Courtesy of www.gettysburgfd.com
October 8, 2007 The Heidlersburg, and Gettysburg Fire Departments respond to fatal vehicle accident on Rt15 just south of 234. The vehicle was a line painting truck that overturned.
Picture Courtesy of www.eveningsun.com
October 5, 2007 The Buchanan Valley Fire Department with great sorrow announces the line of duty death of firefighter Adam Cole. Adam was a victim of an auto accident while responding to a fire call on October 4. Further information, and service arrangements can be found at http://www.buchananvalleyfd.org/
Pictures Courtesy of www.buchananvalleyfd.org
October 1, 2007
The Heidlersburg fire company recieved a federal grant in the amount of 237,500 to be used to purchase a new tanker.
October 1, 2007 The October features *Eastern Adams*, have been placed on homepage. The Abbottstown, and New Oxford Fire Companies, both located in the eastern part of Adams county are featured.
September 30, 2007 The New Oxford, and Irishtown Fire Companies held Structural Burn Class at the HACC Burn Building. Class was instructed by Jeff Snyder, and had Special Guest Jon Eline, The Adams County EMA Director Present.
Pictures by Mike Rabine
September 28, 2007 The New Oxford Fire Company responds to vehicle accident in the center of the square. A vehicle traveled into the circle, and struck the fountain.
Pictures courtesy of the New Oxford Fire Company
September 23, 2007 The annual Oak Lawn Memorial to honor the members of Adams County Fire Departments who have passed away.
Picture courtesy of www.company29.org
September 18, 2007 The Buchanan Valley Fire Department has limited edition baskets for sale. Baskets are $45.00, and can be purchased by calling Linda Spielman at (717) 677-6408.
Picture courtesy of www.buchananvalleyfd.org
September 16, 2007 The Arendtsville Fire Company and surrounding companies respond to barn fire in Arendtsville Boro.
Pictures by Mike Rabine
September 11, 2007 Instructor Allen Baldwin takes his Interior Firefighting class on a field trip to the National Fallen Firefighters memorial at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, MD.
Picture by Mike Rabine
September 1, 2007 The Greenmout Fire Company places into service a duty vehicle. A 2002 Ford Explorer donated by Aggreate Ind. in Woodsboro Md. It is equipped with an command board, 1 back board, med bag, AED, 1 ABC ext., set of officers tools, 1 SCBA, 1 additional portable radio, small tool box with misc tools, cones and a hand full of flares. All the officers will be taking turns on an 48 hrs schedule.
September 1, 2007 The September features *Bermudian*, have been placed on homepage. The York Springs, and Lake Made Fire Companies both located in the Bermudian Springs School District are featured.
August 24, 2007 The Gettysburg, and New Oxford Fire Companies respond to a vehicle accident with entrapment on RT 15. One patient was flown from the scene, and there was one fatality.
Picture courtesy of www.gettysburgfd.com
August 15, 2007 The Heildlersburg Fire Company has there new website online. It is still under construction, but can be found at www.hfd25.org
Picture courtesy of www.hfd25.org
August 11, 2007 The 7th Annual ACVESA Convention was held, and The New Oxford Fire Company became the 5 time winners of the Harry L. Moul Award for best overall department. The best appearing over all fire company, in parade line with two or more pieces of in service apparatus was awarded to the Bonneauville Fire Company.
Picture courtesy of www.nofc.org Picture by Mike Rabine
August 8, 2007 The Buchanan Valley Fire Department orders a new engine. This new Pierce Arrow Xt, will replace there 1991 E-One engine.
Picture Courtesy of www.buchananvalleyfd.org
August 1, 2007 The August features *Mason Dixon Line*, have been placed on homepage. The Littlestown, and Kingsdale Fire Companies both located on the southern border of Adams County are featured.
July 30, 2007 The New Oxford Fire Company, along with Irishtown, Hampton, East Berlin, and Abbottstown respond to a hay wagon fire on The Spangler Road.
Pictures by Mike Rabine
July 28, 2007 The 7th Annual ACVESA Softball tournament is Held.
2007 Champions, Three time winner Emmitsburg shown with tournament directors Mike Rabine, Wayne Felix, and ACVESA President Ken Kime.
July 20, 2007 The Gettysburg Fire Department, and mutual aid companies respond to a vacant house fire at 55 Shealer Road.
Picture Courtesy of www.eveningsun.com
July 1, 2007 The July features *Upper Adams*, have been placed on homepage. The Bendersville, and Aspers Fire Companies both located on the northern border of Adams County are featured.
June 27, 2007
ACVESA is on www.youtube.com one of the largest video browsing sites in the country. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCF842pjEiA
June 27, 2007
John W. Murren, 89, entered into God's eternal care, Monday, June 25, 2007, at the Brethren Home Community in New Oxford. He was the Adams County Fire Marshal for 50 years, and a member of all the Fire Companies in Adams County, a member of Adams County Fireman's Association, and the PA State Fireman's Association. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, at Sacred Heart Basilica in Edgegrove. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Edgegrove. Relatives and friends will be received Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. at Murphy Funeral Home, 501 Ridge Ave., McSherrystown, with a prayer service to be held at 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of John, to Sacred Heart Basilica Capital Campaign, 30 Basilica Drive, Hanover, PA. 17331, or to your favorite volunteer Fire Company.
June 26, 2007 ACVESA.org announces the release of the first ACVESA video.
June 24, 2007 The Greenmount Fire Company, assisted by Emmitsburg respond to a downed aircraft on Middle Creek Road.
Picture Courtesy of Brad Poland
June 12, 2007 The Bonneauville, SAVES, and Littlestown Fire Companies respond to a barn fire in the 4200 Block of the Hanover Road near Mar Bar tires.
Pictures By Mike Rabine
June 1, 2007 The June features *Apple Land*, have been placed on homepage. The Arendtsville, and Biglerville Fire Companies are featured.
May 23, 2007 Lake Meade Fire and Rescue purchases a new boat. An Achilles SG 140 with a 25 HP four stroke Mercury Motor. This boat was financed (in part) by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development. This boat will be known as Boat 26.
Picture courtesy of www.lmfr26.org
May 22, 2007 The Arendtsville Fire Company Information page has been created. It can be found at http://www.acvesa.org/member_depts/Arentsville/Company5.htm. Thanks to Chief Steve Schlosser, and President Brian Roth for providing the information.
May 21, 2007 The Irishtown, and New Oxford Fire Companies respond to a vehicle accident which was a result of a police chase. This was located in the 2200 Block of Storm Store Road.
Photo courtesy of www.eveningsun.com
May 20, 2007 The Fairfield Fire Company responds to fatal accident involving a motorcycle at the intersection of Route 116, and Bullfrog Roads. Driver of motorcycle was pronounced dead at scene, and passenger was flown to hospital.
Photo courtesy of www.eveningsun.com
May 15, 2007 The Biglerville, and Gettysburg Fire Companies respond to motor vehicle accident with entrapment on the Shriver's Corner Road. Firefighters extricated pt from overturned van.
Picture Courtesy of www.gettysburgfd.com
May 10, 2007 The New Oxford Fire Company, and surrounding departments respond to a working trailer fire on Sherril Drive in the Chesapeake Mobile Home park, off of Bon Ox Road.
Pictures By Mike Rabine
May 2, 2007 The May features *Brotherhood*, have been placed on homepage. The Bonneauville Fire Department led by Chief Jerry Poland, and Greenmount Fire Company led by Chief Brad Poland are featured.
May 1, 2007 York Revolution announces Heroes night
Check out the York Revolution Website by clicking on Icon above.
April 23, 2007
Picture Courtesy of www.gettysburgfd.com One-of-a-kind ladder truck retired from Gettysburg fleet - Gettysburg Fire Department's Truck 1 printed in the evening Sun newspaper.
April 20, 2007 The Greenmount Fire Company Information page has been created. It can be found at http://www.acvesa.org/member_depts/Greenmount/Company23.htm. Thanks to Chief Brad Poland for providing the information.
April 19, 2007 The Cashtown Community Fire Company Information page has been created. It can be found at: http://www.acvesa.org/member_depts/Cashtown/Company4.htm. Thanks to Assistant Chief Eric Nagle for providing the information.
April 9, 2007 The Gettysburg Fire Department Responds to West Middle Street for an Apartment Fire
Pictures By Mike Rabine More Pictures can be found at www.gettysburgfd.com
April 7, 2007 Member departments will now be featured on homepage of this site. Cashtown, and Buchanan Valley's information Posted. The schedule is posted on homepage. Please submit information when requested.
April 6, 2007 The York Springs Fire Company places in service there newest piece of fire apparatus. Tanker 9 is a Volvo chassis build by 4guys, with a 2600 gallon tank.
Pictures courtesy of www.4guysfire.com
April 5, 2007 The Fountaindale Fire Company places a new skid unit on Brush 3, and places this unit back in service.
Picture courtesy of www.fountaindalevfd.com
April 4, 2007 The New Oxford Fire Company responds to 112 Hanover Street for an Apartment Fire.
Pictures By Mike Rabine More pictures can be found at www.nofc.org
April 2, 2007 The Fairfield Fire Company, along with mutual aid fire departments, respond to a structure fire at 800 Camp Gettysburg Road in box area 2-2.
Picture Courtesy of www.eveningsun.com
April 1, 2007 The 7th Annual Adams County Fire Department / ACVESA Softball Tournament has been scheduled, and registrations are being accepted. This will be held on July 28, 2007. This event is a fundraiser for the Adams County Training Center. If you have questions, or to register contact Mike Rabine at mrabine@pa.net
March 31, 2007 The Annual Adams County Emergency Services Association Firefighters Ball was held at the Historic Gettysburg Hotel
March 6, 2007 The Bonneauville Fire Company responds to fatal vehicle accident on Granite Station Road.
Picture Courtesy of www.bonneauvillefd.org
March 1, 2007 The New Oxford Fire Company Places in service there new 2007 Ford/Horton Ambulance.
Picture Courtesy of www.nofc.org
February 28, 2007 The Hampton Fire Company, along with mutual aid departments respond to a vehicle accident on Peepytown road, near Route 234.
Picture Courtesy of www.nofc.org
February 26, 2007 Gettysburg Fire Department responds to Adams County Prison for a possible Haz-mat incident.
Picture courtesy of www.gettysburgfd.com
February 25, 2007 The Aspers Fire Company, along with mutual aid departments respond to a commercial structure fire at 400 Gardner Station Road
Picture Courtesy of www.nofc.org
February 25, 2007 The New Oxford , and Irishtown Fire Companies respond to a vehicle accident with entrapment at the 1400 block of Hanover Street
Picture Courtesy of www.nofc.org
February 1, 2007 The Lake Meade Fire Company places into service there new rescue truck. This unit will be known as Rescue 26; a Freightliner, built by KME.
Picture Courtesy of www.latimore.org Link to Fire Apparatus Magazine article by Allen Baldwin
January 29, 2007 SAVES Company 29 responds to vehicle accident on Mt. Pleasant Road in Box 29.
Picture Courtesy of www.company29.org
January 27, 2007 The Bendersville Fire Company responds, along with mutual aid departments respond to structure fire at 105 Park Street in Bendersville Boro.
Picture Courtesy of www.nofc.org
January 20, 2007 The Hampton Fire Company, along with mutual aid departments respond to Vehicle accident on Route 94, at the bridge near the Inn 94.
Picture Courtesy of www.nofc.org
January 10, 2007 The New Truck 1 has been ordered from Seagrave by the Gettysburg Fire Department.
Picture courtesy of www.gettysburgfd.com
January 2, 2007 The Heidlersburg Fire Department, along with mutual aid departments, respond to a Grain Bin fire at 725 Millar Road.
Picture Courtesy of www.nofc.org
January 1, 2007 The New Oxford Fire Company places in service there new 105' Pierce Dash Ladder truck. This unit will be known as Truck 13.
Picture Courtesy of www.nofc.org
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