July 1, 2008
The July feature *Penn Township*, has been
placed on homepage.
The Penn
Township Volunteer Emergency Service, and Penn Township Department of
Fire/Rescue Services are featured.
June 18, 2008
The Bonneauville Fire Company hosts there
annual carnival parade
Pictures courtesy of
www.gettysburgfd.com
June 18, 2008
The Littlestown Fire Company responds to a
vehicle accident on Route 194 where a boy was flown by Stat.
Pictures courtesy of
www.eveningsun.com
June 17, 2008
The Heidlersburg Fire Company responds to
vehicle accident on route 234 involving a postal carrier.
Picture Courtesy of
www.gettysburgtimes.com
June 11, 2008
The Gettysburg Fire Department places there new
Seagrave aerial ladder (Truck 1) into service.
Picture Courtesy of the Gettysburg Fire
Department
June 5, 2008
The East Berlin Fire Company hosts there annual
carnival parade
Pictures by Mike Rabine
June 1, 2008
The June feature *Adams Training*, has been
placed on homepage. The Adams County Emergency Services Training Facility, and
Committee are featured
May 30, 2008
The
Buchanan Valley Vol. Fire Department is proud to announce that Engine Tanker
27 is now ready for service. Engine Tanker 27 is a 2008 Pierce Arrow XT Pumper/Tanker.
This Unit carries 2000 gallons of water, 10 gallons of class A foam, and has a
2000 gpm Hale pump. This unit has 7 preconnected handlines, 1000 foot of 5
inch supply line, 10 KW Harrison Generator, 250 lb absorbent hoper, Thermal
imaging camera, rescue saws and basic Engine Company equipment. The former
ET-27 will be known as E-27
Picture courtesy of
http://www.piercemfg.com
May 19, 2008
The Gettysburg Fire Department, and multiple
county ambulances respond to a MCI. A bus carrying around 40 people overturned
on Rt 15.
Picture Courtesy of
www.gettysburgtimes.com ,
www.eveningsun.com
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May 6, 2008
SAVES responds to a vehicle overturned in the
100 block of S. Third Street.
Picture courtesy of
www.eveningsun.com
May 5, 2008
Fire response
spurs gratitude for volunteers
Editor:
Article Launched: 05/05/2008 10:54:06 AM EDT
The Evening Sun
I am writing to express thanks and appreciation for
the firefighters, EMTs, and fire police that responded to the fire at the
Bender's Lutheran Church rental house on April 17. The fire was called in at
9:48 p.m. What had started as a relatively small fire had quickly covered
the downstairs and spread to the upstairs. By 10 p.m., firefighters had the
blaze mostly under control and it was completely extinguished shortly there
after. The quick response of these dedicated volunteers kept the fire from
spreading to other church property including the church building across the
road. Watching them work demonstrated to all of us at the fire just how
important volunteer firefighters are to the community and how grateful all
of us should be that they volunteer. If you know a firefighter, thank him or
her today.
Gayle Funt
Treasurer and Council Member
Bender's Lutheran Church
May 4, 2008
The ACVESA honor guard, and
apparatus participated in the Adams County Coroner’s Office memorial service
Sunday to remember those who died on Adams County roads during 2007.The
service, organized by County Coroner Patricia Felix, was held at 2 p.m outside
of the Adams County Coroners Office, 45 Major Bell Lane, Straban Township.
Felix stated that she established the annual memorial
service, first held in 2005, to create a “tribute to those who have lost their
lives on Adams County highways.”The
coroner said the county suffered 16 accident fatalities in 2007, 14 of which
died in Adams County and two who died after being transported to out of county
facilities.
Picture Courtesy of
www.gettysburgtimes.com
May 4, 2008
The Hampton, East Berlin,
Abbottstown, Littlestown, and Lake Meade fire companies participate in a truck convoy held
in the Adams County area benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southcentral
Pennsylvania. The convoy traveled through Hanover, Cross Keys, New Oxford,
Gettysburg, York Springs, and Hampton.
Picture Courtesy of
www.gettysburgtimes.com
May 1, 2008
The May feature *Adams Haz-Mat*, has been
placed on homepage. The Adams County Haz-Mat Incident Response Team (HIRT) is
featured.
April 26, 2008
A New website design for the...
It can be found at the same location:
http://www.bonneauvillefd.org/
April 5, 2008
The 8th Annual ACVESA Firefighters Ball was
held at the Historic Gettysburg Hotel.
Pictures of Event
April 1, 2008
Arendtsville Community Vol. Fire Co. Inc. has
recently placed into service our new 2008 Sutphen Monarch S.S. pumper. This
unit has a 56" cab with 10" half raise cab . It has an 18" front bumper with
front suction and front trash line. This unit has a 2000 gpm Hale Q-max pump
with a 1250 gal. water tank. This unit is equipped with a CAT C-13, 525 hp.
and an Allison 4000 transmission. It also carries a 15KW smart power pto
generator, 1500 feet of 5" supply hose, 6 additional preconnects, various
hand-tools an a Amkus rescue system.
April 1, 2008
The April features *Adams ALS*, have been
placed on homepage. The Gettysburg Hospital Medic 26, and the Hanover Hospital
Medic 46 are featured.
March 5, 2008
The Arentsville, and surrounding companies
respond to structure fire at 5 Camp Road.
March 1, 2008
The March features *H&H*, have been
placed on homepage. The Hampton, and Heidlersburg Fire Companies, both located
near Rt 234 are featured.
February 26, 2008
The Buchanan Valley Fire Department officially
remove Engine 27-1 from there roster. It left for a new home in Conway County
Fire Department, District 10 (Arkansas) on Monday afternoon. She served
Company 27 very well for many years.
February 26, 2008
The Hampton Fire Company responds to a vehicle
overturned in the 6400 Block of the Carlisle Pike. The vehicle was a large
boom truck carrying drywall.
Photos by Brandon Blevins, Co10
February 24, 2008
The Fairfield Community Fire Company was
awarded a Federal Grant in the amount of $38,000 to be used for Operations,
and Safety Equipment.
February 24, 2008
Apparatus coming soon to Adams County...
Gettysburg Fire Department
Truck 1
2008 Seagrave Aerial |
Arendtsville Fire Company
Engine 5-1
2008 Sutphen Engine |
Buchanan Valley Fire Dept
Engine-Tanker 27
2008 Pierce
Engine-Tanker |
February 23, 2008
The New Oxford Fire Company responds to a
vehicle accident with entrapment on Hanover street, at Red Hill Road.
Pictures courtesy of
www.nofc.org
February 17, 2008
The York
Springs Fire Company Information page has been created. It can be found at:
http://www.acvesa.org/member_depts/York Springs/index.htm
Thanks to
Bubba
Griffie, and Bob Herman
for providing the information.
February 15, 2008
The Gettysburg, and Bonneauville Fire
Departments responds to a vehicle collision with triple entrapment in the 1000
block of the York road. Two of the entrapped patients were extricated and flown to the trauma
center, and the third was a fatal. The adams county coroner was dispatched
to the scene.
Pictures courtesy of
www.gettysburgfd.com
February 14, 2008
The Heidlersburg Fire Company receives the
chassis for the new Tanker 25. This will be awaiting the tank, to be painted
Heildlersburg Green, and other work to take place in the near future.
Picture By Tim Wolfe, AACOFD Sta 28
February 11, 2008
The Bendersville and surrounding companies
respond to a house fire at 150 Reservoir Road in Tyrone township.
Pictures Courtesy of
www.bendersvillefireco.com
BLUE MASS
The Annual Blue Mass Celebration
will be held on Monday, February 18th, 2008 at 7 P.M.
Held at Annunciation B.V.M. Church
in McSherrystown. We encourage all area law enforcement, firefighters, and
emergency responders to attend the mass. This event is put on by the
McSherrystown Knights of Columbus, Council # 2551 to show appreciation to our
area's first responders. A reception will follow at the Knights of Columbus
building for participants and their families. You are asked to wear dress
uniforms based on the discretion of your local commanders or chiefs. If you
have any questions please contact SAVES company 29.
February 2, 2008
The New Oxford Fire Company was awarded a grant
from the PA Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $22,100.77, which
will be used to replace some portable equipment on the apparatus.
February 1, 2008
The February features *Liberty Valley*, have been
placed on homepage. The Fairfield, and Fountaindale Fire Companies, both located
near Ski Liberty, and Carroll Valley are featured.
January 31, 2008
The Buchanan Valley Fire Department places
Engine 27-1 For Sale. Visit the BVVFD website at
http://www.buchananvalleyfd.org/
for details. This 1992 International / E-One is being replaced by a new Pierce
Engine / Tanker expected in April of 2008.
Picture Courtesy of
http://www.buchananvalleyfd.org/
January 26, 2008
The 5th Annual ACVESA Winter Party was held.
This event hosted by the Biglerville Fire Department is a fundraiser for the
Adams County Volunteer Emergency Services Training Facility, and Biglerville
FD. * More Pictures on Events
Page*
Pictures by Mike Rabine
January 24, 2008
The Kingsdale Fire Depatment launches a new
website. It can be found at:
http://www.kingsdale21.com/
Picture courtesy of
http://www.kingsdale21.com/
January 18, 2008
The Aspers fire company along with mutual aid
companies respond to a building collapse at the former Keystone Chair Factory
at 1475 Center Mills Road, where a worker became trapped.
Pictures courtesy of
www.eveningsun.com
January 10, 2008
The Hampton Fire Company responds to a vehicle
collision at Dick's Dam Road, and Route 94 involving an overturned vehicle.
Pictures by Steve Shellehamer, Co. 10
January 9, 2008
ACVESA.org launches video #2. This video shows
incidents, events, and apparatus responses. This video can also be found on
YouTube at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uau2FIaryY
January 8, 2008
At Monday night's reorganization meeting,
Waynesboro Borough Council unanimously agreed to hire long-time Fountaindale
Volunteer Fire Department Chief, and ACVESA Treasurer Dave Martin as Fire
Chief. Dave will replace current fire chief Ron Flegel. Dave has
been active with the Waynesboro Fire Department
for 17 years.
January 7, 2008
The Lake Meade Fire Company places into
service a 1988 F350 custom brush truck. This unit know as Brush 26, was previously known as
Brush 25. It was purchased from the Heidlersburg Fire Company, and repainted
by Lady and Taylor.
Pictures by Mike Rabine
January 5, 2008
The Gettysburg Fire Department responds to a
vehicle into a building on fire at the intersection of York and Liberty
Streets
Picture courtesy of
www.gettysburgfd.com
January 4, 2008
The Bendersville Fire Company received word of another
FEMA grant for a total of $54,530.This grant will be used for 10 new sets of
turnout gear, a station scba filling system, and a heavy duty gear washer.
January 3, 2008
The Firehouse Grill formally Boydies located at
8 E. King Street in Littlestown announces it's grand opening. This fire dept
theme restaurant features a beautiful black and white mural on the left hand
wall, of an old Alexandria firehouse complete with horse drawn wagon and one
of the very early motorized wagons. There are also other pictures and fire
department apparatus around the place.
January 1, 2008
The January features *Battlefield*, have been
placed on homepage. The Gettysburg, and Barlow Fire Departments, both located
on parts of the Gettysburg Military Park are featured.
December 26, 2007
The Hampton Fire Company launches there new
website. The site is still under construction, but can be found at
http://www.hamptonco10.org/
Picture courtesy of
http://www.hamptonco10.org/
