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Saturday brings two
car MVA
On Saturday June 27, 2009, Station 75, Waymart
EMS, Mobile 9, and Station 43 were dispatched for a 3 car MVA with
entrapment and ejection on Route 296 near Stanton Drive. Units
arrived on scene to report a 2 car MVA with 3 patients. Waymart EMS
transported 2 trauma patients to CMC hospital and Cottage ambulance
transported one BLS patient. Also, Honesdale EMS units assisted on
scene and Company 12 rescue stood by at Waymart's station.
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Greenfield visits Waymart on Wednesday night!
On Wednesday
night, June 24, 2009, Chief Bales from Station
24 (Greenfield Twp Vol Fire Co) out of
Lackawanna County brought Engine 24 and his crew
over for a night of training with crews from
Station 75. Crews spent the night at the R.D.
Wilson Elementary School reviewing each
others apparatus and equipment. Crews from
Station 75 and Station 24 had a fulfilling and
rewarding night of training together.
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pictures)
Waymart holds Pride & Patriotism Parade
On June 13,
2009 The Waymart Boro Council held their annual
Pride & Patriotism Parade in Waymart. Following
after was a veterans service in Wayside Park and
the Waymart Fireman's Picnic.
(Pictured below: Chief 75 driving 75 ATV)
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more pictures)
Congratulations are in order for two members!
During 2009,
two members of the Waymart Volunteer Fire
Company have been working especially hard
towards gaining certifications.
- First, member
Justin Zalewski
(Pictured above:
Left) has recently become a PA certified EMT
(Emergency Medical Technician) through the
Department of Health. Justin has been attending
class at CMC hospital since the early part of
2009. Justin's gained certification brings a
total of having 6 PA certified EMT's in the
Waymart Fire Company.
- Next, member
Mike Chapman
(Pictured above:
Right) has recently become a certified BVR
(Basic Vehicle Rescue) Technician through the
Department of Health. Mike has been attending
classes at the Maplewood Fire Department. Mike
now brings us to a total of 18 BVR-Technicians
in the Waymart Fire Company.
Station 75
would like to congratulate both members on their
achievements!
Pursuit ends up in crash with entrapment
Saturday
morning at 02:22 hours Rescue 75, Engine 94,
Engine 43, Car 43, Waymart EMS, Mobile 9 and
Forest City EMS were dispatched to a crash on
Route 296 North past Elk Lake Drive. The vehicle
flipped, slid on its roof and slammed into a
tree. Rescue 75 handled the extrication while
Engine 43 took care of hazard control with help
from Engine 94. Both patients were transported
to CMC trauma center in Scranton. This accident
started as a traffic stop in Lackawanna County
and turned into a police chase that crossed two
county lines. Police say the driver of the SUV
refused to stop for officers in Carbondale
around 2 a.m. Saturday. The driver and a
passenger had police chasing them from
Carbondale into the Waymart area where the SUV
flipped on Route 296. State police say alcohol
was a factor but no charges have been filed.
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pictures)
Picture from
www.43fire.com
- Company 43
Rescue 75 assists Waymart EMS on Memorial Day
On Monday May
25, 2009, Station 75 was dispatched to set up a
landing zone in South Canaan assisting Waymart
EMS. Rescue 75 was on the road within minutes
with a full crew! While enroute, Rescue 75 was
canceled but continued on to assist Waymart EMS
with a second medical call in their area at St.
Tihkons bookstore in South Canaan. 75 Crews
arrived on scene and assessed patient until EMS
crews were on scene.
Station 75 goes to Mock Car Accident at WWHS!
On Friday, May
15, 2009, Station 75, Company 1, Waymart EMS,
Mobile 9, PSP, and Life Flight participated in
the 2009 Mock Car Accident at the Western Wayne
High School. This presentation is done before
the prom each year to show the students the what
can happen in a motor vehicle accident. A big
thank you goes out to all the members of Station
75, Company 1, Waymart EMS, and PSP for their
help! Also, a big thanks goes out to Mobile 9
for their assistance and to Life Flight for
landing at the school.
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pictures)
75
gets foam and new air packs!
On Wednesday
night May 13, 2009, We received our new air
packs and new foam. We received our air packs
through the 2008 AFG grant and they were
purchased through Mid Atlantic air. Salesman,
Sean Connoly came up to give a brief training
session on the operation of the SCBA's. Also, we
received our new foam that was purchased.
Click here to see 2008 -
A Year in Review
If you have any questions, comments, additions,
or concerns, please e-mail the webmaster
Steve Piotrowski at
spiotrowski75@gmail.com
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