Total Calls
2009 - 65
January - 10
February - 9
March - 6
April - 9
May - 7
June - 8
July - 3
August - 3
September - 3
October - 7
November - 0
2009:
Engine 216 - 56
Squad 216 - 4
Tanker 216 - 21
Utility 216 - 14
2008: 71
January - 6
February - 11
March - 7
April - 8
May - 5
June - 4
July - 5
August - 8
September - 2
October - 4
November - 9
December - 2
2008:
Engine 216 - 59
Tanker 216 - 24
Utility 216 - 25
2007: 72
2006: 67
2005: 62 |
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Members List:
Webmaster:
Jesse Shutt
President:
Robin Urich
Vice President:
Jessica Maiden
Secretary:
Jesse Shutt
Treasurer:
David Faust
Trustees:
LeeAnn Bechtel
Katina Heim
Lonny Lenker
Chief 216:
Raymond Urich, Jr. (FFI)
Chief 216-1:
Robert Stoneroad (FFI)
Chief 216-2:
David Faust
Captain 216:
Jason Faust
Lt. 216:
Troy Hoffman (FFI)
Photographer:
William Bailey
Firefighters:
LeeAnn Bechtel
Victoria Bunger
Keith Casey
Michelle Casey
Paul Enders, III (FFI)
Kevin Eshleman
Matthew Faust
Bruce Harman
Kevin Johnston, Jr.
Holly Landvater (First Responder)
Lyle Lenker
Lonny Lenker (FFI)
Adam Maiden
Jason Schoffstall
Raymond Schreiber
Andrew Snyder
Gary Stoneroad
Kevin Urich
Robin Urich
Firefighter/EMT's:
Jessica Enders (FFI)
David Faust
Jesse Shutt (FFI)
Donald Shutt, Jr.
Junior Firefighters:
Aren Faust
Kenny Lesher, Jr.
Fire Police Captain:
Jean Bower
Fire Police 1st Lt.:
Robin Urich
Fire Police 2nd Lt.:
Michelle Casey
Fire Police:
Robert Browning
Lavonne Browning
Martha Gruver
Katina Heim
Jessica Johnston
Holly Landvater
Jessica Maiden
Michelle Myers
Jason Schoffstall
Social Members:
Jeff Bunger
Carol Bunger
Reba Gruver
Tandee Hoffman
Paul Lebo
Tracy Ritter
Barbara Snyder
Helen ZinnLinks Section
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Recent Events
ENDERS-FISHERVILLE FIRE PREVENTION
On Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 members loaded up all four trucks and headed over to the Enders-Fisherville Elementary School to teach fire prevention to the Kindergarten and First Grade classes. Chief Raymond Urich, Jr., and Fire Police Captain Jean Bower talked to the kids about various topics regarding fire safety. The kids also got to meet our new mascot, Bowser the Dalmatian. The kids then got a chance to look at the fire trucks and to ask questions.
.JPG.jpg) Chief Raymond Urich, Jr., talks about bunker gear to the First Grade classes
.JPG.jpg) Chief Raymond Urich, Jr., talks to the First Grade kids about Lieutenant Troy Hoffman
.JPG.jpg) Fire Police Captain Jean Bower talks to the First Grade kids while Bowser stands in the back ground
.JPG.jpg) Chief Raymond Urich, Jr., and FIre Police Captain Jean Bower talk to the Kindergarten classes
.JPG.jpg) Chief Raymond Urich, Jr., shows the Kindergarten kids the Jaws of Life
.JPG.jpg) Members shown from left to right are: Bowser (Firefighter LeeAnn Bechtel), Social Member Jessica Johnston, Firefighter Lyle Lenker, Firefighter Kevin Johnston, Jr., Chief Raymond Urich, Jr., Firefighter Keith Casey, 1st Assistant Chief Robert Stoneroad, Firefighter Andrew Snyder, and Lieutenant Troy Hoffman
PRE-SCHOOL FIRE PREVENTION
On Thursday, October 1st, 2009 the pre-school from the Messiah Lutheran Church came up to the fire hall for fire prevention. Chief Raymond Urich, Jr., talked to the kids about the importance of an escape plan and what to do in case of an emergency. The kids then got a chance to look at the fire trucks and to ask questions.
.JPG.jpg) Chief Raymond Urich, Jr., talks to the kids
.JPG.jpg) Firefighter/EMT shows the kids what a firefighter looks like in full turnout gear and a SCBA
.JPG.jpg) Chief Raymond Urich, Jr., shows the kids the different fire trucks
2ND ANNUAL FAMILY FUN DAY
On Sunday, September 27th, 2009 we held our 2nd Annual Family Fun Day on the fire company grounds. We would like to thank the Millersburg Fire Company for the use of thier smoke trailer and David Warfel with the Forestry Department, and DJ Dave for providing the music for the day. We would also like to thank everyone that came out and supported us by buy chicken from our chicken bbq.
SQUAD MAKES TRIP TO WILDWOOD NEW JERSEY
From Thursday, September 17th, 2009 to Sunday, September 20th, 2009, members went on their annual vacation to Wildwood, NJ for the New Jersey State Firemen's Convention. This year was a little different with Swab Wagon Company having a spot at the fire expo on Friday and Saturday. Swab's asked us if we would take Squad 216 down and we agreeded. Squad 216 was show cased both days at the fire expo along side many other fire apparatus from various other apparatus builders. While the Squad was down there we decided to enter it in the parade that was held Saturday afternoon. After the Squad got back from the fire expo, final touch ups were done to it and the Squad went off to line up. The Squad got to go through final judging, but alas did not win an award. However, the Squad was presented with a participation plaque. Everyone had a good time this year with the Squad being down in Wildwood.
.JPG.jpg) Squad 216 in front of the motel
.JPG.jpg) Parade Picture
 Participation Plaque
THANKS FOR COMING TO BOYD'S BEAR BINGO
On Sunday, August 30th, 2009, we held a Boyd's Bear Bingo at the fire hall. We hope everyone had a good time and enjoyed the food from our new concession trailer. The officers and members of the Fisherville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 wishes to thank everyone that continues to support the fire company.
CREWS HOSE MARCHING BAND DOWN
On Friday, August 21st, 2009, members loaded up the Engine and headed over to the Enders-Fisherville Elementary School around 16:00 hours to hose the Halifax Wildcat Marching Band down to help them cool off after practice.
.JPG.jpg) Chief 216 Raymond Urich, Jr., direct Junior Firefighter Kenneth Lesher, Jr., and Junior Firefighter Aren Faust where to aim the deck gun
.JPG.jpg) Junior Firefighter Aren Faust and Junior Firefighter Kenneth Lesher, Jr., wet down the Band
THANKS FOR STOPPING AT CHICKEN BBQ
On Sunday, August 9th, 2009, we held a chicken bbq at the fire station. We hope everyone liked our new menu item for the dinners, with the French Fries. The Officers and Members of the Fisherville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 would like to thank everyone who bought chicken and for supporting your local fire company.
HALIFAX FIREMEN'S CARNIVAL, NIGHT 4
On Saturday, August 8th, 2009, members headed into the Halifax Borough Park one more time for Night 4 of the 39th Annual Halifax Firemen's Carnival. Despite the light rain in the beginning of the evening and the rain at the end of the evening, there was 2 to 3 hours of nice weather during the night. The Officers and Members of the Fisherville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 wish to thank everyone who stopped at both of our stands during the 4 nights of the carnival and we will see you next year.
HALIFAX FIREMEN'S CARNIVAL, NIGHT 3
On Friday, August 7th, 2009, members once again headed into the Halifax Borough Park for Night 3 of the 39th Annual Halifax Firemen's Carnival. The Candy Wheel and Four Wheeler Tickets were in full swing. Again thank you to everyone who stopped at both stands and we hope to see you Saturday night for one last time.
TANKER AND SQUAD WIN TROPHIES ON NIGHT 2 OF HALIFAX CARNIVAL
On Thursday, August 6th, 2009, members loaded up all 4 trucks and headed into Halifax for the 39th Annual Halifax Firemen's Carnival Parade. The Tanker and Squad took 1st Place. The Candy Wheel and Four Wheeler Ticket stands were up and running all night again. Once again we thank everyone that stopped at both stands and hope to see you Friday night.
 Firefighter/EMT Jesse Shutt and Fire Police Jessica Maiden work the Candy Wheel
 Tanker 216 shown with 1st Place Trophy
 Squad 216 shown with 1st Place Trophy
HALIFAX FIREMEN'S CARNIVAL, NIGHT 1
On Wednesday, August 5th, 2009, members headed into the Halifax Borough Park for the 39th Annual Halifax Firemen's Carnival. Once again the Fisherville Fire Company was invited to set up a stand or two. The Candy Wheel went in again, along with a table for selling our four wheeler tickets. We want to thank everyone that stopped at both stands and hope to see you Thursday night.
ONCE AGAIN THANKS FOR STOPPING AT THE SCHWAN'S FUNDRAISER
On Saturday, August 1st, 2009, members took all 4 trucks into Denny's Lennies in Halifax and set up for our second Schwan's Truck-Load-Of-Food Fundraiser. The officers and members of the Fisherville Volunteer Fire Company #1 would like to thank everyone that placed a pre-order and who stopped and bought items that day. The chicken was also present again, however, due to the heat, only made two brief appearances.
 The Chicken during its second brief appearance
BERRYSBURG PARADE
On Tuesday, July 28th, 2009, members took Squad 216 up to the Berrysburg for their annual parade that kicks off their annual carnival.
ANNUAL FESTIVAL, NIGHT 3
On Saturday, July 11th, 2009 we held the third night of our annual festival. Shannon was the entertainment for the night. Unfortnately the rain came early on in the evening and put a damper on the rest of the night as the rain never really let up long enough for things to continue.
The Fisherville Volunteer Fire Company would like to thank the following people that donated services or items to our annual festival:
Valley Ag & Turf for the tractor for the Kiddie Rides.
Millersburg Cove Equipment Sales for donating the trailer that was used for the stage.
Bev Heim for making the one firefighting blanker and the american flag.
Katina Heim for making the other firefighting blanket.
Martha Snyder for making the two afgans.
All the cake bakers that provided baked goods for the cake wheel.
We hope everyone had a good time and we hope to see everyone back next year.
ANNUAL FESTIVAL, NIGHT 2
On Friday, July 10th, 2009 we held the second night of our annual festival. Shelby Nestler & Make Mine Country was the entertainment for the night and everyone had a good time..JPG.jpg) Firefighter Victoria Bunger runs the Kiddie Ride
_1.JPG.jpg) Firefighter/EMT Donald Shutt, Jr., and Fire Police Michelle Casey run the Cake Wheel
ANNUAL FESTIVAL, NIGHT 1
On Thursday, July 9th, 2009 we held the first night of our annual festival. The Lykens Valley Bluegrass Band was the entertainment for the night and everyone enjoyed them..JPG.jpg) The crowd listens to the Lykens Valley Bluegrass Band
_1.JPG.jpg) Chief 216-2 David Faust runs the Dice Wheel
CONCESSION TRAILER MAKES DEBUT AT GRATZ FAIR GROUNDS
On Saturday, June 27th, 2009 members headed up to the Gratz Fair Grounds to provide breakfast and lunch to the Goat Breeders Association. Recently the Jackson Township Supervisors voted to give the fire company $19,000.00 to purchase a concession trailer that Gonder's Grubb House had for sale. A special thank you to all the members that helped to get the trailer cleaned and ready to be inspected. Once inspected we recieved our food license and had our first job with the Goat Breeders Association. Also a special thank you to the members that helped out on Saturday and it was a huge success.
 Concession Trailer making its debut
LYKENS PARADE
On Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009, members loaded up the Engine and headed up to Lykens for their annual Block Party Parade. Everyone had a good time and please stop by Lykens someting during the rest of the week and enjoy their block party.
COMPANY BRINGS HOME FOUR TROPHIES FROM THE DAUPHIN COUNTY CONVENTION PARADE
On Saturday, June 13th, 2009, members took all 4 pieces down to Linglestown to attend the parade for the 91st Dauphin County Volunteer Firemen's Association. This is only the second public apperance by the Squad prior to it being completed. Once at Linglestown, all four pieces were judged.
The parade started at 14:00 hours and lasted 1.8 miles, ending at Koons Memorial Park. Once there it was time to wait until 17:00 hours when the awards were announced, and where we won the following trophies:
3rd Place - Most Functional Engine In County 1994-1999.
1st Place - Most Functional Tanker In County 2000-2009.
1st Place - Most Functional Squad in County.
Best Appearing Company in County.
All the members that worked on the trucks during the days and weeks leading up to the parade earned the trophies that we brought home, especailly the Best Appearing Company in County.
.JPG.jpg) Trophies Left to Right: 1st Place Tanker, 1st Place Squad, Best Appearing Company in County, 3rd Place Engine
.JPG.jpg) Members with Trucks and Trophies
.JPG.jpg) Members with Trophies Left to Right: Firefighter/EMT Donald Shutt, Jr., Firefighter Victoria Bunger, Lt. 216 Troy Hoffman, Chief 216 Raymond Urich, Jr., Firefighter Jason Schoffstall, Firefighter/EMT Jesse Shutt, Junior Firefighter Kenneth Lesher, Jr., and Firefighter Lonny Lenker
We would also like to extend a Congrats to Firefighter/EMT Jesse Shutt for becoming the new President of the Dauphin County Volunteer Firemen's Association for 2009-2010 at the Convention Business Meeting on Friday, June 12th, 2009.
SCRAP METAL DAY A HUGE SUCCESS
On Saturday, May 30th, 2009, we held our second annual scrap metal day at the fire house. The officers and members of the Fisherville Volunteer Fire Company would like to take this time to thank the community for their generous donations of scrap. We would also like to thank all of the members that helped with this fundraiser. Remember to start saving your scrap for our third annual scrap metal day to be held next year.
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
On Monday, May 25th, 2009, members took both the Engine and the Tanker into Halifax for the annual Memorial Day Parade. The officers and members of the Fisherville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 extend a thank you to all men and women who are currently serving in the armed services, and also to all men and women who have served in the armed services.
FIRE COMPANY CHRISTMAS PARTY
On Saturday, December 13th, 2008 we held our 3rd annual Christmas Party at the fire hall. The evening started out with social hour between 17:00 hours and 18:00 hours. This was followed by the meal. Williams Catering supplied the delicous meal for the evening. We would like to thank Williams Catering again for catering our Christmas Party this year. We would also like to thank the crew from the New Buffalo Fire Company for again standing by and covering our territory while we had our party. After the meal it was time to hand out the awards.
The first awards that were handed out were to our mutual aid companies.
New Buffalo Fire Company, Perry Company 9
Halifax Fire Department, Company 29
Carsonville Fire Company, Company 19, Jason Faust
Reliance Hose Company No, 1 of Eliabethville,Company 21, Tom Welker
Millersburg Fire Company, Company 20, Sean Grimm
Berrysburg and Community Fire Company, Company 26
Liberty Hose Company No. 2 of Lykens, Company 22
Wiconisco Fire Company, Company 23
Halifax Area Ambulance and Rescue Association, Company 13
Medic 6, Company 6, Jesse Shutt
The next awards that were given out were the fire company awards.
Hose Head Award
Donald Shutt, Jr.
Most Improved Firefighter Award
LeeAnn Bechtel
Raymond Urich, Sr. Award
Jesse Shutt
Top Responder Awards
1st Place - Jason Schoffstall
2nd Place - Jesse Shutt
3rd Place - Donald Shutt, Jr.
Top Responder Fire Police Award
Jean Bower
Top Training Awards
1st Place - Jesse Shutt
2nd Place - Troy Hoffman
3rd Place - LeeAnn Bechtel
Chief's Awards
Troy Hoffman
Lonny Lenker
Tom Welker
Chief Raymond Urich, Jr. then handed out awards to the five individuals that completed the Firefighter 1 Course this past year.
Chief 216 Raymond Urich, Jr.
Chief 216-1 Robert Stoneroad
Lt. 216 Troy Hoffman
Firefighter Lonny Lenker
Firefighter/EMT Jesse Shutt
It was then time to move on to the funny awards.
The Bent Metal Award went to Jesse Shutt, along with a Speed Limit Sign and the Indian Rake Handle that he broke on a brush fire this year.
David Faust got a grant application for a tiller truck.
Raymond Urich, Jr. then got a dog leash to keep in the station and a set of NFPA Compliant Steel Toed Slippers to wear.
After the awards were given out we then watched a slide show presentation put together by Andy Snyder. Door prizes were also given away at this time. We would like to thank all the businesses and individuals who donated door prizes for the night. After the door prizes were handed out Karaoke began for the night. We would again like to thank Lee Worthy for providing the entertainment for the night. We hope everyone had a good time at this years Christmas Party and we hope to see you there next year. |
