Total Calls
2008: 70
January - 6
February - 11
March - 7
April - 8
May - 5
June - 4
July - 5
August - 8
September - 2
October - 4
November - 9
December - 1
2008:
Engine 216 - 58
Tanker 216 - 24
Utility 216 - 24
2007: 72
January - 6
February - 4
March - 5
April - 8
May - 7
June - 8
July - 5
August - 3
September - 6
October - 6
November - 2
December - 12
2007:
Engine 216 - 52
Tanker 216 - 28
Utility 216 - 17
2006: 67
2005: 62 |
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Members List:
Webmaster:
Jesse Shutt
President:
Robin Urich
Vice President:
Jessica Maiden
Secretary:
Holly Landvater
Treasurer:
David Faust
Trustees:
LeeAnn Bechtel
Lonny Lenker
Helen Zinn
Chief 216:
Raymond Urich, Jr.
Chief 216-1:
Robert Stoneroad
Chief 216-2:
David Faust
Captain 216:
Jason Faust
Lt. 216:
Troy Hoffman
Photographer:
William Bailey
Firefighters:
LeeAnn Bechtel
Jean Bower
Jeff Bunger
Keith Casey
Michelle Casey
Kevin Eshleman
Matthew Faust
Reba Gruver
Bruce Harman
Katina Heim
Tandee Hoffman
Eric Keefer
Paul Lebo
Lonny Lenker
Lyle Lenker
Adam Maiden
Scott Myers
Michelle Myers
Jason Schoffstall
Raymond Schreiber
Barbara Snyder
Andrew Snyder
Jamie Stoneroad
Gary Stoneroad
Kevin Urich
Robin Urich
Firefighter/EMT's:
Matthew Danner
David Faust
Jesse Shutt
Donald Shutt, Jr.
Helen Zinn
Junior Firefighters:
Kenny Lesher, Jr.
Fire Police Captain:
Robin Urich
Fire Police 1st Lt.:
Gary Gruver
Fire Police 2nd Lt.:
Helen Zinn
Fire Police:
Jean Bower
Michelle Casey
Martha Gruver
Katina Heim
Holly Landvater
Jessica Maiden
Michelle MyersLinks Section
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Recent Events
THANKS FOR COMING TO BOYD'S BEAR BINGO
On Sunday, November 30th, 2008, we held a Boyd's Bear Bingo at the fire hall. We would like to thank everyone that came out today to play bingo and for supporting the Fisherville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1.
HAM DINNER ONCE AGAIN A SUCCESS
On Sunday, November 9th, 2008 we held our bi-annually Ham Dinner at the fire hall. We served a total of over 350 people either eating in, or taking out. The officers and members of the Fisherville Volunteer Fire Company wish to thank everyone that came out to support the fire company and we hope everyone went away with a full stomach. Also a big thank you to all the members who once again put together another fantastic Ham Dinner. We will see everyone again in March 2009!
HALLOWEEN PARADE
On Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008, members took the Engine and Utility into Halifax for the annual Halloween Parade. We provided lighting during the parade for the different groups of kids in the parade. The Officers and Members of the Fisherville Volunteer Fire Company hopes everyone has a safe and happy Halloween.
THANKS FOR COMING TO BOYD'S BEAR BINGO
On Sunday, October 19th, 2008, we held a Boyd's Bear Bingo at the fire hall. We would like to thank everyone that came out to play bingo and supported the Fisherville Volunteer Fire Company. Reminder that the next Boyd's Bear Bingo will be Sunday, November 30th, 2008.
SOUP AND APPLE BUTTER SALE A SUCCESS
On Saturday, October 11th, 2008, we held a soup an apple butter sale at the fire house. Members were up by 4:00 am this morning to get the fires started and were at the fire house until 4:00 pm. We made Apple Butter, Ham and Bean Soup, and Chicken Corn Soup. We would like to thank everyone that came out and supported the Fisherville Volunteer Fire Company.
FIRE PREVENTION AT HEAD START
On Friday, October 10th, 2008, members took the trucks into Halifax Elementary to teach fire prevention to the head start class. Various hand tools were pulled off the trucks and shown to the children. Firefighter Keith Casey then put an air pack on to show the children what we would look like all dressed up. The children were then allowed to sit in the Engine and walk through it and ask any questions.
FIRE PREVENTION AT ENDERS-FISHERVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
On Wednesday, October 8th, 2008, members took all three trucks over to the Enders-Fisherville Elementary School to teach fire prevention to the kindergartners and first graders. Chief Raymond Urich, Jr. talked to the students first and then Fire Police Jean Bower talked to the students about home fire prevention and safety. The members then brought the trucks around back and showed some of the various hand tools to the students. Firefighter Andrew Snyder then geared up in full turnout gear, including SCBA to show the Kindergartners what a firefighter looks and sounds like. Firefighter Jason Schoffstall geared up for the first graders. The students then were allowed to walk around and look at the trucks and ask questions.
.JPG.jpg) Fire Chief Raymond Urich, Jr. talked to the kindergartners
.JPG.jpg) Fire Police Jean Bower talked to the kindergartners
.JPG.jpg) Members shown with hand tools from left to right are: Fire Police Capt. Robin Urich, Firefighter Lonny Lenker, Firefighter Lyle Lenker, Firefighter/EMT Jesse Shutt, Firefighter Jason Schoffstall, and Firefighter LeeAnn Bechtel
.JPG.jpg) More members shown with hand tools from left to right are: Fire Police Jean Bower, Firefighter Lonny Lenker, Firefighter Lyle Lenker, First Assistant Chief Robert Stoneroad, and Firefighter/EMT Jesse Shutt
.JPG.jpg) Fire Chief Raymond Urich, Jr. talks about the different gear that Firefighter Andrew Snyder has on
1ST ANNUAL FISHERVILLE FAMILY FUN DAY/CHICKEN BBQ
On Sunday, September 28th, 2008 we held our 1st Annual Fisherville Family Fun Day in conjunction with our chicken bbq for the month of September. We would like to thank everyone that came out to by chicken bbq and for the family fun day. It was unfortante that it rained for the day. We also had the drawing for our four-wheeler raffle. We would like to thank the following people/organizations for coming out to the fun day:
Pennsylvania State Police for doing child finger printing and displaying some of their gear.
Department of Forestry and Smoke the Bear.
Milllersburg Fire Company for use of their Smoke Trailer.
Medic 6 for sending a unit down, displaying some equipment and doing blood pressure screening.
DJ Dave for providing the music.
We hope everyone had a good time and we look forward to next years family fun day. Pictures will be up soon.
LTD BINGO
On Sunday, September 21st, 2008, we held an LTD Bingo at the fire hall. This was our first time doing an LTD Bingo and we hope everyone liked it. We would like to thank everyone that came out to support the Fisherville Volunteer Fire Company.
FOUR-WHEELER AT WAL-MART
On Sunday, September 7th, 2008 members once again took the four wheeler up to Wal-Mart to sell raffel tickets and Daily Number tickets. We would like to thank everyone that purchased a ticket and for supporting the fire company.
BOYD'S BEAR BINGO
On Sunday, August 24th, 2008, we held a Boyd's Bear Bingo at the fire hall. We would like to thank everyone that came out to support the Fisherville Volunteer Fire Company.
BLUE KNOB ATV RUN
On Saturday, August 23rd, 2008, Lt. 216 (Troy Hoffman) and Firefighter/EMT Jesse Shutt, loaded up the four wheeler and took Lt. 216's truck up to Blue Knob Fire Company for thier fall ATV Run. Once up at Blue Knob, a table was set up and tickets were sold to the riders at the event. This event brought in over 1,000 people to ride a 37 mile trail. We would like to thank everyone that bought tickets and supported the fire company. We would also like to thank the Blue Knob Fire Company for extending the inventation to come up.
 The Set Up
 The Parking Lot of Vehicles
 The Sea of People at Checkpoint #1
 Lt. 216 Troy Hoffman after getting back from riding the trail
FOUR WHEELER AT WAL-MART
On Friday, August 22nd, 2008, memebrs of the fire company loaded up the four wheeler and headed up to Wal-Mart and set up camp out front for 6 hours. We would like to thank everyone that helped during those 6 hours. We would also like to thank everyone that either bought a four wheeler ticket or a daily number ticket. Also we would like to thank Wal-Mart for allowing us to do this. Come see us again on Sunday, September 7th, 2008.
TOUR DE MILLERSBURG
On Sunday, August 17th, 2008, 5 Fire Police headed up to Millersburg to assist with traffic control during the 2nd Annual Tour De Millersburg. The 5 Fire Police were stationed at various intersections along the route and were out for close to 8 hours.
UTILITY TAKES 1ST PLACE AT HALIFAX PARADE
On Thursday, August 8th, members took all three trucks into Halifax for their annual carnival parade. The rain came again this year, however, once again it stopped before the parade started. When it was time to hand the trophies out, the Utility took 1st Plse for Special Service Unit.
 Utility with Trophy
.JPG.jpg) Trophy
THANKS FOR STOPPING AT THE CHICKEN BBQ
On Sunday, July 27th, 2008, we held a chicken bbq at the fire station. We would like to thank everyone that stopped and bought either a chicken or a meal. We also thank them for supporting the Fisherville Volunteer Fire Company.
PILLOW PARADE
On Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008, members took the Tanker and Utility up to the annual Pillow Parade that marks the start of the annual carnival. Everyone had a good time and thank you to those who purchased four-wheeler tickets.
ANNUAL FESTIVAL, NIGHT 3
On Saturday, July 12th, 2008 was the third night of our annual festival. The band for the night was Shannon. We would like to thank everyone thaty came out Saturday night to support the fire company and to listen to the band. We would also like to thank everyone for coming out each night and the bands for providing the wonderful entertainment.
We would also like to thank the following:
All the cake bakers that provide baked goods each night for our cake wheel.
Troy Hoffman for donating the trailer to be used for the stage.
Valley Ag & Turf for the John Deere Tractor to pull the kiddie rides.
Martha Snyder for making the two afgans that were raffeled off and Bev Heim for making the fleece blanket that was raffeled off.
Thanks to all the members that came out to help each night and we will see everyone next year!
ANNUAL FESTIVAL, NIGHT 2
On Friday, July 11th, 2008 was the second night of our annual festival. The band for the night was Shelby Straw Nestler and Make Mine Country. We would like to thank everyone that came out on this record setting Friday night to support the fire company and listen to the band.
ANNUAL FESTIVAL, NIGHT 1
On Thursday, July 10th, 2008 was the start of our annual 3 night festival. The band for the night was the Lykens Valley Bluegrass Boys. We would like to thank everyone that came out Thursday night to support the fire company and listen to the band.
MEMBERS STAND-BY AT UPPER FRANKFORD FIRE COMPANY
On Saturday, June 28th, 8 members of the fire company took a trip into Cumberland County to stand-by for the Upper Frankford Township Fire Company. This was done while the Upper Frankford Township Fire Company and the Newville Fire Company held their Super Raffle. Crews stood by in station from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. During the 12 hours of stand-by, no calls were run. We would like to thank the Upper Frankford Township Fire Company for providing us with food and drinks for the day. We also thank them for asking us to stand-by for them.
 Stand-by crew from L to R: Troy Hoffman, Tandee Hoffman, Raymond Urich, Jr., Donald Shutt, Jr., LeeAnn Bechtel, Kenny Lesher, Jr., and Jesse Shutt. Robert Stoneroad is taking picture.
 QRS Crew from L to R: Donald Shutt, Jr. and Jesse Shutt.
 Officers in front of New Engine 148 from L to R: Chief 216 Raymond Urich, Jr., Lt. 216 Troy Hoffman, Chief 216-1 Robert Stoneroad, and Chief 48.
TANKER TAKES 2ND PLACE AT HEIGINS PARADE
On Wednesday, June 25th, the Tanker and Utility made the trip up to Heigin's for their annaul carnival parade. This year the Tanker took 2nd Place for Best Appearing Tanker. Everyone had a good time at the carnival and we look foward to next year.
LYKENS FIRE COMPANY PARADE
On Tuesday, June 24th, 2008, the Engine and Utility made the trip up to Lykens for their annual carnival parade. Everyone had a great time and look foward to next year.
THANKS FOR STOPPING AT THE CHICKEN BBQ
On Sunday, June 15th, 2008, we held a chicken bbq at the fire station. We would like to thank everyone that stopped and bought either a chicken or a meal. We also thank them for supporting the Fisherville Volunteer Fire Company.
ALL THREE PIECES BRING HOME TROPHIES FROM COUNTY CONVENTION
On Saturday, June 14th, members of the company took all three pieces up to Williamstown for the 90th Annual Dauphin County Volunteer Firemen's Association Convention Parade. All three pieces went through judging and then we were put in the parade line up.
The Parade started at 14:00 hours. The parade through Williamstown was great and then we went to the park to await the awards.
When it was time to hand out the awards, all three pieces brought trophies home.
The Engine took 2nd Place as Most Functional Engine, 1990-1996, In County.
The Tanker took 1st Place as Most Functional Pumper/Tanker in County.
The Utility took 1st Place as Most Functional Speciality, In County.
This is the second year in a row that the Tanker has taken 1st Place at the County Convention. It is also the third year in a row that he Utility has brought a trophy home from County Convention.
The members and officers of the Fisherville Volunteer Fire Company extends a Congrats to everyone in and out of county that took home trophies this year from the County Convention.
 Memebrs with trophies and trucks.
 Members from L to R: Jesse Shutt, Troy Hoffman, LeeAnn Bechtel, Jason Schoffstall, Kenny Lesher, Jr., Donald Shutt, Jr., and Raymond Urich, Jr. Missing is Robert Stoneorad
 Tanker 216 with Trophy
 Utility 216 with Trophy
 Trophies L to R: 1st Place Tanker, 2nd Place Engine, 1st Place Utility
CHICKEN AND WAFFLES DINNER A SUCCESS
On Sunday, June 8th, we held a Chicken and Waffles dinner at the fire hall. We served 106 people and hope everyone enjoyed the food. We would like to thank everyone for coming out to support the Fisherville Volunteer Fire Company.
THANKS FOR COMING TO JOHN DEERE BINGO
On Sunday, June 1st, 2008 we held a John Deere Bingo at the fire hall. We would like to thank everyone that came out and played bingo and for supporting the Fisherville Volunteer Fire Company.
FIRE COMPANY CHRISTMAS PARTY
On Saturday, December 8th, the Fisherville Fire Company held our second annual Christmas Party. This year we decided to have it at our social hall. The meal was catered by Williams Catering, and the food was great. Music was provided by Sight and Sound Entertainment. Members got a chance to relax for one night and enjoy the success we have had over the past year. Awards were given out for the following category's:
Most Improved Firefighter
Lonny Lenker
Raymond Urich, Sr. Award
Helen Zinn
 Helen Zinn Recieving the Raymond Urich, Sr. Award.
Hose Head Award
David Faust
Robert Stoneroad
Hose Head Honorable Mention
Matthew Faust
 Matthew Faust Recieves his Certificate for Hose Head Honorable Mention.
Top Responder
1st - Jason Faust
2nd - Jesse Shutt
3rd - LeeAnn Bechtel
 Jason Faust Recieves his Plaque for 1st Place as Top Responder.
 Jesse Shutt Recieves his Certificate for 2nd Place as Top Responder.
 LeeAnn Becthel Recieves her Certificate for 3rd Place as Top Responder.
Top Responder Honorable Mention
Ray Schreiber
Jason Schoffstall
 Raymond Schreiber Recieves his Honorable Mention Certificate
 Jason Schoffstall Recieves his Honorable Mention Certificate
Top Responder, Fire Police
Jean Bower
 Jean Bower Recieves her Plaque as Top Responder for Fire Police.
Top Training Attendance
1st - Hellen Zinn
2nd - LeeAnn Bechtel
3rd - Jesse Shutt
 Helen Zinn Recieves her Plaque for 1st Place for Top Training Attendance.
 LeeAnn Bechtel Recieves her Certificate for 2nd Place for Top Training Attendance.
 Jesse Shutt Recieves his Certificate for 3rd Place for Top Training Attendance.
Chief's Awards
Jean Bower
Robin Urich
Fisherville Fire Company
Mutual Aid Certificates:
Certificates were then given to all of our mutual aid companies:
 Chief 29, Robert Stout Recieves the Certificate for the Halifax Fire Department.
 Chief 19, David Warfel Recieves the Certificate for the Carsonville Fire Company.
 Chief 21, Tom Welker Recieves the Certificate for the Reliance Hose Company No. 1 of Elizabethville.
 President, Sean Grimm Recieves the Certificate for the Millersburg Fire Company.
 Firefighter, Josh Recieves the Certificate for the Berrysburg and Community Fire Company.
 Chief 23 Recieves the Certificate for the Wiconisco Fire Company.
 EMT, Amanda Nornhold Recieves the Certificate for the Halifax Area Ambulance and Rescue Association.
Training Certificate's
These certificates were presented to the following individuals for their help teaching the farm rescues classes the fire company has been taking.
Eric Rickenbach
Paul Craig
 Eric Rieckenabck Recieves his Certificate for Helping the Fire Company with the Farm Rescue Training.
 Paul Craig Recieves his Certificate for Helping the Fire Company with the Farm Rescue Training.
Now it was time to hand out some gag gifts.
 Lonny Lenker Recieves his Grimm Reaper Mask and Sickle.
 Lonny Lenker Listenes as Bubba Reads his Death Certificate's.
 King Hose Head 2006, Jason Faust, Passes the Hose Head Crown onto King Hose Head 2007, Robert Stoneroad.
 Helen Zinn Recieves her Trophy for "Most Destructive Firefighter"
 King Hose Head 2007, Robert Stoneroad, sits in his Custom Made Pool Fill Chair.
After the awards were handed out, we watched a video that Troy Hoffman had put together. After that the dance floor was open and the music started playing. We would like to thank everyone for coming out to the party and we hope everyone enjoyed themselves. |
