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"It is the mission of the Orwigsburg Fire Department to protect the
lives and property of the residents of the Borough of Orwigsburg and
surrounding Communities by providing the highest quality fire suppression
and rescue services. We will continue to seek new opportunities to serve
our neighbors and to strive for excellence in the services we provide,
through continued education and training."

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August 23, 2009

The 3rd Annual OFD Auto & Bike Show is being held on our scenic down town center square in Orwigsburg. Our 2009 Corporate Sponsors are Max's Classic Cars & Schaeffer's Harley Davidson once again. We have a $10 Registration fee from 3-5pm the day of the event or an $8 Pre-Registration fee if received by 8/16/09. Contact Frank at 570-527-0040 or fundraising@orwigsburgfire.com for pre-registration information.

The first 25 registered participants get a FREE EVENT T-SHIRT along with a FREE BBQ GRILLING SET! Spots are filling up fast so contact us to pre-register! Goody Bags will also be provided on a first come first serve basis with door prizes included. All registered participants can receive a portrait of their "RIDE" courtesy of the OFD and Doug Wo Photography via us postal service or e-mail but you must hand in the window sign to the registration tent before leaving the event with all of your contact information on it so we can send it to you. Please feel free to contact us at the phone number and e-mail address listed above if you have an questions.

This years activities include but not limited to the fire prevention smoke trailer, moon bounce donated by Ark Rentals, live music, 50/50 raffles, rides with Herbie The Love Bug and FREE TOURS of Bob Greens Car Museum!!!

WE ASK ALL CAR,TRUCK, AND BIKE ENTHUSIAST AS WELL AS THE COMMUNITY TO COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE OFD AT OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

REMINDER: ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST ENTER THE EVENT FROM S WARREN ST

FOUR CAR ACCIDENT - IN THE BORO
Sunday, June 14, 2009
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Sunday afternoon, the OFD was dispatched to S. Warren St. in the borough for an MVA.  Engine 56-10 arrived on scene to find a four car accident with a minor injury.  OFD units assisted PD with traffic control and took care of some fluids that were down.


 
   
   
OFD SAYS THANK YOU
Sunday, June 7, 2009
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Over the weekend, the OFD was greeted with a "Goodie Basket" and a case of water from the Faith Worship Center of Orwigsburg.  The basket is loaded with plenty of snacks that members will really enjoy.  And now that the warm weather appears to be finally here, the water will hit the spot.  This small act of kindness is greatly appreciated.  Thanks again - to the Faith Worship Center of Orwigsburg.


 
   
   
FF TOBASH PASSES RESCUE DRIVER TEST
   
Saturday, May 30, 2009
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On Saturday morning, OFD Firefighter Andrew Tobash successfully completed his Rescue Driver certification.  Before Andrew could take the test, he first had to complete the required amount of driving time.  Andrew's primary responsibillity above all, is the safe operation of the Rescue at all times.  He is now working toward completion of the company Engineer Program.  Congratulations - Andrew.
 


 
WORKING COMMERCIAL FIRE - ADAMSDALE
Saturday, April 25, 2009
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OFD was dispatched at 11:20 p.m. with Landingville and Sch. Haven Fire Companies to a report of a Commercial Structure Fire in Adamsdale.  First arriving units found heavy smoke visible from the second and third floor windows of the Crossroads Inn. An interior attack was mounted and quickly extinguished a cellar fire.  The remainder of the building sustained smoke damage. Company 56 was released at 3:50 a.m.


 
   
   
MVA - ON GREENVIEW DR.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
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Rescue 56 was dispatched at 5:00 p.m. to a report of a vehicle accident with possible injuries on N. Greenview Drive, just north of the Blue Mountain Football Stadium.  While enroute to the scene, County Communications reported that additional information indicated a single vehicle accident with one victim ejected.  EMS requested Rescue 56 expedite and advised that they had two victims, one who would require helicopter evacuation to a Trauma Center.  Engine 5610 was diverted to the Stadium parking lot and established a landing zone for the incoming helicopter.  The crew of Rescue 56 assisted with packaging the two victims. Medivac 7 flew the first victim to a Regional Trauma Center.  Auburn ambulance transported the second victim to a local hospital.  Company 56 cleared the scene in about 30 minutes.


 
   
   
FF PRITCHARD PASSES RESCUE DRIVER TEST
   
Thursday, April 2, 2009
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On Thursday morning, OFD Firefighter Michael Pritchard successfully completed his Rescue Driver certification.  Before Michael could take the test, he first had to complete the required amount of driving time.  Michael's primary responsibillity above all, is the safe operation of the Rescue at all times.  He is now working toward completion of the company Engineer Program.  Congratulations - Mike.


 
OFD MEMBERS COMPLETE FARM RESCUE TRAINING
Sunday, March 29, 2009
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If it's the weekend and it's raining, we must be training.  Four OFD members spent Friday night, Saturday and Sunday in New Ringgold along with rescuers from Deer Lake, New Ringgold and West Penn Fire Companies attending a Farm Emergencies Class as part of the Pa. Agricultural Rescue Program.  The program, which was developed by Penn State University and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, deals with all manner of emergencies that can occur on farms from confined space rescues to freeing victims trapped in farm machinery.  The course offered rescuers the opportunity for hands-on training freeing simulated victims from actual farm machinery.  Special thanks to lead instructor Eric Rickenbach and his staff and to Eckroth farms for allowing us use of their farm and equipment.


 
   
   
WORKING MULTIPLE ALARM FIRE - HAMBURG
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
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At 1:45 p.m. Engine 5610 and Rescue 56 were dispatched to Berks County as part of a multiple alarm response to a working fire in Hamburg.  Company 56 assisted with extinguishment and overhaul of the fire which involved a row of garages, a commercial building and two residences.   OFD firefighters returned home almost 3 hours later.


 
   
   
ANNUAL HAZ MAT REFRESHER
   
Saturday, March 14, 2009
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Eighteen OFD Firefighters spent Saturday completing our annual Hazardous Materials Operations Level Refresher program.  The 6 hour training program was taught by Instructor Steve Orlosky.  Steve is a former Orwigsburg resident and OFD member who recently retired as a Deputy Fire Chief for the City of Reading and is currently serving as Chief of the Carpenter Technology Industrial Fire Brigade. 


 
THREE INJURED IN CRASH - IN THE AREA OF THE RED CHURCH
Saturday, March 7, 2009
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At 10:00 a.m. Rescue 56 was sent to the area of the Rt. 61 and Brick Hill Road Intersection near Red Church for a vehicle accident.  The two vehicle accident left four injured, including a child who was flown from the scene.  Rescue 56 found one damaged vehicle on Brick Hill Road and the other off of the road on the south side of Rt. 61.  The Rescue's crew was split between the two vehicles and Engine 5610 was redirected to establish a landing zone for an incoming Medevac helicopter in the lot behind the Church. Orwigsburg and Auburn EMS units assisted at the scene along with Pottsville Area ALS.  OFD cleared the scene in about 40 minutes


 
   
   
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