Lake Harmony Fire Co.

This past weekend members of LHFC traveled to Tobyhannah TWP Fire Dept.  to participate in a Ice Rescue Class.  During this 8 hour class members were taught all there was to know about ice.  The day concluded with a trip in the -4 degree weather to Lake Naomi which was frozen over.  Instructors "fell" throught the ice and had to be rescued by class members.  A total of 7 members of LHFC attended this class and recieved the prestigious title of Ice Rescue Specialist.  Below are links to photos and videos taken during the training exercise on Lake Naomi.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AjHEo8gQFk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Lt3HPKdbww

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5LmSDfdqik

 

On January 24, at approximatly 11:30, fire districts 16, 17, 18, LHRS and Medic 56 were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.  LHRS was first on scene and determined there was one entrapment in the passenger front seat.  LHFC quickly went into service 1751 was first out of station with Chief 17 on board as well as his son, who is also a firefigher with District 17.  Minutes later 1731 was en-route with Captain 1703 and Jr Firefighters D.Plavin and M.Plavin.  Once on Scene LHFC went to work.  Chief 17 established Command.  Pulling the Hydralic tools off of 1751, the driver side door and passenger side door were removed and a passenger side dash roll had be completed.  At this time 1731 arrived on scene and and its crew quickly went into service.  The Cars front and rear windshields were removed using a GlassMaster Saw and Posts A,B and C were cut using a combination of Sawzalls and Hydralic Cutters.  The roof was removed and EMS removed the victim who sustained minor injuries.  The Extacation was completed so quickly that Chief 17 recalled District 18 before they were on-scene. However, Dist 18 who was still in the area handled another MVA while Districts 16 and 17 finished at the Entrapment Scene.

Lake Harmony Fire Co. would like to notify the community about some tips that can prevent fires and help firefighters in the event of an emergency.  With winter on its way, its important to clean your chimneys.  Chimneys can become blocked with a wide array of materials, all of which are combustable.  Also it is very important to make sure your house number is visable from the street.  In the event of an emergency, firefighters will be able to locate your house quickly and handle the situation at hand.  It is also very important to make sure driveways are clear of debris.  This allows firefighters to better position their apparatus, placing them in positions that allow for the maximum effect on a fire.   If you do unfortunatly have an emergency it is very important to stay calm and provide 911 with as much imformation as posible.

After formally deciding to attend the 2009 State Fire convention in King of Prussia, LHFC began to prepare for the biggest parade in the state.   By spending hours of work cleaning and polishing ladder 17 and many early morning marching practices.  LHFC was one of the big competitors for a state award.  After the Parade LHFC recieved word that they had won the  Award for best appearing ladder truck in the state!!! As well LHFC also took home a 1st place for the best appearing marching unit!!!  As if this was not enough,  LHFC's very own Jr. Firefighter, Daniel Plavin, was named the winner of the 2009 Herid/Terrina P.A. Jr. Firefighter of the year Award!

On monday september 6th, LHFC will be having its annual firemans breakfast.  The breakfast will be held at the galleria in split rock and will run from 8am-12 noon.  Please come and support your local firefighters. 

After months of anxious anticipation and hours of paperwork, ladder 17 has finally arrived.   1721 is a state of the art, 105ft pierce ladder truck, that is capable of responding to a wide variety of emergencys.  Lake Harmony Fire Company is proud to finally have L17 in service as it will make the neighborhood safer.  As well lake harmony fire company welcomes the community into the station to "take a tour" of the truck.   L17 will be on display outside the station september 5 for public viewing, all are welcome.

When LHFD was dispatched for an vehicle rescue on august 16th, no one could imagine what was about to be witnessed.  1751 first on see with a full crew and 1701, did an intial size up of the scene.  1701 approched the car to check on the passengers, and realized that the trapped passenger was a naked women.  non the less hydraulic tools were put into action and the women was safely extricated from the car, LHFD of course took their time on this rescue to ensure " that this rescue was done by the book".  After the rescue the driver who had self extricated himself was questioned by the PSP.  When asked why his female passenger was naked, he told the officer that the force of the impact must have knocked her clothing off.

Last night Lake Harmony and Albrightsville Fire Companies spent the evening drafting from the pond at Holiday Pocono and testing out equipment from both companies trucks.

Find below some picture updates of Ladder 17 in progress, being built at the Pierce Manufacturing Plant:

Ladder Pinned (Updated 7/25)
Ladder Pre-Mounting Pics

Tuesday evening of this week, three of Lake Harmony VFC's members returned from a trip to Appleton, Wisconsin with news and pictures of our upcoming delivery, a brand new Pierce 105' Ladder.

The committee visited the Appleton manufacturing plant to check on the progress of the new truck, and to make sure the ladder was being constructed as planned. See the attached gallery to see plenty of pictures of the soon to be Ladder 17!

Look forward to more updates on the site in the future...

On June 1st, work began on clearing the land to make way for a new firehouse for Lake Harmony Fire Company. This new addition to the community will be built across the street from the current firehouse, and will have the capability to man more equipment and resources to better serve the surrounding community.

Own an exclusive part of Lake Harmony Fire Company history by purchasing a new firehouse patch or sweatshirt today! Patches are available for $5, and sweatshirts are available for $20, both can be purchased directly from the firehouse.

Please send all inquiries to: webmaster@lakeharmonyfire.com

Reported 2ed alarm, a chimney fire.  While en-route District 12 recalled all 2ed alarm units.

Report of a crash at 94.7 north.  LHFC was recalled by the turnpike command while en-route

CC911 called to report a camp fire which had be smoldering.  LHFC responded code yellow and extingushed the embers with a booster line off of ladder 17

Report of a fire in the Pizza Shop at the Galleria.  Fire started in the deep fryer when it was turned on.  Split Rock employees estingushed the fire before LHFC arrived.

Report of a fire alarm sounding at Nick's, 3rd floor hallway.  Upon investigation, all appeared in good order and the alarm was reset.

Requested to establish a LZ for Medevac IV at the bottom of the ski area.  Adult male was flown to L.V Hospital. The patient had been transported to the LZ by Medic 22

Fire alarm sounding with location on the 2ed floor.  Upon investigation a heating unit had overheated.  LHFC secured the scene and returned