Congratulations to firefighter, Zach Miller for his accomplishment of graduating from HACC last evening. Your Progress family is very proud and honored to be a part of YOUR family!! Best wishes to your future endeavors!!
Wednesday, May 9, 2012... training at HACC
Thursday, May 10, 2012 Tonight while Fireman Brian Riddle was eating dinner at the Tokyo Diner he noticed the building starting to fill with smoke. He walked outside and called communications reporting the box. Lower Paxton Units were dispatched and Engine 33 requested the 1st alarm while still en route due to multiple calls and the fireman from 32 on scene reporting a working fire. The Wagon (Captain Strausbaugh) dumped with 6 as the bells were dropping and arrived second due and laid it's own seperate supply line with Wagon 34 picking up 33's line. The crew pulled a backup line, forced a door and breeched a partial wall on side A to gain entry, and met Engine 33 on divsion 1 to assist with fire attack. Crews from 32-1 and 33 encountered heavy smoke, moderate heat, and fire conditions in the cockloft and roof area and made quick work of the fire. Half of the Wagon's crew who were Truckmen assisted by throwing mutiple ground ladders of Tiller 34 and began opening up the exterior soffit area. The Wagon supplied Tiller 34 and staged for side C operations if necesssary. Crews went ready in about two hours and initial companies held the fire to the occupancy of origin.
Saturday, May 5, 2012 The Company had 443 man-hours of training in the month of April. Included in this was hose management drills, drivers training, CPR re-certification, response SOG training, and walk troughs of high hazard buildings. Firefighter Trahan finally tested and passed his Firefighter 1 and received his black front.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Progress Firefighter and United States Marine Corps Cpl Brian M Riddle was welcomed back home to Susquehanna Township today in Hero style. Brian was recovering at Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland due to injuries he had suffered from a mortar while serving in Afghanistan. He had suffered injuries to his neck, jaw and hip resulting in his second purple heart while recovering. When it was found that Brian was coming home for a few days, a plan came together to bring him home in the manner he deserved. Under the direction of Lt. Mekailek, the company, Central Pennsylvania and beyond came together with an outpouring of support. Leaving the hospital, Brian was picked up in a stretch limousine from Unique Limousine in Susquehanna Township. He was then escorted by Montgomery County (Maryland) Police and Fire Departments who shut down Interstate 270 and had apparatus staged on overpasses for his trek north. Meeting him at the Pennsylvania state line was the Progress Fire Chief's buggy and about 20 motorcycles from Guardian Knights and other motorcycle clubs. Escorting him the entire way with some traffic control help in Dillsburg from their Police and Fire Departments, the motorcade made its way to Susquehanna Twp. The procession met at Valley Road and Progress Ave. where about 25 pieces of fire apparatus from three counties awaited his arrival. Shortly thereafter, the procession began and made its way along Progress Ave. to Walnut St. before turning onto Locust Ln., Wood St., Maple St., and finally ending at the Progress Fire Company where Tower 32 and Ladder 34 had a 40' x 60' flag arch. Brian exited and was greeted with cheers, applause and tears from family, friends, brother and sister firefighters, motorcycle clubs, media and neighbors. As the house siren cycled, a Welcome Home message was displayed on the scroll board and company pagers followed by the traditional three rings of the house bell signifying that the call is over and everyone is home safe. After Brian spoke to everyone in attendance, folks assembled inside the hall for some stories, food and drink, and to celebrate this happy occasion that Cpl Riddle is home. We can’t say Thank You enough for everyone's support and assistance with making the event happen and to the extent that it did. In particular, Truckman Leonard for his assistance in communication with Montgomery County, Chief Martin and all of the Susquehanna Township Police Department, Fire Marshall George Drees, Michele Parsons, Agostina's Pizza, Montgomery County Police and Fire Departments, Dauphin County Communications Center, Wounded Warrior Project for supplying Brian with clothes, shoes and a computer. Brian arrived at Walter Reed with nothing except for what he had left Germany with while being treated for his injuries. A big Thank You to Walter Reed Medical Center for their amazing work and working so close with our members to be able to visit Brian anytime!
T32 and T34 with the Arch
Staging at state line
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 For the Month of April 2012 the Company ran 63 calls. Apparatus totals Engine 32 w/ 18, Engine 321 w/ 27, Tower w/ 29 and the Squad w/ 4. Busiest Days of the Week were Monday w/ 14 and the Busiest Shift was Second w/ 30. Average Turnout per Incident was 11. Busiest Type of Call was Structure Fire. Top 5 Personnel are: Firefighter M. Lipsett 51, Firefighter B. Harned 46, Firefighter N. Rodkey 41, Firefighter N. Wollcox 39, Firefighter J. Seeds 34
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 The day started just after noon, With Company 32 and Engine 31 being dispatched for a fire alarm at Susquehanna Middle School. Chief 32-1(Hock) and Engine 32-1(FF Willcox) arrived to find the cause to be a bad detector. Around 1230 hours, Company 30 was dispatched for an MVA. Engine 30(Chief Herb) arrived to find 2 vehicle with one on its side and requested the Rescue-Engine. Chief 32-1 and the Rescue-Engine arrived within a minute, and pulled the bumper line for protection and assisted with securing the vehicles. Then at 1701 hours the box alarm was dispatched for Marcell Dr in the 32-2 box. Squad 32 took in the call with only being a block away. The Squad arrived to find a malfunctioning stove and held the box to themselves. To end the night, Crews loaded up and headed to the old earthlink build for training. Under the instruction of LT Wynn, crews went over the pre-rigged 3 to 1, 4 to 1 haul systems and vertical lifts with the stokes basket. Crews went thru a few scenarios before calling it a night.
Monday, April 30, 2012 This evening around 1830 hours, Company 32 was dispatched to the area of Wood St & UD Rd for an MVA. Chief 32(McCoy), Chief 32-2(Parsons), and Recue-Engine 32(FF Lipsett) arrived to find one vehicle into a tree. Crews secured the vehicle and went available.
Saturday, April 28, 2012 Today, members of the Progress Fire Company present the United States Flag during Opening Day Ceremonies for the Susquehanna Township Girls Softball Association.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Tonight once again Companies from Battalion 3 & 4 headed to HACC for a night of Run-Ins based of Progress's new Response SOP's. Companies took part in 3 evolutions throughout the night. Everyone showed good hustle running lines and chucking ladders. The response order changed each time allowing different companies to operate in different positions. Companies 31, 32, 33, 37 and 44 attended. June 1 units responding to Company 32 box alarms will be expected to know their predetermined assignments by order of arrival and go to work. Thanks to HACC and mutual companies for another outstanding night of training.
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