Elmhurst-Roaring Brook Volunteer Fire Company
News
Station 15 Annual Chicken BBQ!!!
Station 15 will host it's annual chicken BBQ Sunday October 9th from 12pm-5pm at the St. Eulalia's Church Hall. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. $8 for adults and $4 for children! Please come out and enjoy our great chicken meal!!
Station 15 Car Wash!!!
Station 15 will be hosting a car wash on Sunday, August 21st from 9AM-2PM. Come get your car washed and vacuumed for a donation of just $10.00!! It will be located at the Roaring Brook Township Building on Blue Shutter Road.
See you there!!!
Find the event on Facebook here
It is with deep sympathy we announce the passing of James R. Hoover, the brother of our Fire Chief Duane Hoover. He served as a member of the Moscow Volunteer Fire Company and also the Madisonville Volunteer Fire Company. Please keep the Hoover Family in your thoughts and prayers.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetimes-tribune/obituary.aspx?n=james-r-hoover&pid=150474834
New Tanker Arrives for Station 15
The members of the Elmhurst-Roaring Brook Volunteer Fire Company are pleased to announce the recent purchase of a new tanker for our station. Tanker 15 was built on a Kenworth T800 chassis, with a 750 gpm Hale pump, 3000 gallon water tank, firefighting tools, equipment and many more features, all meeting the current NFPA requirements . Tanker 15 was built by 4 Guys Fire Trucks located in Myersdale , Pa.
This new tanker replaces our 1971 Mack/4 Guys Tanker. After driver training and the mounting of equipment, the new tanker will be placed into service. A special Thank You goes out to all members and the truck committee for their excellent input and hard work in the new truck process.
Check the New Tanker 15 page for more pictures!!!
State Fire Commissioner Recognizes Fire Company
Recently the Elmhurst-Roaring Brook Volunteer Fire Company received notification from State Fire Commissioner Edward A. Mann that its members achieved National Professional Qualifications Standards, and that we are now a Participating Department with the Pennsylvania Fire Service Certification Program.
Duracell Batteries To Help Local Fire Departments
Volunteer firefighters devote their time to protect you and your community. Duracell's Power Those Who Protect Us donation program lets you give back to these selfless heroes. When you purchase specially marked CopperTop packs, Duracell will make a battery donation to volunteer fire departments to power communication devices and life-saving equipment. Each pack contains a unique code, which you can enter to direct your battery donation to a volunteer fire department of your choice.
Please click on the link below, enter the code from the package and enter 18416 as the zip code and the Elmhurst -Roaring Brook Fire Co will receive the credit for your purchase.
Blue Mass and Installation Dinner
St. Eulalias was the setting on Saturday January 29th for our annual Blue Mass and Installation Dinner. Members, family, and friends attended and enjoyed dinner, the installation of new officers, awards and dancing.
We would like to Thank all those who helped make the night special.
Our Elected Officers for 2011
State Senator John Blake administered the oaths of office to the following:
Line Officers
Fire Chief- Duane Hoover
Deputy Chief- Richard Motichka
1St Assistant Chief- Eric Schield
Assistant Chief- Wayne Smith
Captain- Joseph Antosh
Lieutenant- John Andrzejewski
Chief Engineer- Kenneth Motichka
Assistant Engineer- Richard Miller
Executive Officers
President- Robert Hawk
Vice President- John Andrzejewski
Treasurer- Joseph Antosh
Secretary- Brenda Antosh
Trustees- John Evanchyk, Eric Jordan, Wayne Smith, Dan Canfield
A Thank You to all members and past officers on a safe and successful 2010.
Congratulaions to several Station 15 members
These dedicated members spent many hours and took the extra training needed to achieve these certifications to improve the operations at Station 15.
Paul Trygar- PA State Fire Instructor
Kim Kramer- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Rich Motichka, Ken Motichka, Henry Hinz and Paul Trygar- NFPA 1006 General Requirements for Rescue Technician and NFPA 1006 Vehicle & Machinery Rescue Technician
These dedicated members spent many hours and took the extra training needed to achieve these certifications to improve the operations at Station 15.
Paul Trygar- PA State Fire Instructor
Kim Kramer- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Rich Motichka, Ken Motichka, Henry Hinz and Paul Trygar- NFPA 1006 General Requirements for Rescue Technician and NFPA 1006 Vehicle & Machinery Rescue Technician
Here Comes Santa Claus !
We just recieved a request from the North Pole asking us if we could provide a fire truck to escort Santa to the Roaring Brook Township Tree Lighting Festivities. Santa will arrive courtesy of Engine 15 shortly after 6:30pm on Sunday, December 12th 2010. Stop by and meet Santa. Beginning at 6:00pm there will be an arts & craft project for the kids, a model train layout along with cookies and hot chocolate. For more information check www.roaringbrooktownship.org or call 842-6080
We just recieved a request from the North Pole asking us if we could provide a fire truck to escort Santa to the Roaring Brook Township Tree Lighting Festivities. Santa will arrive courtesy of Engine 15 shortly after 6:30pm on Sunday, December 12th 2010. Stop by and meet Santa. Beginning at 6:00pm there will be an arts & craft project for the kids, a model train layout along with cookies and hot chocolate. For more information check www.roaringbrooktownship.org or call 842-6080
October 6th
Today members from the Elmhurst-Roaring Brook and Moscow Fire Companies went back to school today to present this years fire prevention program. Pictured below is a display at Moscow Elementary Center. Please check out our Fire Prevention Page for more pictures and links.
Today members from the Elmhurst-Roaring Brook and Moscow Fire Companies went back to school today to present this years fire prevention program. Pictured below is a display at Moscow Elementary Center. Please check out our Fire Prevention Page for more pictures and links.
Country music station Froggy 101 held an Up Close And Personal Concert with a new twist, an outdoor concert with a campfire. The event was open for all ages and was scheduled for Saturday night, August 7, beginning at 8:00pm with music around dusk. The event was free with food served by the fire company. A night of music by Williams Riley and ThompsonSquare was held along side a campfire. We hope everyone had a great time!
Tanker 15 Participates in Area Events
On Thursday, July 22 the tanker and crew was once again asked to go to Marywood University to help out with Camp Cadet. During the night, the cadets learned about the different areas of emergency services. Camp Cadet is run by The Pennsylvania State Police Troop R .
On Friday, July 23, Tanker 15 and crew were at the Wilkes Barre, Scranton Airport while firefighters recieved training on aircraft firefighting. Crews spent most of the day practicing thier firefighting and rescue skills on a simulated plane on fire.
On Thursday, July 22 the tanker and crew was once again asked to go to Marywood University to help out with Camp Cadet. During the night, the cadets learned about the different areas of emergency services. Camp Cadet is run by The Pennsylvania State Police Troop R .
On Friday, July 23, Tanker 15 and crew were at the Wilkes Barre, Scranton Airport while firefighters recieved training on aircraft firefighting. Crews spent most of the day practicing thier firefighting and rescue skills on a simulated plane on fire.
Go to our multimedia page here for more pictures!
Keep The Memories Alive
As prom and graduation seasons arrive, Roaring Brook Township Police Chief Donald Hickey and members of the fire company team up to provide a reminder to Buckle Up and Don't Drink and Drive.
With Our Deepest Sympathy
It is with deep regret that the Elmhurst Roaring Brook Volunteer Fire Company announce the passing of former treasurer Donald F. Smith on April 28. We could always count on Don and his wife Judy to volunteer working one of our game stands during our annual picnic.His son, Douglas was also a member of our department. Please keep his wife Judy, sons Donald Jr., Douglas, thier families and friends in your thoughts and prayers.
It is with deep regret that the Elmhurst Roaring Brook Volunteer Fire Company announce the passing of former treasurer Donald F. Smith on April 28. We could always count on Don and his wife Judy to volunteer working one of our game stands during our annual picnic.His son, Douglas was also a member of our department. Please keep his wife Judy, sons Donald Jr., Douglas, thier families and friends in your thoughts and prayers.
Off Road Rescue Trailer
The members of station 15 recently placed into service an off road rescue trailer to be used to transport hunters, ATV riders or any other injured person to an ambulance. The trailer can be towed near the scene and then hooked to an ATV to reach the injured victim. We would like to thank Kramers Pressure Washing for helping us build this.
Members Earn Firefighter I Certification
Over the past few months 12 of Station 15's members have been working hard to achieve the state certification of Firefighter I. Congratulations to all members who spent their time training, studying, and practicing the skills needed to pass the test with flying colors. The following members attained the FFI certification: John Andrzejewski, Joseph Antosh, John Evanchyk, Henry Hinz, Duane Hoover, Gene Koch, Ken Motichka, Rich Motichka, Eric Schield, Walter Serowinski, Wayne Smith and Paul Trygar. Mark Lamberti and Karen Loessy had already attained the FF I certification.
Picnic here.
