Friday, August 02, 2013 - The Loyalsock Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 took delivery of a 2013 Toyne/Spartan Gladiator to replace our 1987 Sutphen Pumper. The new Engine 18 carries 750 gallons of water and has a Hale FoamLogix System with a 20 gallon foam cell. Added to the engine was a preconnected Bltzfire Monitor to the rear, new saw compliment, MSA Evolution 5600 Thermal Imaging Camera, Altair 4x Gas Meter, Tempest VSG 16” Blower Fan, 16” Tempest Smoke Ejector Fan, and other items. Details to follow on Apparatus page soon.

We would like to thank sales rep Rob Ranck and Toyne Inc. for their outstanding service and professionalism throughout the entire process. The quality of the work done building the new Engine 18 speaks for itself.

We would also like to thank 10-8 Emergency Vehicle Service for the outstanding work done on tool mounting and lettering.

Photos courtesy of Phylicia Guthrie.

Monday, April 08, 2013 - At 1910 hours, just before weekly training was about to begin, Station 18 was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries in the area of East Third Street and the I-180 west on-ramp. Chief 1-18 arrived on-scene to find 2 vehicles with one person still confined to the vehicle with fuel leaking. Rescue 18 responded on dispatch with 6 and went to work immediately stabilizing the vehicle and removing the driver's side door for patient removal. Units responding were Rescue 18, Special Unit 18, Car 18, MICU 18, and Ambulance 18.

Saturday, March 30, 2013 - At almost 6 am Station 18 was dispatched to 329 Biddle Rd, Mill Creek Township for a second alarm working structure fire. The Engine responded with 5 and headed out on the 20-25 minute drive to the remote location. Engine crew assisted with water supply operations and overhaul before returning to service. Units worked for several hours before returning.