Monday, May 28, 2012 

It’s simple, we can enjoy this long weekend off with our families because of the sacrifices of our armed forces! Thank You to all of our men and woman who served and gave their lives so we could live in peace in our wonderful country! 



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Thursday, May 17, 2012  CASE SUMMARY
On 05/03/12 around 1000 am Swatara Township Police and Fire (49, 41, 40) along with Lifeteam were dispatched to the Super 8 Hotel off of Eisenhower Boulevard for a barricaded person involving hazardous materials. When police and fire arrived we found a 2 story hotel with all guests evacuated except a suicidal person on the second floor of the hotel. There was distinct “spoiled egg” odor in the hotel and just outside the hotel.
The scene was immedia... [ more ]  

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 

It is with great sadness that I report 9 year old Blake Appleton has lost his battle with cancer, and has joined the other angels in heaven. Blake was a fighter all the way to the end. A man among men. Never did he give in or give up. His mother conveyed to me the importance of the trip to New York City and his new found Fire Department friends. I feel humbled to have been a part of the team that wa... [ more ]  

Saturday, May 12, 2012  Reading City Fire Dept, PA--‐Area Fire Museum Restoration Specialist Ralph Bascelli is selling this restored fire hydrant to benefit the Fire Museum as well as cancer--‐stricken Reading City Fire Chief Ron Wentzel.

The price is $400 You can contact Ralph at rjbascelli... [ more ]  

Friday, May 4, 2012  Five years ago today 3 young brothers of the the local fire community lost their lives in a tragic accident. Take time to remember this tragic loss of our three young brothers today.


Rest Easy Brothers and hope you are catching some good jobs up there! 

 

Thursday, May 3, 2012 

Ten years ago today, Captains Rob Morrison and Derek Martin of the St. Louis Fire Department received fatal injures while searching for a reported missing firefighter.  The four alarm fire at Gravois Refrigeration Company which distributed goods to local grocers, shortly after 9:00 PM.  Approximately twenty minutes into the fire attack, an accountability check showed one firefighter missing.  Morrison and Martin entered... [ more ]  

Wednesday, May 2, 2012  Corporal Brian Riddle of the United States Marines and Progress Fire Company Fireman was welcomed home today. Brian was first injured by a sniper in Afghanistan and recently injured by a mortar attack in Helmand Province on April 22. He sustained shrapnel wounds from head to toe and was flown to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland to undergo several procedures to remove the shrapnel.

Brians escort started in Montgomery County, MD by the MCFRS and M... [ more ]  

Saturday, April 28, 2012  WELCOME HOME!


Today at approximately 1230hrs, Rescue Co. 804 was "officially" ready for service as Alarm Box 80 was finally cleared, welcoming home Lt Austin Peters. While Peters was waiting for his discharge from the Burn Unit, arrangements were under way so we could give him a warm welcome home. Companies were called and rallied together in the Weis Shopping Center, where Units staged awaiting his arrival. As Peters arrived he was asked for a speech and respond... [ more ]  

Friday, April 27, 2012  Injured Firefighter Update:

While operating on the Rescue Co. Fireman Peters sustained 2nd degree burns to
his wrist, calf and foot area. With initial reports of people trapped and while
lines were being stretched, Peters initiated a search ahead of the hose line in
high heat zero visibility conditions. As searches were proving negative with all
occupants accounted for, Peters began assisting in suppression efforts by
knocking the fire. Once the bulk of the fire was... [ more ]  

Thursday, March 29, 2012 

John Lender, a retired firefighter paramedic from Harrisburg now living in Orlando Florida had been checking out the recent trip the staff took to New York City for St. Patrick’s day on Central Pa bravest.com. John had helped out recently with a poker ride for a young boy from the Orlando who has terminal Brain Cancer and was planning to visit NYC to see a Knicks game and wanted to meet a New York... [ more ]  

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  Once again Firefighters from all over the world converged on New York City for the 250th annual St. Patrick’s day parade. The morning started with having breakfast with firefighters from as far away as Germany and Ireland as well as others. The city showed these fireman hospitality that is second to none. I am glad to say that once again I was in that Company. The FDNY extended us every type of hospitality they could. I am always blown away by the lengths that... [ more ]  

Monday, March 5, 2012  The Staff at CentralPABravest will be adding a new section to the website featuring firefighter health and fitness called FIREFIGHTER - FIT. Don't forget - as firefighters, we serve in a profession that demands competence, physical strength and endurance greater than almost any other profession. When called to duty, our bodies are pushed to their physical limits and exposed to temperature extremes that far exceed everyday norms. Since 1999 ... [ more ]  

Monday, February 27, 2012  No matter how old we are or how many years we have on the job everyone asks........how big, how many rooms, was there fire showing and so on and so on. We are kids that never grew up and we love every minute of it! 

With that being said...................enjoy the "Motivator"

 

Monday, February 13, 2012  Moose was admitted to the Reading Hospital ICU on Saturday Night February the 11th. After an MRI was completed, a cancerous tumor was found on the left brain. The site of the tumor is currently effecting his motor skills. Surgery has been scheduled for Tuesday February 14th……..

 

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Monday, February 13, 2012  As I sit here on the day of Maker's cremation, I'm reflecting on many memories of the man, both good and bad. Many crossed paths with Maker and I don't believe that anyone can say they weren't affected by the experience.

Maker wasn't the kind of man you met and forgot. Whether you loved him or hated him, you sure as hell aren't going to forget him. He didn't like fence sitters and he brought out the best and worst in people without much effort. He was a rule breaker yet insisted ... [ more ]