Photos

Photos on this page may be from  state classes, drills, fund raising efforts or other activities that we may have.

Our firehouse. Moved in June of 1997.

Pumping Drill

On July 11, 2011 members went to Sweet Arrow Lake to do a pump drill. The members pumped with Engine 58-10 and Brush 58-40. They used handlines, the deck gun and a Blitz Fire.

       

Truck Rollover Simulator

On Saturday and Sunday July 9 & 10 the members traveled to the Schuylkill County Fire Training Academy for a tanker truck simulator class sponsored by the Schuylkill County EMA. The students learned about different methods that could be used in different situations if a tanker truck is leaking. Leaks were simulated as a hole, slit, valves, and caps leaking.

       

Comedy Night

On March 26, 2011 the fire company held its 3rd Annual Comedy Night. The evening started out with a light meal then the comedians of  Jose' Angle, Matt Faison and Eric McMahon entertained the crowd and afterwards DJ Kevin Sibbitt played the tunes.

           

 

Joint Drill

On February 27, 2011 the fire company had a joint drill with Schuylkill Hose. Instructor Mike Kitsock joined the group to give guidance along the way. The fire companies personnel teamed up together to practice roof work, hoseline advancement to the second floor, search and rescue, overhaul and also went through a maze.

THANK YOU Mike for taking time out of your busy schedule to be with us.

                 

 

70th Annual Fire Company Banquet

The Hose, Hook  Ladder Fire Co. No.1 held its 70th Annual Banquet on Saturday, February 19, 2011. Festivities started with the Master of Ceremonies Mike Kitsock. Attendees also heard speeches from Guest Speaker Rep. of Pennsylvania's 125th District Mike Tobash and Fire Company Chief Dave Sattizahn. Members received awards from Secretary Jeff Long for 25, 35 and 50 years of service to the fire company. Jeff Long and 1st Assistant Chief Bob Miller read the names of the members that have passed since last years banquet and lit a candle in their honor. One candle was also lit for all passed deceased members. The Dave & Bob handed out the training certificates to the members that who had completed classes throughout the year. Some of the members with many years of serviced were also honored and Schuylkill Hose Company, Schuylkill Haven also had a plaque given to them for all of their support. After the ceremony the guests enjoyed a live band, Mindset from the Pine Grove area for music and fellowship.

25 Year Members Dan Greis and Glen Sholly, 35 Year Life Members Rodney Luckenbill and Kerry Spittler and 50 Year Members Robert Dougherty and Richard Zimmerman.

Deceased Members Eugene Wolfe, Jackie Barr and James Long.

  

Master of Ceremonies Mike Kitsock                                                             Guest Speaker Mike Tobash

  

Fire Chief Dave Sattizahn                                                                             25 Year Member Dan Greis

  

25 Year Member Glen Sholly                                                      35 Year Life Member Kerry Spittler

  

50 Year Member Richard Zimmerman                                                     Plaque for the seasoned members.

  

Chief Sattizahn with Schuylkill Hose members.                                             Candles lit for the deceased members.

 

 

Operation Hugs & Kisses Auction

On Saturday, February 05, 2011 Operation Hugs & Kisses held an auction at the Pine Grove Hose, Hook & Ladder Fire Co. #1 in the banquet hall. The auction was held to help support the fire companies that are located within the Pine Grove Area School District.

The Pine Grove Hose, Hook & Ladder Fire Co. #1 would like to say thank you to the members of the Operation Hugs & Kisses for their generous donation.

  

Pine Grove HH&L - President Skip Hindman                                     Pine Grove North End -  Chief Mike Stalnecker

   

Ravine Fire Co. - President Dave Hassenhuaer                  Suedburg Fire Co. - Captain Burt Witmer

 

Tremont Fire Co. - Lewie Moyer

 

New Brush Truck 58-40

Delivery May 13, 2011

  

As of May 05, 2011.

Photos courtesy of Salesman Bill Miller of SWAB.

  

As of April 26, 2011.

     

As of April 11, 2011.

           

As of March 21, 2011. The chassis and body are mounted and the lights are being mounted.

  

As of March 03, 2011 the chassis is in and the body is painted.

       

 

SWAB is getting ready to paint the body and Scorpion line the compartments. Hope that the chassis will be in from Ford on February 22, 2011.

  

Update from December 17, 2010

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A couple of personnel went to SWAB in Elizabethville to check on the progress of the 2011 Brush Truck. The truck will be mainly supported through the Department of Homeland Security grant. The new brush truck will feature  a Ford F-550 chassis, 4x4, seating for 5, a 250 gpm pump, 300 gallons of water, compartments for equipment, 3 SCBA seats, 2 scene lights, a LED emergency lighting package and some hose storage and two pre connected lines.

We will be going to SWAB every few weeks for inspections. So check this page out for more pictures.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

        

The Beginning 11/11/2010 - Pictures Provided By SWAB Wagon

        

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