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October 10th, 2009:

Tribune Review – Fire Safety Starts Young

Oct 10th, 2009
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ACVFD Recognized by the Pittsburgh Tribune Review for Fire Prevention Program

FIRE SAFETY STARTS YOUNG
Date: 10-09-09

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Adamsburg Volunteer Fire Department firefighter and engine driver Rick Smith (above left) helps Jason Fait, the station’s fire prevention educator and program director, outfit West Hempfield Elementary School kindergartner Noah Zadroga, 5, in full survival gear Thursday. Fait conducted a Stop,Drop, and Roll program for Amy Weber’s kindergarten class then offered the youngsters a ride in the station’s fire truck in the school parking lot. “Using Power Point in the classroom and then
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09-0300 :: Kitchen Fire

Oct 10th, 2009
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Incident # 09-0300
Date: 10-10-09
Location: Main Street, Adamsburg

Adamsburg and Community Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported kitchen fire. Upon arrival crews entered the apartment building and found a grease fire that the occupant prior to arrival. Upon further investigation it was found that there was no working smoke detectors in the apartment building. The building housed a total of 5 apartments. ACVFD firefighters installed 5 smoke and fire detectors in the apartment building.

Responding Units from Adamsburg and Community Volunteer Fire Department:

Quint 10, Engine 10, Resuce 10

Additional Units:

Strawpump VFD, Penn VFD, Westmoreland City VFD, Manor VFD

FPW2009 :: SAM’s Club

Oct 10th, 2009
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Date: 10-10-09
Location: SAM’s Club, Route 30, Hempfield Township

Adamsburg and Community Volunteer Fire Department Participated in a fire department showcase at SAM’s Club on Route 30 in Hempfield Township.  Quint 10 was on display for spectators see.  Their was a rescue demonstration performed. 

Training :: Bus Rescue Class Day 2

Oct 10th, 2009
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Date: 10-10-09
Location: Asphalt Lane, Hempfield Township

Adamsburg and Community Volunteer Fire Department assisted the Westmoreland County Community Collage  for a second day with a special class dealing with Bus Rescues.  Students learned how to handle special situations that may arise when dealing with a bus that is involved in an incident.