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Four Calls on a Saturday
Saturday, August 6th, 2022
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Volunteers were dispatched to a fire alarm on Parker Trail, Towamensing Trails. Cancelled enroute by the alarm company shortly after dispatch.Engine 2210 responded to a fire alarm on Kilmer Trail, Tow...
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Tree on Wires
Thursday, August 4th, 2022
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Engine 2210 responded to a tree down on wires on Weiler Road. District 12 also responded. Roadway remained closed until PP&L’s arrival.
Route 534 MVA
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022
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Rescue 2255, Engine 2210, and Tanker 2233 responded to a motor vehicle accident on Route 534. District 12 and Lehighton ALS also responded.
National Night Out
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022
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Some of our members, with Tanker 2233, were in Jim Thorpe for National Night Out!
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4 entries in the Fire glossary beginning with "J"
J-bar
A stiff, j-shaped tool for reaching an inside door handle.
Jack-knifing
Jargon for position of articulated aerial ladder such that tractor is at an angle to the trailer; provides improved stability when ladder is hoisted, rotated and extended.
Jaws of Life
A Hurst tool. See hydraulic spreader.
Jet siphon
A venturi appliance used for moving large amounts of water from one reservoir tank to another by pumping a small amount of pressurized water into the jet to create a vacuum to move larger amounts of water.
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4 entries in the Fire glossary beginning with "J"
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