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Paper Plate Causes Response
Wednesday, September 8th, 2021
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Engine 2210, Engine 2216, and Tanker 2233 with twenty-two volunteers responded to a dwelling fire on Sycamore Circle, Indian Mountain Lakes. District 12 and Lehighton ALS also responded.
Engine & Rescue Assist with Vehicle Fire
Tuesday, September 7th, 2021
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Engine 2210, Rescue 2255, Tanker 2233, Engine 2216, and Command 2277 with twenty-five volunteers responded to a vehicle fire as a result of a motor vehicle accident on Route 903. District 12 and Lehig...
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Deck Collapse & CO Alarm
Sunday, September 5th, 2021
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Rescue 2255, Engine 2210, Command 2277, Utility 2279, and Engine 2216 recently responded to a deck collapse on Bishop Circle, Towamensing Trails. District 12, Lehighton ALS, and Lake Harmony EMS also ...
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Standpipe Operations Training
Monday, August 30th, 2021
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Another busy night for our volunteers this evening. We took a field trip to Lake Harmony/Split Rock to review standpipe operations with Carbon District 17 & Monroe Station 42. Earlier in the after...
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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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