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Engine 2210 responded to a CO alarm in Towamensing Trails. When volunteers arrived, they found the residents outside, who were awakened by the alarm and called 911. After crews made entry with their SCBA, they had readings throughout the residence and a very high reading in the garage. After ventilating and investigating, crews found the batteries of the golf cart were to blame. Lead based batteries can release hydrogen gas if charged improperly or if a charging system malfunctions. Fortunately, hydrogen gas can also set off a CO detector. We would like to remind everyone to be please careful with their golf carts and properly follow the instructions and recommendations of the manufacturer. We recommend disconnecting the charger as soon as the battery is charged, not charging batteries overnight and providing plenty of ventilation while charging the battery by opening the garage door or placing the golf cart outside. District 12 and Lehighton ALS also responded.
Engine 2210, Tanker 2236, Rescue 2255, and Engine 2216 with twenty-one volunteers also responded to a reported dwelling fire on Honeysuckle Drive, Bear Creek Lakes. District 12 and Lehighton ALS also responded.
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Happy New Year!Penn Forest Township Volunteer Fire Company #2 2021 OfficersSafety 2200 - John RobertsChief 2201 - Dave VukovicDeputy Chief 2202 - Mike WassonAssistant Chief 2203 - David Michael Jr.2nd Assistant Chief 2204 - David Michael IIICaptain 2205 - Jordon NewbernLieutenant 2206 - Tyler MichaelEngineer 2207 - Daniel McFeeleyAssistant Engineer 2208 - Jarad YeastedtFire Police Captain 2280 - Ray KinsleyFire Police Lieutenant 2281 - Charles Brown Fire Police Lieutenant 2282 - Carl Q...
Engine 2210, Tanker 2236, and Rescue 2255 responded to a working dwelling fire on North Shore Drive, Indian Mountain Lakes. Carbon Districts 12, 16, 17, Monroe Station 42, and Lehighton ALS also responded. Any questions regarding this incident, please contact the PSP Fire Marshalls office who is investigating the incident.https://www.tnonline.com/20201223/man-dies-in-house-fire-in-penn-forest/
It is with regret that we must inform everyone that we are cancelling the 2020 Santa Run. Due to the climbing cases of COVID-19, we had no choice but to take this step. Last year, we made over 50 stops and helped over 125 children enjoy the special day with their families. With safety being our first priority, we feel it would be irresponsible to jeopardize anyone’s family and possibly hinder our commitment to serving the community both on and off emergency scenes. We are truly sorry for a...
Engine 2210 and Rescue 2255 with fourteen volunteers responded to a fire alarm on Patten Circle, Valley View Estates. District 12 also responded.
Rescue 2255 and Engine 2210 with twelve volunteers assisted Lehighton ALS on Wahoo Court, Mt. Pocahontas. District 12 also responded.Engine 2210 and Rescue 2255 also responded to a fire alarm on Buckhill Road, Indian Mountain Lakes.Engine 2210, Tanker 2236, Rescue 2255, and Command 2277 with seventeen volunteers responded to a possible dwelling fire on Cliffside Drive. District 12 and Lehighton ALS also responded.
Rescue 2255, Engine 2210, and Command 2277 with eighteen volunteers responded to a motor vehicle accident on Deerfoot Lane, Indian Mountain Lakes. District 12 and Lehighton ALS also responded. Volunteers also responded to establish a landing zone for an aeromedical earlier in the day however were cancelled due to weather.
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INFORMATION ON BURN BANS: Please call the Carbon County Communications Center @ (570) 325-9111 BEFORE burning to verify whether there is an active burn ban. Be sure to monitor the burn site and have a reliable water source nearby.