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Monthly Calls

January	56
February	47
March	41
April	48
May	40
June	45
July	38
August	0
September	0
October	0
November	0
December	0
Total	314

Calls For

2007	620
2006	548
2005	500

13th & Paxton St,
5001 Jonestown Rd
717-234-4444

7-11 Store 21439
2802 Walnut Street
717-234-5069

Lawnton Court Pizza
4810 Derry Street
717-561-1180

MVA WITH INJURIES ON I283

11/27/2006 - Rescue 44, Engine 43 and Rescue 42 responded to a call on I283 @ mile marker 1.9 for an accident with a facial injury. Rescue 44 arrived and found that a car traveling in the wrong direction, stuck another car and a tractor trailer. The debris was spread over 200 yards. Engine 43 and Rescue 42 assisted with the patient in the other car as well as assisted with clean up. The roadway was closed for about an hour.

NEW LOCKERS FOR THE STATION

11/26/2006 - Crews built some additional lockers in the station to accommodate new members.

Chief Weikle explaining the proper way to hammer a bowed board.

FF Powers hard at work being supervised by 2nd Asst Chief Fries AKA "Fast Truck"

SWATARA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 8TH ANNUAL NIGHT OF APPRECIATION

11/18/2006 - The Swatara Township Board of Commissioners held for all public services an appreciation dinner at the Spring Garden Reception and Conference Center in Lower Swatara Township. The dinner was for the fire, ems, police, fire police, emergency management, and public works employees that serve the residents of Swatara Township. Commissioner Spandler and Fire Marshall/Chief Robinson presented each fire company with a certificate honoring the member that attended the most fire calls and attended the most trainings in the past year. Lawnton Fire Company would like to congradulate all the winners from each company and especially our 1st Assistant Chief/President Al Stuckey for the most fire calls and Captain/Treasurer Joe Craig for the most hours of training for Lawnton. After the dinner, members from the 44,45,and 40 House (Derry Street Express) decided to go out to Rock-N-Bowl at ABC East. Despite some low scores, and some members falling down on the lane, a good time was had by all. Lawnton Fire Company would especially like to thank the 40 BOYZ for standing by in their house for us while we enjoyed our fun-filled night. Thank you to the Swatara Township Board of Commissioners for our 8th Annual Night of Appreciation!

2nd Assistant Chief Chris and Roseann Fries

Chief John and Barb Weikle

ENGINE RESPONDS TO A WORKING FIRE IN CHAMBERS HILL

11/16/2006 - Engine 44 was dispatched for a working basement fire at 590 Cockley Road. When crews arrived they found heavy smoke pushing from the residence. When first arriving crews entered the building the were exposed to heavy smoke and heat. The house layout was difficult to execute but crew did get to the basement where they found heavy fire. Crews were on the scene for about 2 hours.

THANK YOU LETTER TO ALL COMPANIES FROM THE RUCKER FAMILY

11/16/2006 - Plese click on story to read a thank you letter from the Rucker Family

2ND MULTI-ALARM FIRE IN 2 DAYS

11/10/2006 - The Rescue was dispatched to the Oasis Strip club on Friday night for a working structure fire. The Rescue was requested for RIT and shortly after responding the Engine was called for additional manpower. The request came around 22:30 in the Colonial Park (33) box. The company was on the scean for about 2 hours.

LAWNTON DUMPS THE HOUSE TO ASSIST ON A CHURCH FIRE

11/08/2006 - Rescue 44 was dispatched to 4700 Locust Lane to assist Colonial Park (33) with a working church fire. The rescue’s assignment was RIT on side A. Upon arrival the engine was called and was assigned side C RIT. Station 33 had a quick knock down but there was extensive overhaul needed. The company was placed in service around 03:00.

Side C RIT Crew

Rescue 44 staged.

OCTOBER STATS

For the month of October 2006, the Company ran 36 calls. The Engine ran 19 calls, the Rescue ran 11 calls and the Squad ran 2 calls. The Busiest day was Sunday and the busiest shift was 2nd shift (0800-1600) with 5 calls. Average personnel per call was 7. Top 5 personnel for the month: Chief John Weikle 24, FF Dennis Zeller 23, FF Shelly Briner 19, FF Robert "Toby" Radosevic Jr 18, and 1st Assistant Chief Allan Stuckey 17.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THAT HELPED!

11/03/2006 - The Lawnton Fire Company thanks all that helped with the funeral of our fallen brother Tony Rucker. The Living Water Church came through again by supplying much needed help to serve the food to attendees. The Progress Fire Company for allowing us to use their hall for the reception and for the handling of the arch and the flag. Chambers Hill Fire Company for taking care of the other side of the arch. Rutherford Fire Company, Oberlin Fire Company, and Steelton Fire Company for your support and assistance to provide the family with the Fire Department funeral that they had requested. To our brothers at Paxtang Fire Company for handling calls while were were detailed. YOU ALL MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!!! (A special thank you to Bob Sharpe and Ryder Graphics for the memorial Helmet stickers for the members.) Sincerely, John Weikle Fire Chief

52 S. 46th Street
Harrisburg,PA 17111

(717)-564-6819
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