Friday, January 27, 2012  On Friday at 1812 hours, the Hose Company was alerted to investigate possible CO in the dwelling at 218 Gracecroft Court, at the request of Medic 591.  Chief 5, Chief 5-2, Quint &  Rescue 5 marked up shortly after alert.  Units arrived to find Company 5-9 treating a patient with CO levels.  After an investigation, it was found that the stove had emitted 200 parts per million of CO.  Crews quickly shut off and disconnected the gas to the stove and vented the residence.


As a reminder, Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas and can be deadly.  The Hose Company & City of Havre de Grace continue to offer free CO detectors to the citizens.  If you'd like a free CO Detector, email freeCODetector@susquehanna5.com with your name, address & contact number.  You may also visit City Hall and contact Shyla.

The most impressive stat to close out the 2011 year is the amount of training hours that Hose Company members completed.  Hose Company Officers & members logged 12,136 hours of training during the year.  This is a GREAT accomplishment and a well deserved congratulations goes out to all members.  A special thanks to Deputy Chief Goll and his training committee and also to Goll's Bakery for the cake!

Monday, January 9, 2012  On Monday evening, the Hose Company held their monthly meeting at House 4, which included the yearly elections.  Chiefs were not voted on this year, as they are a 2 year term.  Here are the results:


President: Charles Packard Sr.


Vice President: Frank Hawley


Treasurer: Steve Gamatoria


Secretary: Gail Reeder


Captains (In order by Division): Ron Cardwell, Matty Bannon, Steve Andrews, Craig Triplett & Shawn Hurst


1st Lieutenants (In order by Division): Ryan Stevens, Billy Lamana, Allen Dinan, Brett Wilson, Scott Pentz


2nd Lieutenants (In order by Division): Pete Quackenbush, Taylor Miller, Rick Sova, Nate Sampson, Brian Remines


Board Members (In order by Division): Mike Forgey, Bob Goll Jr, Joe Mergler, Pee Wee Glenn, Shawn Hurst


Congratulations to the newly elected officers & many thanks to the 2011 officers.  It was a great year for the Susquehanna Hose Company and we look forward to an even better year in 2012.

Sunday, January 8, 2012  683 Calls


Top 10 Responders

• Assistant Chief Steve Allers - 679 Calls
  
• Deputy Chief Bobby Goll Jr - 606 Calls
  
• Firefighter Tom Phelan - 526 Calls
  
• Vice President Scott Pentz - 502 Calls
  
• Firefighter Fred Cullum - 481 Calls
  
• Lieutenant Gail Reeder - 461 Calls
  
• Captain Shawn Hurst - 439 Calls
  
• Firefighter Taylor Miller - 433 Calls
  
• Firefighter Jimmie Hawkins - 430 Calls
  
• Firefighter Andrew Lempka - 422 Calls
  

• Engine 512 - 359 Runs
  
• Quint 535 - 286 Runs
  
• Engine 514 - 253 Runs
  
• Engine 513 - 250 Runs
  
• Rescue 551 - 201 Runs
  
• Engine 515 - 196 Runs
  
• Tower 531 - 118 Runs
  
• Engine 511 - 79 Runs
  
• Mini Pumper 545 - 59 Runs
  
• Boats - 26 Runs
  

The Hose Company recently took delivery of a new Bullard Eclipse Thermal Imaging Camera, which included a vehicle charger & spare battery.  The new camera and charger were mounted & are ready for service on Engine 512.  This is a GREAT upgrade from the previous camera and a training session will be set up in the near future.


Visit www.bullard.com/V3/products/thermal_imaging/fire_service/eclipse/ for more information.

Thursday, January 5, 2012  The Officers and members of the Hose Company send their congratulations to Firefighter Brian Minutoli & wife Lisa.  Brian and Lisa welcomed their newest family member, Louis John (LJ), today at 1:08am.  LJ weighed in at 6lbs, 12 oz and measured in at 19 inches.  Mom, baby & dad are all doing well and are expected home soon.  Congrats!!!!