Towering Over River City Deuces Wild Home Of Engine513
 
 
Division 1

Ron Cardwell   
Captain

Ryan Stevens   
1st Lieutenant

Pete Quackenbush   
2nd Lieutenant

Michael Forgey   
Safety Officer 5-1

Chris Buchanan   
Firefighter

Stephen Buchanan   
Firefighter

Rachel Breeden   
Firefighter

Neil Campbell   
Life Member

Mark Dodson   
Firefighter

Andrew Galley   
Firefighter

Russell Gallion, Jr.   
Firefighter

Ed Grainger   
Firefighter

Mark Hackman   
Firefighter

Barry Hewitt   
Firefighter

Daryl Lambert   
Firefighter

Blake McCloud   
Firefighter

Buddy Schweers   
Life Member

Joey Steelman   
Firefighter

Ken Streb   
Firefighter

Chris Tippitt   
Firefighter

Lance Waller   
Firefighter

Martin Walsh   
Firefighter

Donald Wooten   
Life Member

  
Firefighter

HOUSE 1 AUTO FIRE TRAINING

Tuesday, March 11, 2008  On March 11th 2008 House 1 members went to house 4 for an auto fire training.We put our newest members through another test of ability,which they did very well.We also did an auto fire but the pictures did not turn out that well(time for a new camera).Thanks to all who attended.

     
We train our new members to have respect for the elderly.

We train our new members to have respect
      for the elderly.

"She's Rollin"

"She's Rollin"



 

TOWER 531 VISITS PERRY POINT

Tuesday, March 4, 2008  Tower 531 and Engine 512 went to Perry Point on March 4th to get back to some of the basics. Division one had some new members that we wanted to break in "River City" style. Shawn Forton worked on roof operations with them and then search and rescue, while Ed Grainger and Buddy Schweers worked on getting another driver cleared on the tower. Engine 512 practiced different hose lays. Everyone had a great time and alot was learned by all.

     
The laddering of the roof

The laddering of the roof

Don't step over the edge!

Don't step over the edge!



 

HOUSE 1'S FIRST PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Saturday, February 23, 2008  On February 23rd 2008 House 1 held it's 1st pancake breakfast.Lt.Cardwell came up with the idea and got much support from the division.It was something that had never been done before by our company.We had a good turnout for it being the first one but of coarse we want more the next time.Keep your eyes and ears open for the next one because like we do with everything,it will be bigger and better.

     
Waiting around

Waiting around

"What?" - A picture of me!!

"What?" - A picture of me!!



 

MAINTNANCE NIGHT FOR TUESDAY NIGHT TRAINING

Wednesday, September 5, 2007  For tuesday night training, Maintnance was completed on Tower 5 and Engine 511. Thanks to all who showed up.

     
Tower 5

Tower 5



 

TRAINING WITH HOUSE OF TOWER POWER

Wednesday, August 29, 2007  For Tuesday nights training, Tower 5 and Eng 511 crews work with extrication tools and a car fire drill.

     



 

NEW CEILING NEARS COMPLETION AT DIV. 1

Wednesday, August 29, 2007  Officers and members of house 1, near the completion of the new ceiling. Brand new drop ceiling tiles, new light lenses, re painted tracking and vents replace the old. One more of the many jobs going on at Division 1 has been completed as we get ready for fresh paint, a new drop ceiling in the bays along with GREAT lighting, Followed by the new concrete ramp later to come in late 2007, Division 1 appreciates all that is being done for the repair and to bring it up to date. We are all proud of being SUSQUEHANNA HOSE COMPANY MEMBERS....Beating everyone out the door since 1902...

     



 

BUILDING FIRE IN THE 501 BOX TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT

Wednesday, August 1, 2007  Early morning call brings all of Division 1 responding, but not responding too far. Early morning rain storms, brings a shortage to the electrical system at Division 1.

     



 

ENGINE 511 WITHOUT THE CAMPER LOOK

Thursday, April 19, 2007  For training night tuesday, members split into two crews. One crew took Tower 531 to MFRI for the Hose Company members in Fire 1 and the second crew stayed behind for some clean up and a new look for our new piece at number one, E-511. Two huge A/C units were taking off the engine and disposed of. Diamond plate was later put in place of the holes by Shanes Sheet Metal.

     



 

THE NEW TOWER 5'S FIRST TRAINGING

Tuesday, February 6, 2007  Divison 1 members battled the cold and snow for its first training session with the new Tower, members trained on stabilization and HURST tool operations.

     



 

BEEN GONE BUT WE'RE BACK

Tuesday, February 6, 2007  The Susquehanna Hose Co. and division #1 would like to welcome the Pierce Lance 100' Aerial Platform to the family Tower 5 brings to us: -Pierse Lance chassis with 27" cab extension, 10" raised roof and seating for 10 firefighters -Pierce exclusive TAK-4 Independent Front Suspension for enhanced braking, maneuverability and ride quality. -Pierce exclusive Side Roll protection (SRP) safety package for advanced head protection -Caterpillar C13(525 HP)engine with jake brake -Vogel Central Lubrication system on the truck chassis -Transverse compartments under the crew cab seat riser -FireCom 3010 Intercom system in the cab -Intec rear viewcolor camera integrated into the Pierce Command Zone display -Pierce 100' aerial platform body with painted Gortile roll up doors -Pierce Command Zone advanced electronics with full color displays in the cab, aerial basket and turntable. -Dual 1000 GMP Nozzles at the platform with standpipe connections -Pierce life support brackets on the aerial basket -Breathing air and electric to the aerial basket and turntable -FireCom Panther C digital intercom system to the aerial tip -Vogel central lubrication system on the aerial device -Luminescent rung covers -20 year structual warranty -Full depth compartments -Full NFPA compliment of ground ladders -20kW Harrison Hydraulic generator -Four 1500W Fire Research Focue scene lights -Two Hannay hydraulic tool reels for HURST tool operation -Two electric cable reels, one on each side of cargo area -Whelen NFPA compliant Super LED emergency light package -Pierce custom paint and graphics with Gold Leaf lettering

     



 

HOUSE BURNING

Saturday, February 3, 2007  Saturday morning Four memebers attended the Company house burning on Pulaski Hwy. Even tho a lack of people showed from Division 1 for the training, we still get the job done.

     



 

AERIAL TRAINING

Saturday, January 27, 2007  Pierce Employee, Marshall Brooks from Winsconsin visited Harford County Jan 26th thru the 29th to teach Operational/and maintenance on the new Tower. A total of 25 memebers of the Hose Co. attended in the total of 3 days. The cold played no factor for Marshall, a Winsconsin cold lover that called this summer weather for him.

     



 

TOWER 531 AND ENGINE 513 VISIT MFRI

Thursday, April 13, 2006  Tuesday night for training, Tower 531 along with Engine 513 went to MFRI for live burning. Both crews practiced basic's along with search and rescue, ladders and engine operations. Special thanks to MFRI Instructors for allowing us to use the building and taking part in our Division Training night...

     
Tower 531 and Engine 513

Tower 531 and Engine 513

Towering over River City

Towering over River City



 

591 VISITS DIVISION 1 TRAINING NIGHT

Tuesday, March 14, 2006   Ambo 591 and crew visited Division 1 tuesday night for training night, Members went over the ambo and basic SOP's. Division 1 would like to thank 5-9 for coming

     

FF. FORTON

FF. FORTON



 

TRAINING NIGHT TRUCK CLEAN-UP

Tuesday, January 17, 2006  On Tuesday training night a few division members decided to organize the R.I.T  cabinet, a recent problem that we've been having space issues. A shelve was placed in between the R.I.T cabinet and the Positive preassure fan cabinet. Also the thermal image camera was permantly mounted between the driver and officer seat....

     
Thermal imaging camera

Thermal imaging camera

Mounted with charger

Mounted with charger



 
 
 

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