THE BATTLE OF THE GUEST BULLTENDERS

Saturday, May 18, 2013   On Saturday, May 18th, the Hose Company along with Bill Bateman's will hold the annual Battle of the Bulltenders (Bartenders in previous years).  Come enjoy bull riding, live DJ, drink specials, live raffles & auctions while supporting the SHCo!!  See the flyer for more info & see your local division rep for tickets.  We hope to see you there, however you do not need to be present to win!!

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ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET

Saturday, April 13, 2013  On Saturday, Hose Company members, local politicians and other guests gathered at the Level Banquet Hall for the annual awards banquet.  Attendees enjoyed a social hour, followed by dinner, a video of the previous year's incidents, an awards ceremony and dance.  The following awards were given out:

• SHCo Firefighter of the Year- Matty Bannon
• Record Firefighter of the Year- Frank Hawley
• Chief's Awards- Mike Forgey, Mike Shenk, Allen Dinan, Elaine Burchette, Brian Remines.
• Special Chief's Award- Wayne Carroll (7 Years as Assistant Chief).
• Gene Burchette Training Award- Will Berry & Ryan Nilsen (both over 500hrs of training).
• Life Saving Award- Crew of MP545 for cardiac arrest save; Shawn Hurst, Scott Pentz, Paul Ishak, Tom Phelan, Joe Weatherstein.
• Several Unit Citations for auto extrications & efforts during Hurricane Sandy.
• President's Awards- Amy Hurst (SHCo Support), Dena Cardwell & Wendi Hurst (SHCo Duck Dunk), Steve Gamatoria (Years of service as Treasurer), Gail Reeder (Years of service as Secretary), Cubberley Family, Minutoli Family & Division 5 (Hurricane Sand Aid Project).
• Firefighter Bob Goll Sr. was recognized for 55 years of active service.
• Firefighter Ed Grainger made a check presentation to Kate Kinslow from the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
• Jack McLhinney was placed into memoriam

The SHCo was also recognized for 15,156 hours of firefighter training during 2012.  Special thanks to past Chief Merrill Dougherty, who was the MC for the evening, DJ Jeff Thompson, & the crew of Engine 315 for covering us during the banquet.  It was a great night for all those that attended & we look forward to next year.  

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SUSQUEHANNA HOSE COMPANY 2012 VIDEO

2012 Video We're proud to present to the 2012 Susquehanna Hose Company video.  We hope you enjoy!!!

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SUNDAY HOUSE BURNING

Sunday, April 7, 2013   On April 7th, the Hose Company along with members of Cecil County Stations 6 & 7 held a house burning in Rising Sun.  The first two hours of the day were spent using a smoke machine to do search and rescue evolutions with probationary members.  Training then transitioned over to live burns, where members took part in over 16 live fire training evolutions.  Training was done on ICS, safety, accountability, ventilation, ladders, hose line advancment and extinguishment, pump training and drafting.  It was a great day of training for all that attended.

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CHIEF, ENGINE & QUINT COVER COMPANY 3 AND RUN ONE TRAPPED

Saturday, March 16, 2013   On Saturday evening, the Chief, Engine 513 & Quint 5 covered Company 3 while their members were attending their annual awards banquet.  During the 12 hour stay, Hose Company crews had two runs, including a 10-50 PI Rescue in the 2300blk of Ady Road.  Company 3's Medic unit was first on scene with one overturned and advised they had one trapped.  Hose Company units were on scene shortly after, assisted with setting up stabilization and backed up Company 3's Rescue crew with extrication.  Extrication was completed approximately 10 minutes after arrival and the patient was then transported to a local trauma center.  Chief 5 held the command and the crews returned to Company 3 after the patient was transported.  The Hose Company would like to thank Company 3 for the invite & look forward to working together again in the future.

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AUTO FIRE ON THE NORTHBOUND OFF RAMP

Thursday, March 7, 2013   On Thursday at 0616 hours, the Hose Company was alerted for the auto fire in the area of MD Route 155 & Interstate 95.  Chief 5-1, Engine 512 & Engine 515 marked up shortly after alert.  Chief 5-1 was first on scene with fire from the engine compartment of a passenger vehicle on the northbound off ramp.  The Engines were on scene shortly after & quickly knocked the fire with Engine 515's bumper line.  Crews were on scene for approximately 15 minutes and then cleared.  Chief 5-1 held the command.

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CHIEF, TWO ENGINES & MINI-PUMPER TO THE LEVEL HOUSE

Monday, February 11, 2013  On Monday at 1439 hours, the Hose Company was alerted for the Mini-Pumper to fill out the 156 Fire Box for the reported house fire at 3612 Aldino Road.  Shortly after, the Hose Company was also alerted for an Engine to relocate to Company 1.  Chief 5, Engine 512 (w/6, Goll Jr) & Mini-Pumper 5 (w/2, Hurst) marked up shortly after alert.  Engine 113 was first on scene with heavy smoke from the two story single family & requested the working fire dispatch.  Mini-Pumper 5 was instructed to report to the Carsins Run Pond and establish a draft & Engine 512 was requested to the scene shortly after marking up.  At 1456 hours, command requested two additional Engines to the scene, which brought Engine 513 (w/5, Hines).  Engine 512's crew assisted with overhaul on the charlie side and hit several hot spots, while Engine 513's crew controlled the utilities & Chief 5 was appointed Safety.  Hose Company crews worked until approximately 1600 hours and then cleared. During this time, Engine 514 remained attended for any additional calls. Photo credit: www.facebook.com/HarfordFireBlog

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ENGINE 512 & TOWER 5 TO THE PERRYVILLE APARTMENT

Monday, February 4, 2013   On Monday at 0528 hours, the Hose Company was alerted for an Engine & Tower as part of the Cecil County 600 Fire Box, for the reported apartment fire at 500 Concord Drive.  Engine 512 & Tower 5 marked up shortly after alert.  Cecil Engine 11 was first on scene with smoke showing from the two story apartment building.  Engine 512 was next on scene after laying out from the plug just inside the court.  At that time, Engine 11's crew advised a sprinkler had extinguished a fire in the utility/wash room and requested Engine 512's crew to open up.  A small amount of fire was found in the crawlspace below & Operations (Deputy Chief 5) requested the Tower's crew to open up a larger portion of the floor for better access & also set up PPV.  Engine 11's pipe hit the hot spots, as the crews of Station 6, Engine 512 & Tower 5 continued to check for extension.  Searches of the apartment building were also being conducted during this time.  The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office & Assistant 6-1 (McGuirk) held the command.

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2013 DUCK DUNK IS HUGE SUCCESS

Saturday, January 19, 2013  On Saturday, the Hose Company held their 2nd Annual SHCo Duck Dunk at Tydings Park in Havre de Grace.  It was another great event, with several dunkers bringing in top pledge money.  Those bringing in the most pledge money were HdG Mayor Wayne Dougherty, Kathy Burley & Billee Smith.  Billee Smith was also awarded for the Best Costume, along with Sean Welsh.  Prizes included decoys donated from Bobby Jobes, Joey Jobes & Pat Vincenti, a bronze crab from Charlies Jobes.  Lori Ludswigsen won the Kindle Fire & $50 Amazon.com Gift Certificate raffle, which was donated by Eddy Ann Hurst in memory of her late husband, Lee Hurst.  We'd like to thank all those who dunked, pledged & donated prizes and we look forward to next year!!!

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2013 ELECTION RESULTS

Monday, January 14, 2013  On Monday evening, members of the Hose Company gathered at House 4 for the monthly meeting, which also included election of officers for 2013.  Here are the results: President: Charles Packard Sr. Vice President: Frank Hawley Treasurer: Joe Weatherstein Secretary: Elaine Burchette Chief: Scott Hurst Deputy Chief: Bob Goll Jr. 1st Assistant Chief: Steve Allers 2nd Assistant Chief: Matty Bannon Captain 5-1: Ryan Stevens Captain 5-2: Taylor Miller Captain 5-3: Phil Hines Captain 5-4: Craig Triplett Captain 5-5: Shawn Hurst 1st Lieutenant 5-1: Mike Forgey 1st Lieutenant 5-2: Billy Lamana 1st Lieutenant 5-3: Allen Dinan 1st Lieutenant 5-4: Brett Wilson 1st Lieutenant 5-5: Scott Pentz 2nd Lieutenant 5-1: Ron Cardwell 2nd Lieutenant 5-2: Mike Shenk 2nd Lieutenant 5-3: Steve Andrews 2nd Lieutenant 5-4: Nathan Sampson 2nd Lieutenant 5-5: Brian Remines House 1 BOD: Ron Cardwell House 2 BOD: Bob Goll Jr. House 3 BOD: Joe Miller House 4 BOD: Jimbo Sampson House 5 BOD: Paul Ishak Congratulations to those elected & many thanks to the 2012 Officers for all their hard work.

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