As part of the final step before putting our new engine 2 in service Saturday was spent training on the different functions and operating the new pump. Thanks you to Shop one fire apparatus and horrocks fire and rescue apparatus for spending the day with us.
It's hard to believe but New years is almost here! We are excited for another great year and we want you to come out and enjoy our new years dinner with us. This year it falls on a Sunday but we will be ready.
Special announcement! We just received a special request from the north pole. Santa wants to come for one last visit before the big day. We will be driving around the area on December 24th starting at 10am.
At 1405 yesterday afternoon the company was dispatched for a reported brush fire at a local mulch company. Chief 89 arrived with a 15 foot high pile 40 feet around that was quickly spreading. Multiple tankers were requested to supply truck 57 and multiple hand lines from engine 89-1.
This afternoon the company was dispatched to a three car accident in the 1900 block of lancaster pike. Luckily there were no injuries. Please be aware of the new dollar General that has opened in our area and be mindful of vehicle turning in outer out of that parking lot.
It is awesome when a local company goes above and beyond to help out their community. Everyone at the Robert fulton fire company would like to thank Rhoads energy corporation for stepping up and donating 60 traffic vests so that everyone in the company can have one at all times.
This morning after running a vehicle accident the crew cleaned up quick to get ready for our favorite time of year... Fire prevention! First stop was jacobs ladder nursery. Nothing beats the smile on the kids faces when they get to wear fire hats and get hands on with the equipment.
At 8 o'clock this morning the company was dispatched for a vehicle accident in front of the firehouse. Crews arrived to find 2 patients with injuries. Both were transported to the hospital. Thanks to all the neighboring companies who assisted in traffic control.
We respond to emergencies in the rain so we were not going to let a little rain stop us from raising money yesterday. Thank you to all who helped and a huge thanks to the community for showing your support.
Hot day for a hot call. At 1:30 this afternoon the company was dispatched for a brush fire that turned out to be a large mulch pile on fire. Thanks to a large loader and the assistance of quarryvilles ladder truck hand tools were used at a minimum.
4th annual car show. 2271 Robert Fulton highway peach bottom pa 17563. Saturday june 11th 2016. Registration 15$ dash plaques for the first 50 entries. Food, fun, door prizes and trophies. (Rain date Sunday 12th, 2016)
Our 2015 banquet video is up on you tube. Very special thanks to Tom amico for helping out and for taking pictures through out the year and to tracy and Austin Tomlinson for song selection. https://youtu.be/f-iYPo6l1Jw
At 4:52 this morning the company was dispatched for a water rescue. Chief 89 arrived to find a single vehicle stuck on a flooded bridge. Luckily the driver was able to free himself and get to dry land. This driver was lucky but not all are. Please remember that flooded roadways can be very dangerous...
Yesterday was a long day for Robert fulton. At 712am the company was dispatched for a barn fire that turned out to be a large hay storage structure fully involved. It took 10 fire companies from 3 different counties to bring the blaze under control all units cleared at 1234pm.
It looks like we will not be avoiding the impending storm this weekend. No matter the amount we get be aware even a little snow can cause hazardous conditions on the road. If you do not have to go out on the roads stay home.
Local drivers be advised on Wednesday the 20th portions of route 272 and 222 will be closed due to another heavy haul moving through the area between 1o'clock pm and 5 o'clock pm. The haul will come from Nottingham turn down little Britain road and continue to the power plant at the Maryland line.
The new year is upon us. Come out new years day from 11 till 4ocklock for some of our famous homemade sauerkraut and pork, potatoes, applesauce, hotdogs and plenty of deserts to fill your sweet tooth. $10.00 is all it takes for a full buffet.
Tonight the company received the keys for the brand new squad a 2015 f350. It will be used for transporting firefighters to trainings and respond to assist the ambulance on cardiac arrest calls, and also to pull the boat and kabota that until now has been pulled using members personal vehicles.