LAST CALL- #0067 4/15/14 Rescue company due for a tree and power lines down.
Attention all residents of Exeter Township Luzerne County!!!! Brush Fire season is upon us so please be cautious if and when you burn any kind of debris. For any questions, or concerns please feel free to contact the station at (570) 388-6266
!*Attention all members*! When at station you will now see a board hanging on the wall specifically for training. Currently are all available trainings posted in the following counties (Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wyoming). If any member has any other training ideas feel free to post or contact Assistant chief Redmond or any other officers and we will find and or host any classes that members show interest in!
4/10/14...Station 229 Assembled the wildland crew to respond into Franklin Township (Wyoming County) for the reported Brush fire. Once arriving we were advised to stretch a line and knock down the remaining fire and dowse the hotspots. After mop up All 229 units were released by 135 command
Picture Compliments of engine company 140
Incident # 14-0046
3/13/2014
Time 10:49 Hours
on 3/13/14 at 10:49 hours Mt.Zion Fire along with the first alarm structure box was struck on the reported fire. Initial Reports stated the caller was on an open line frantic yelling that her home was on fire. Assistant chief Brian Redmond Jr. First arriving confirmed the working fire with heavy fire through the roof. With the Heavy body of fire the 2nd alarm was instantly transmitted. Also due to Very cold Winter weather conditions A tanker from Ransom (station 8 Lackawanna) and a Tanker from Back Mountain Regional (Station 121 Lehman Luzerne county) were added as specialty units due to the limited water supply during the initial Few minutes of fire attack. Not long after A secure water supply was established. After many hours of over hall all units were placed available and the incident is under investigation with the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshals Office. The Officers and Members of Mt.Zion Fire would like to thank the following companies for there assistance to extinguish such a stubborn fire.
Mt.Zion Fire
Harding Fire
Harding/Mt.Zion Ambulance
Trucksville Fire
West Wyoming Fire
Newton Ransom Fire
Franklin Township fire/EMS
Lake Winola Fire
Back Mountain Regional Fire
Northmorland Fire
West Pittston Fire
The Home looks to be a complete loss however all Members of the family made it out safe and some personal effects were salvageable.
3/13/2014
Time 10:49 Hours
on 3/13/14 at 10:49 hours Mt.Zion Fire along with the first alarm structure box was struck on the reported fire. Initial Reports stated the caller was on an open line frantic yelling that her home was on fire. Assistant chief Brian Redmond Jr. First arriving confirmed the working fire with heavy fire through the roof. With the Heavy body of fire the 2nd alarm was instantly transmitted. Also due to Very cold Winter weather conditions A tanker from Ransom (station 8 Lackawanna) and a Tanker from Back Mountain Regional (Station 121 Lehman Luzerne county) were added as specialty units due to the limited water supply during the initial Few minutes of fire attack. Not long after A secure water supply was established. After many hours of over hall all units were placed available and the incident is under investigation with the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshals Office. The Officers and Members of Mt.Zion Fire would like to thank the following companies for there assistance to extinguish such a stubborn fire.
Mt.Zion Fire
Harding Fire
Harding/Mt.Zion Ambulance
Trucksville Fire
West Wyoming Fire
Newton Ransom Fire
Franklin Township fire/EMS
Lake Winola Fire
Back Mountain Regional Fire
Northmorland Fire
West Pittston Fire
The Home looks to be a complete loss however all Members of the family made it out safe and some personal effects were salvageable.
Saying goodbye to one of our own!!!
It is with great heart break that we must announce the passing of Life Member and brother firefighter Robert "BOB" Appleby. We have all had the honor of becoming better fireman, and people for having the pleasure of knowing him. With his many years of experience as a firefighter for MT.ZION and as an EX-Fire Chief for our neighboring Department of FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, he was always willing to give pointers or take the time to educate the members so we would understand the true dangers of our biggest enemy. FIRE. His legacy and spirit will live on though out all the Fireman in which he helped mold and shape to be the best of the best, along with Knowledge, his practical jokes, or fun filled stories that he always had for us. He was always just full of life and his presence and smile would always lighten the mood. As we keep Bob's family in our thoughts and prayers we can keep a smile on our faces to honor him and know that the heavens needed another firefighter and by calling Bob home we know they will gain the experience that is Required, with a couple laughs in between. We will never forget you Appleby. Its time for your rest we've got it from here!!!
Love always your family on the hill
“I'd like the memory of me
to be a happy one.
I'd like to leave an afterglow
of smiles when life is done.
I'd like to leave an echo
whispering softly down the ways,
Of happy times and laughing times
and bright and sunny days.
I'd like the tears of those who grieve,
to dry before the sun
Of happy memories that I leave
When life is done.”
― Carol Mirkel
Love always your family on the hill
“I'd like the memory of me
to be a happy one.
I'd like to leave an afterglow
of smiles when life is done.
I'd like to leave an echo
whispering softly down the ways,
Of happy times and laughing times
and bright and sunny days.
I'd like the tears of those who grieve,
to dry before the sun
Of happy memories that I leave
When life is done.”
― Carol Mirkel
From the fire line and table officers we would all like to thank each and everyone of our members for their pride and continued dedication to both The Mt.Zion Fire Department and the residence of Exeter Township. A big thank you also goes to all of our fans and supporters, we thank you all for your continued help and support! We are looking forward to seeing you all and assisting anyone that is in need of help. We are just a phone call away!!!
End of the year call run tally
2013 Total Runs =150
Working Structure Fires-5
Vehicle Fires-2
wild land Fires-11
EMS-68
Motor Vehicle Crashes- 27
Hazmat-7
Public Assist-18
Activated Alarms-12
End of the year call run tally
2013 Total Runs =150
Working Structure Fires-5
Vehicle Fires-2
wild land Fires-11
EMS-68
Motor Vehicle Crashes- 27
Hazmat-7
Public Assist-18
Activated Alarms-12
Provided Below are pictures of the working box alarm in Luzerne Borough (station 157 first due coverage) 11/26/13
The weekend of October 12th and 13th Assistant chief Brian Redmond Jr. Lieutenant Mark Ostrowski, and probationary firefighter Austin Nocera participated in a local level Structure burn Session with the burn class being in White Hall Pennsylvania. We would like to send A huge thank you to Trucksville Chief Robert Smith and Fire Department for there hospitality and also to White Hall Fire Department for the use of there burn building. We are defiantly looking forward to next years burn!
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MT.ZION FIRE - RESCUE
The Mt.Zion Fire Departmet of Luzerne county Pennsylvania is a very dedicated department full of devoted men and women willing to sacrifice their all to protect the citizens of Exeter Township, and surrounding communities. We provide protection against fire related emergencies, vehicle rescue, and assist in emergency medical calls. Our members like to have fun but we are very serious about our job and we train as much as possible to keep up our skills to provide our services to the best of our abilities.
