South Newton Twp. Vol. Fire Company #49

Saturday night we had our first Meat Raffle of the year. We had a packed house and had to set up additional tables and chairs. We sold triple meat rounds and had a GREAT night, again thanks for your continued support and we hope to see you in February.

This Saturday night will be the first Meat Raffle of the new year. Come on out and bring a friend or two and have a good time. Also we will be starting a NEW promotion for 2012, a customer loyalty card, come out and get yours for a chance at extra prizes! Doors open at 5 pm, meal served at 6 pm and the raffle starts at 7 pm. The Meal will be Pork Bar-B-Q, Hot Dogs, and Vegtable Soup.

Yesterday morning Engine 49 was dispatched on the Apartment building fire at 130 E. Garfield Street Shippensburg Boro as the 2nd alarm working fire Engine. Upon arrival we were instructed to pick up E-252's line at Ridge Ave and E. Garfield St. and send our manpower foward to assist with fire attack. Our crew of 5 was assigned with fire attack on side C div. 2. Engine 49 cleared the scene around 05:30. Photos by Kevin Nehf and Denny Clopper

On Thursday January 12 around 13:35 units were dispatched to South Newton Twp on I-81 in the area of mile marker 32 south bound. Engine 49 and Chief 149 arrived to find the driver of the trsh truck out working on extinguishing a bag of trash on the side of the road. The box was held to Engine 49 which cleared a few minutes later. Photo by Larry Davidson

For the month of December we responded to 5 fire/accident alarms and 9 medical calls for a total of 14 calls. Check back soon for the year end wrap up..

On Saturday December 24 Tanker 49 was dispatched for a working fire dispatch at the Lurgan  Greenhouse. Photo by Denny Clopper

On Thursday December 22 Company 49 was dispatched for a house fire in the 1000 block of Centerville Road. Engine 49 arrived behind Company 50 and found that the fire originated at a fish tank and was extinguished by the home owner. We assisted in checking for extension before being released by Command 50. Photos by Denny Clopper

This past Sunday Santa visited the firehouse to visit with some kids while some of Santa's Elves helped at the firehouse we loaded up some other Elves to go around the Township to visit. We had a GREAT turnout and a special thanks to Rick Foreman for the donation of Oranges and Brian Fickle for all the GREAT photo's.

Last evening several members supported West End Fire & Rescue by attending their Meat Raffle. They also got to see the new building addition that looks great. Photo by Denny Clopper

This Sunday December 18 Santa will be coming to the Firehouse for all those little ones, stop by from 1 pm - 2 pm to get your photo taken and enjoy some snacks. Santa will also be going around the Township to see all those elderly residents.

On Friday December 9th Engine 49 responded to Penn Twp, Beetem Hollow Rd for a reported auto accident with entrapment. Engine 49 arrived and assisted with extracation and loading the patient before being placed in service by command 50. (Photo stolen from Co. 50 webssite)

For the month of November Company 49 responded to 14 fire/accident calls and 9 medical calls. Our year to date totals are 149 fire/accident calls and 79 medical calls for a total of 228 calls. We also did 1 fire prevention activity and 2 trainings.

Holiday Decorations

Decorating for the winter holidays is fun but can lead to tragedy if you don't practice fire safety. Following a few simple fire safety tips can keep electric lights, candles, and the ever popular Christmas tree from creating a tragedy.

• Don't place your live Christmas tree close to a heat source, including a fireplace or heat vent.
• Keep the tree stand filled with water at all times.
• Never put tree branches or needles in a fireplace or wood-burning stove.
• Inspect holiday lights for frayed wires, bare spots, gaps in the insulation, broken or cracked sockets, and excessive kinking or wear before putting them up.
• Use only nonflammable decorations.

Sunday night around 23:30 units were dispatched to the 400 block of Enola Road for a barn fire. Shortly after responding the fire could be seen from the Walnut Bottom Road across the valley. Engine 49 with 3 and Tanker 49 with 2 and the Fire Chief responded. The Engine was assigned to RIT and the Tanker hauled 6 loads of water. We cleared the scene around 05:30. Thanks to Tanker 150 for covering the station. Photos by Denny Clopper.