Congratulations to the Citizens Fire Co. #2 on taking delivery of a 1992 Mack/Baker Aerialscope purchased from Upper Saucon Twp. Fire Dept. The new truck will replace their 1982 Aerialscope.
News from the Dept...
Congratulations to the Citizens Fire Co. #2 on
taking delivery of a 1992 Mack/Baker Aerialscope purchased from Upper Saucon Twp. Fire Dept.
The new truck will replace their 1982 Aerialscope.
The Mahanoy City Fire Department
has FREE smoke detectors available to residents in the Borough of Mahanoy City
and Mahanoy Township. Detectors are available on a first come, first serve
basis while supplies last. Priority will be given to residents based on
the following priority:
* Residents with no working smoke detector.
* Residents with a smoke detector that is 10 years old or older.
Installation assistance is available upon request. To pick up your smoke
detector, please contact Bill Killian, Code Enforcement Officer at the Mahanoy
City Borough Hall at 570-773-2150. And remember: Mahanoy City Borough Ordinance requires
that all homes have at least one working smoke detector.
| What do you do when you come across an emergency scene on the highway? | |
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| Please watch both Public Service Announcements regarding what you can do to help protect emergency responders on the highway. | |
| Bunker Gear - $4,000 | Fire Truck - $400,000 (or more) |
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| Volunteering for Your Local Fire Department - PRICELESS | |
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The companies of the Mahanoy City Fire Department are in urgent need of volunteers. Consider volunteering and stop by any of the 5 companies for additional information and a membership application. |
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| Remember, volunteering is a great way to be a part of and give back to YOUR community! | |
| Citizens Fire Co. & Community Ambulance, 212 W. Centre St. 570-773-1750 | |
| Good American Hose Co., 738 E. Mahanoy Ave. 570-773-3473 | |
| Humane Fire Co., 320 W. Centre St. 570-773-2840 | |
| Washington Hook & Ladder Co. 39 E. Mahanoy Ave. 570-773-0301 | |
| West End Fire & Rescue Co., 700 W. Mahanoy Ave. 570-773-0807 | |
| Mahanoy City Fire Police, 570-773-2726 | |
| Total Calls for the Month | 6 |
| Total Calls - 2008 to-date | 196 |
| Total Calls - 2007 | 299 |
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Your Support Is Needed |
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Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Was it really necessary to break the windows and put holes in the roof?
As a fire burns, it moves upward, then outward. Removing windows and cutting
holes in the roof, ventilation in firefighting terms, stops that damaging outward
movement of smoke and heat and enables us to locate potential victims, and fight
the fire more efficiently, resulting in less damage in the long run. This procedure
also reduces the risk of serious injury to firefighters.
2. Why did the firefighters put holes in the walls and ceiling?
They had to be absolutely sure there was no "hidden" fire inside the
walls, ceilings and partitions.
Check out our new "What
to Do After a Fire" section!
Population: 4,647 (2000). Elevation: 1,256 ft. Located in the heart of the anthracite coal region of northern Pennsylvania, our department consists of the 5 volunteer fire companies. Mahanoy City is also known as the birthplace of cable television.
B
orn on Date: September 28, 2002
