Congratulations to long time Firefighter John Plis and his new wife Fallon. John and Fallon were married yesterday. John rode to the church on the privately owned 1940 Reo  Fire Apparatus that once served with the Greenwood Fire Department

Long time member Robert Kuhn is back on the Fire Apparatus. Rob was away overseas brushing up on other interests. Welcome back!

The Administration was notified that the Fire Department is due to receive a Grant from the Walmart Coporation. This funding is marked to provide reflective traffic vests which are due to be mandatory and worn on all operations taking place on any roadway that is supported by Federal funding. Greenwood Fire & Rescue personel are often found working on US Rt 11 or Interstate 81 assisting on motor vehicle accidents. It is almost a weekly event. With the addition of these vests, we are hopeful that our responders will benefit from yet another layer of safety while operating on these roadways. Firefighter Dave Donovan is heading this upgrade and transition. The Fire Department is very appreciative of the support we are receiving from the Walmart Corporation.

Congratulations Dylan Smith from Old Forge, the proud winner of a new 2008 Jeep Liberty. The lucky golfer had a HOLE IN ONE on the 6th at Pine Hills Country Club in Taylor, during our 4th Annual Golf Outing on Saturday. The Par 3 had a 2008 Jeep Liberty tied to it and this supporter of the FD has himself some new wheels. The Fire Department would like to thank all of the Sponsors and Team entries for their continued support through out the past four years. Plans are already underway for the 5th Annual on June 13th of 2009. Contact the FD to register now!!!!! ******UPDATE***** The Hole in one Winner is completing the necessary paperwork to claim the 2008 Jeep Liberty. As soon as all of these items are clear, we will post additional information and photos. The Fire Departments next big Fund Raiser is the 2008 House to House Fund Drive starting in late August and later this year during the Christmas season, the FD will be selling XMAS TREES. Stay tuned for more details.

The Rescue and crew under the direction of Captain Howard Timms were forced to shed their summer jammies early Sunday morning to clear a Motor Vehcile Crash on Springbrook Avenue. The rescue cleared an extrication path for one occupant of the crash. So much for re-runs of Bugs Bunny.....

The FD Administration was notified that we are the recipients of a DCNR Grant. This funding will help defray the cost associated with the build out of the new 2008 John Deere Gator. This 6 wheel unit has been outfitted for both Rescue & Brush Fire suppression off the beaten path. The Gator is already in service and ready for use in the community. Final contracts are being signed and submitted.

************UPDATE: The Brush Truck was been sent to have the military camo paint removed. Once the unit is completely sandblasted, the truck will be painted the departments customary RED.

The Fire Department was fortunate to receive a replacement retired US Military pick up truck for use as a Brush Truck. This vehicle was provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Forestry and the Department of Defense. The truck will be repainted and all equipment from the current vehicle wil be moved over to the replacement unit. The replacement vehicle is in much better condition than the existing and it has extremely low milage. Over the next few months the transfer will occur.

The Rescue was summond over the weekend for a FAST Truck response into Dupont Borough for a structure fire. Dupont Fire was faced upon arrival with not only the building of origin, however the B exposure was soon to be involved. Rescue 98 stood FAST on the Charlie side of the building while crews battled the conflagration.

Members and their families from Greenwood Fire, Lawrence Hose, Eagle McClure Hose & Taylor Fire Rescue spent an evening in the Party Box at PNC Field in Moosic. This yearly opportunity is provided by the management of PNC Field & Greenwood Fire, in renumeration for the Firework stand-by that all these departments provide through-out the Baseball season. The Fire Department was also host to PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTER Michael Pisauro from Louden County Virginia. Lieut Pisauro is an old time Greenwood boy that lost most of his skills when he ventured south. The honored guest and all others in attendence enjoyed a relaxed evening.

The Rescue, Chief & LA 98 were sent to the 4000 block of Birney Ave this morning for a one car roll over with entrapment. Upon arrival one vehicle was found on it's roof with a lone male entrapped. A telephone pole and wires were also down. Rescue crews arrived to stabilize the vehicle with Junk Yard Dogs and also cleared the extrication path with Hurst Rescue Tools. The extrication time was quick with the patient being cared for by the LA 98 Medic Crew.

The Moosic 1st Alarm Engine Companies recently took to the street to work on moving some water. And water we did move! The Engines and large diamater hose appliances certainly owe nothing in return. This was one of the first good high volumn workouts for both the new KME Engine 98 & Crimson Engine 93-3. Keeping things at the basic level, a lot of work was completed while working with a hydrant source and utilizing the Hydrant Assist Valves.

The Department has just completed the build out of the 2008 John Deere Gator. The 6 wheel Gator is set up for both Fire & Rescue/EMS use. It carries a 60 gallon poly tank and pump with 200' of brush suppression hose. In addition to the fire capability, a stokes is also mounted and ready for patient transport. The unit is also complete with a GPS unit for cellular phone location. The unit has already proven to be very useful in off road situations. Make sure to look for the EMS crew out stationed in the Montage Area during Baseball and Concert events. Funding for the unit was totally provided through Grants.

The Rescue, Chief & LA 98 were sent to an overnight violent 1 car crash in on Birney Ave in front of Gerrity's Market. The Chevy Lumina mini van hit a utility pole and rolled on it's side. The front end of the Lumina was torn from the balance of the vehicle. Crews operated for under 1 hour.

The Rescue, Chief & LA 98 were sent to the area of the Springbrook Creek Black Bridge for a reported male that fell from the bridge into the creek. As a precaution, Chief 98 requested the Old Forge Swift Water Rescue Team and Duryea Dive be dispatched. Upon the arrival of Moosic PD, a lone male was found face down on the rocks along side the creek. After a verbal altercation with the male and PD, it was determined that the male had fallen from the rail bridge above, arrox 50 feet to the rock area. Rescue & EMS crews arrived and packaged the male into a stokes and tranported him from the location. Each summer season provides multiple rescue responses into this area. This is the first for the 2008 season. There have been several fatal accidents at this posted location. Companies operated for less than 1/2 hour.