Early in the afternoon on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 crews were alerted to a single vehicle accident with a rollover. Elizabeth Twp EMS Chief Dell was on scene and reported one vehicle on its side with no injuries or hazards. Rescue 123 Clairton was disregarded by Chief 184 and Rescue 183 Liberty and Engine 184 Lincoln responded to assist with traffic control. Mendlowitz Trucking was on scene and towed the vehicle. Lincoln PD was also on scene.
Friday, February 12th, 2010 - Crews from our company handled call after call related to the February 2010 winter storms that hit. It all started for us on Friday evening and we are still responding to calls related to the storm as of today.
Calls we responded to included:
As of today, Friday February 12th, most of the power is restored to the borough, however there are still some residents awaiting Allegheny Power to restore their electricity. Allegheny Power is still actively working on those areas without power.
Due to the major snow storms, the Night at the Races have been postponed. Check back here for an announcement on the new date. We are looking towards the end of March.
Thank you.
Our annual Night at the Races is this Saturday, February 6th. Doors open at 6pm, and racing starts at 7pm. Please help out our company by attending. Please contact us at admin@lincolnvfrc.com for more information.
February had a strange start and we were dispatched for a tree on fire on Dora Drive in Lincoln on Monday February 1st. Engine 184 responded with a crew of 4 and found a standing tree on the side of the road burning from the bottom up. There were no power lines or any other ignitable sources near the tree. Liberty Rescue 183 responded to assist as well. They were staged at Mable and Dora and then returned shortly after. Engine 184’s crew extinguished the fire with a water can and trash line. Cause of the fire is under investigation, but sources believe it may have been caused by squirrels smoking in bed.
On Thursday January 21st, 2010 crews were alerted for a possible chimney fire on Liberty Way up from the fire station. A passer-by reported seeing 3 foot high flames coming from the chimney. Engine 184 responded with 6 crew members and found a chimney in the 4100 block of Liberty Way giving off a lot of smoke but no flames. Crews checked with the resident to make sure everything was ok inside the residence. All units were cleared without incident. Assisted by Liberty Rescue 183 and Port Vue Engine and Squad 237.
On Sunday December 20th, 2009, Santa took time out of his busy schedule to visit all the boys and girls at our fire hall. The children were first treated with a Magic Show and also were able to get their caricatures drawn. Santa came via the fire engine and got all the children’s Christmas requests. We hope everyone had a good time, and wish everyone a very safe and happy holiday season.
Our fire company will be hosting a children’s Santa Treat for borough residents on Sunday December 20th at 12:30pm at the social hall. Come see Santa and have some holiday fun.
On Thursday December 17th crews were dispatched to Lovedale Road at Mill Hill Road in Lincoln for a vehicle on its side with one person still inside. Crews arrived to find a minivan on its side with one male patient inside with minor injuries. Rescue crews cut the roof and helped package the patient for transport by EMS. The vehicle was towed, crews cleaned debris and the road was re-opened.
December 14th, 2009: The members had their work cut out for them over the last week or so responding to a house fire in Forward Twp, a funeral home/apartment fire in West Elizabeth, an accidental shooting incident in the woods in Lincoln, multiple ambulance calls inside and outside of Lincoln, and other various fire calls.
The election of officers was held during December’s monthly meeting and the 2010 department officers will be:
Chief: Don Bertok
Asst Chief: Tony Perozich
Captain: Jeff Bertok
Lieutenant: Jim Beisler
Safety Officer: Gordon Grimes
Engineer: Dan Fulmer
Medical/EMS Coordinator: Steve O’Neil
President: Jim Beisler
Vice President: Bill Scheetz
Treasurer: Don Bertok
Secretary: Jeff Bertok
3-Year Trustee: Harry “Butch” Thomas