Here are a few progress pictures of our new Seagrave Engine which will become the new Engine 42 of the Irvine Street Firehouse

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In the early morning hours, Engine 42 was alerted along with companies 20, 19, 11, and M76 for a rabbit hutch on fire. Engine 42 marked en route quickly and arrived second just after Engine 11. Crews from both companies pulled lines to extinguish the fire. Chief 20 had the Command

In the morning hours, the alarm was struck for a barn fire in the Adams Ridge Neighborhood of the first due. E3 and the Truck were on the road quickly with the engine arriving to find a 40'x100' goat barn with smoke showing. The truck arrived just after the engine and crews discovered a small fire, partially extinguished by the homeowner. Crews checked for extension and extinguished some hot spots. Companies 19, 21, 228, and M76 were also alerted

The volunteers of at the Adams Area Fire District have been kept busy this month while responding to 54 calls only 3/4 of the way through the month. In between all the calls, members have participated in training's such as Aerial Ops, RIT, as Well as one member receiving his EMT-B Certification. CONGRATULATIONS Firefighter Liam Fodor on your EMT!

The AAFD Herb Kaufman Memorial 5K is fast approaching. The 5K is held in conjunction with the Adams Township Community Day (September 7th) & serves as the kick-off to the day’s activities. For more information and to register visit http://aafd5k.webs.com/

The box was struck for a basement fire in a 2.5 story mixed occupancy on Grand Ave in Mars. C42 and E42 on location with smoke showing. The chief took command and the engine crew secures their own water supply while advancing a line through side A to make a hit on the fire. Crews got a quick knock on the bulk of the fire but spent time with extensive overhaul due to ballon frame construction allowing the fire to run to the attic. Tower 42 and E3 also responded as well as multiple mutual aide companies.

This morning just after 03:30, The Engine Company responded to the 500 block of Pittsburgh Street in Mars Boro for smoke removal after burnt food. Engine 42 arrived on scene with a 2 story mixed occupancy with the fire alarm sounding. Crew made there way to the rear apartment to find a moderate smoke condition from an oven fire that burnt itself out. Crews ventilated the apartment and reset the fire alarm.

Congratulations to these Adams Area Firefighters for successfully challenging the Firefighter II written and practical certification tests!

Captain Talo Capuzzi

FF Sean Sokolowski

FF Andrew Bell

Congratulations guys and keep up the good work!