May 13 - At 10:02 hrs on Monday, Station 43 and other first alarm companies were sent to Ravnikar Rd for a reported structure fire. Ambulance 41-9 was first to arrive reporting a fully involved structure.  The assignment was upgraded was upgraded adding to additional tankers to the remote scene.

Houses damaged in wrecks
Photos by Diamondplate Photography
May 12- Around 1600 hours,  Station 43 was dispatched to a two car crash  with entrapment as both vehicles slammed into houses in the 500 Block Main Street in Vandling.

Later at 20:00 hours  was dispatched to structure fire on Brook Street in Browndale. Then around around 0500 hours in Sunday, May 12 crews were dispatched to a 1one car MVA into a house in the 600 block Main Street in Vandling. Irnonically, the house is that of Assistant Fire Chief Pat Sherry. Thanks to all the mutual aid companies that responded to the calls. More

Utility truck updated with skid unit

Utility 43, a 2003 Ford F-250  four wheel drive rig, was upgraded this week with the installation of "brush skid unit". U-43 now carries a limited water supply, has a small pump to help out with field or other off-ther-roadway incident. Partial funding for the project came for a PA DCNR grant. The skid unit can be removed easily when the snow plow is installed!

Bloodmobile and BBQ thanks 
Thanks for all who turned out for the bloodmobile on Friday! Also, we are sold out for the chicken BBQ on Sunday! 

Engine, Ladder Run 41 Box
March 24 - Engine and Ladder 43 responded on a 41 box assignment for a reported structure fire in the 1000 block on Hudson Street in Forest City. First arriving on scene, Ambulance 41-8, reported a working fire inside an attached garage witha vehicle inside. 

The assignment was backed down, holding companies 41 and 43, once determined that the source of the fire  was contained and extinguished to the area under the vehicle. Companies returned to service in about 20 minutes. 

43 Ladder, Car on RIT assignment
Feb. 3 - 2013 - Ladder and Car 43 responded  at 18:41 hours on the rapid intervention team (RIT) assignment for a structure in Susquehanna County, assisting Thompson Fire. The fire on S.R. 1001, was quickly brought under control with the S.R. 1001 Command returning the ladder and and the chief to service.
 

Come in! Join us! Volunteers need! Are you looking for a rewarding way to spend your time? Browndale Fire Company is seeking new members. No experience required. We will provide you the training you need as a pace that fits your schedule. Interested? Email us for more information!

Ladder 43 on second alarm assigment
Nov. 13 - A fire in Wayne County went two alarms. The blaze at 15 Dog Pond Trail in (Honesdale Fire Department's first due) drew a response from three counties at around 14:15 hours. The fire heavily damaged the structure causing crew two work for over two hours on the job.  Ladder 43 was transferred to Honesdale once enroute.

Wayne County:
13 ENG3, 13ENG7, 13ENG,13LDR2, 12 ENG, 12TKR2, 28ENG1, 32ENG, 32SUP, 43LDR, 43 UTIL, 65ENG2, 94ENG, 94 TKR, 75ENG
Lackawanna County 
59RES, 59SQD
Pike County
81LDR

Helping Out Several members from Station 43 spent a day in NYC at the site of the Breezy Point fire in Queens. This area was heavily damages by a raging fire during Hurricane Sandy. Several members of FDNY lost their homes. Members from 43 plan to return to lend a hand in the near future. 

Crash proves deadly 
A crash in Clinton Township took the life of a Wayne County woman early Sunday morning. The wreck occured on just off the Belmont Turnpike near Smith Road.  State police are investigating a deadly crash in Wayne County along with the Wayne County coroner's officer. Apparently the vehicle went off the roadway and became submerged in a pond.. Companies were on the scene of the crash for about three hours Sunday morning after being dispatched just after  8:00 a.m.

WNEP The following agencies were involved in the incident: Stations 43, 75 and 41, Waymart EMS, MICU 9, PSP, Wayne County Coroner' s Office, Wayne County EMA,Lackawanna County Dive Team (Station 28)

Browndale Fire to host '13  NEPVFF Convention The location for the annual convention of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Volunteer Fireman's Federation (NEPVFF) has been awared to Browndale Fire Company. It is slated for September 6 and 7, 2013. The convention will coincide with the 100 year anniversary of Browndale Fire Company. Check for details!

Dry hydrant installed at Elk Lake
A much needed dry hydrant was added to the shore by Jake’s Bar at Elk Lake on Friday, September 28th.  It will be operational on Wednesday Oct. 3. 

The Browndale Fire Company would like to thank the following for their tired less efforts in support and fortitude in finally getting the dry hydrant installed:  President Juliann Doyle for the paper work; Chief Jason Obelenus for his reminders and pushing to see this project through; the endless in and out of the water of fire company members Captain Nick Tozzi, and Hammer Pelick for the installation.  Also thanks to member Josh Debevec for ordering the pipe and his guidance during this project.  A HUGE thank you to Pioneer Construction for donating machinery and men for the project and lastly JAKE'S Bar for providing a perfect location for the dry hydrant. 

We would be amiss if we did not also thank the Clinton Township Supervisors and the Elk Lake Association for their assistance and guidance.  The Elk Lake Association is working with the fire company on the installation of possibly two other dry hydrants to be installed during 2013 at the Lake so look forward to these projects once the application process and permits are secured.  Thanks to everyone the Elk Lake area is a little safer and better prepared for fire suppression, if ever needed !

Ladder, Car on house fire in Susquehanna Co.
Sept. 21 - Ladder and Car 43 were due on a house fire in Susquehanna County.  The call came in for the fire around 4:15 a.m. for a home on Clifford Township's Crystal Lake Boulevard.Crews worked for about three hours before returning to service. Details
 

Another crash:  300 Block of Main St. August 13 - Yet another crash in the 300 block of Main Street in Vandling drew a response just after 9:30 A.M. This area has had frequent crashes in recent history. (See incident below) The driver of this vehicle escaped serious injuries when he grazed a large tree, continued through a yard, hitting lawn lattice, a vinyl fence and a flag pole before coming to rest. He was able to self extricate the vehicle. Forest City PD is investigating the cause of the wreck. Units cleared the scene in 25 minutes: On the assignment: Company 43, Rescues 51, Ambulance 41-9 and MICU 9.

Heavy entrapment at familiar location
May 20 - A single vehicle MVA drew on the resources from three counties. Companies 41 and 43 marked on scene just before 6:30 a.m. at a single vehicle motor vehicle crash with heavy entrapment on Main Street at Ash Street in Vandling.

Chief 43 (Obelenus) established the Main Street Command. Rescue 51, originally due on the assignment was out of service, moving up Rescue 18 (Clifford - Susquehanna County). Crews were faced with the driver of the vehicle heavily entrapped from a head-on impact with a tree. Rescue 41 and 18 worked together to remove all doors, roof, front wheel and begin a dash displacement to free the victim.  At the height of the incident, eight hydraulic tools, two air chisels, and three reciprocating saws were in service along with multiple other hand tools.

Engine 43 handled hazard control and rescuer and patient protection during the extrication while Engine 61-4 handled landing zone chores from the Vandling Recreation Field.

The victim was extricated and transported to a LZ aboard 41-9. The patient was flown to the trauma center in Scranton.

MVA injures 3
May 12-  While the crash in the 300 block of Main Street Vandling had no entrapment, it landed three in the trauma center. Just after 04:00 hours, Wayne County 911 dispatched Company 41 (Forest City) for rescue and EMS to the incident.  Initially it was reported the crash was in Forest City Borough, however, the initial unit on scene determined the crash was in Vandling Borough adding Engine 43 and Chief 43 to the assignment. Companies cleared in about an hour. Ambulances 41-9 and 41-8 got help from two ALS units from Lackawanna County and a BLS unit from Wayne County. 
 

First due Vandling structure fire  April 19 -  At 00:37 hours, a box assisgment was sent to  the corner of Main & Ash St. in Vandling Borough. Rescue 41 (Forest City FD) was first to arrive deploying a 1.5" crosslay getting a quick knock on the fire. Chief 43 arrived and assessed the scene determining no additional resources would be necessary returning all companies while holding Stations 41 & 43 on scene for overhaul.

The fire originated in an outside trash receptacle extending up the "C" side of the structure and threatening the roof of the Division 1 addition. All units cleared within 45 minutes. 

First due structure box
 Jan 25.  - Just before 1:45 p.m. Wayne County Communications dispatched the structure fire assignment for 1448 Belmont  Turnpike in Clinton Township.  First arriving piece, Ladder 43, arrived reporting smoke showing at a residential dwelling.  The crew investigated the source of the smoke determining it was an oven fire. Using an ABC extinguisher, the Ladder got a knock on the fire. With the fire under control, command backed down the assignment to the ladder, an engine and a tanker. The structure was vented and all companies returned to service in about 15 minutes.

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