June 17, 2001

Firefighters from the Ladder 93 use the "jaws of life" to free a trapped occupant of a compact vehicle.  The crash, which occurred on Keyser Avenue, held the victim captive for more than 20 minutes.  Once being freed the patient was transported by the Old Forge EMS along with Paramedics from Lackawanna Ambulance to the Regional Trauma Center in Scranton.  Her injuries were reported as non-life threatening.  Photo Courtesy Robert Hegedus

May 2, 2001

Firefighters from Ladder 93 leave the roof of a commercial structure in Clarks Summit.  Fire crews were summoned as reports indicate a HVAC unit malfunctioned on a rooftop.  Damage was kept to a minimum and they were no reported injuries, despite the unseasonable 90 degree temperatures.  Photo Courtesy Robert Hegedus

                                                      April 10, 2001

     Lieutenant Bob Aulisio Jr and Firefighter Rob Zoltiewicz set up outriggers as the crew from Ladder 93 prepares to ascend the roof of a commercial structure.  The Dickson City alarm had reported smoke and activated sensors in the PETCO store on Business Rt 6.  There was no reports of damage or injuries.   Photo Courtesy Robert Hegedus

March 30,2001

Ladder 93 responds in assist to Lackawanna County Station 27, Throop, with a reported structure fire.  Upon all units arrival the fire had been extinguished when the property owner cut power to an exterior light which sustained a ballast failure.  The fire was contained to the fixture.  The structure was then checked with thermal imaging cameras from Rescue 27 and Engine 234 (Dickson City).  Ventilation was conducted by the 27 Engine.   Photo Courtesy Robert Hegedus

                                            December 15, 2000

Firefighter R. Zoltewicz escorts a man to safety.  He became trapped on a rooftop after the ladder he was using toppled to the ground.  A dampened resident was thankful for his rescue.  The victim was uninjured.     Photo Courtesy Robert Hegedus

  December 16-17, 2000

                                                             TruckCompany Class--Carlisle PA  Truck Company 43

    Captain Semenza and Lt. Tagliaterra conducted a Truck Company Ops. 1 class in Carlisle, PA on the above dates. Pictured above are the Captain and Lt. with members on Cumberland County Truck Co. 43, Carlisle, PA

    January 28, 2001

                                             Respiratory Protection Training

     Greenwood Fire Chief and PA State Fire Academy Instructor, Chuck Molinaro (center) is show demonstrating the proper technique in donning Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.  He is assisted by Ladder 93 Firefighter Walter Chiavacci (right).

    January 28, 2001

                                              Respiratory Protection Training

     Firefighters from Ladder 93, Engines 93,933, 953 and Rescue 98 participate in a respiratory protection training program.  The program teaches firefighters proper use, maintenance and limitations of SCBA.