Some members spent Friday night and all day Saturday participating in a machinery rescue program put on by some great instructors from Task Force 1, Inc.  The class was hosted by station 98.  Members learned different lifting and extrication techniques and were tasked with challenging scenarios. We would like to thank Chief Molinaro and the members of Greenwood Fire Dept. for having us for the class and for providing lunch. We would also like to thank the instructors for sharing the kn...

PPL put on a great presentation on safety when working with downed power lines.  We would like to thank the Avoca and Germania FDs for hosting the class and inviting us.

This past Saturday members got together with our brothers from station 112 in the third annual flag football game.  The money raised every year goes towards gifts for children. It was great game with 112 edging out 166 8-7. Both sides enjoy doing this event every year to help out the kids in need. Thank you to everyone who came out and donated. 

The PTVFD has again teamed up with WNEP for the Operation Save A Life. Its time to check those smoke alarms, Any Pittston Twp. resident may pick up FREE smoke alarms at our headquarters located on Bryden St. Anyone who needs installation can call the Fire Department at 570-654-2503. Supplies are limited to first come first serve. SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES!!!

Members spent this past weekend at the Kmart on the Pittston By-pass informing kids and parents about fire safety. Members had handouts for the kids, demonstrated what to do in the event of a fire with the use of the smoke house, and on Saturday demonstrated a vehicle extrication.  It was a great weekend and we would like to thank everyone who came out for your support.  We would also like to thank Pittston City Fire Dept for the use of the smoke house and Duryea Fire for the use of th...

This past week members participated in the 4th annual Avoca Fire Dept. Softball Tournament.  Member started the tournament out strong by defeating Duryea Fire and Avoca fire to make it to the championship game.  The bombers would fall short in the championship to Duryea Fire. Congrats to our brother from Duryea on there come back victory.  We would like to say thank you to Avoca Fire for hosting the tournament and a fun filled weekend.

Engine 2 and Rescue 1 headed to the Pittston Area High School to assist Laflin Fire with the annual Prom Promise.  The prom promise is an event that is put together every year by a senior student and the school to show kids the dangers of drinking and driving. Engine 2 would be tasked with placing a hand line in service and setting up the landing zone for Lifeflight.  Rescue 1 would be at the scene of the crash assisting Laflin Fire with the extrication of victims.

This past weekend 6 members headed down to the Muncy training facility by Williamsport. Members attended vehicle fires and special vehicle rescue. It was another great year with plenty of knowledge gained. We have been attending this training for the past 4 years. You always learn new techniques from great instructors.

This past weekend members attended a man in machine class at Station 112. Members got the opportunity to use some new equipment such as a band saw and cutting torches. Knowledge was also gained on various types of incidents from impalements to a person having a ring stuck on their finger. We would like to thank the Avoca Fire Department for haveing us and also the instructors from PL Vulcan for sharing their knowledge.

Today members spent the time to place our new SCOTT SCBA on Engine 2. This completes our SCBA conversion from MSA to SCOTT. These air packs are equipped with pac tracker technology which plays a big role in finding a down firefighter in the event of an Emergency. They are also equipped with a EBSS system that allows you to breath from your partners air in the event of an emergency. Also the purchase of the new Scott RIT pack was made. This pack is for rescue operations of a downed firefight...

Over this past weekend members headed down to LCCC with Duryea Fire for a structural burn session. Members got to brush up on the skills of stretching lines, and performing searches. Some new knowledge was gained as always you can never have enough training. We would like to thank Duryea Fire for having us.

As we enter into the fall season, the PTVFD softball team had very successful summer.  Taking first place in both the Avoca and Duryea Fire Dept. tournaments.  The members played hard all summer.  These tournaments are good time to get together with our brothers and play a little ball.  The funds also support the local fire departments. 

It was a good week of training at the 166 house. Members started this past thursday night with our regurlarly scheduled training with throwing ladders, hydrant hookup, SCBA, and various other tool training.  Saturday morning members took  Foam 1 out for some pumping time.  New members got the oppurtunity to learn how foam 1 is put into service and also see its capabilities. Approximately 400 gallons of foam was pumped.

Over the past two weeks members spent some time at station 143 for a basic ropes and rigging program.  Members learned about various different types of mechanical advantage systems, as well as setting up anchors and multiple different knots and their uses.  We would like to thank Hughestown Fire Dept for having us attend.

Members had busy weekend of training this past week. Members attend a confined space class hosted by the Avoca Fire Dept.  During this course members learned about all the danger of a confined space rescue, and also learned about the many different types of tools involved.  Tools include air monitors, ventilation fans, communication systems, escape packs, ropes and rigging, and patient packaging.  A great time was had by all. We would like to thank the Avoca Fire Dept for inviting...

Members recently completed a BVR OPS program hosted by the Kingston Twp. Fire Dept.  In this program members learned about many different tools, techniques, and strategies involved in the vehicle rescue field.  Members will continue to advance their training by taking the technician level course in the upcoming weeks. 

Some members headed down to LCCC PSTI yesterday for a basement burn class. Members spent the day stretching lines and performing searches of the basement and division 1. Members had an opportunity to feel the heat amongst other dangers of fighting a fire in the basement. A good day was had by all.

The past few days members have spent their time packing hose and moving equipment around to get the new engine 2 ready for service. This engine will be in service at HQ and the current engine 2 will become engine 3. The KME (Current Engine 3) will be removed from service.  Members will put the final touches on tomorrow and is expected to be in service some time tomorrow night.