Station 4 and Engine 2 were dispatched for a reported basement fire on Harwood Ave. in Clarks Summit Borough. Police arrived on scene shortly after dispatch and confirmed a working fire in the basement. Engine 4 arrived on scene and advanced an attack line to the basement while Ladder 4 crews ventilated and searched the structure. Engine 2 assisted with overhaul and searching for extension. Units operated for about 1.5 hours.

Engine 4 was dispatched this morning to assist Factoryville Station 9 (Wyoming County) with man power for a working structure fire at Keystone College. Engine 4 arrived on scene and went to work performing interior and roof top overhaul. Crews operated for approximately 2.5 hours.

Firefighter Dennis Owens Jr. has been recently diagnosed with cancer. As we all are aware, this is a battle that entails both physical and financial stress upon anyone who is faced with it.

Dennis is married to his wife Kim, and is the proud daddy of two beautiful young children, Madyson and Mason.
Dennis has been a firefighter with Taylor Fire & Rescue for over ten years, and has dedicated unmeasurable amounts of time serving the people of Taylor Borough and the surrounding communities in their time of need.

The members of the Taylor Fire Dept. are asking the community to come join them for a night of fun to help us support one of our own in his time of need.

There will be entertainment, food and beverages, along with a basket raffle, a wheel barrow of cheer raffle and some others.

The Benefit will be held October 22, 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm. at The Greenwood Fire Station, 3727 Birney Ave. in Moosic. The cost is $15.00 per person, For tickets, contact any Firefighter or Fire Headquarters at 562-0210. Tickets will be on sale at 117 Union St. in Taylor every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 6 pm. to 9pm. until October 12th.

On October 14, 2011 @ 1114Hrs, Clarks Summit Station 4 along with Chinchilla Engine 2 was dispatched to a working structure fire on N. State St in the Summit. Ladder 4 arrived on scene and upon entry to the building was met with heavy fire. Captain Ross then requested a second alarm. The Ladder 4 crew made entry and performed a quick search of the building, ventilated, pulled the initial attack line, and threw ladders. Engine 2 arrived quickly, pulled hand lines, and assisted in the initial attack of the fire. Second alarm companies performed overhaul and vertical ventilation. Crews were on scene for approx. 2.5 hours.It was a job well done by all and Clarks Summit Fire Co. would like to thank all mutual aid companies for the assistance.

Units On Scene: L-4, E-4, R-4, 4-9, E-2, E-8-1, E-9, L-5, R-2, R-23, Amb. 2-8

Ladder 4 was dispatched to assist Chinchilla Station 2 on a working structure fire. When Ladder 4 arrived the Engine 2 crew had the bulk of the fire already knocked down. Ladder 4 was assigned to search division one and perform overhaul. When police first arrived on scene there was still one occupant trapped inside. The two police officers removed the victim who suffered from smoke inhalation. Crews remained on scene for approx. 2 hours.

The Clarks Summit Fire Co. will be hosting a blood drive on Saturday September 10, 2011 from 10 am till 4 pm at 321 Bedford St., Clarks Summit, PA 18411 (get directions). Together with the Red Cross, we ask that you please join us in memory of all those who gave their lives on 9-11-2001 and in honor of those who serve and protect us every day.

Engine 4, Ladder 4, and Ambulance 4-9 assisted Station 2 (Chinchilla) on the 2nd Alarm Structure Fire. Crews arrived to find a working fire at a 150' x 300' 2 story horse barn. Crews used master streams and aerial devices to extinguish the bulk of the fire. After the bulk of the fire was knocked down, heavy equipment was brought in to tear through the metal and debris. Rescue 4 stood by at Station 4 for any further calls in the Abingtons. Crews operated on scene for approx 6 hours.

Rescue crews were dispatched to School Street in Clarks Summit for the Cat stuck in a tree. Crews arrived on scene to find on feline approx 30 feet up in a tree. Crews threw a 35' extension ladder to the tree and extricated the cat from the tree.

Rescue and EMS crews ran three motor vehicle crashes over the weekend, all on Abington Road. Rescue 4 and Ambulance 4-9 were summoned to the first wreck late Saturday morning for a car versus a telephone pole. There were no injuries and required minimal rescue services. The second occurred Saturday afternoon on South Abington Road near CVS pharmacy. 4-9 evaluated several patients but obtained several refusals while Rescue 4 blocked traffic. The third wreck occurred Sunday afternoon on North Abington Road and also required minimal Rescue and EMS services.

The First Alarm Structure Box was dispatched for Cherry Hill Road in Newton for the reported smell of wires burning in the residence. Chief 8 arrived on scene and reported a moderate smoke condition in the structure. Engine 8 (Newton-Ransom) arrived first due and discovered the working basement fire. The Engine 8 crew knocked down the fire with preconnected hoseline. Ladder 4 overhauled the basement and checked for extension with the Thermal Imaging Camera while Engine 4 was returned to service. Crews operated for approx 30 minutes.