Monthly Calls
 Month
Fire
 Jan
24
 Feb
15
 Mar
32
 Apr
17
 May
9
 Jun
0
 Jul
0
 Aug
0
 Sep
0
 Oct
0
 Nov
0
 Dec
0
 Total
97
Calls By Year
Year
Fire
2011
495
2010
254
2009
253
2008
244
2007
291
2006
299

Upcoming Events
May 21st. Bayer Corperation Tour. 5:45pm at station



June 16th 2012. Special Event Anville Firemans Convention. Leaving station at 9am full dress uniform. Pictures will be taken as well for every firefighter who attends this event



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Pennsylvania Forestry office posted the currenty conditions for wild fires, Pennsylvania is at the Low/ to moderate area so we are still not in the full clear. Just be alert with the winds we have been getting, We still need rain, with the wind it is still dry and fires can still break out so just use caution and follow your boro or township code.

 
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Throughout the year many Myerstown Boro Residence ask questions regarding burning in the boro. I will give suggestions as to what you can and can't burn. 1. The burning of any trash, lumber, leaves, straw, grass, brush or other combustible materials is not permitted including for food preparation. Food preparation is permitted with use of fuels designated by the fire prevention officer. They are: charcoal, propane gas, domestic gas, and wood in appropriately designed appliances. Appropriate devices that are allowed by code are enclosed approved chiminea. These units can be purchased at many local stores, these are fully enclosed with a screen. 2. There is no OPEN PIT burning at all. Anyone Caught with an open pit will be issued a warning and possibly cited. Attached are many pictures of allowed units in the boro. Again normal gas grills are allowed but NO OPEN PITS. During the last few months we have received multiple calls in the boro regarding residences putting skids, branches, logs, and trash on a pile and had it up against a shed or garage. With no warning fire Apparatus will come out and we will put out the fire.. For questions regarding whether you are allowed to use certain units please contact the Goowill Fire Chief at firechief30@comcast.net or Myerstown Boro PD. During a Lebanon County Burn Ban, The use of a Chiminea is not allowed. The only authorized unit during a burn ban is a cooking gas grill using propane or natural gas. But caution should be taken even using these devices during a burn bad.

 

 
Sun, May 13th, 2012 5:51:00 pm - ...Continued

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Sunday Afternoon 5/13/12 Company 30 and 31 was dispatched to a reported dwelling fire/wire down in the 200 block of South Cherry Street in the boro. Chief 30 arrived to find a wire down across a vehicle and the wire burned off from the residence. Home owner stated they had a small fire near the home. Crews entered the home with a T.I.C. and extinguisher to make sure there was nothing going on inside the residence. By reports of 31 personnel everything was ok inside. Met Ed was notified to repsond. Crews returned within a 1/2 hour. Fire police remained on scene for about a 1/2 hour later with the roadway shut down until Met Ed arrived to remove the wire.
Sun, May 13th, 2012 5:32:00 pm - ...Continued

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Wed Morrning May 9th Company 30 and 31 was dispatched to the 300 block of South College Street for an investigation inside the residence. Chief 30 went responding with engine 30 as driver and county informed him that there as an odor inside the residence. Crews arrived on scene moments later, Upon arriving UGI was already on scene. After making sure we had a full account of all animals crews entered the home, there were readings on the Gas meters throughout the residence, furnance in the basement was shut down due to a malfunction and home was ventilated. Crews returned to quarters about an hour later.
Sun, May 13th, 2012 5:27:00 pm - ...Continued

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Its getting to the time of year where Exposure to excessive heat can cause loss of body fluids and a rise in body temperature. This may occur at any age but is most common in babies and elderly people. It can occur due to prolonged exposure to high atmospheric temperature or a brief exposure to very high atmospheric temperature (direct exposure to sun is not necessary) or due to heavy manual work in high temperature, high humidity. Pre-existing chronic diseases and alcoholism are some of the predisposing factors 1. Check your hydration -- The body cools by sweating, which is produced using the body's fluids. But at extremely high temperatures, natural cooling mechanisms start to fail and heat builds up in the body. Adequate hydration can stave off the risky reaction. If you're going to be physically active, opt for a sports drink which contains key electrolytes to keep your body in balance. 2. Check your head -- A headache is an important indicator of heat stroke, as are dizziness and disorientation. Unfortunately, once the latter symptoms develop, heat stroke can rapidly worsen. If you've been out in the sun and develop a headache -- even slightly -- start treatment procedures. Hats and umbrellas can both be useful tools to stave off sun-related health risks. 3. Check your friends -- Many of the symptoms of heat stroke are serious enough to impair judgment; assessing friends, and relying on them to do the same, can be invaluable. If companions have hot, dry skin, seem disoriented or confused, or appear sluggish, they might already be in the later stages of heat stroke. Call an ambulance by dialing 911 and, in the meantime, apply cool water to the skin and ice packs to the groin and armpits, and elevate the feet.

 
Sun, May 13th, 2012 5:08:00 pm - ...Continued

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The Goodwill Fire Company each year sponsors a youth baseball team. On this link is there calendar line up. http://elco.demosphere.com/Schedules/Spring2012/46401512.html

 
Sat, May 12th, 2012 9:31:00 pm - ...Continued

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The Goodwill tonight was asked to house old Richland Engine 33 old Beast of the East.

 

 
Wed, May 9th, 2012 10:17:00 pm - ...Continued

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BURN BAN UPDATE: Lebanon County Commissioners will be lifting the burn ban Sunday May 13th at 12am. Monday burning will be allowed again only according to your boro and township code.The state would like the burn ban to remain in effect for another 30 days but on a vote of the Lebanon County Fire Chiefs, vote of 12-2 the ban will be lifted. As a compromise to the state the commissioners kept the burn ban in effect for the full 30 days. The Lebanon Daily News also posted a link regarding this. http://www.ldnews.com/ci_20585777/lebanon-county-let-burn-ban-expire

 
Wed, May 9th, 2012 9:27:00 pm - ...Continued

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Please Spread the Word:: As many know the Elco School District has an EMT Program. Right now the district is advertising on the typical teacher's job site.To date Elco has received NO applications from teachers that are EMT's. Elco has done nothing as far as trying to reach happily employed teachers that are EMT's. These employed teachers with EMTcertifications are not looking for another "Regular" teaching job so they are not looking at the sites where ELCO has posted the jobs. The hope is that we as the ELCO community can spead the word through email, facebook, Twitter, websites to get the word out to the PA EMS Community. Applicant must be PA certified in Chemistry for grades 7-12, additionally applicant must be a certified PA Dept of Health EMT/EMS instructor. Active EMS experience is a plus. Send letter of interest, resume, PA standard application, 3 current professional references, copies of certifications and Act's 34. 114 and 151 clearances to Edward Felty care of Eastern Lebanon County High School, Myerstown PA 17067. Phone of 717-866-7447 Ext 2003. Applications must be received by May 21st 2012. Any EMS related questions can be directed to Dave Kirchner who is retiring from this position in June after many many years of service.. 717-926-2350. We as the ELCO Community count on this program to provide the much needed EMT's for our area. 100's of students have gone through this program over the years and many have gone into the medical field and many are still very active with the ambulance association. We as the Elco area can't afford to loose this program, pass the word around. Copy this and past it to your email, facebook, twitter, myspace. Any other form of communication so we can keep this program alive.
Tue, May 8th, 2012 10:16:00 am - ...Continued

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So, Are you ready for a challenge? Have you ever wanted to help someone in distress but you weren't sure how? The Goodwill Fire Company is always looking for dedicated men and women who are looking for ways to help their community, not only do we look for volunteers to help on emergency calls but for fund raising events, work details and other special events. For information on becoming a volunteer firefighter, or just to volunteer for fundraising events contact the Fire Chief at firechief30@comcast.net or by calling 717-866-7023.

 
Mon, May 7th, 2012 12:06:00 pm - ...Continued

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