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Career Firefighter Testing
WE’RE TESTING TO FILL POTENTIAL POSITIONS! The RTFD is excited to announce we are testing for our career staff eligibility. Qualified candidates must possess the following certifications: Pro Board Firefighter 1 Current Pennsylvania or National Registry EMT Hazardous Materials Operations See the attached advertisement for further information. Note that deadline to apply is Friday, March…
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Church Grove Elementary School fire
In keeping with Brian Feist theme of Fire Central related incidents, July 3, 1977 – Church Grove Elementary School fire. The building was located at the intersection of Scalp Avenue and Route 219, a familiar site, as it would later become home to the current Headquarters of the Richland Township Fire Department. Looks like the…
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Former Richland Township Fire Department’s Truck 3-1 beginning resold
Former Richland Township Fire Department’s Truck 3-1 beginning resold from Salem Township Fire Department to its new home at Riverview Fire Department in Mountain, Wisconsin! 1997 Spartan Quality 75′ AI Ladder
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Adams Township firefighters from St. Michael and Dunlo took advantage of the forcible entry door prop tonight at Station 3 for a joint training evening.
Adams Township firefighters from St. Michael and Dunlo took advantage of the forcible entry door prop tonight at Station 3 for a joint training evening. A special thanks to 3 Captain Chris Meyers for leading the session and to the Richland Township Volunteer Fire Department for the use of the prop.
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$2 million grant to launch emergency drone program in Cambria County; rescuers soon could get medicine by air
The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa. – By Randy Griffith A $2 million grant announced Thursday is the final piece needed to launch a program that will use airborne drones to bring drugs and other medical supplies to rescue scenes and help emergency responders save more lives, Cambria County leaders said. Robert C. Hampshire, U.S. deputy assistant…
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Fire knocked down quickly at Richland Township nursing home; six employees, two residents taken to hospital
The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa. – By Joshua Byers Eight people were transported Tuesday evening to Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center after a fire at Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Six employees were transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation, and two residents were sent for precautionary measures, Richland Township fire Chief Wes Meyers said. Fire crews…
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New Trench Trailer
The RTFD is proud to introduce our newest addition to the fleet. This trailer, donated by Conemaugh Hospital, has been transformed into a Technical Rescue trailer. This trailer houses equipment to be used in trench rescue scenarios and contains a mobile cutting station for wooden shoring, a portable air compressor for the use of air…
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2nd Alarm House Fire
Just before 1am city companies were alerted for a residential house fire in the 1000 block of Solomon Street in the Walnut Grove neighborhood. Units arrived to find a well involved single story single family home that was unoccupied. 2 lines were placed into operation. Extensive damage was done to the home and the cause…
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New fire chief leads ‘progressive’ West Hills department forward
West Hills Regional Fire Department rang in 2024 with a new fire chief.
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2023 Annual Report
Throughout this past year, members and staff have worked hard to continue the level of service that our coverage area has come to expect. The RTFD handled 946 total incidents in 2023, a decrease of 56 incidents from the previous year. The RTFD remains devoted to providing our communities with excellent emergency service protection. At…