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Volunteers Train on New Engine

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:02:43 PST

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - This weeks drill night was another busy one for the Refton Volunteers.

Firefighter Henry Operating The Beaver Valley Rescue Company.

Students trying out different Nozzles.

Newest Addition to the 59 Fleet

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:50:46 PST

Monday, April 23, 2012 - Last week, the Refton Volunteers took delivery of a 2003 International Darley Pumper from Blue Rock Fire Rescue.

Volunteers Assist with Water Supply Drill

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:07:30 PST

Friday, April 20, 2012 - This past Tuesday Evening was another busy one for the Refton Volunteers.

Engine 592 supplying Truck 57

Juniors practicing hoseline advancement.

Countywide Burn Ban Established

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:57:15 PST

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - Due to the extensively dry conditions, high winds and little rainfall recently, the Lancaster County Commissioners have elected to place a Countywide Burn Ban in effect starting at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 13th.

Late Afternoon Woods Fire Assist to Company 5-10

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:59:07 PST

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - Late Monday Afternoon, the Refton Volunteers were alerted to assist Company 5-10 (Strasburg) on a working woods fire on Peach Lane in Paradise Township.

Bob Devonshire Photo

Busy Week of Testing for the Refton Volunteers

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:31:02 PST

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - The last two evenings have been busy ones for the Refton Volunteers as on Monday Evening, 15 students enrolled in the Emergency Medical Responder Class had their final written and practical exams and on Tuesday Evening, 13 candidates took the Haz Mat Awareness Pro Board Written Exam.

2012 Fund Drive

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:35:36 PST

Sunday, March 18, 2012 - Every year, the Refton Community Fire Company sponsors a Community Fund Drive to help with the daily operating expenses.

Mid Day Barn Fire Assist to Company 5-10

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:29:40 PST

Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - Yesterday, at 11:17 hours, the Refton Volunteers along with numerous other companies were alerted to a reported barn fire at 222 Georgetown Road in Strasburg Township.

Christopher Saam Photo

Overnight Crash in the First Due

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:53:45 PST

Monday, February 6, 2012 - Sunday Morning around 01:30 hours, the Refton Volunteers were alerted to a Vehicle Accident Stand-By in front of 311 Breneman Road in Strasburg Township.

Jesse Adsitt Photo

Refton Volunteers End a Busy Month with a Crash in the First Due

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:04:13 PST

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - January proved to be one of the busiest in Refton's history. The Volunteers ended a busy month with an alert to a single vehicle accident with rollover up an embankment last evening at 22:11 hours in the 200 Block of Refton Road in Providence Twp.

2012 Events

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:52:40 PST

2012 Refton Fire Company Auxiliary Events:

January 28th - Breakfast
                        6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

February 18th - Soup and Apple Dumpling Sale
                          8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
                          TAKE OUTS ONLY

March 24th - Breakfast
                     6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

April 21st - Chicken and Waffle Supper
                  3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

May 26th - Breakfast
                  6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

June 30th - Annual Mud Sale
                  8:30 AM till Last Item is Sold
                  Breakfast Sandwiches will be served starting at 7:00 AM

July 28th - Breakfast
                 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

August 25th - Breakfast
                       6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

September 22nd - Breakfast
                              6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

October 20th - Chicken and Waffle Supper
                        3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

November 17th - Soup and Apple Dumpling Sale, Plus Craft Show
                            8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
                            TAKE OUTS ONLY

All Events are held at the Firehouse, 99 Church Street, Refton

All Breakfasts are $7.00 for Adults and $3.00 for Children

Chicken and Waffle Suppers are $10.00 for Adults & Take Outs; $4.50 for Children and Eat-Ins

If you have any questions on the above, please contact the Station at (717) 786-9462.

Structure Fire in the First Due

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:07:23 PST

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - Last Evening, just after 18:00 hours and minutes before the Refton Voluteers were to begin the first night of the Emergency Responder Class, the Box Alarm for a reported structure fire at Beiler Engine Service, 280 Pennsy Road in Providence Twp was struck.

Tom Amico Photo

Christopher Saam Photo

Saturday Afternoon Trash Fire

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:30:44 PST

Saturday, January 14, 2012 - At 14:21 Hours, the Refton Volunteers were alerted to a reported trash fire at 1858 Beaver Valley Pike in Providence Twp.

Jesse Adsitt Photo

Early Afternoon Dwelling Fire Assist to Company 5-12

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:02:38 PST

Thursday, January 12, 2012 - This afternoon at 12:18 Hours, the Refton Volunteers were alerted to assist Company 5-12 (Willow Street) on a reported structure fire at 759 Pennsy Road in Providence Township.

Tom Amico Photo

Busy Saturday Afternoon for the Southern End

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:12:14 PST

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 - This past Saturday Afternoon, the Refton Volunteers along with multiple other agencies were alerted to assist Willow Street Fire Company (Station 5-12) with a Residential Structure Fire at 417 Lancaster Pike in Providence Twp.

Tom Amico Photo

State Fire Commissioners Grant is Awarded Two Years in a Row

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:25:01 PST

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 - The Refton Volunteers recently received word from the Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioners Office that they were awarded the Grant that they applied for last fall.

Another Step Completed towards Firefighter 1 Certification

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:59:02 PST

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 - The Refton Volunteers recently completed another important step on the journey to testing for the Firefighter 1 Pro Board Certification; completing Mod 3 of the DelMar Essentials.

2012 Call Totals

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:10:10 PST


MONTH	INCIDENTS
January	20
February	8
March	4
April	12
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Total	44

Bridge Closing

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:47:03 PST

Sunday, December 18, 2011 - The bridge at the southern intersection of Main Street and Beaver Valley Pike in New Providence (at Ed's Auto Body and Repair) will be closed starting January 3, 2012 until sometime in August 2012.

2012 Officers Announced

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:28:20 PST

Thursday, December 15, 2011 - At last evening's monthly business meeting, elections occurred for slate of 2012 Administrative and Line Officers.