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Chief 131 spied this incredibly
beautiful 9/11 Tribute motorcycle at Gettysburg Bike
Week. Unfortunately, no info was obtained, the owner was
not with the bike, so we can't give credit to him for
this stunning bike. Very nice to see though, an
incredible piece of art. Be sure to take note of the
license plate number....
The Fire Company received a
request to assist at a Special Forces reunion being held
in the Township. We provided fire police for parking for
the large crowd in attendance, as well as standby for
their flight operations. The military old timers watched
as the new breed brought in the latest in military
technology, including the HALO
(high-altitude-low-opening) parachute team. A Blackhawk
helicopter and a fully armed CH47 Chinook were on hand.
All the latest weapons and gadgetry were also on
display, such as scuba gear, remote cameras, and modern
battlefield medical kits (what is a "minor amputation"
anyway?). The most pleasurable part of the day by far
was the opportunity to speak to multiple generations who
have fought for our freedom. They are an incredibly
impressive group of individuals and we are thankful for
the time we had with them. OK, who gave Carol an
automatic weapon?
Birthday Party! A good
time was had by firemen and partygoers alike at this
party for Jackson, who was turning 5. I don't know about
rock star status, but apparently the kids were impressed
with our arrival! The rain held off just long enough,
and the kids learned a little about fire prevention, got
to try on the gear, check out a flowing hoseline and
even got to see the big gun on the engine. Even
Jackson's brother got in on the action, and mom looks
ready for any challenge in turnout gear. Jackson, see
you in 7 years for youth auxiliary membership.
If you have a public function,
birthday party, or any event that you would like the
fire company to appear at, please e-mail
chief131@silverspringfire.org
for more info.
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Santa Hits the streets! We had
fantastic support this year for our Santa event from the
bingo players, who produced a staggering 18 cases of
food! Also our community friendly businesses, Wal-Mart,
Hershey Foods, Giant Foods, Target, Wegman's, Lone Star,
Chili's, ABC West Bowling and more for supporting this
event.
Santa visits the firehouse! I
have no idea who is covered in snow, or why, but I am
sure it's a great story.
The fire company helps the
MECHANICSBURG SPORTSMAN'S ASSOCIATION create habitat for
wildlife. The Sportsman's Association requested the
services of the fire department to burn brush they had
cleared to create open habitat on their grounds at the
foot of the mountain in Silver Spring Township. A long
hard day, but the end result was well worth it, and we
got some firewood to boot! Murphy's Law: Anything that
you want to burn will resist burning well beyond the
laws of physics. We also learned that Les doesn't care
for tractor riding much. Tough day, tough burn, good
work guys.
Wal-Mart Safety Day, September 29th, 2007
Thanks to all who
participated this year!
Silver Spring Community Fire
Company with all apparatus and our new "smokehouse"
evacuation training simulator.
Silver Spring Ambulance and
Rescue Assoc.
New Kingstown Fire Company
West Pennsboro Fire Company
Washington Fire Company of
Mechanicsburg
Life Lion from Penn State
Milton S Hershey Medical Center
StatMedevac, from the Center
for Emergency Medicine
Cumberland County Sheriff's
Department
DARE
and don't forget WAL-MART!
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Cavalry Lutheran Day Care
learns about fire prevention under the watchful eye of
Mrs. Mack
2007 Cumberland
County Fireman's Convention. A time to come forth and be
judged by your peers, and enjoy the camaraderie of the
fire service. No one does that better than Citizens in
Mount Holly Springs. Check out our good friends at
http://citizensfire36.org/. Thanks for a good time
guys, see you on the next big mountain fire. A
surprising third place for our Rescue (Congratulations
Alec!), second place for the Tanker, good food and
spirits and a little water play make for another awesome
convention. Deputy Chief Dan says, what happens in
Holly, stays in Holly.......
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