Just before 2330hrs last night Roulette Dept 46 was tapped for a reported structure fire on River St. Extension in the village. Upon arrival Chief 46 reported a working fire that appeared to be contained to one room. Port Allegany (McKean Dept 3) was dispatched for mutual aid to the scene. Firefighters were able to get a quick knockdown on the blaze and it was declared under control at 0011hrs and declared out at 0051hrs. Fire damage was contained to the room of origin with smoke damage throughout the structure. A good stop and a save for the crew from 46!
At approximately 0710hrs this morning Belmont, NY with Scio automatic mutual aid were dispatched for a reported structure on Rt between Belmont and Scio. Initial reports indicated the structure was heavily involved. At the time there a multiple companies working at the scene of this incident and NYS Route 19 is closed in both directions. More details will be posted as they become available.
Please register with Potter EMA by Wednesday, March 10th 814-274-8900 or
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At approximately 1600hrs Galeton Dept 10 was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the area behind the Antlers Restaurant on Rt. 6 in Gains Twp. Units from Clymer Dept 16, Germania Dept 19 and Wellsboro Dept 1 were also called to the scene. Westfield Dept 5 with Engine 5-2, Tanker 5-5 and Squad 5-18 responed to the scene and assisted with water supply. Elkland Dept 3 transferred an engine to cover Station 5 and Tri-Town Dept 47 transferred an engine to cover Station 10. As of 1830 hrs the fire has been declared out and units have begun returning. More information will be posted as it becomes available.
Photo by Jim Green
UPDATE:
Fire Started In Crawl Space Under Laundry Area The Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal Unit and Goodyear Hose Company (Galeton) Fire Chief investigated an accidental fire that destroyed a single story residential structure at 54 Llama Lane in Gaines Township, Tioga County, Tuesday at 3:35 pm.
Upon investigation it was found the fire had started in a crawl space beneath the laundry room area.
The home's occupant, Alexandra Suzanne Lundgren was in the residence at the time of the fire and was alerted by an activated smoke detector. She escaped without injury. Damage was estimated at $75,000.00
The Basic Vehicle Rescue Series including Awareness, Operations, and Technician levels is now scheduled to be held at Tri-Town Fire Co. in Ulysses, Pa. This will also include DOH Certification test following the Technician course. Juniors may take both Awareness and Operations levels, but NOT the Tech. level. You may sign up for any or all levels you wish to participate in (provided you have completed the previous level for Ops or Tech). Each level course consists of 16 hours to be split between Sat. and Sun. for the dates provided. Lunch will be provided with a boot donation to help cover costs.
If Departments could please provide a rough idea how many will be attending by March 31 so that the proper number of instrutors can be notified, it would be a big help. We will get a more accurate attendance list closer to class time. Any questions may be directed to Roy Hunt @ 814-848-3876 (leave message if no answer) or to
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. We look forward to see you all there.
The Coudersport Fire Department recently launched a new web site providing information on the department. The site may be viewed at http://www.coudyfire.com. Congratulations on your new site!
Shortly before 0700 hrs this morning (Sunday Feb. 21) Galeton Dept 10 was dispatched for a report of a working structure fire at the West Pike Motor Lodge on Rt. 6 West of Galeton. A 2nd alarm was almost immediately requested bringing a full response from Tri-Town (Ulysses) Dept 47 and Coudersport Dept 48 to the scene. Upon arrival heavy fire was showing from the main portion of the building that housed the store and upstairs living quarters. A response from Germania Dept 19 and Clymer Dept 16 was also requested. Dual 5" lines were laid across Rt 6 to Engines 10-2 and 47-2 which set-up drafting operations from Pine Creek. Traffic on RT 6 was shut down for several hours while firefighters worked to put out the blaze.
Harrison Twp. Dept 20 moved an engine to cover Station 47 and Roulette Dept 46 moved an engine to cover Station 48.
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with information.
Photo by Kyle Hunt - Dept 47
Photo by George Robinson
Photo by George Robinson
UPDATE: Fire Marshal Investigating West Pike Fire.
The Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal Unit and Goodyear Hose (Galeton) Fire Chiefs investigated a structure fire which occurred at the West Pike Motor Inn, 1428 Route 6, in Pike Township near Galeton on February 21, 2010.
The fire was reported to 911 by a tenant of the structure at about 6:30 am.
The entire structure, owned by Ronda Lynn Youndt, Galeton, PA and Kevin William Youndt, Coudersport, PA, sustained heavy damage from fire, smoke, and the collapse of the second story.
Ronda Youndt and seven tenants, who were occupying four apartment units in the structure, escaped without injury and are being assisted by the American Red Cross. The tenants were not identified.
Fire Marshal Trooper David Surra, and the Fire Chiefs estimated damages to the structure and contents to exceed $150,000.00.
The Fire Marshal was assisted at the scene by Goodyear Hose Fire Chiefs, PSP Coudersport Patrol Unit, Goodyear Hose Fire Dept./ Fire Police.
The investigation continues. Anyone with information is asked to contact PSP Emporium at 814-486-3321.
Hundreds of firefighters, emergency responders, friends and family attended a memorial service in Clinton County Wednesday to pay tribute to Donald Mellott.
The 62-year-old fire policeman from Flemington was at the scene of a crash late last week when another car came along, hit and killed Mellott.
It was standing room only at the memorial service near Lock Haven.
So many people spoke of how Mellott touched their lives and how he will never be forgotten.
Fire trucks and emergency vehicles lined the road leading to the memorial service. Hundreds of Mellott's colleagues came, looking to somehow help the community heal after the fire policeman's sudden death.
Mellott was killed late last week while serving with the Woolrich Volunteer Fire Company at the scene of a crash.
Mellott responded to the crash Friday near Mill Hall and was directing traffic away from the scene when investigators said a man drove through the traffic cones, striking Mellott.
