Everyone here at AVFD would like to wish you a Happy and Safe 4th of July.

Back on June 1st the Austin Daisy Scouts came to visit the members of the AVFD at their monthly meeting. The troop was able to go through all the trucks and the equipment they carry. The girls also asked a few questions and were able to try on some turn out gear and helmets. At the beginning of the meeting the scouts would present a poster that they had made for the members as well as sing a song. After the presentation the troop was treated to ice cream at Big Mike's Dairy Dine by Police Chief Day.

Today at 11:39 Station 44 was toned out for a motorcycle accident on Route 872 near the Austin Dam. Chief 44 (D.VanWhy), Chief 44-10 (C.Cooney), Chief 44-20 (M.Bacon), Chief 44-30 (J.Burgett), Chief 44-60 (C.Zenns), Chief 44-70 (N.Burgett) and 44-90 (R.Setzer) all responded. Chief 44-20 on scene and reported a BLS injury and established 872 Command.

We would like to thank everyone for their generous donations to this year’s Memorial Day Weekend Boot Drive. This was the first year that we held the event and plan on making this an annual fundraising event. In just a little over 5 hours we were able to raise $723.60 thanks to your generous donations. We are going to use the money raised towards the purchase of new equipment / Tanker. If we missed you, or you would like to make a donation you can do so by sending your donation to the address listed below. Again thank you to everyone who made a donation.

Austin Volunteer Fire Company
C/O: Boot Drive
P.O Box 328
Austin Pa 16720

Today the town of Austin held a Memorial Day parade. The parade started at the Austin School and ran up 872 then up Main Street. Austin Fire and Ambulance, Boy Scouts, Methodist Church, JV cheerleaders, Junior Fire Department, Big Mike's Coffee Club, US Army 347 QMCO, VFW Post 7810 and Ladies Aux., Roulette Fire Department, Masons, Austin Police Department all were involved with the parade. We look forward to seeing all of you again next year.

Tonight at 18:59 Station 44 was toned out to a motorcycle accident on Route 872 in Portage Township. Chief 44-10 (C. Cooney), Chief 44 (D. VanWhy), Chief 44-20 (M. Bacon), Chief 44-60 (C. Zenns), and Chief 44-70 (N. Burgett) all responded at time of dispatch. Rescue 44-8 and Ambulance 44-6 would respond 2 minutes later.