Today at 02:51 Stations 44 and 48 (Coudersport) were toned out to West Main Street in the boro for a house fire. Chief 44-10 (C.Cooney), Chief 44-20 (M.Bacon), Chief 44-60 (D.Bacon), Chief 44-70 (N.Burgett) and Chief 44-71 (S.Orlowski) all responded at time of dispatch. Moments later Engine 44-2 and Tanker 44-5 both responded followed by Ambulance 44-7 and Patrol 44-4.

The members here at AVFD regretfully received word today of the passing of fellow firefighter, and instructor Ron Adams. Many of our members have taken numerous training classes that were instructed by Ron. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Ron's friends and family as he will be sadly missed.
   
 
 
 
 
Visitation will be on Friday Feb. 4th from 2-4 and again at 6-8 at the Kenyon Funeral Home in Westfield. The Service will be on Saturday Feb. 5th at 11am at the Westfield Methodist Church.

Station 44 today just received word that our newest EMT trainee has passed her State Test to officially become an EMT. We would like to congratulate Liz Cain on becoming Station 44's Newest EMT.

In 2010 Station 44 ran 74 calls, and again this year we responded to Keating Township more than any other area in our district. The following is a break down of the calls we ran. Keep in mind that there were fires, searches and traffic control that were counted as mutual aide.
 
MVA - 12
Structure Fire - 4
Mutual Aide - 10
Searches - 5
Oder Invest. - 3
Vehicle Fire - 2
Wildfire - 5
Tree In Roadway - 8
Recalls - 9
Traffic Control - 4
Ambulance Assist - 11
Water Rescue - 1

Today at 07:54 Station 44 was toned out for a water rescue in the Austin Boro. It was reported heavy flooding with 4 people trapped in the house. After speaking to the home owner they decided to stay at the house for the time being. In the mean time personnel were receiving multiple calls of other flooding areas. At this time Chief 44-20 activated the EMA and had an emergency shelter opened up at the fire station.