Tonight at 21:09 Station 44, Station 3 (Port Allegany), and Station 48 (Coudersport) were dispatched to a residence on SR 607 for a reported chimney fire it  was also reported that this fire may be turning into a structure fire. Chief 44-10 (C.Cooney), Chief 44-20 (M.Bacon), Chief 44-30 (J.Burgett), Chief 44-71 (S.Orlowski) , and FPC 44-90 (R.Setzer) all responded at time of dispatch. Moments later Engine 44-2 and Tanker 44-15 responded followed shortly after by Tanker 44-5, Rescue 44-8 and Ambulance 44-6.

Today at 10:19 Station 44 and Station 48 (Coudersport) were dispatched on Box 44-03 for a reported structure fire on the Costello Road in Sylvania Township. Chief 44 (D.VanWhy), Chief 44-10 (C.Cooney), Chief 44-20 (M.Bacon), Chief 44-30 (J.Burgett), and Captain 44 (D. Clinton) all responded at time of dispatch. Engine 44-2 and Tanker 44-15 responded 2 minutes after dispatch followed shortly after by Rescue 44-8, Tanker 44-5, and Ambulance 44-6.

Today the AVFD held their annual Halloween Parade at the fire station. There was a nice turnout this year despite the rain. The parade began at 12:00 as the kids went to be judged. After the judging kids and parents were all treated to hot dogs, cookies, and hot coca. Everyone that entered the parade was given a bag of candy. The winners of the costume judging are shown below.

Photos: Kathy Brooks

On Friday October 16, 2009 the Austin Volunteer Fire Company once again retired a vehicle due to purchasing a new one. Ambulance Chief Colleen Zenns officially put Ambulance 44-7 into retirement after she signed the papers to receive the new Ambulance from Spitler. Ambulance 44-7 was a 1988 Ford that was second due on all calls since the fire department received their primary ambulance in 2004. For the next few weeks Austin will only have its primary ambulance in service, once we get the licensure of the new 44-7 the Ambulance will be put into service at that time. An additional write up with pictures will be coming soon.

Today members of Station 44 made their yearly trip to visit the kids of the Austin School for fire prevention week. Engine 44-2 and Rescue 44-8 were on hand for the students to look through. The Students were given hands on demonstration on fire safety and prevention. Station 44 visited students in Preschool - 3rd grade. Right before the members went to get the PM Preschool class they were toned out to assist Ambulance 44-6 with a medical emergency. We would like to thank the students and staff of the Austin School for your time and we look forward to seeing you all again next year.

At 16:02 today Station 44 was dispatched for a MVA with roll over on the Ayers Hill Road near Jackson's Barn. Chief 44-10 (C.Cooney) and Chief 44-20 (M.Bacon) both responded at time of dispatch. Chief 44-10 called Tioga County and advised them that he thought this call was going to be outside our district and had Station 48 (Coudersport) dispatched and Station 44 would continue in to the scene anyhow. At this time Chief 48-20 (Phelps) had all Station 44 units standby at their station. At this time Rescue 44-8, Patrol 44-4 and Ambulance 44-6 were standing by awaiting orders. Chief 44-10 arrived on scene and reported 1 vehicle roll over with a BLS injury; he also reported this call to be in Station 48's district. Once Chief 48-20 arrived on scene he issued a recall of all Station 44 units.
 
 
 
Units Standing By / On Scene - Chief 44-10, Rescue 44-8, Patrol 44-4, Ambulance 44-6

Everyone here at AVFD would like to congratulate Jimmy and Terri Dynda on their recent marriage. The wedding was held on September 26th at the Austin Dam.

We wish you both a long and prosperous life together and again congratulations

Photos: Terri Dynda