Schuylkill Hose Co. #2

ABOUT US

The Schuylkill Hose Company # 2 is part of the Schuylkill Haven Fire Department and is located at 51 Saint Peter Street, PO Box 132. As a department, the Schuylkill Haven Fire Department covers an area of roughly twenty-five square miles and a population of around 6,200 residents. The Schuylkill Haven Fire Department is composed of three companies: Rainbow Hose Company (Station 1), Schuylkill Hose Company (Station 2) and Liberty Fire Company (Station 4).

The S.H.F.D. currently has three borough chiefs, each representing their own company. Borough Chief: Robert "Boat" Peel (Chief 720, Station 4), First Assistant: Glenn Sattizahn (Chief 722, Station 2) and Second Assistant: Mike Donatti (Chief 723, Station 1). The department has (4) Engines, (1) 75’ Ladder, (1) Light Rescue, (1) Utility/Spill Control Vehicle, (1) Tanker, (2) Squads, and (4) Water Rescue Boats. For more information on the Department and Other Stations go to: www.havenfire.org.

Out of the Vehicles mentioned above the Schuylkill Hose Company #2 has (2) Engines, (1) Utility/ Spill Control Vehicle, (1) Dive Squad/Water Rescue Vehicle, (1) Flat Bottom Aluminum Boat with Side Scan Sonar, (1) 12’ Mercury Inflatable Boat and (1) 14’ Mercury Inflatable Boat.
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RECENT CALLS & NEWS

01/03/12 Landing Zone
At 0754hrs Stations 2 & 4 were dispatched to 1530 SR 61 south to set up a landing zone. Units established a landing area for the aero medical unit. Chief 722 had command and units were on scene for 30 mins. Engine 732 responded with (3)

12/31/11 Automatic Fire Alarm
At 0305hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 252 Dock St for an AFA. Crews arrived and found alarm reset. Checked building and found nothing. Chief 720 had command and units were on scene for 10 mins. E-732 responded (4)

12/30/11 MVA
At 0826hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to the area of 1900 Long Run Rd for an MVA with entrapment. Units arrived and found injuries but no entrapment. Assisted with patient care, disconnected battery cables and swept the road. Chief 720 had command and units were on scene for 40 minutes. Engine 733 responded with (5)

12/25/11 Automatic Fire Alarm
At 1756hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 401 University Dr for an AFA. Chief 723 arrived and found nothing and had all units canceled. E-732 responded (3)

12/25/11 Medical Assist
At 1115hrs Station 2 & 4 were dispatched to 80 N Berne St for a Medical Assist. Crews arrived and assisted with Packaging and Lifting after an allergic reaction. Units were on scene for 20 minutes. Squad 734 responded with (10)

12/23/11 R.I.T. Assignment
At 1638hrs SHFD R.I.T was dispatched to Pine and Broad Sts in Port Clinton as the R.I.T. assignment for a reported residential structure fire. Units were held in station and then canceled. Station 2 responded with (7)

12/21/11 MVA
At 1803hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to the area of 1290 Schuylkill Mt Rd for an MVA with entrapment. Units arrived and no injuries or entrapment. Applied oil dry to minor fluids and stood by till tow removed vehicle. Chief 723 had command and units were on scene for 30 minutes. Engine 733 responded with (8)

12/21/11 R.I.T. Assignment
At 1501hrs SHFD R.I.T was dispatched to 6145 Old Rout 22 Upper Tulpehocken Township Berks County as the R.I.T. assignment for a reported residential structure fire. The engine was canceled en route as nothing was found. E-732 responded with (6)

12/20/11 Automatic Fire Alarm
At 2333hrs Stations 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to 252 Dock St for an AFA. Chief 722 arrived and found system in normal condition and had all units cancelled. E-732 responded (5)

03/28/11 Rescue & Recovery Dive Team Music Video

**Video Created By Schuylkill Hose Company Diver Rich Boyer**

03/14/11 Schuylkill Hose Company Music Video

**Video Created By Schuylkill Hose Company Firefighter Rich Boyer**

*Previous Incidents Located in the Call Archive*

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