Mission of the Penn Twp. Fire Department

The mission of the Penn Twp. Fire Department is to protect the lives and property of the people of Penn Township from fires, natural disasters, and hazardous materials incidents; to save lives by providing emergency medical services; to prevent fires through prevention and education programs; and to provide a work environment that values health, wellness and cultural diversity and is free of harassment and discrimination.

PENN & MISHAWAKA FIRE TRAIN ON MACHINERY RESCUE

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As part of the continuing Penn/Mishawaka Multi-Company Drills the departments trained on “Man in a Machine” type emergencies.  Using the IDHS/IFTS Machinery props the members practiced 4 different scenarios and completed their OSHA required lockout/tagout training.  Here are some photos from the B-Shift Training.  
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CHRISTMAS TREE AND HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY

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Facts about home holiday fires One of every three home Christmas tree fires are caused by electrical problems. Although Christmas tree fires are not common, when they do occur, they are more likely to be serious. On average, one of every 40 reported home structure Christmas tree fires results in a death compared to an
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PROGRESS PHOTOS OF THE NEW SQUAD 14

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Attached are some additional progress photos of the NEW Squad 14. Chief Snyder, Chief Kazmierzak, Capt. Maust and FF. Zirrile will be going to pick the new rig up on 12/12/13.
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BE AWARE OF THE ICE ON PONDS AND RIVERS!

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With winter here to stay and ice formation forecasted across the Great Lakes system, the 9th Coast Guard District reminds people to use extra precautions when planning recreational activities on or around cold water and frozen ponds, streams, rivers and lakes. Rescuers from 9th District and its search-and-rescue partners rescued 53 people last winter from
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PILE-UP ON THE ST. JOSEPH VALLEY PARKWAY

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Squad 14, Medic 13, Baugo Twp, Tri-County Ambulance and BC5 (Kirsits) along with 1401 (Chief VanBruanene) responded to a large pile up on the St. Joseph Valley Parkway due to this pre-Thanksgiving snow. More than a dozen vehicles were involved in a weather-related accident on the U.S. 20 bypass in Mishawaka. Westbound lanes of the
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A-SHIFT RESPONDS TO CRASH AT IRELAND AND IRELAND TRAIL

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On the evening of Monday 11/25/13 A-Shift responded to 3 vehicle crash at Ireland Trail and Ireland Road.  Squad 14, Medic 13 and BC5 (Kirsits) responded.  Here are some photos from the crash.
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A-SHIFT TRAINS ON LOW ANGLE RESCUE ALONG CAPITAL AVE.

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Here are some photos from A-Shifts Low Angle Rescue Training along Capital Ave. on Monday 11-25-13.
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AND ONCE AGAIN ANOTHER CRASH ON EDISON IN THE CURVES

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On Friday 11/22/13 C-Shift Squad 13, Medic 13 and BC 5 (Spinsky) responded to a report of an injury accident in the 11900 block of Edison Road in the curves.  This is the 8th such crash in the past 6 weeks, this time however, a fire hydrant was also taken out.
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Thanksgiving Safety Tips – Cooking and More

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The Penn Twp. Fire Department offers the following safety tips, to ensure that all citizens and residents will enjoy a safe and festive Thanksgiving holiday. Unfortunately, fire safety and injury prevention guidelines are often overlooked during the holidays. Penn Twp. Fire Department, Al Kirsits stated stated, “Everyone needs to keep Safety First and by doing
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A-SHIFT STATION 13 RESPONDS TO VEHICLE FIRE

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A-Shift Squad 13, Medic 13 and BC 5 (Kirsits) responded to a vehicle fire during the early morning hours of 11/19/13 in the 14000 block of Day Road.  Units quickly extinguished the fire using a 1.75″ bumper line from Squad 13.
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