New engine 724 arrives. 1971 Hahn to be retired.
Out with the old: The officers and members pose for one last time with the 1971 Hahn. And in with the new: 2006 Freightliner 4wd/American LaFrance.
Company 1 and 2 gather for department photo.
(November 19) The officers and members gathered early Sunday morning for a long-overdue full department photo. All members gathered in full dress uniform. Engines 718, 720, 722, 724, 727, Tankers 714, 723, Rescues 719, 725, Ladders 711, 728, Utitilies 716, 726 and Command Units 701 and 730 were all rolled out for the photo. Special [...]
Citizen of the Year award for Past-Chief VanDyke
(July 24) Past Chief Neil VanDyke was honored in a very special ceremony at this year's Jefferson Township Day as he was named Citizen of the Year. Neil was honored for his service to the JTFD#1, as he completed his fifth term as Fire Chief in 2005. Neil is the only chief in JTFD#1 history [...]
JTFD1 puts a stop on large commercial fire
(July 12) JTFD#1 and 2 were dispatched tonight to Casa Bianca restaurant on Berkshire Valley Rd for a commercial structure fire. Units arriving found a working fire at the large landmark restaurant. Interior crews under the direction of Lt. Schaller and Asst Chief E. Mangold made an aggressive attack, containing the fire one section of [...]
Another new delivery
(July 3) JTFD#1 has taken delivery of a 2006 Ford F550 Crew Cab with Reading utility body. Utility 726 replaces the old Brush Unit 726, which was a 1976 Dodge restored by members of the company in 1997 at virtually no cost to taxpayers. The Dodge was pulled from service last year due to safety [...]