Hunlock Creek Vol. Fire Co.

STATION 144

                           2010 PROJECTS/GOALS

  • Replace our current out dated electrical service from 100amp to 200 amp service.
  • Add back-up emergency generator for the building.
  • Improve Parking Lot
  • Increase attendance by at least 50% at monthly drills.
  • Continue certification of membership to essential of firefighting and beyond.

Utility 144 Placed into Service

 Utility 144 placed into service November 2009. This 1986 chevy pick-up truck was obtained through the Pa Dept. of Forestry from dept. of defense in January 2009. Once the HCVFC recieved this vehicle extensive work needed to be done with the help of members, community, businesses, and funding through the DCNR Forestry Bureau.The truck recieved new paint to the exterior and interior compartments,   reflective striping, custom lettering, emergency lighting, mechanical tune-up, electrical wiring, lighting, vhf radio, pump, water tank, generater, tools.

 The HCVFC would like to thank everyone that helped place this apparatus into service at little cost to the Fire co.DCNR, Ruckel's Garage, Jason Jones, Gerald Price, 5 Mnt. Fire Equipment, Benscoter hardware, and the members of the HCVFC. Thank you!

Hunlock Creek approved for $3,750 Grant

Pennsylvania DCNR Forestry Bureau Announces Funding For Rural Firefighters

August 26, 2009 -- Grants to Help Rural Companies Battle Forest Fires Across PA

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Department of Conservation and Natural Resources acting Secretary John Quigley announced that a record $604,710 has been awarded to help Pennsylvania's rural communities guard against fires in forests and other undeveloped areas.

"A total of 162 volunteer fire companies serving rural areas and communities where forest fires are common will receive funds to help them battle fire more effectively and safely," Quigley said. "The value of these well-equipped and highly trained men and women was demonstrated all too well this past spring when dry, windy conditions spawned several large forest fires and smaller brush fires in every county."

Local firefighting forces in rural areas or communities with fewer than 10,000 residents qualify for the aid. Last year the grant program awarded more than $560,000 to 180 fire companies across the state.

"These funds allow firefighters to concentrate more on public safety and training rather than having to concern themselves with fundraising and fiscal constraints," said Quigley. "Their readiness was demonstrated earlier this month when a volunteer crew was dispatched to battle raging wildfires in Utah and then California."

Grant recipients were named after reviewing fire company applications that met a May 2009 deadline. Grants and other assistance are provided through DCNR's Bureau of Forestry, with funding supplied by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service through the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978.

The key objective is to better equip and train volunteers to save lives and protect property in unprotected or inadequately protected rural areas. Grant recipients were selected based on vulnerability and adequacy of existing fire protection.

In reviewing applications, the bureau prioritized applications seeking funds for purchasing wildfire-suppression equipment and protective clothing. Grants were also awarded for mobile or portable radios, equipment to access water supplies, wildfire prevention and mitigation, training, and for conversion and maintenance work on federal surplus vehicles the bureau received and redeployed for fire suppression.

Grants for any project during a fiscal year cannot exceed 50 percent of the actual expenditures. The maximum grant awarded was $7,500.

Aid is granted on a cost-share basis, with recipients supplying matching funds. The bureau will begin accepting 2010 applications next spring.

Grant information can be obtained from the Bureau of Forestry Division of Forest Fire Protection in Harrisburg. Contact Forest Program Specialist Charles C. Choplick at 717-787-2925 or visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us, select "State Forests."

Luzerne County

Harveys Lake Fire and Ambulance Co., Harveys Lake - $3,096

Hunlock Creek Volunteer Fire Co., Hunlock Creek - $3,750

Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department of Luzerne County, Shavertown - $1,275

Mocanaqua Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 Inc., Mocanaqua - $3,883

Nescopeck Township Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 Inc., Nescopeck - $4,636

Nuremberg-Weston Volunteer Fire Co., Weston - $1,593

Pioneer Volunteer Fire Department, Pringle - $2,000

Preston Hose Co. No. 3, Hanover Township - $4,700

Rice Township Volunteer Fire Department, Mountain Top - $650

White Haven Fire Co. No. 1, White Haven - $4,810

Pittston Township Volunteer Fire Department, Pittston Township - $3,500

 

                                FEMA AFG NEWS!

HUNLOCK CREEK VOL. FIRE CO.  AWARDED ON MARCH 13, 2009 A GRANT FROM FEMA AFG 2008 TOTALING $71,820.00 TO UPDATE TURNOUT GEAR AND A GEAR WASHER!

                              2009 PROJECTS/GOALS

  • Replace entire roof start date April 2009. UPDATE: Roof project has started 
  • UPDATE: FINISHED 05/09
  • REPLACED RAIN GUTTERS 05/09 FINISHED

  • Place Utility 144 Inservice goal date May 2009. UPDATE: COMPLETE  IN SERVICE

  • Update current turnout gear by end of year. UPDATE: Receiving Bids from multiple Dealers

  • UPDATE--- Globe Extreme Gear was selected by membership. Expected delivery dated end of summer 2009.

  • NEW GEAR HAS ARRIVED!

  • Finish pole barn garage by spring 2009.
  • UPDATE: COMPLETE
  • Continue certification of membership to essential of firefighting and beyond.

Thank You to all members for another successful Year! UPDATED 12/09

                                AFG GRANT NEWS!!!!

 Hunlock Creek Vol. Fire Co. receives second FEMA 2007 AFG grant $34,306.00 towards New Bauer Cascade System to fill SCBA bottles

 

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HUNLOCK CREEK VOL. FIRE CO. RECEIVES FEMA 2007 AFG GRANT FOR $135,375.00 TOWARDS NEW  TANKER

 

(H.C.V.F.C. still responsible for matching portion of grants.)