Lemoyne Boy Scout Troop Visits Station 1

Crew 13 gave members of Boy Scout Troop 55 of Grace United Methodist Church in Lemoyne a tour of West Shore Bureau of Fire's Station #1.  The crew demonstrated the equipment firefighters use as well as the apparatus that is housed at the station.

Crew 13 visits the US Navy Fire Department in Mechanicsburg

On April 5, 2011 Crew 13 visited Cumberland County Company 37 on the U.S. Navy Distribution Facility in Mechanicsburg.  After a presentation on what it takes to become a paid firefighter the members of the crew completed an obstacle course that the career firefighters complete each year.

Crew 13 Delivers Santa to LB Smith Ford in Lemoyne

 On Saturday December 18th, four members of Crew 13 assisted with a day with Santa at LB Smith Ford.  Kids had a chance to talk to Santa and to get a tour of Engine 213.

Crew 13 Annual Planning Conference

Members of Crew 13 met on Tuesday November 2nd to discuss potential trips and activities for 2011.  Each of the members present took an assignment for an activity that they are going to lead.  The tentative schedule for next year is as follows.

January - Blood Drive
February -Rock Climbing, Klondike Derby
March -[Open]
April - Visit the US Navy Fire Department to learn about career firefighting
May -Ropes Course, Dance Party
June - Annual Camping Trip, Community Day
July -Horseback Riding
August -FDNY Trip, National Night Out
September - Walk for Fallen Brothers, September 11th Memorial at the PA National Fire Museum
October - National Fallen Firefighter's Memorial in Emmitsburg, MD
November - Scouting for Food
December - SCUBA Diving

November Meeting

The November meeting of Crew 13 focused on planning for 2011 and two training activities aimed at improving the crew member's skills in tool identification and basic search and rescue.

All crew members present were given an opportunity to voice their opinions for the activities that they would like to see in the coming year.  There were many ideas put forward and the agenda looks to be exciting and action packed.  A final schedule will be developed next month and each member of the crew will be taking a role in planning at least one activity next year.

After the planning session, the members of the crew were put to the test.  Each member of the crew was presented with a number of tools and was required to identify each of the items present.  All of the members completed this test successfully and everyone moved onto the next activity which consisted of donning SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus) and completing a basic maze that was constructed within the station.  The crew members enjoyed this activity since it is a skill they do not get to practice much.  In the end many valuable lessons were learned including the proper way to clean the equipment after use and how to return all of the SCBA to service.

Two members of Crew 13 navigate the in station maze.

Halloween Party

The West Shore Bureau of Fire Junior Firefighters Venturing Crew 13 will be holding a Halloween Party on Friday October 29, 2010 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.  Stop by the fire station at 18 E Market Street, Wormleysburg, to enjoy the festivities!  There will be costume judging and storytelling as well as other fun activities.  Admission to the activities is free, a food stand will be available.  For more information for the event contact the West Shore Bureau of Fire at (717) 737-2924 or e-mail crew13@wsbf.org. 

Activities
Costume Contest for children up to age 12 at 7:30pm
Storytelling at 7:00pm
Fire Engine Tours/Rides
Games
Food Stand

• Hot Dogs $1
• Hot Drinks $0.50 (hot chocolate, warm cider, hot tea, coffee)

All proceeds from this event will benefit the West Shore Bureau of Fire Junior Firefighter program.   Anyone over the age of 14 that is interested in learning more about the junior firefighter program can contact Shaun Donovan at the number above.  Junior firefighters learn about community leadership, basic firefighting skills, and promote fire prevention.  The West Shore Bureau of Fire has provided fire suppression and rescue services for the Boroughs of Lemoyne and Wormleysburg since 1999.  They are dedicated to providing highly trained volunteer emergency response personnel who are able to respond and provide emergency services within our coverage area.

Crew 13 Goes Camping

From June 28th to June 30th, Crew 13 went on a trip to Mountain Creek Campground and Pine Grove Furnace State Park.  During their time on the camping trip there were activities such as swimming, fishing, and hiking.  The main activity for the weekend was an 8 mile hike to Pole Steeple from the campground.  During the week, the members of the crew that were present learned skills in map reading, first aid, and got to demonstrate their knowledge on those subjects.  Crew members in attendance had a lot of fun and gained some valuable skills in the process.