On the evening of October 1st, the local fire departments participated in Conemaugh Valley High School’s Homecoming Parade and Bonfire. The parade began in East Conemaugh and ended at the bonfire which was held at the Franklin Ballfield.
In recognition of National Preparedness Month, the Franklin Borough Fire Department encourages everyone to take the time to prepare for a potential emergency or disaster and ensure that they and their families know how to respond before, during and after such a scenario. Because a disaster or emergency can happen anywhere at any time with little or no warning, it pays to be prepared. It only takes a few simple steps to be prepared: (1) get an emergency supply kit, (2) create an emergency plan, and (3) stay informed.
Several websites (www.ready.gov and www.readypa.org) have been created to provide comprehensive information about what steps people should take before an emergency occurs, what to do once a disaster has occurred, and how to recover from a disaster or emergency. Additional information can be found by reviewing the Pennsylvania emergency preparedness guide, which is available through www.pema.state.pa.us, www.health.state.pa.us, or by calling 1-877-PA-HEALTH.
Citizens are also encouraged to become members of their Community Emergency Response Team or Citizen Corps council and/or obtain preparedness training that is available through the county emergency management agency or local American Red Cross chapter.
The Franklin Borough Fire Department would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holidays!
Fire safety tips for the Holidays.
Video of live christmas tree burning.
Franklin firefighters participated in the 2008 CVHS Homecoming parade and bonfire during the evening of Thursday, October 2nd. The evening started with a parade through the streets of East Conemaugh and Franklin, ending at a bonfire held at the Franklin Ballfield. Several fire apparatus (Engines 5-1, 13-1, and 17-2; Rescue 13-3; and Truck 5-1) provided lighting for the bonfire activities and Franklin firefighters provided fire watch duties until the bonfire burnt itself out.
Our 2008 fund drive is now in progress! It is important to know that our fire department receives very little municipal funding, which only pays for fleet insurance and worker’s compensation. Our budget is funded almost entirely from donations and fundraising events. Please consider making a donation in support of your fire department! Without your support, we would not be able to provide the high level of service that we currently provide.
Firefighters from Franklin and East Taylor spent Saturday July 17th at the Hinkston Run reservior training on pump operations. Firefighters from each department took turns connecting the pumper/rescue trucks to the dry hydrant and pumping attack lines, master stream devices, and Truck 5-1’s aerial master stream. The training helped refresh the skills of older driver/operators and gave the newer driver/operators some practice and experience operating the pumps.
Franklin firefighters had a busy morning attending various Memorial Day services and parades. While Truck 5-1 attended the Sgt. Michael Strank VFW Post 5107’s memorial service at the Bonair Veterans Memorial in Conemaugh Township, Engine 5-1 traveled to the Westmont Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Service at Grandview Cemetary.
Following these two events, all of Franklin’s fire apparatus attended the annual Conemaugh Valley Memorial Day Parade which starts at the Franklin Loop. After a short flag-raising ceremony at the Franklin Loop Park, the parade commences down Main Street and across the bridge into East Conemaugh with brief stops for flag raisings at the fire stations, municipal buildings, Sgt. Michael Strank VFW Post, and Conemaugh-Franklin American Legion Post. The parade concludes with a memorial service at the East Conemaugh Park.
The department’s new rescue/pumper spent several days on display at the 2008 Fire Expo which was held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg from Friday May 16th-Sunday May 18th. 4-Guys Fire Apparatus requested that the rescue/pumper be a part of their exhibit at the expo which features numerous apparatus, equipment, and novelty vendors. Many good comments were heard about our rescue/pumper, in particular the chevron safety striping, the “unorthodox” location of the attack lines, and the abundance of equipment carried on the apparatus.
Cambria County’s new UHF radio system went online this evening. The new radio system features simulcast fire and emergency medical dispatch frequencies, improved radio coverage throughout the county, and the ability to talk between fire/rescue, medical, and police agencies without having to switch radios (interoperability). This system has been in the works for quite awhile and we look forward to using the system and all its benefits.
| Frequency | PL Tone | Frequency Name |
|---|---|---|
| 453.2250 | 141.3 | Cambria FIRE Dispatch |
| 453.5500 | 141.3 | Cambria EMS Dispatch |
| 453.6500 | 118.8 | Cambria Metro Police Dispatch |
| 453.3000 | 118.8 | Cambria North Central Police Dispatch |
| 453.3750 | 107.2 | Cambria South Police Dispatch |
| 453.5625 | 141.3 | Cambria Central Operations 1 |
| 453.6625 | 141.3 | Cambria Central Operations 2 |
| 460.3375 | 141.3 | Cambria Central Operations 3 |
| 460.2625 | 141.3 | Cambria Central Operations 4 |
| 453.4875 | 141.3 | Cambria North Operations 1 |
| 453.7625 | 141.3 | Cambria North Operations 2 |
| 453.5000 | 107.2 | Cambria North Operations 3 |
| 453.5875 | 141.3 | Cambria North Operations 4 |
| 460.3625 | 141.3 | Cambria South Operations 1 |
| 460.0375 | 141.3 | Cambria South Operations 2 |
| 460.2875 | 141.3 | Cambria South Operations 3 |
| 460.4000 | 141.3 | Cambria South Operations 4 |
| 453.7375 | 141.3 | Cambria South Operations 5 |
| 453.6000 | 107.2 | Cambria South Operations 6 |
| 453.7750 | 118.8 | Johnstown Fire |
| 453.0250 | 107.2 | Richland Operations |
| 453.5250 | 210.7/141.3 | PEMARS |
| 463.1000 | 107.2 | Med Channel 5 (HEAR) |
Visit the SouthWestern PA Scanner Page for additional frequencies.
