http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/rss News articles published on schuylkillvalleyems.com using RSS 2.0 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:48:13 GMT http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=60 In November 2011, Gov. Corbett signed S.B. 314 into law, which makes texting while driving a primary offense. Pennsylvania is the 35th state to ban texting while driving for all drivers. Josh Shapiro (D-Montgomery) said in a press release, "I am thrilled that this measure is finally becoming law in Pennsylvania," Shapiro said. "I have fought for years for this commonsense legislation. It isn't often that lawmakers can truly know the effect of a new law in advance. This is one case where we do; signing this bill into law today will simply save lives on Pennsylvania's roadways." "This piece of legislation certainly targets the most dangerous activity on our roads besides drunk driving, and that is distracted driving whether in regards to texting, or e-mailing or Internet access," said Mike Vereb (R-Montgomery). The law takes effect 120 days after enactment, on March 8, 2012. As a primary offense, a driver can be pulled over if an officer sees you texting while driving. The offense carries a $50 fine but no points. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:10:30 GMT http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=60 http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=59 BERKS COUNTY, PA – At this time, electrical outages are affecting large portions of Berks County. The electric distribution system has suffered wide spread damage. Local electric utilities estimate that, for some customers, full service restoration will not occur until this Friday November 4, 2011. At the request of Berks County DES, the Berks County...... Chapter of the American Red Cross will be opening a shelter at 500 PM today. This shelter will be open until census in the shelter dictates that the personnel and facility investment is not needed. Animals are not permitted in Red Cross shelters. Individuals seeking shelter should try to make arrangements for their pets. For those not able to do so, the Humane Society of Berks County will be on hand to take temporary custody of the animals. The shelter will be located at: Reading High School, 13th & Windsor Streets, Reading Food and will be available, and cots will be offered for those requiring overnight accommodations. Shower facilities will be available except between the hours of 700 AM and 330 PM when school is in session. Persons reporting to the shelters should bring a pillow, blanket, and personal items like toiletries. The shelter will be open and ready to receive persons at 500 PM. The 911 center continues to receive a large volume of calls. Do not call 911 except in the case of emergencies. 911 operators have no information regarding when the utilities will have power restored. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:51:05 GMT http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=59 http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=58 On Tuesday early evening Station 670 for ALS, Station 585-station 1 for the BLS, Company 41 and 50 was dispatched to North Northkill Rd and Old Rt 22 in Upper Tulp. for serious mva with reported 1 Pt semi responsive and possible entrapment. While enroute call location was corrected to Upper Bern which would be Hamburg EMS but due to inital units already on the street Hamburg EMS requested we handle the incident. Medic 6704 arrived on scene to find fire dept personnel already assisting patient. Pt was loaded into the BLS unit and transported with medic 6704 to Reading Hospital Trauma Center. Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:47:30 GMT http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=58 http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=57 The Leesport Fire Company will be conducting a carwash to benefit John and Sue Strausser to supplement medical costs from kidney disease and Lou Gehrig's Disease. We would ask community support in supporting our friends who served our community for many years. Where: Leesport Fire Company When: Saturday July 23, 2011 09:00 to $4:00 Wixon Shoofly Pie and hamburger and Hotdogs will be sold. Hope to see you on the 23rd ! Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:52:48 GMT http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=57 http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=55 Please take time to assist one of our fellow brothers from Blandon On Sunday June 26th at 1:00PM Blandon Ambulance is sponsoring a benefit Bingo for James Wagner a cancer patient from Blandon who was an EMT many years with Fleetwood EMS and Northeastern Berks ALS at the Blandon Ambulance Truck Crew Bldg. This is a meat tray and money bingo and the ticket cost is 20 dollars. There will be extra specials and a 50/50 raffle for an extra fee at the door. Bring some non-perishable food items to be eligible to play an extra game. There are a limited number of tickets so contact Blandon Ambulance for more information at 610-926-7797. They are also holding a non-perishable food drive for the family all donations can be placed in the meeting room here at station and will be delivered to or picked up by Blandon Ambulance on Sunday June 26, 2011. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:24:03 GMT http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=55 http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=54 Spring is here and the Easter Bunnny is busy preparing all the eggs for the 2011 Schuylkill Valley EMS and Leesport Fire Company Easter Egg Hunt which will be held on the Leesport Fire Company grounds on Saturday April 23, 2011 at 1 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend and on behalf of SVEMS and Leesport FD we can not wait to see you there. Have a fun and safe Easter Holiday. Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:48:06 GMT http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=54 http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=53 Paramedic Supervisor Carl Moyer did another wonderful job in having a family night at the Reading Express Indoor Football game. The night themed "Faith and Family" brings the true meaning of the Values of Schuylkill Valley EMS. Over 30 participants enjoyed the winning home game. Even some of our families were called upon to provide some half-time entertainment as they competed in a HULA-HOOP contest. It is nice to take a break from the day to day operations and the normal everyday stresses of public safety to enjoy a night out with everyones family. GREAT JOB CARL ! Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:41:31 GMT http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=53 http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=52 Utility 670 was requested to assist two Western Berks MICU's on 183 in Bern Twp at the scene of a fully involved house fire. The frigid cold air was freezing the run off water across the roadway and freezing on contact to the firefighting equipment. Our trailer was set up with multiple heaters to help warm up the firefighters from the frigid weather. The incident took 3 to 4 hours. Great job to all the emergency responders and support personell at this incident. Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:08:08 GMT http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=52 http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=51 A special thanks to Carl Moyer for putting together a fun filled night at the Reading Royals for SVEMS members and family members. The night was a success as over 40 participants sporting family night t-shirts donated by Hess Uniform cheered on the Royals to a win. Schuylkill Valley EMS is a family oriented organization that wants our families to be appreciated for the sacrifices they make every day to our service. Keep your eyes and ears posted for the next event. If anyone has any ideas please contact a Supervisor Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:18:07 GMT http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=51 http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=50 The frigid weather continued around the area today as high only rebounded into the lower and middle 20s this afternoon. However, it felt much colder than this since gusty breeze out of the northwest gave us wind chills in the single digits and teens. It will be bitterly cold once again overnight as lows plummet to below zero in many locations under mainly clear skies. High pressure will hold on for a bit longer on Monday giving us sunny to partly cloudy skies and a light wind out of the southwest, but despite the sunshine highs will top out in the teens during the afternoon. As for the potential midweek snow, we are keeping an eye on how things will play out in our area. At this point, we expect a weak system from the northwest to slide though the area on Tuesday giving us mostly cloudy skies with a few late day snow showers or flurries. Then a coastal low to the south will ride up the east coast bringing us a chance of snow for Wednesday. Depending on the track and timing of this secondary system will determine the outcome of what we receive and how much snowfall we end up with. RESIDENTS ARE REMINDED TO TAKE PROPER PRE-CAUTIONS IN THIS FRIGIDLY COLD WEATHER COLD WEATHER EMERGENCIES Jack Frost has begun to nip at your nose. Temperatures are letting us know it is the beginning of January and winter time is here. Before you, your workers or your children step out into cold air, remember the advice that follows with the simple acronym COLD — Cover, Overexertion, Layers, Dry:? Cover. Wear a hat or other protective covering to prevent body heat from escaping from your head, face and neck. Cover your hands with mittens instead of gloves. Mittens are more effective than gloves are because mittens keep your fingers in closer contact with one another. ? Overexertion. Avoid activities that would cause you to sweat a lot. The combination of wet clothing and cold weather can give you chills and Hypothermia. ? Layers. Wear loose fitting, layered, lightweight clothing. Outer clothing made of tightly woven, water-repellent material is best for wind protection. Wool, silk or polypropylene inner layers hold more body heat than cotton does. ? Dry. Stay as dry as possible. In the winter, pay special attention to places where snow can enter, such as in loose mittens or the top of snow boots. During cold-weather months, keep emergency supplies in your car in case you get stranded. Supplies may include several blankets, matches, candles and some foodstuffs, such as granola bars or crackers. A cell phone also can come in handy. If your car is stuck in a snow bank, be careful about leaving the engine running, because infiltration of carbon monoxide inside the car may pose a silent danger so keep the window cracked open. Make sure the tail pipe of your car is clear of snow. Cold-water cautions Water doesn't have to be extremely cold to cause hypothermia. Any water that's colder than body temperature causes heat loss. Water that's colder than 70 F can quickly begin to cause chills and hypothermia. The following tips may increase your survival time in cold water, if you should accidentally fall in: ? Wear a life jacket. If you plan to ride in a watercraft, wear a life jacket. A life jacket can help you stay alive longer in cold water by allowing you to float without using energy and providing some insulation. ? Don't panic. If you're unable to swim to safety, stay calm. Unnecessary movements require you to exert extra energy and lose body heat. ? Position your body to minimize heat loss. Use a body position known as the Heat Escape Lessening Position (HELP) to reduce heat loss while you wait for assistance. Hold your knees to your chest to protect the trunk of your body. If you're wearing a life jacket that turns your face down in this position, bring your legs tightly together, your arms to your sides and your head back. ? Huddle with others. If you've fallen into cold water with other people, keep warm by facing each other in a tight circle. ? Don't remove your clothing. Buckle, button and zip up your clothes. Cover your head if you have a hood. The layer of water between your clothing and your body will be warmed and help insulate you. ? Don't attempt to swim unless you're close to safety. Unless a boat, another person or a life jacket is close by, stay put. Swimming expends extra energy, lowers body temperature and can shorten survival time. Be aware, and Be safe. Always dress appropriately for temperature, wind, and activity level. Take frequent rests to drink fluids and high carbohydrate snacks. Use this wind chill chart to help when packing your gear or getting ready for your day. ? Typical cold-weather injuries include dehydration, Chilblain, immersion foot or trench foot, frostbite, and hypothermia. Dehydration is caused by a depletion of body fluids; symptoms include dizziness, weakness and blurred vision. First aid treatment is to replace lost water, which should be sipped, not gulped, and to seek medical treatment. Chilblain is caused by repeated exposure of bare skin for a long period of time to temperatures from 20 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Some of the symptoms are skin that is swollen, red (or darkening of the skin in dark-skinned soldiers), tender or hot. Itching may accompany any or all of these symptoms. First-aid treatment is to warm the affected area with direct body heat. Do not massage or rub the affected area; do not wet the area or rub it with snow or ice; and do not expose the affected area to open fire, stove or any other intense heat source. Immersion foot, which is commonly known as trench foot, is caused by prolonged exposure of feet to wet conditions at temperatures of 32 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, inactivity and damp socks and boots (or tightly laced boots that weaken circulation, which speeds onset and severity). Symptoms of trench foot are cold, numb feet, which may progress to hot with shooting pains and swelling, redness and bleeding. If you suspect trench foot, get medical help immediately. Re-warm feet by exposing them to warm air, and evacuate the victim to a medical treatment facility. Do not massage, rub, moisten or expose the affected area to extreme heat. Frostbite is caused by freezing of tissue, normally due to exposure to temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Body parts that are most often affected include fingers, toes, ears and facial parts. Symptoms of frostbite are numbness; tingling; blistering; swelling or tenderness; pale, yellowish, waxy-looking skin (grayish in dark-skinned soldiers); and frozen skin that feels wooden to the touch. Frostbite is a medical emergency. Consult medical personnel immediately and evacuate the victim as soon as possible. If not treated properly, frostbite can lead to gangrene and amputation. If you suspect frostbite, you must start first aid immediately. Warm the affected area with direct body heat. Do not thaw the frozen areas if treatment will be delayed; do not massage or rub the affected areas; do not wet the area or rub it with snow or ice; and do not expose the affected area to open fire, stove or any other intense heat source. Hypothermia is caused by prolonged cold exposure and body-heat loss (Core body heat dropping to 95 degrees or lower). Hypothermia may occur at temperatures well above freezing, especially when a person is immersed in water. Symptoms include a lack of shivering, drowsiness, mental slowness and lack of coordination. This can progress to unconsciousness, irregular heartbeat and even death. Beat the cold weather temperatures this winter and stay warm by covering up, not overexerting, layering your clothes and staying dry. Information provided by National Safety Council Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:01:54 GMT http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=50 http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=49 Schuylkill Valley EMS was dispatched covering for 545 along with the first alarm structure fire assignment at 3rd and Maple Streets for working warehouse fire. Medic 6703 responded and while enroute could see the large column of smoke from Shoemakersville Borough and rehab was placed on standby. Medic 6703 arrived on the scene to find a large warehouse fully involved with exposure issues to the rear. EMS stagged in lot on 3rd street and Maple and then requested rehab to the scene along with canteen 9. As of the time of this article rehab 670 was still on scene. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:21:00 GMT http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=49 http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=48 At approx 1030 am Sch Valley EMS along with Company 37 and 11 was dispatched to 200 Block of Main Street for Structure Fire. EMS responded and arrived on the scene and reported a working fire. Corrected address was 42 Lee Street which was 2 1/2 story vacant single family dwelling. Additional Companies where added to the alarm including Company 12 and Company 85 for RIT. Fire was quickly knocked down and crews remained on the scene for overhaul and holding the scene till the fire marshall arrived. Sch Valley EMS assisted with fire rehab. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:12:58 GMT http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=48 http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=47 Next week the Contractor is scheduled to begin blasting on the 183/222 interchange project. Hard rock was encountered in the northeast section of the interchange construction area where a large drainage basin is to be constructed. All required preliminary pre-blasting reviews and inspections should be completed early next week, and the Contractor has schedule the first blast for Tuesday November 2. All blasting is scheduled to be done during the day, Monday thru Friday between 1 pm and 1:30 pm. All traffic on both Rt 222 and RT 183 in the area of and prior to the interchange area will be stopped in both directions prior to the blast, after the blast and after the "all clear" review, the roadways will be reopened. Discussions estimate, if no problems or issues during the blast, that traffic will be stopped no more then 5 minutes. It may be helpful if motorist avoid the area at this time of day. Blasting is scheduled to continue each workday for approx the next 4 weeks, weather permitting. Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:01:17 GMT http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=47 http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=46 On Sunday approx 1630 hours the Berks County 911 Center dispatched ems along with local fire departments to Maidencreek Township in the area of Shoemakersville Rd and Troxel Rd for a vehicle fire. EMS reported normal flow and advised this is reported to be a combine on fire and corrected location from PD on the scene was Troxel Around approx 1 mile out from Shoemakersville reporting working fire. EMS Arrived on scene stagged on the hard surface road and the vehicle was located approx 1/4 to 1/2 mile into field. EMS remained on the scene till released by FD. Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:25:43 GMT http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=46 http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=45 This Saturday October 9, 2010 at 12:00PM Leesport Fire Company will be having an Open House at 12:00PM. We would like to let all members of our community know about this event and ask them to come out and suuport the local volunteer fire company. During the event you will have a chance to meet the firefighters and see some demonstrations of the tasks they perform. Awards will also be given to the kindergatr thru 5th graders of Schuylkill Valley Elementary Fire Prevention Coloring Contest. The fire company also has been running a fundraiser gun raffle and the drawing for these tickets will be held at 1:00PM. So come out enjoy some refreshments and have some fun. Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:11:27 GMT http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=45 http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=44 As summer comes to a close the members of Schuylkill Valley EMS and Leesport Fire Department came together at the Leesport Pool and Pavilion for a night of fun and picnicing. As it turned out the air was a bit chilly and only two little kids risked the frigid water for a short period of time as the adults wore sweatshirts and jackets. There was plenty of food and some intense volleyball action on the volleyball court. This event shows the ability for two great organizations can come together to have a good time not only on the job, but also in our down time. I would just like to personally thank all members that were able to attend and I hope you had a wonderful time, secondly I would like to thank Leesport Borough for the use of the pool and pavilion we all appreciate it. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:34:40 GMT http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=44 http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=43 On Monday Aug 23 2010 at approx 730 am the day shift crew was alerted for MVA with mutiple injuries in the 300 block of Main Street in Mohrsville Section of Centre Township. Medic 6703 responded with crew of 4 and was advised inital report was 4 pts now reporting one female pt. Medic 6703 arrived on scene found auto vs full size van blocking traffic and was informed by Boyertown EMT that was off duty that we had 4 pts in the van and one pt possible refusal from the auto. EMT-P Moyer took EMS command and requested additional ems resources. Upon checking with all occupants the total number of pts requesting ems was now total of 5. EMS crew from 6703 started triage tagging of patients and then collaring of pts and removing them to backboards and placing them on tarp with the assistance of Company 38. The inital pt from the auto then requested ems to transport to hospital so total of 6 pts was now in need of transport. All patients were then turned over to the arriving ems units and M6703 cleared the scene. 1 Patient to St Joes ECU 5 Patients to Reading Hospital Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:23:37 GMT http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=43 http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=42 Crews responded to find a fall victim near the edge of the river today. Rescue 37 and Rescue 11 set up a rope system to extricate the victim located 50' over an embankement. company 12 personnel also assisted with extrication. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:32:57 GMT http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=42 http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=41 Leesport Berks County: On Saturday tragedy struck members of our Schuylkill Valley EMS Family. The Flagmeier's who have devoted their lives to helping others were summoned home to find that their residence was destroyed by fire. Susan and Bruce have been dedicated Volunteers to Schuylkill Valley EMS and came to our rescue in 2006 when our station was destroyed by flood waters. Susan who is employed by Southern Berks EMS as a Paramedic was relieved that no-one was injured at the fire and feel blessed by the outpouring of prayers from the community. In an effort to assist the Flagmeiers Schuylkill Valley EMS has set up a fire relief fund at VIST financial services. If you are interested in assiting please make checks payable to Schuylkill Valley EMS Flagmeier Relief Fund. Checks can be mailed to our station at: PO Box 625 Leesport, Pa. 19533 Or you can drop off your donation at any VIST location which can be found by clicking this link https://www.vistfc.com/atms-locations Thank you for assisting one of our own. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:52:10 GMT http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=41 http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=40 VILLAGE OF ORWIN, PORTER TWP. Schuylkill Valley EMS was requested to provide firefighter rehabilitation at the scene of a working residential fire. Crews arrived setting up a rehab sector as firefighters battled not only the fire but the heat of the hottest heat wave in many years for the Northeast. Schuylkill Valley EMS extends our thoughts and prayers for Firefighter Douglas L. Smith, 50, of Williamstown who answered his final call this day. Firefighter Smith sufferred sudden Cardiac Arrest while preparing to respond to the fire at his fire house. Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:02:58 GMT http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=40 http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=39 ...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT - EXCESSIVE HEAT POTENTIAL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ445 AM EDT MON JUN 23 2003 ... BECOMING HOT AND HUMID THIS WEEK... THE WEATHER PATTERN THIS SPRING HAS NOT BEEN CONDUCIVE FOR VERY WARM WEATHER... HOWEVER CURRENT INDICATIONS ARE SHOWING HOTTER AND MORE HUMID AIR WILL BUILD OVER THE REGION THIS WEEK. TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECT TO RISE INTO THE 90S AT MANY LOCATIONS ON TUESDAY... WITH HOT TEMPERATURES CONTINUING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY... ALONG WITH RISING HUMIDITY LEVELS. WET GROUND CONDITIONS DUE TO RECENT RAINFALL WILL ALSO HELP INCREASE HUMIDITY LEVELS. THIS UPCOMING HOT SPELL WILL BE A DRAMATIC CHANGE FROM THE CLOUDY AND COOL WEATHER WE HAVE EXPERIENCED. HEAT INDEX VALUES WILL BE WELL INTO THE 90S AND MAY APPROACH 100 DEGREES BY MIDWEEK... AND THESE CONDITIONS HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO REQUIRE EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCHES AND WARNINGS. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION... AS PEOPLE WILL BE PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE TO THIS HEAT WAVE DUE TO OUR COOL SPRING CONDITIONS. TO PREPARE FOR THE UPCOMING HEAT AND HUMIDITY... CHECK AIR CONDITIONERS AND FANS TO BE SURE THEY ARE WORKING PROPERLY. EVEN CHECK THE AIR CONDITIONER IN YOUR VEHICLE TO BE SURE IT IS OPERATING CORRECTLY SO YOU WILL STAY COOL WHEN TRAVELING. SOME TIPS ON STAYING COOL DURING HOT AND HUMID WEATHER... DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. WEAR LIGHT WEIGHT AND LIGHT COLORED CLOTHING.AVOID DOING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES DURING THE HOTTEST PART OF THE DAY... INSTEAD COMPLETE ACTIVITIES IN THE MORNING OR EVENING. AND AS ALWAYS... SEEK AN AIR CONDITIONED BUILDING TO TAKE A BREAK FROM THE HEAT. Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:12:19 GMT http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=39 http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=38 CENTRE TWP BERKS: Crews responded to a report of a house fire on centerport road. First arriving units reported a working fire and MEDIC 6705 requested UTILITY 670 to the scene to provide firefighter rehabilitation. Crews from SVEMS responded and set up a rehab sector. Firefighters successfully battled the fire coupled with high temperatures. Immediatelly following the response Utility 670 was requested to assist Hamburg EMS in Upper Bern Twp with a working fire. Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:36:17 GMT http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=38 http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=37 The Schuylkill Valley EMS 2010 Fund Drive has been mailed. If you have any questions regarding this mailing please feel free to visit our FUND DRIVE section on this page. You can also download a membership application if you didnt receive one at your residence. If you download our packet please be sure to put your name and address in the space provided. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:12:50 GMT http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=37 http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=36 One male was taken to RHMC trauma center after the work truck he was driving struck the trailer portion of a tractor trailer at the intersection of 183 and old route 22 in Upper Tulpehocken Township. Initial reports stated the accident was with injuries and possible entrapment. Fire department arrived on scene confirming one patient pinned under the dashboard. The patient was taken to the hospital with no further information known about his condition. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:12:20 GMT http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=36 http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=35 BERN TWP: 1755 Hrs Emergency Crews were dispatched to SR 61 and Cross Keys Rd for an MVA with multiple persons trapped. Additional upon response was that the MVA was located on Cross Keys Road approx 1 mile from SR 61. Arrving units found a one vehicle MVA with a vehicle on it's side and two persons trapped inside. RESCUE 37 and RESCUE 11 put tools in service and were able to free both patients for transport to the Reading Hospital Trauma Center. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:52:36 GMT http://www.schuylkillvalleyems.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=35