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Sun. May 16th 2010
Charter Member Passes Away

John Lemonovich was a life member and one of six founding fathers of the Richeyville Vol Fire Co passed away on Sunday May 16...

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Wed. Sep 2nd 2009
Cook Books For Sale

The Richeyville VFC has cook books for sale at a cost of $12.00 each.  They make great gifts for family and friends.&nbs...

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Sun. May 10th 2009
Bike Ride Tee Shirts

2007 & 2008 Bike Ride Tee Shirts are availible at the firehall for $3.00 each. Sizes vary

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Richeyville Volunteer Fire Company Inc
14 Firehall Rd
Richeyville, PA  15358

Non-Emergency:
724-632-6390

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911

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724-632-3273

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Welcome to Richeyville Volunteer Fire Company Inc

           The Richeyville Volunteer Fire Company was formed in April of 1949, making it one of the first fire companies in the area.  But, it is one of the fastest growing and progressive departments locally.  The department began in an old tin garage located on Armour Street Extension, with its first truck being a 1949 Federal 500 gpm pumper.

           In 1955, property was donated and a three bay garage was built at our existing location.  In 1959, a new American LaFrance pumper was bought and placed into service.  During these years the J & L Coal Company, donated an ambulance to carry sick and injured people to area hospitals.

          The 1960's brought more equipment, a 1960 GMC squad, a 1965 Cadillac Ambulance, a 1952 (purchased in 1968) Dodge Power Wagon, and a 1969 American LaFrance Pumper.

          Probably the biggest event of the 1960's was the admittance of new members from the Beallsville area.  Approximately 15 new members were admitted at one time.  Many other events occured during this time, but a significant one occured in 1967 when the Federal burned at a field fire.  The truck was totally rebuilt and placed back into service in just a short time.

         The 1970's were a time of great development for the department.  Additions to the building included a 7,200 square foot social hall, restrooms, kitchen, and a meeting room.  The social hall would allow more money to be raised through various activities.  New equipment added during this decade included Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), a 1977 Chevrolet Modular Ambulance, and a 1978 GMC Rescue Truck, and communications equipment.  Fund raising, public awareness and training took on a new perspective.

          In 1980, every member was issued full turn out gear consisting of helmet, boots, pants, and coats to replace the hip boots and coats previously worn.  This offered more protection to our firefighters.  The decade would be one of massive changes in equipment, finances, membership, and facilities.

         The building would undergo a major improvement costing approximately $150,000.00.  Two truck bays were added with heating and air conditioning,  bathrooms, a bar and storage space.  At the same time, the Company bought its first Tanker Truck.  It was a used milk truck converted into a fire company tanker.  Other equipment purchased throughout the 1980's included a 1984 Mack Pumper, a 1986 Ford Modular Ambulance, additional SCBA's a 1961 Dodge Power Wagon, and various other itmes.  Much of the old equipment was replaced or sold during this time including the 1961 GMC Squad, the 1949 Federal, and the 1959 American LaFrance (purched by the East Bethlehem Fire Company).

          In September 1990, Richeyville Ambulance Inc. was sold to Ambulance and Chair Service of Washington, PA.  Early 1994, brings early specifications of an Engine to replace the 1969 American LaFrance Engine, 1978 GMC Rescue.  September 15, 1995 the company took delivery of a new 1995 Pierce Dash Engine.  Spring of 1999 brings early specifications of a new Squad, and Brush Truck.

         Fall of 2000 the company takes delivery of a 2000 Ford F-350 Squad which is used for transportation of more man power.  Later the Squad is eventually equipted with an AED, and BLS equipment, however it is not state certified.  The Squad was purchased to replace the ambulance that was sold with the ambulance service.  December of 2001 brings a Pierce International Brush Truck which replaces the 1961 Dodge Power Wagon.  The 2000's also bring a 1966 American LaFrance Open Cab 100' Ladder Truck which was later taken out of service and replaced by a 1972 Sutphen 85' Tower.  In 2003 the building underwent construction to add on a new bar area, and storage space.  The old bar area was turned into a trophy case inside the social hall.

         The company is looking to replace the 1984 Mack/ 4 Guys and the 1977 Brockway/ 4 Guys Tanker with a new Engine.

           2008 brought a few changes to the company.  First, we purchased a Genesis Rescue Tool. It was placed into service in August and placed on Engine 27-1 along with a set of airbags  and air shores.  Second, with the last three pieces of apparatus purchased white over red, it was brought up to do the same wth the uniform patches.  When finally finished, the dress uniform is dark blue with red strips on the pants.  Firefighters with less than 5 years will not have any strips on the jacket sleeve.  Firefighters with 5 years will have one.  A strip is added to the sleeve every 5 years of service.

         






Executive Officers

President - Brian Lynch

Vice President - Tom Hill

Secretary - Chris Pohill

Treasurer - Gary Gizzi

Assistant Treasurer - Dave Sheets

Chaplin - Patty Hagedorn

Assistant Chaplin - Owen Bercosky


Line Officers

Chief 27 - Dave Pohill

Chief 27-1 - Dave Sheets

Chief 27-2 - George Hagedorn Jr.

Captain 27 - Chris Pohill

Captain 27-2 - Jason Wolpink

Lieutenant 27-1 - Gary Gizzi

Lieutenant 27-2 - Brian Lynch


Upcoming Events

Sat. Jul 31st 2010 8:00am
Structural Burn Class


Mon. Aug 2nd 2010 8:00am
Washington County 2010 Junior Firefighter Camp


Sat. Aug 21st 2010 10:00am
4th Annual Bike Ride


Every Sun. 5:00pm
Bingo

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2010 Call Volume
  Fire EMS
January  12  8
February  38  7
March  20  7
April  13  7
May  23  3
June  20  7
July  5  4
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Total 13143

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Birthdays for July

1st Brian Lynch
15th Patty Hagedorn
18th Gary Gizzi
30th Bryan McKee


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