News:                                                                          Last Updated 18 June 2006

 

 

Run Reports for May 2006- The Month of May was thankfully one of the slowest months

in recent memory for the fire department. There were a total of 4 alarms in May.  The department

responded to three medical emergencies and one vehicle fire. Damages from fires in the city were

listed at $0.  The lone vehicle fire on US 30 caused no damage as a mobile home being towed to

a scrap yard caught fire from the tires of the trailer rubbing underneath the floor of the mobile home

and igniting insulation which was quickly extinguished with a booster line off engine 62.

 

 

Fall Bash- Approximately 7,000 of the total 10,000 tickets have been sold. This amount is on

par with years past for this date.  The event is to be held at the Harv in Mountaineer Park on September

16th, 2006.  Check out the Fall Bash link on this site for more information.

 

 

Equipment News- Engine #66 is almost ready to be put in service.  The 2006 Sutphen engine

was delivered recently and is currently having the final options installed, including a cab-mounted

rear camera, new radio, and mounting of tools in compartments. Hose has been ordered and installed.

This engine, with tools, options, and hose cost nearly $300,000 and is being funded in large part from

proceeds from the Fall Bash fund-raisers.

 

 

Membership news- We wish to thank everyone for their prayers for our Treasurer and Chaplain

Steve Kourpas during his recent illness.  Steve is recovering from a life-threatening brain aneurysm .

His prognosis is great and he is expected to make a full recovery. We also want to ask you keep our

brother Rod Coen in your thoughts.  Rod is also battling a life-threatening illness. Rod served as

Chief for nearly 20 years before retiring in 1992.

 

Fireworks- A quick reminder to everyone that the annual fireworks display in Chester is scheduled

for July 4th, at 10 P.M.  The show will be launched from Chester city park and is sponsored by the

Chester Fire Department, The American Legion Post 121, the Chester VFW, and donations from

businesses and private donations here in town.  A day long celebration is planned, including a free

concert by the Poverty Neck Hillbillies, food booths, a parade, and then the fireworks.  Come to

Chester on the 4th for an incredible day of fun, food and fellowship!!!

 

Fire Prevention- Plans are underway for National Fire Prevention Week 2006. The

Chester Fire Department will be participating in this national annual event. The event this

year will be held October 8th-14th. This year’s theme is “Prevent Cooking Fires; Watch

What You Heat”. The campaign is designed to draw awareness to kitchen fires, the leading

cause of home fires. The Chester Fire department takes an aggressive role in fire prevention,

educating thousands each year during fire prevention week.  Check our fire prevention link on the

home page of this website to see what we did last year to educate the community on candle safety.

(Last Year’s National Fire Prevention Week theme).  Check back in the coming weeks to see what

we have in mind for this year!!