DECEMBER 30, 2010
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As the busiest year ever for
the Dickson City Community Ambulance comes to a close, newly elected
officers are
set to begin
their two year terms January 1st, 2011.
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President |
Stanley Prushinski |
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Vice-President |
Timothy Benford |
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Treasurer |
Thomas Homenchak |
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Recording Secretary |
Lawrence Waters |
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Captain |
Mike Szescila |
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1st
Lieutenant |
Erin Lukasik |
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2nd
Lieutenant |
Joseph Corcoran |
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DECEMBER 29, 2010
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The Dickson City
Ambulance is having a busy week as 2010 comes to a
close. Early this morning, our ambulance responded
along with the fire department to the intersection of
Route 6 and Commerce Blvd. for a two car crash.
Crews arrived to find one car on its roof and the other
engulfed in flames. One person was seriously
injured and was transported to a hospital. |
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DECEMBER 15, 2010
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Member earns Emergency Medical Technician
certification...
We are happy to announce the recent accomplishment of
member Marty Hrinko at earning his E.M.T. certification.
Marty successfully completed the four month long E.M.T.
course held at the Community Medical Center and passed
the state written and practical exams this week.
We are proud of his accomplishment and are happy to have
another E.M.T. on staff. |
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NOVEMBER 11, 2010
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The Dickson City
Ambulance had some visitors Thursday evening when the
Dickson City Tiger Cub Scouts came to our building for a
tour. During their visit, they got to climb inside
an ambulance and see the equipment we use to help
people in emergencies.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
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The
Dickson City Community Ambulance responded with multiple
local fire departments and EMS agencies to the Mid
Valley Elementary School on Underwood Rd. in Throop
Friday morning for a fire in a first floor restroom.
There were no serious injuries, although several people
were treated for smoke inhalation. Our thanks to
Jessup, Jefferson Twp., Lackawanna Ambulance, and Clarks
Summit ambulances for helping us treat patients at the scene of
the fire, and thanks to Old Forge Ambulance for
relocating their trucks during the emergency.
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NOVEMBER 3, 2010
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The Dickson City Fire
Department make a quick stop on a kitchen fire in the
800 block of Price St. in The Borough Wednesday night.
They were assisted by fire personnel from Throop,
Blakely, Peckville, and Olyphant. One Dickson City
Ambulance was on scene with an ambulance from Jessup.
Our thanks to the Jessup crew for helping us provide
medical services at the fire while our other truck
transported a victim from a head-on crash on Route 6
near Burger King. |
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OCTOBER 17, 2010
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On
Sunday, the Dickson City Community Ambulance Association
held the final day of a three day long emergency vehicle
operators course. This course stresses the
importance of safe vehicle operation, traffic
regulations, and other details of safe driving, and is
required of everyone who wishes to operate an emergency
vehicle. The first two days involve classroom
instruction and the final day consists of testing
students' abilities to maneuver an emergency vehicle
through a course designed to test depth perception,
steering, use of mirrors, and driving in reverse.
About two dozen students from Dickson City Ambulance,
Dickson City Fire Department, Jessup Fire Department,
Justus Ambulance, Chinchilla Fire Department, and
Browndale Fire Department took part in the course.
Special thanks to the
Great Escape IMAX Theatre on Commerce Blvd., in Dickson
City for allowing us to use their parking lot Sunday
morning.
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OCTOBER 4, 2010
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On Monday evening The Scranton Chapter of the American
Sewing Guild presented the members of the Dickson City
Community Ambulance with a beautiful handmade quilt.
The quilt, which took the members of the sewing guild
several weeks to complete, will be raffled off as a fund
raiser for the Ambulance Association. In the
coming weeks we will begin selling tickets for a chance
to win the quilt, two matching pillows, and two
pillow-cases. If you are interested in buying
tickets call our station at 383-1399 for more
information.
The members of the
Dickson City Community Ambulance Association would like
to thank the members of the Scranton Chapter of the
American Sewing Guild for their generous donation.
Members of the
Scranton Chapter of the American Sewing Guild included
in the photo are: First row - Mary Prokarym (First
Vice-President), and Susan Volpe. Second row -
Marjorie Matasa, Cheryl Smith, Judy Snow, Lawrence
Waters (Dickson City Ambulance), Vince Ottone (Dickson
City Ambulance), Carol Sherlock, Debbie Vankleef
(Treasurer), and Jackie Zielinka.
Other members of
the Guild that contributed to the project but were
unavailable for the photo include: Mary Gedrich
(President), Janine Lamberton (Secretary), Carol Rinaldi
(Publisher), and Marilyn Young. |
OCTOBER 1, 2010
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September
ended with 145 calls for assistance...... our busiest month in
over a year. |
SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
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One
Dickson City Ambulance crew along with the crew from
Rescue 29
relocated to Jessup Hose Co. #2 Thursday evening while
the Jessup Fire Department, Ambulance, and surrounding
companies worked on a residential structure fire on
Constitution Ave. The relocation lasted a few
hours. |
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AUGUST 21, 2010
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A
devastating fire struck a Dundaff St. home in Dickson
City early Saturday morning. A 12 year old child
died and several others were injured in the blaze.
For the full story
click here
[update] for the Scranton
Times news article. EMS units from Dickson City,
Jessup, Mayfield, Blakely, Lackawanna Ambulance, and
Community Life Support were on scene with fire
crews from Dickson City, Throop, Olyphant, Blakely,
Peckville, and Mayfield.
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AUGUST 20, 2010
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A two
car crash injured several people Thursday evening on
Sanderson St. in Throop. Two people were taken to
a hospital by Dickson City Ambulance crews. Units
on scene: Throop FD, 23-9, 23-8, QRV-23
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AUGUST 17, 2010
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The
Dickson City Community Ambulance is expecting.....
Twins!
It’s official…..
after two months of discussions, examining demonstration
vehicles, and meeting with manufacturers, the members of
the Dickson City Community Ambulance have chosen the
next set of ambulances that will serve the boroughs of
Dickson City and Throop for years to come.
At the July 2010
monthly meeting, the members of the Dickson City
Community Ambulance Association voted to move ahead and
begin the process of purchasing two identical Ford
“Field Duty - 160” Type
III ambulances from the Medtec Ambulance Corporation of
Goshen, Indiana. These ambulances were ordered
through
Chris Woolfolk at our
local Medtec dealer,
Glick Fire Equipment.
These two vehicles
have been carefully designed by our members to meet our
needs taking into consideration patient care, safety,
and ease of use. They will feature Ford E-450 diesel
chassis, LED lighting inside and out, and more storage
space than our current ambulances. The members of our
organization are very excited about these new trucks.
We expect to take delivery of these vehicles in mid
November.
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JULY 24, 2010
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Dickson City and Throop residents.... Thanks
to all of you who have contributed to our annual fund drive. Your
generosity has made our fund drive a success again this year.
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MARCH 20, 2010
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The Dickson City Community Ambulance's first
Texas Hold 'em tournament held Saturday was a great success!
About 50 players competed for various prizes including a big
screen TV, laptop computer, Wii video game system, and gift cards to
local stores. Lunch was provided and everyone had a
great time. We hope to see everyone again next year!
The following is a list of the top players:
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FIRST PRIZE: John Longo, Dickson City
- Winner of the 47" TV and surround sound
system |
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SECOND PRIZE: Joe Krzywiec, Throop -
Winner of the Compaq laptop computer |
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THIRD PRIZE: Linda Ricker, Scranton
- Winner of the Wii game system |
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FOURTH PRIZE: Mark Bitler, Scranton
- $50 gift card |
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FIFTH PRIZE: Chet Novak, Dickson City
- $50 gift card |
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SIXTH PRIZE: Larry Thomas, Dickson City
- $50 gift card |
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SEVENTH PRIZE: Walter Swierbinski, Dickson
City - $50 gift card |
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EIGHTH PRIZE: Jeff Corcoran, Scranton
- $50 gift card |
Special thanks to members Courtney Homenchak and Vince
Ottone for organizing the event, Jeff Gilroy for his time
and advice, and all of the dealers including Matt Washkuch
for volunteering to help at the last minute.... including
dealing the final table.
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Vince, Courtney, Jeff |
Matt Washkuch |
We would like to thank all of the players, and the following
sponsors for making this event a success:
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Serendipity Day Spa |
Idle Hours Bowling |
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Giant Foods |
Dr. Burdyn, DMD |
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Dickson City DAV |
Walmart |
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Mr. Fix It |
American Legion |
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Johnsons Towing |
Mug Shots |
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Johnny's |
Viewmont Mall |
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Stan's Auto |
Gibbons Ford |
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MARCH 14, 2010
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Attention
Dickson City and Throop residents.... The 2010 - 2011 fund
drive has been delivered. If you have not received a fund drive
packet, please call our station at 383-1399 and leave your name and address. Your generosity enables us to provide
professional emergency responses over 1,500 times each year. We thank
you for your continued support! |
JANUARY 6, 2010
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Firefighters from
Dickson City, Throop, and Blakely extinguished a blaze on the
first floor of a dwelling in the 800 block of Main Street in
Dickson City Wednesday evening. |
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DECEMBER 10, 2009
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The members of
The Dickson City Community Ambulance recently completed training on new
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices. These important
pieces of equipment have been offered to all ambulance services in Northeast
Pennsylvania by the Department of Health. Training was provided by our
Medical Director, Dr. Marc Bonin. |
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OCTOBER 3, 2009
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Congratulations
to members Jeff Baron and Joseph Corcoran for successfully completing the
training required to become certified as Pennsylvania Department of Health
"Emergency Medical Technicians". |
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AUGUST 18, 2009
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The members of
The Dickson City Community Ambulance would like to thank Custom Concrete for
donating the equipment and manpower to install an underground drainage
system on the land behind our building. |
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AUGUST 16, 2009
MAY 29, 2009
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The members of
The Dickson City Community Ambulance would like to thank Kriger Construction
for donating the equipment and manpower to clear the land behind our
building. Their crew removed rocks, stumps, and brush that have been an
eyesore for years. Soon, grass will be planted to help keep this land
looking great. |
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MAY, 2009
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The
members of The Dickson City Community Ambulance are pleased to announce we
have recently been certified as an official training site of the
American Safety and
Health Institute
(ASHI). This ASHI
recognition certifies three of our members as instructors of basic life
support courses such as first aid, and CPR. If you or your
organization is interested in a class, please contact our CPR coordinator
at:
training@dicksoncityambulance.com |
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AUGUST 15, 2009
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The members of
The Dickson City Community Ambulance Association regret to announce the
passing of our oldest living member, Edward Rutkowski. Edward was a
charter member of the Ambulance Association, helping form the organization
in 1959. He served in many capacities including captain for many
years. He will be greatly missed.
The following was taken from
the Scranton Times-Tribune, Sunday August 16, 2009
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Edward Rutkowski |
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Edward "Wiener" Rutkowski, 91, a lifelong
resident of Dickson City, died Saturday morning
at the Gino Merli Veterans Center, Scranton,
where he had been a resident for eight months.
He is survived by his wife, the former Irene
Mazurowski. They celebrated their 62nd
anniversary June 28.
Born in Dickson City, son of the late Frank and
Mary Faltinovicz Rutkowski, he was a member of
St. Mary's Visitation Church, Dickson City, and
he attended Dickson City schools. He served in
World War II in the European Theater with the
504th Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division,
where he had three of five combat jumps.
He was a lifelong member with more than 60 years
in American Legion Post 665, Dickson City. He
was also a member of Eagle Hose Company 1 for
more than 50 years. He served with Lackawanna
Fire Police for more than 40 years. He was a
charter member of the Dickson City Community
Ambulance for more than 50 years, as well as a
charter member of the Northeast Ambulance
Association.
He worked as a part-time Dickson City police
officer for more than 22 years and also was
employed by the Hudson Coal Co. from an early
age for nearly 35 years. Before retiring, he was
employed as a security guard at the Circle
Drive-In/Flea Market in Dickson City.
He was a loving and generous husband, father,
grandfather, great-grandfather and a loyal
friend to all who came in contact with him.
His family would like to extend its immense
gratitude to the facility and staff of the Gino
Merli Veterans Center for the excellent
treatment and outstanding care Edward received
while residing there.
Also surviving are a son, Edward Rutkowski Jr.
and wife, Karen, Dickson City; a grandson, Adam
Rutkowski and wife, Heather, Dickson City; two
granddaughters, Jillian Rutkowski, Dunmore; and
Megan Koziol and husband, Jaime, Susquehanna;
five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren;
nieces and nephews.
He also was preceded in death by a son, Dennis
Rutkowski; a brother, George Rutkowski; and two
sisters, Helen Pilch and Verna Duchnick.
The funeral with full military and firefighter
honors will be Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the
Frank T. Mazur Funeral Home Inc., 601 Dundaff
St., Dickson City, with Mass at 9:30 in St.
Mary's Visitation Church, Dickson City.
Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery, Dickson City.
Friends may call Monday, 7 to 9 p.m., and
Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. For online
condolences, go to:
www.mazurfuneralhome.com. |
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APRIL, 2009
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The new Dickson City Ambulance patch has
arrived!
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MARCH, 2009
The 2009 Fund
Drive is currently being delivered to the residents and businesses of
Dickson City and Throop. Please return your donation today. Your
support is truly needed!
FEBRUARY 1, 2009
Dickson City
Ambulance and Fire crews were called to the 900 block of Scott Rd around
noon Sunday for an SUV that had left the roadway and landed on its roof next
to a home.
JANUARY 7,
2009
Fire crews from Dickson City, Throop, Olyphant, and
Blakely made quick work of an electrical fire in the 1100 block of Dimmick
St, in Dickson City Wednesday evening. The Dickson City Ambulance and
QRV were also on scene.
JANUARY 1,
2009
Dickson City Ambulance crews start out the year with a
pair of medical calls and a crash involving a car vs. tree in the 400 block
of Boulevard Ave. in the frigid wee hours Thursday. 2009 Is sure to be
another busy year.
DECEMBER
30, 2008
Dickson City Ambulance crews responded to a total of 12
calls for help Tuesday December 30th. Both of the Association's
ambulances and the QRV were busy around the towns responding to a variety of
incidents ranging from residential medical calls, to a crash involving a
vehicle rollover in the 700 block of Boulevard Ave.
DECEMBER 2008
As the busiest year yet for
the Dickson City Community Ambulance comes to a close, a number of events are in store for
the near future.
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The 2009 fund drive is being prepared and is slated
for February delivery for residents of both Dickson City and Throop.
For the first time, fund drive packets will be mailed to residents of
both boroughs at the same time. This change will make the fund
drive process more economical for the Ambulance Association.
Residents of Dickson City who are members of the fund drive for 2008
will have their memberships
extended to meet the new fund drive mailing timeline.
MAY
17, 2008
The Dickson City emergency services
responded to an MVA on Business Rt. 6 near the Fashion Mall Saturday
morning. Crews arrived to find a dump truck partially over the guide
rail. There were no serious injuries.
APRIL, 2008
The members of the Dickson City Community
Ambulance are proud to announce that the recently purchased Ford Expedition
"quick response vehicle" has been lettered, equipped with supplies, and
inspected by the Dept. of Health.
FEBRUARY
24, 2008
The Dickson City Ambulance responded to
Route 380 in Covington Township early Sunday morning just south of the
Moscow exit to assist with a bus rollover. This mass casualty incident
involved 42 patients, 20 ambulances, several fire departments, one
helicopter, and at least four area hospitals. Dickson City Ambulance
crews transported three patients to area hospitals.
FEBRUARY
11,
2008
Dickson City Ambulance and Fire Department
personnel were called out Monday evening to Commerce Blvd near Panera Bread
for a crash involving a car striking a gide rail. The impact of the
crash sent the gide rail through the engine compartment and firewall and
then into the passenger compartment of the vehicle. Crew members of
the Dickson City Fire Department worked for over half an hour to cut the
vehicle's driver from the wreckage. The driver and a passenger were
transported to an area hospital.
JANUARY
14,
2008
Monday evening the Throop Fire Department
and the Dickson City Community Ambulance responded to The Industrial Highway
near the Throop - Dunmore border for an MVA involving a vehicle rollover.
There were minor injuries.
JANUARY
2008
The Dickson
City Community Ambulance
Acquires Quick
Response Vehicle
As the new year began, the Dickson City
Community Ambulance placed into service an additional vehicle to help us
respond to emergencies. A 2007 Ford Expedition EL, stocked with an
array of BLS equipment, and staffed by least one EMT will be available to
provide aid at an emergency until an ambulance arrives. Additional
uses for the vehicle will include transportation for members to training
events, providing rehab operations without taking an ambulance out of
service, improve our ability to respond to emergencies in adverse weather
conditions, etc. During the next few weeks this vehicle will be
licensed and lettered, and will then be known as "QRV 23".
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