| Squad 713 takes 1st Place |
| Fri. Aug 20th 2010 |
On August 16th the Carrolltown Fire Company hosted a parade on the final day of their three day jubilee. The Gallitzin Fire Company attended the parade with Squad 713 and Utility 714 were cleaned and driven in the parade by Dave and Theresa Price. At the trophy presen...
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| Ken McCloskey Awarded 2010 Valor Award |
| Tue. Aug 10th 2010 |
Below is the nomination letter written by David W. Rykala, Secretary/Treasurer of the Red Knights International Firefighters Motorcycle Club, Inc. Pennsylvania Chapter #22 Johnstown Area
On July 18, 2009, two our members, Sharon and Brian Burgoon, were married at a wedding ceremony in Ho...
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| Station 71 Participates in Local Youth Fair |
| Mon. Aug 2nd 2010 |
On July 13th the Gallitzin Fire Company participated in the Annual Gallitzin Youth Fair held at the Gallitzin Athletic Field. Parents and children were able to meet with Station 71 personnel while also attending demonstrations and participating in tours of all 71 apparatus ...
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| Stihl of the Summer Winners!!!! |
| Wed. Jul 14th 2010 |
Below are the winners from our recent fundraiser, Stihl of the Summer
7/4/10 Debbie Risban (Cresson, PA) - $175.00
7/5/10 Greg DeAngelo (Gallitzin, PA) - $250.00
7/6/10 Mark Croft (Mineral Point, PA) - Stihl FS55 Weedeater
7/7/10 Mary Leap (Gallitz...
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| Station 71 Participates in EVOC Refresher |
| Sat. Jun 19th 2010 |
Members of the Gallitzin Fire Company attended an 8 hour Emergency Vehicle Operations Refresher training course on June 16th and 19th held at Station 71. Participants had a review of due regard procedures, vehicle dynamics and defensive driving practices. The course also review...
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| 3rd Annual Fire Ride makes stop at Station 71 |
| Sat. Jun 12th 2010 |
On June 12, 2010 the Johnstown Chapter Red Knights Motorcycle Club sponsored the 3rd Annual Fire Ride in which all proceeds are donated to the Cambria County Fire School. These proceeds unable the fire school to perform upgrades to facilities and equipment so that not only firefighters from Ca...
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| Station 71 Participates in Pump Operations Refresher |
| Sun. Jun 6th 2010 |
Members of the Gallitzin Fire Company attended an 8 hour Pump Operations Refresher training course on June 2nd and 6th at Station 71. Participants had a review of subjects such as water movement hydraulics theory, basic pump components, and field exercises dealing with single and multiple hose...
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| Memorial Day Services |
| Mon. May 31st 2010 |
Today members of the Gallitzin Fire Company joined members of the Gallitzin American Legion, veterans, members of the Gallitzin Area Ambulance and members of the community by attending the annual Gallitzin Memorial Day Services. Services started with the Gallitzin American Legion's servic...
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| Remembering |
| Sun. May 30th 2010 |
Life Member Dave Urish and member Molly Krawczyk made a trip to the Flight 93 memorial in Somerset County. As a gesture of gratitude and thanks for the heroic efforts of the passengers of Flight 93 on September 11, 2001 they placed at fire company hat at the memorial....
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| Railroad Emergency Response Training |
| Wed. May 19th 2010 |
Station 71 hosted a 3-1/2 hour Railroad Emergency Response Training seminar presented by William Oertly Jr, Norfolk Southern Corporation Assistant Manager Hazardous Materials. The seminar covered topics such as prevention, preparedness, response and recognition & identification. ...
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