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Congratulations to Ambulance Lieutenants Chris Dipierro & Amanda Gremli for passing their Scuba Diving Certification.  They took the class and the certification test with Fred Bales of Like Da Fish Scuba Shop

Congratulations to Fire Chief Joe Marconi Under the Direction of Instructor Fred Bales, along with "Scuba Steve Pitrowski CO 75, Benny Padget Sta 33, and Chief Jamie Sanko and Fire Fighter Ryan Griffin of Sta 28 Complete There Scuba Diver Certification. All of these divers are also members of Sta.28 Scott Twp. Dive Rescue Specialist.

Congratulations to Fire Fighter Jimmy Gisinger for passing the National Fire Fighter 1 Certification Test

On Saturday May 8th, 2010 Hamlin Fire & Rescue along with firefighters from Ledgedale, Lake Ariel, Gouldsboro,Waymart, Moscow, Justus, and Fleetville spent the day at the Orange County New York Training grounds for a structural burn session.  We practiced our hose line advancements, truck company operations, RIT Operations, and command and communications skills.  Thank you to all that attended it was another job well done, and a great day of training!!!!!

Hamlin Fire & Rescue was awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant from FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $232,750.00 for the purchase of a new Water Tender truck "Tanker"

Congratulations to Fire Fighter Jeanie Gisinger for passing the National Fire Fighter 1 Certification Test

Congratulations to Fire Fighter Chris Dipierro for passing the Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician Certification Test

Congratulations to Fire Captain Jason Delorenzo on Passing the National Fire Fighter 1 certification test

Rescue Technician Certification

Congratulations to Fire Chief Joe Marconi, Deputy Chief Carl Mehne, Assistant Chief David Elias, and Captain Jason Delorenzo for passing the NFPA's 1006 Rescue Technician Certification Program.  The program was 40 hours of class room and practical training.  They had to complete a written and practical exam demonstrating their ability to command and perform critical skills in the fields of scene management, mechanical advantage systems, rope management, anchor systems, rescue knots, technical rescue equipment identification and application, size up considerations, hazard control, landing zones, basic patient care and packaging, triage criteria and techniques.

After the completion of the NFPA 1006 program they also successfully completed the written and practical tests for vehicle and machinery as well.

Keep up the good work!!!!!!

 Hamlin Fire & Rescue is now using the  Iamresponding.com program to help us know who is responding to calls