Countywide Burn Ban for Susquehanna County

(Montrose, Pa.) The Susquehanna County Board of Commissioners in cooperation with the County Fire Chiefs and the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry, District 11, has issued a resolution for a temporary ban on open burning in Susquehanna County from 12:01am Saturday, March 24, 2012 to 12:01 am Monday, April 23, 2012.

Open burning is defined as the ignition and burning of any combustible material, such as garbage, leaves, grass, twigs, litter, and paper, vegetative matter from clearing land or any sort of debris, either in a burn barrel or on the ground. Controlled burning done by the fire departments is allowed under this resolution. Fire department personnel and apparatus must be at the site of the burn. Propane grills, gas stoves, charcoal briquette grills and the use of tobacco in any form is not covered under this act. Campfires are allowed in fire rings in Federal or Department of Environmental Protection licensed campgrounds.

The resolution makes a violation of the open burning ban a summary offense, punishable by fines of up to $100 for the first offense, $200 for the second offense and $300 for the third offense. The act is enforced by local and state police officers.

Charlene Moser, Susquehanna County EMA Coordinator said due to the unseasonably warm, dry winter with very little snow pack all Susquehanna County fire chiefs requested a temporary burn ban through the Bureau of Forestry. The fire companies are looking out for the safety of the residents in their communities.

If you should have any questions regarding the burn ban please contact the Fire Chief of your local fire company.

This Year's Fund Drive - Thank You!

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

The Union Dale Fire Company would like to thank each and every on of you who so generaously supported this year's fund drive with your selfless contributions... read more

It is with great sorrow, the Union Dale Fire Company has to announce the passing of our last charter member Steven Durko.

The UDVFC Officers are asking for final tones with the below call out. Around 11am. We will request it over the air when we get to the grave site.

Union Dale tones

Union Dale Fire Last call for Charter member Steven Durko to go serve at the Lord’s side. Our Friend, Brother, Father, Grandfather, a founding father to the Union Dale Vol. Fire Co., and Boro Mayor. You have received your last call to go serve and protect the Lord. You were a great inspiration in many eyes, we have all learned and taken lessons and advise to heart. We cherish our memories and celebrate your life with honor. We wish you well on your journey until we meet again Brother!

The members and Officers of the Union Dale Fire Company.

Thank you for your time and support during this time.

Andrew J. Belcher NREMT-P/FF-II
UDVFC 1st Assistant Chief/Vice President

Congratulations! Six members of the UDVFC have completed the Water Rescue Technician Level.
Front: Dave Maglicane and Michelle Nagel; back: Kyle Durko, Andy Belcher and Don Evans.	Congrats to Karen Cook for obtaining her water rescue tech in February 2011 making a total of 6 water rescue techs on staff.

water rescue awarness, 3hrs
water rescue emergency response, 16hrs
water rescue advanced line systems, 16hrs
water rescue emergency boat operations and rescue, 16hrs
water rescue ice safety and rescue operations, 16hrs