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| 1.03.2009 | CCF Administrator

From October through December of 2007, Kimball & Associates conducted a thorough review of the County’s existing voice and data systems, including the 800 MHz trunked radio system owned jointly by the Pennsylvania State University and the Borough of State College. A strategic radio plan was submitted to the Centre County Commissioners and presented to the public on April 18, 2008. The 141-page report includes the major findings and recommendations of the future communications system for Centre County. The report includes details on existing coverage inadequacies, lack of interoperability with surrounding counties and other agencies, additions of desired features such as digital quality audio, location tracking and mapping, mobile data, over-the-air encryption re-keying, over-the-air subscriber reprogramming, and effective voice encryption. To join the discussion about the future radio system, click here, to discuss the past failures of the existing radio system, click here, to view the 141-page Strategic Radio Plan, click here.

The Philipsburg Fire Department was alerted 1735hrs for a Dwelling fire with a burn pt at 1021 E Locust Street.  Chief 11 arrived on scene with a single family dwelling with nothing showing, however he confirmed at burn pt with burns over 75% of the body and requested a bird in the air.  Engine 11 arrived and found a working fire in the basement bedroom, Truck 12 arrived and assisted the crew from Engine 11 with overhaul and ventalation.  Damaged was not extensive.  

Units Cleared at 1825hrs with the exception of 5701 awaiting the arrival of PSP and the Fire Marshall.

Units alerted Engines 11,12, Truck 12, Rescue 11, Clfd Sqaud 23. Stat-Medevac

Clearfield Engine-Rescue 17 handled the landing zone operations at Peebles Plaza!

any details?? heard units being dispatched for a structure fire shortly after 5 am

Now i know this might be a stupid question but i want to find out if there is a difference between entrapment and confinement. I have heard most of the MVA's go out with entrapment and every once in a great while ill hear them go out with confinement. Basically i just want to find out if there is a difference and if there is what is it?

I went to check on the web sites for DuBois and discovered the domain names for Stations 71 thru 75 are expired. Are these sites temporarily unavailable, or should I remove them from my list?

2-09-2010 - Firebox 5713 Dwelling Fire with a Burn Pt by: Putz (Reply #1)
2-08-2010 - Could It Be? by: Putz (Reply #143)
2-08-2010 - 57 fire box by: snake (Reply #20)
2-08-2010 - DuBois Fire Websites by: CCF Administrator (Reply #4)
2-08-2010 - Engine Rescues by: Wagon25Tender (Reply #12)
2-07-2010 - MVA with entrapment/ confinement by: Engine25Rescue (Reply #5)
2-07-2010 - Centre County Accountability Policy (Draft) by: HFC Webmaster (Reply #15)
2-07-2010 - Accountability Tag Systems by: markrudella (Reply #6)
2-07-2010 - Accountability Tags by: E73Justin (Reply #2)
2-07-2010 - Accountability Systems by: digitalwoodshop