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Post by engine5 on Jul 12, 2010 18:49:31 GMT -5
The Schuylkill Historical Fire Society cordially invites everyone to our Annual Volunteer Firefighter's Open House and Antique Muster on Sunday, October 3, from 11Am to 3 PM. The event will be held at the Schuylkill Training Academy at Morea and Fireman's Roads, Frackville. This location is less than one mile from Exit 124 ( Frackville) at I-81 and Route 61. The event will be held rain or shine and as always, admission and registration are free!
Registration for the parade will begin at 9:30 at the Schuylkill Mall. The parade to the training grounds will begin at 11:00 AM. The parade route is Route 61 North (Lehigh Street) into Frackville.
Then a right onto Oak Street (Turkey Hill Mini Mart) to the Morea Road and finally the training academy.
At 2 pm, a Memorial Service is planned at the Fallen Firefighter's Monument to honor our deceased brethren.
Other scheduled activities include static apparatus displays, pumping demonstrations and competitions, a display of modern fire equipment, and a fire memorabilia flea market.
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Post by engine5 on Sept 14, 2010 17:32:11 GMT -5
Trophies will be awarded for the following catagories:
Best Appearing Engine:
1915-1925
1925-1935
1935-1945
1945-1955
1955-1965
1965-1975
1975-1985
Best Appearing Aerial Device
Best Appearing Specialty Apparatus
Best Non Motorized Apparatus
Hard Luck Award
Best Historic Presentation
Fastest Water:
Piston Pump
Rotary Pump
Centrifugal Pump - 500 gpm
Centrifugal Pump - 750 gpm
Centrifugal Pump - 1000 gpm
(2) Special Judges Awards
SHFS Award- Contestants Choice
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Post by engine5 on Oct 3, 2010 19:21:07 GMT -5
Here are the winners from the 2010 Muster:
Best Appearing Engine:
1915-1925: No Entry
1925-1935: 1928 Ahrens-Fox, West End Fire Company, Pottsville
1935-1945: No Entry
1945-1955: 1949 American LaFrance, West End, Kulpmont
1955-1965: Dodge/American LaFrance, Suedberg
1965-1975 :1970 American LaFrance, Dave & Shirley Howard
1975-1985: 1082 Sutphen, Thorndale
Best Appearing Aerial: 1954 Mack L 100', Joe Kufrovich
Best Appearing Specialty Apparatus:
1958 Chevy/ Morrison Squad, Jim Yiengst
Best Appearing Non-Motorized : No Entry
Hard Luck Award: Suedberg
Best Historic Presentation: 1975 Mack, Citizens', Mahanoy City
Fastest Water:
Piston Pump: West End Pottsville
Rotary Pump: No Entry
Centrifugal Pump:
500gpm -1979 Chevy Pierce, Jim Atkinson, 7 seconds
750gpm - 1949 ALF, West End Kulpmont, 43.9 seconds
1000gpm - 1971 Mack CF, Joe Lupo, 22.7 seconds
Special Judges Awards:
*1976 Mack CF Engine, Ken Houck
*1961 Dodge Police Car, Adam Bernodin
*1979 Chevy/Sragrave Mini-Pumper, Bob Zercher
*1976 American LaFrance Engine, Charlie Gardecki
*1966 Dodge/Hahn Engine, Leon Balthaser
* Deer Lake-West Brunswick Fire Co., Fire Safety House
*Jeep/Boyer Blitz Buggy, Phoenix, St.Clair
*1975 Mack CF Engine, Citizens', Mahamoy City
*1971 Mack CF/Four Guys Engine, Tim Nissley
SHFS Contestants' Choice Award: 1928 Ahrens-Fox,
West End,Pottsville
The officers and membership of the SHFS would like to thank all of those who attended and supported our muster. We look forward to seeing everyone next year's muster to be held Sunday October 2,2011.
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Post by engine5 on Oct 6, 2010 20:19:28 GMT -5
Here are the winners from the Firefighter's Delight Raffle.
1st Prize - complete set of turnout gear or $2,000.00 cash: Leon Balthaser, Hamburg
2nd Prize - Helmet with shield & Hood or $300.00 cash: David Keck, Frackville
3rd Prize - Boots or $200.00 cash: Shelby Sattizahn, Pine Grove
4th Prize - Gloves or $50.00 cash: Ricky Nye, Tremont
5th Prize - Flashlight or $25.00 cash: Steve Crum, West Chester
Congratualtions to the winners and thanks to everyone who supported this fundraiser.
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