Welcome to the White Haven Fire Company No. 1

"Proudly Serving Since 1874"

   'Station 6' 

Our department is 100% volunteer and depends on the support of the community to continue our mission. We welcome you to look around and discover more about the volunteer firefighters which serve your community.

White Haven Fire Company #1 was organized April 29th, 1874.
We are now 136 Years Young!

We are located in White Haven Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Our Fire House is located on the corner of Wilkes-Barre Street and Buffalo Street.

 

THE WHFC WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED US THIS YEAR AT OUR ANNUAL CARNIVAL!

  

Oxidizing liquids and solids are hazardous materials and must be handled properly. Bromine and fluorine are examples of oxidizers.

Many of the chemicals used to keep swimming pools clean are oxidizers and corrosives. Oxidizers react chemically by releasing oxygen when combined with another material. This increases the chance of a fire or explosion, which may occur spontaneously at room temperature or with even slight heating. Oxidizing liquids and solids are hazardous materials and must be handled properly. Bromine and fluorine are examples of oxidizers.

Corrosive materials, also called acids, can attack and destroy body tissues on contact. They can also damage or destroy metal. The degree of damage depends on the specific corrosive chemical and its concentration. A corrosive chemical begins to cause damage as soon as it comes into contact with the metal or, in the case of body tissues, the skin, eyes, mouth, throat, stomach, or respiratory tract.

Before handling any chemical, you should read the material safety data sheet (MSDS) or product label for that chemical and understand the specific effects of that chemical on tissues or metals, what precautions to take, the procedures to follow in case of a spill, and first aid in the event of contact with body tissue.

Do

1. Read the instructions on the label and follow them carefully. If you don’t understand something, call your supplier for help. The instructions may also have a number you can call.
2. Store chemicals in a cool, dry, safe place out of direct sunlight.
3. Be sure children and pets cannot get into them or reach them.
4. Store chemicals in their original containers.
5. Keep containers tightly closed when you are not using them.
6. Use a separate measuring cup of clean plastic or metal for each chemical.
7. Store oxidizers and acids on separate shelves, as oxidizers release chlorine gas when they come into contact with acids.
8. Store liquids below powders and solids.
9. Wear protective gear, such as gloves and goggles, and appropriate clothing, such as an apron or work pants and suitable footwear.
10. When using chemicals, protect them from contact with moisture. Keep liquids, such as a glass of water or cup of coffee, at a distance. Even putting a damp scoop back into the pail could cause a reaction.
11. Always add the chemical to the pool water; never add water to the chemical.
12. After handling any chemicals, wash your hands thoroughly under running water for a couple of minutes.

Do Not

1. Do not use the contents of an unlabeled container.
2. Do not reuse containers. Wash out the empty container and dispose of it.
3. Do not put a spilled chemical back into its original container. It may be contaminated.
4. Do not mix two or more different chemicals together.
5. Do not use wood scoops. Wood is porous and cannot be cleaned.
6. Do not touch an undiluted chemical with your bare hands.
7. Do not store any chemicals above the level of your head.
8. Do not smoke when using chemicals.
9. Do not expose any chemical to heat or fire.
10. Do not store oxidizers and corrosives next to each other.
11. Do not store pool chemicals near gasoline, grease, turpentine, paints, paint thinner, tile cleaners, fertilizers, herbicides, algaecides, combustible materials, and similar products. If you store your pool chemicals in a small shed or storage closet, this is especially important.
12. Do not use a dry chemical fire extinguisher to put out a fire. The chemicals in the fire extinguisher may react with the pool chemicals. Instead, use large amounts of water. If you cannot put out the fire immediately, leave the area and call the fire department.

 

 

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