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White Haven Fire Company No. 1
212-214 Main Street
White Haven, PA  18661

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570-443-9541

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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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News Headlines
 
WHFC ANNOUNCES 2010 CARNIVAL, PARADE, CAR SHOW, GUN RAFFLE AND CHINESE AUCTION WINNERS
Sat. Aug 21st 2010
CHINESE AUCTION WINNERS WINNERS OF GIFT CERTIFICATES Powerhouse $25 Gift Certificate       J. Murray, J. Kanicki, M. Shedlock, J. Murray Carone's $25 Gift Card        J. Klem, Z. Klem Carone's $20 Gift Card      &...

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SIX COUNTY CONVENTION
Wed. Jun 30th 2010
This past Saturday the whfc took place in the six county parade. After months of hard work and long nights cleaning polishing and organizing equipment, getting uniforms....uniformed, The whfc came out on top. Engine Co 63 received a trophy for MOST FUNCTIONAL ENGINE CO 2ND PLACE! Engine Rescue Co 62...

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WHFC THANKS NEIGHBORS
Wed. Jun 2nd 2010
The men and women of the WHFC would like to take this opportunity to recognize the brothers and sisters who have helped us over the years. Countless hours and sleepless nights helping us protect the men women and children of our community is a devoted, dedicated and courageous act that can not go wi...

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Engine 63 dedication and housing
Sun. May 16th 2010
A dedication and housing ceremony has been scheduled for May 16 2010 for Engine 63 at 1 pm. Food and beverages will be provided. Special event t-sirts will be available for purchase....

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Temporary structure box alarm for White Haven Boro
Sat. Apr 17th 2010
A special temporary structure box alarm has been put in place for all structure fire alarms in White Haven Boro. The special box alarm is set to have tankers responding to structure fire calls in White Haven due to Aqua Pa. shutting down our hydrant system for water tank maintenance. The system is e...

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Recent Calls
 
Structure Fire Dennison Twp 8-8-10
Sun. Aug 8th 2010
  Units dispatched to 11 Linden St. in Dennison Twp. for a House Fire. PD on scene reporting fully involved. Units Due: 123 Dennison Fire Engine 1, 2 Tanker 186 White Haven Fire Engine 2, 3 189 Wright Twp. Engine, Tower and Tanker (Stby. at St. 186) 132 Fairview Twp. Rescue (RIT, Stb...

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Buffalo St. Chimney Fire
Sun. Jul 4th 2010
White Haven Fire and EMS, Freeland Fire  and Dennison Fire dispatched to 521 Buffalo St. for a chimney Fire. Chief 61 arrived on scene to find nothing showing. Further investigation found a backed up furnace. Freeland and Dennison initally placed on stand by then relased by Chief 61. White Have...

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Freeland Structure Fire
Sun. Jun 20th 2010
White Haven Engine Company was requested to assist Freeland Fire Department on a Structure Fire on Centre St. THe building was originally a theater which was converted to an elderly apartment building. Freeland Fire Department found heavy fire from the first floor on arrival and made a nice knock do...

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Camper Fire
Wed. Jun 2nd 2010
Later that same wednesday.........White Haven and Dennison Twp Fire untis were dispatched to the area of charlie weavers restraunt for a fully involved camper fire. White Haven was executing a training exercise at the time of the call and had to scramble to pick up and roll. &nbs...

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Tractor Trailer Fire I-80 MM268
Wed. Jun 2nd 2010
White Haven Fire, Foster Twp Fire, Dennison Tanker, Valley Regional Tanker Dispatched to MM268 Of I-80 East Bound early wednesday morning for a TT fire. While E62 was enroute county had reported trailer fully involved. Upon arrival units found a tractor trailer hauling groceries was fully involved, ...

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Upcoming Events

Every 1st Wed. 6:30pm
Training Night


Every 3rd Wed. 6:30pm
Training Night


Every 1st Tue. 7:30pm
Monthly Meeting

News Headlines

Sat. Aug 21st 2010
WHFC ANNOUNCES 2010 CARNIVAL, PARADE, CAR SHOW, GUN RAFFLE AND CHINESE AUCTION WINNERS

CHINESE AUCTION WINNERS
WINNERS OF GIFT CERTIFICATES
Powerhou se $25 Gift Certificate
 &nb sp;  &n...

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Wed. Jun 30th 2010
SIX COUNTY CONVENTION

This past Saturday the whfc took place in the six county parade. After months of hard work and long nights cleaning polishing...

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Wed. Jun 2nd 2010
WHFC THANKS NEIGHBORS

The men and women of the WHFC would like to take this opportunity to recognize the brothers and sisters who have helped us ov...

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