Citizens Fire Academy 2019 / 2020
2019 CLASS
October 9, 2019, launched a 7-week
joint program between the Peters
Township and North Strabane Township
Fire Departments, and the Citizens Fire
Academy. The program is designed to
increase awareness of emergency and
non-emergency services provided by
both fire departments. The awareness
gained by students provides a greater
understanding of the organizations
and the relationship between the two
townships, financial and human resource
needs, and requirements by members of
the fire department. The program insisted
of six, 3-hour classes that highlighted
various functions of fire department
operations. For practical sessions,
students wore firefighting protective
equipment.
The first class was all classroom
instruction and included presentations
on fire department history and
administration functions.
The second class focused on the fire,
fire behavior, extinguishers and then an
overview of the “Engine Company” with
hands-on practical
evolutions of using
a fire extinguisher,
flowing water from a
hose line, and a walk
around working fire
engine.
The third class highlights were a
breakdown of the firefighter protective
equipment, breathing apparatus and
functions of the “Truck Company”. Hands-
on of this class included a search evolution,
wearing the breathing apparatus, forcible
entry using a simulator and operations of the
aerial apparatus.
The fourth class focused on rescue
operations. The majority of this evening
was practical hands-on with vehicle rescue,
utilizing hydraulic rescue tools, rope
rescue, and patient packaging. This night,
specifically, it rained and students were shown
what members have to do when weather
conditions are not ideal.
The fifth class took a trip to the Washington
County 911 center and showed students how
the center operates. Students then stopped at
Canonsburg Hospital and visited Life flight #.
The North Strabane Fire Department
School Program
The crew explained how the aircraft and
patient care operations are handled.
The sixth class focused on fire
department medical operations, CPR and
Stop the Bleed. The final class consisted of
a graduation ceremony and dinner.
2019 PROGRAM OUTCOME
The feedback from both students and
staff were very positive. The program had
an impact on three students who joined
their respective fire departments, one to
Peters and two to North Strabane. Those
students, now members, have begun
their firefighter training to become active
members of the fire department.
2020 CLASS
With the success of the 2019 class, the
program is planned to run in 2020 also.
After student and staff feedback, the
program is tentatively going to begin
in early to mid-September and run for
7-8 weeks. For more information on
the program visit https://www.peters-
northstrabanecfa.com and follow the
Peters and North Strabane Township
Citizens Fire Academy on Facebook.
Recently “A” Platoon visited Wylandville Elementary
to spend time with the kindergarten students and
read “Sparky the Fire Dog” to the class.
The North Strabane Fire Department prides itself on its Fire Prevention
Program and the relation it continues to foster with the Canon Mac
School District. The Department is in the Township Schools monthly
to participate in fire drills and often takes time to visit the individual
classrooms of the kindergarten through second grade students. This is
primarily handled by our Prevention Platoon or “A” Platoon.
2020 North Strabane Township Pavement Maintenance Project
ROAD FROM
Meadowbrook Drive Route 19
Carriage Court
Surrey Drive
Surrey Drive
Linden Creek Road
Ross Road
South Spring Valley Road
Clare Drive
Cul-de-sac
Louise Court
Clare Drive
Joan Court
Clare Drive
Pearl Drive
Clare Drive
50
NORTH STRABANE
TO
McBride Road
Terminus
Terminus
Thomas Road
Cul-de-sac
Loop
Loop
Giffin Avenue
ROAD FROM
Surrey Woods Drive
Fair Meadows Drive
Linda Court
Surrey Woods Drive
Coachside Drive
Mapleview Drive
Royal Court
Meadowbrook Drive
Royal Drive
Meadowbrook Drive
Countryside Court
Meadowbrook Drive
Winners Circle
Meadowbrook Drive
TO
Surrey Drive
Cul-de-sac
Meadowridge Drive
Cul-de-sac
Cul-de-sac
Cul-de-sac
Cul-de-sac