Ladder 95was dispatched for a working structure at 5:15am for fire at 201 Wyalusing Street in Old Forge. Chief 93 arrived on scene to find fire showing from the second floor of a two story, multiple unit building.

While Ladder 93 was completing a search and opening up the roof, the Ladder 95 crews would arrive broken into two crews.  Ray Mochan and Tom Prenergast would control the utilities to the apartment building.  John Tigue and Joe Crosby would be sent to the second floor to pull ceilings.  While pulling ceiling the Ladder crew found the fire rolling above them in the attic area, on the B C side of the building.  Once the ceilings were open the crew from Engine 93 knocked down the flames.  Ladder 95 would then team up with the Ladder 93 crew and pull the remaining ceilings in the other rooms in the apartment. Crews would remain on the scene for close to two hours before picking up.  Other members on scene were Mike Piasecki, DJ Bowman and Maureen Slovenkai

Boys and Girls get ready because Santa Claus will be coming to Taylor, on December 24th, before he begins his long journey around the world. The members of Taylor Fire Department Truck Company 1 have just confirmed its arrangements with Santa Claus. The Ladder Truck will take Santa Claus around the borough of Taylor Stating at 4:00pm. The members are working hard at getting the Christmas lights ready to be placed on the Truck. So listen for the sirens from the fire truck on December 24th. And remember: You better watch out You better not cry You better not pout I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town He's making a list, Checking it twice; Gonna find out who's naughty or nice. Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to Taylor

 Taylor Fire Department Ladder 95 will hold its Annual Train, Toy and Collectables show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 3 2011.  Admission is $3; children younger than 10 free.

Last Years Train, Toy and Collectables show  turned out to be a huge success for the Department.  The show offered 65 vendors tables.  The Vendors brought in different Trains from full size Lionel to HO scale trains.  Houses to apartments building for, train platforms.  Some other items on display were a lowboy truck and a bulldozer made out of wood and a handmade crane that stood 10ft high.  Vendors and customer left the show satisfied and Happy. 

Hope to see everyone at this years show we are currently have 85 Vendors  for this  years show.

Ladder 95, along with Rescue 95, Engine 95 responded to a structure fire at 103 Donny Drive with entrapment on Tuesday evening November 8 at 9:30PM.

Joe Bainuk a  neighbor  along with  Firefighter Tom Prendergast from Ladder 95, DPW Foreman Joe Iacowzzi and patrolman Officer Kevin Forse, tried to gain aces to the residents to search for the 63 year old bedridden woman who lived alone  and became trapped in a fire before the first fire units arrived.  The men also grabbed a neighbors garden hose and fire extinguisher to try and search for the woman

When the the first fire units arrived Engine 95 pulled a line into the residents to knock the fire down in the front bedroom.  Ladder 95 arrived and performed a primary search and located the victim in the bedroom of her  home,  Rescue 95 controlled utilities to the residents.  The remaining members of Ladder 95 and Rescue 95  performed ventilation and overhaul of the residents. No working smoke detectors were discovered in the home.  Other units who assisted  was Rescue 2 and Rescue 98 as the RIT Team. 

Cynthia Caffrey who died in a Tuesday night house fire recently became disabled, but managed to "keep her chin up" in the face of adversity.

"She was the nicest lady," neighbor Joseph Baiduk said of Cynthia Caffrey, whom he had known since the 1970s, when he moved to the neighborhood


An autopsy on Cynthia Caffrey was scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.   A state police fire marshal is heading the investigation into what caused the fire tragedy.

 

The Taylor Fire Department Ladder 95 Semi Annual Chicken Barbecue was another successful barbecue. We would like to say THANK YOU to everyone one for supporting our BARBECUE. Our door sales of 250 dinners, was sold out at 1:30PM. The next Barbecue will be held in May.  We hope to see everyone one again.and some new faces, if you need advance tickets for the October Barbecue, please call 878-1466

Taylor Fire Department, Ladder Company 95 will host its semi-annual chicken barbecue on October 29 2011, from 12-5 p.m. The dinner is $8 per person and will be held in the Fire Company hall, 614 Union St., Taylor. Tickets will be available at the door.  Tickets can also be be obtained by either calling John Tigue (570) 878-1466 or seeing a members from Ladder 95.  

Everybody loves and brags about our homemade baked beans. Other items included with the dinner are our main attraction a 1/2 of chicken slathered with the fire department Barbecue Sauce. Also included are our homemade potato salad, dessert and beverages.

The Fire Department will display LADDER 95, BRUSH 95, TANKER 95, and Command 95 the residents and children are encouraged to explore them during the BBQ. 

Also, the Truck Company tools will be on display. In addition to this Ladder 95 will be selling T shirts and MUGS at the door. The prices for these items are: Short Sleeve Shirts $10.00. Long Sleeve Shirts $15.00. Ladder 95 MUGS $5.00.

Hope to see you there.

Happy Halloween From the Members of Taylor Fire Department Truck Company 95. Listed below are some Halloween Safety Tips Halloween Safety Tips Trick-or-Treaters

• Carry a flashlight
• Walk, don't run.
• Stay on Sidewalks 
• Obey traffic signals
•  Stay in familiar neighborhoods 
• Don't cut across yards or riveways. 
• Wear a watch you can read in the dark. 
• Make sure costumes don't drag on the ground. 
• Shoes should fit (even if they don't go with your costume) 
• Avoid wearing masks while walking from house to house. 
• Carry only flexible knives, swords or other props. 
• (If no sidewalk) walk on the left side of the road facing traffic
•  Wear clothing with reflective markings or tape. 
• Approach only houses that are lit. 
• Stay away from and don't pet animals you don't know.

Parents Make your child eat dinner before setting out. Children should carry quarters so they can call home. Ideally, an adult should accompany young children of any age. If your children go on their own, be sure they wear a watch, preferably one that can be read in the dark. If you buy a costume, look for one made of flame-retardant material. Older children should know where to reach you and when to be home. You should know where they're going. Although tampering is rare, tell children to bring the candy home to be inspected before consuming anything. Look at the wrapping carefully and toss out anything that looks suspect. Homeowners Make sure your yard is clear of such things as ladders, hoses, dog leashes and flowerpots that can trip the young ones. Pets get frightened on Halloween. Put them up to protect them from cars or inadvertently biting a trick-or-treater. Battery powered jack o'lantern candles are preferable to a real flame. If you do use candles, place the pumpkin well away from where trick-or-treaters will be walking or standing. Make sure paper or cloth yard decorations won't be blown into a flaming candle. Healthy food alternatives for trick-or-treaters include packages of low-fat crackers with cheese or peanut butter filling, single-serve boxes of cereal, packaged fruit rolls, mini boxes of raisins and single-serve packets of low-fat popcorn that can be microwaved later. Non-food treats: plastic rings, pencils, stickers, erasers, and coins.

Ladder 95 , Rescue 95, Engine 95 and Scranton Firefighters  were among the  more than 100 people attended a special ceremony Sunday morning at McDade Park, where a memorial was unveiled honoring the people who lost their lives in attacks on New York City, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville. The memorial sits between two small trees at the bottom of a steep hill near the Anthracite Museum in the park off Keyser Avenue.  Ladder 95 also participated in church services and observances  held at the United Baptist Church Of Taylor and on Saturday at the Divine Mercy Parish.  People assembled, remembered "all that was lost to us that day: our sense of security, our peace, our innocence, our belief and prayed and most of all rember those who lost their lives on this sad day

Ladder 95 participated in the first Taylor Library TRUCK ZOO.  The truck zoo featured , Ladder 95, Engine 95, Taylor Police Car , Taylor Police Motor Cycle, a Crane and a dump truck from Taylor borough. . In additional to the display, equipment operators were on site to explain the vehicles and various jobs to children attending the even. This was a fun educational program.  The kids were able to get up close  and really get an idea as to how these big vehicles work in the real world.

Brush 95 attended, Taylor Post 306 annual Flag Burning Ceremony on June 11 2011.  The ceremony is held each year and represents all of the flags collected and being retired from service.  When the U.S. Flag becomes tattered or worn, it should be disposed of by burning.  The ceremony honors the flag and treats it with dignity.

Taylor Fire Department Ladder Company 95, wishes to thank the brave men and women of the Armed Forces, and remember those who have lost their lives defending liberty. On Memorial Day we honor the brave men and women of the Armed Forces and services personnel who died serving this country. In respects to this Ladder and  Brush attended the Taylor Memorial Day parade. The members passed out candy and the past and present truck company cards to the children. The parade route went from Taylor Hose Company #1 to the Taylor community center. After the parade the members visited the graves of fallen members to honor their service throughout their lives.

Taylor Fire Department Ladder Company 95, wishes to thank the brave men and women of the Armed Forces, and remember those who have lost their lives defending liberty. Have a safe and happy Memorial Day!

Ladder 95 was a visitor at Prudential Retirement located at 30 Scranton Office Park in Moosic.  The 95 Ladder was at Prudential for their annual take your child to work day.  Prudential hosted 158 children this year for their annual event.  John Tigue hosted a Fire Safety fundamental demonstration along with showing the children how Ladder 95 is operated. John then showed the children the equipment on Ladder 95 and turnout gear .  A great day was had by all at the event.  The members would like to thank Prudential  for having ladder 95 be part of this day.

Ladder 95 responded to Old Forge to assist with a working structure fire Tuesday afternoon.  First arriving units  reported a working fire confined to the attached garage.

Ladder 93 arrived and conducted the primary search and extension checks. E-112 took the hydrant in front of the address and placed attack 1 into service.  Ladder 95 crews assisted the ladder checking for extension and performed overhaul.  The fire would be quickly extinguished, limiting the damage to the garage and basement areas. Crews operated for an an hour and a half before being released