North Strabane Township Fire Department
Two new “twin” Engines arrived late 2016 and have
recently been put into service at NSTFD. The new
Engines will be replacing E481, a 2001 Pierce and
E482, a 1989 American LaFrance, both of which have
served the residents of NST well. NSTFD continues to
strive to provide the best protection for our residents
and visitors.
To continue to provide the best possible patient care
during medical emergencies, NSTFD has adopted the
Envelope of Life Program. This concept is an inexpen-
sive way to provide Paramedics, EMTs and First
Responders with patient history information when
time is of the essence. Patients of any age can benefit
by filling out the Envelope of Life Program Form,
available for download at NSTFD.org or by picking one
up at Station 1, 2550 Washington Road.
The completed form lists your name, age, any perti-
nent medical history, allergies, medications, and
emergency contact information. The form also pro-
vides an opportunity for preferred hospitals and doc-
tors that will be difficult to communicate to respond -
ers during emergencies.
Once completed, the envelope gets affixed to your
refrigerator by magnet or tape, in a spot easily found
by responders. We ask that you update the form every
six months, or each time a change in your care should
change.
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NSTFD recently placed a new set of Genesis
E-Force battery powered rescue tools into
service on Engine 483 and Squad 48. These tools
are commonly referred to as the “Jaws of Life”
and are used for a variety of rescue applications,
but are primarily used for vehicle rescues.
Engine 483 is now outfitted with a full size 32”
spreader, high strength steel o-cutter and a
portable battery charging station. Squad 48 is
now equipped with a combination tool which
includes cutting and spreading capabilities in the
same tool. Due to the fact that the new tools
operate on high powered batteries, North Stra-
bane firefighters will be able to offer a higher
quality of service to those who depend on us by
being able to quickly deploy and operate these
tools in remote locations.
NSTFD has recently certified a quick response
vehicle to provide Advanced Life Support for residents
and visitors of North Strabane Township. The ALS QRS
enables the fire department to offer all of the care the
ambulance does, except transport to the hospital.
NSTFD still operates 2 additional Basic Life Support
Units, in addition to the new service. Thanks to B Line
for its work on the logistics of the certification
project and D Line for outfitting the vehicles.