Scott Township Improves ISO Rating
At the start of the new year, Scott Township was informed by the Insurance Service Organization (ISO) that effective April 1, 2013, the township's fire protection class has been upgraded from a 5 to a 3. A "3" rating is a significant achievement for a community with an all-volunteer firefighting force. In Allegheny County, only two communities, Scott Township and Mt. Lebanon, have achieved this rating, and only one, Pittsburgh, rates higher, with a rating of 2. The Scott Township fire departments were able to prove to ISO evaluators that their training, equipment, record keeping, operating procedures, response times and number of firefighters responding to each incident meet the higher standard.
The Scott Township Fire District thanks the Scott Township commissioners and the township manager for their invaluable assistance in this endeavor.
If you are a Scott Township resident, you need to check your homeowner's insurance policy, and make sure that the property location is listed as "Scott Township." This could save you money on your premiums.

IN MEMORIAM: Bryan Pritchard, Bower Hill VFD
On January 10, 2013, Bower Hill Firefighter Bryan Pritchard received a long-awaited kidney and pancreas transplant. On February 9, 2013, Bryan died at Allegheny General Hospital of complications from the transplant. We will remember Bryan for his courage as a firefighter and throughout his illness. As befits this dedicated member of the department, viewing was held at the Bower Hill Fire Department Memorial Hall on Wednesday, February 13, with a Firefighters Memorial Service. The funeral service was held in the Bower Hill Fire Department Memorial Hall on Thursday, February 14.

Annual Fund Drive
The 2013 Bower Hill VFD Fund Drive is now underway. Information was mailed to all known occupied residences in the service area during the week of October 1, 2012. During the week of January 27, 2013, a second mailing is being sent to all residents who failed to respond to the first mailing. If you have not received a mailing by February 10, 2013, call the station at 412-221-3497 and leave a message, and we will get one to you. If you already sent a donation but get a second mailing, please the station at 412-221-3497 and leave a message, so we can check our records and confirm your donation. Thanks to everyone who has supported Bower Hill VFD in its 88 years of service. Your fund drive donation includes your subscription to Scott Township EMS. The Fund Drive mailing also includes the department's Autumn, 2012 community newsletter.

2012 Service Awards
Bower Hill VFD salutes its members who rendered outstanding service to the community in 2012. The recipients are Brad Lynch, for most calls answered; Pat Walther, for most drills attended; Ryan Rust, for outstanding new member; and Adam Gnipp, for the Chief's Choice Award. Thanks to all for your dedicated service. (Photos here.)

New Community Newsletter
Read the latest edition of the community newsletter (.pdf file) here. (Opens with Adobe Reader. If you need Adobe Reader, get it here.)

New Fire Fire Engine In Service
Bower Hill's new pumper is now in service. Operators completed the required training on pump operations and the compressed air foam system on April 30th, and 255 Engine 2 is now ready to respond.

Child Car Safety Seat Inspections
Scott Township EMS now has six employees certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in Child Car Safety Seat installation and inspection. To make an appointment for an installation or inspection, call Scott Township EMS at 412-278-2439. Leave a message, and someone will return your call as soon as possible.



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