Undine Fire Company "The South Side"

Welcome to the Undine Fire Company website

2009 GUN RAFFLE UNDER WAY

Undine Fire Company 2009 Gun Raffle Tickets are now available. Ticket price are $10.00. You can order

yours today by sending a check or cash to the Undine Fire Company, P.O. Box 326, Bellefonte, PA 16823

Attn: Treasurer. Please include a name, address and phone number where you would like the ticket to be mailed. Or stop by and pick one up at the station 133 East Bishop Street.

Any questions call 814-355-2100.

The Undine Fire Company would also like to Thank Eagle Towing and Recovery for sponsoring the tickets.

** If you are ordering numerous ticket please include with the check a list of the

names, addresses, and phone numbers that will be put on each ticket ordered.**

Click Here to view the information (Updated 12/21/08)

NEWS FROM THE SOUTH SIDE

RECORD BREAKING YEAR

Dec 31st - The "South Side" ends the year with record numbers! Total Emergency calls for 2008 were 413 and Working Fires were 27.

NITTANY VALLEY DRIVE HOUSE FIRE

Dec 24th - At 12:39 Undine Fire Company was alerted for Fire Box 1602. TL-216 was due for a reported dwelling fire on Nittany Valley Drive. E-16 arrived on the scene and reported normal conditions. All mutual aid units were requested to stage on Nittany Valley Drive until the lane was treated by public works. Engine 16's crew reported a chimney fire with no extension to the dwelling. TL-216 operated on the scene for 50 minutes.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY

Dec 20th - The Undine's held the annual Christmas Party at the club. Members were treated to an outstanding meal and several appetizers. A special Thank You to Vicky Grafmyre for preparing the meal. As usual she went above and beyond our expectations.

TAKING A RIDE ON THE POLAR EXPRESS

Dec 19th - The Undine Fire Company members were invited to ride the "Polar Express" in Bellefonte. The "Express" made a round trip from Bellefonte to Pleasant Gap. While on the ride we had a special visit from Santa and his crew. The Undine Fire Company would like to thank those responsible for making this event a huge success.

TOYS FOR TOTS RUN

Dec 16th - Undine members and their families loaded up on the Ladder and Engine and several private vehicle's and headed out for the annual Toys for Tots run. A special Thank You to Supelco for the use of the box truck.

UNDINE FIRE POLICE RECEIVE PLAQUE

Dec 16th - The Undine Fire Police were issued a plaque from the Bellefonte Cruise Committee for their outstanding dedication and commitment in aiding the Bellefonte Police Department with crowd and traffic control for the annual Bellefonte Cruse. Accepting the award on behalf of the Undine Fire Police is Larry (Zeek) Johnson.

UNDINE'S AWARD 4 GUYS FIRE APPARATUS THE BID

Dec 15th - Bellefonte Borough awarded 4 Guys Fire Apparatus the bid for a 2009 Spartan/4 Guys Engine. This Engine will replace E-210 and Tanker 219. More details to follow soon. The Undine Fire Company would also like to thank the following Fire Apparatus venders for their bids. Seagrave, Pierce, KME and Crimson Fire Apparatus. Hats off to the Engine Committee for their time and patience on getting this replacement Engine ordered before 2009.

Click Here to view a drawing of the New Engine

ENGINE & TANKER ON GARAGE FIRE

Dec 6th - At 0914 hours, Centre County 911 alerted Fire Box 600 for a reported garage fire at 315 North 7th Street, Snow Shoe Township. The fire box called for Tanker 219. E-612 arrived on the scene to find a working fire on division 2 in a 50' by 28' 2 story detached garage, and quickly requested more units, bringing E-212 to the scene.

E-212 was released from the scene at 1306 hours. Tanker 219 was requested to transfer to Station 6. Tanker 219 cleared the transfer at 1413 hours.

COMPANY RECEIVES RECOGNITION

Dec 3rd- On behalf of the Undine Fire Company, Chief Shultz received a football plaque and an autographed photo signed by the entire 2008 Bellefonte High School Football Team for allowing Fire Department members to set up the Tower Ladder and video tape all the Bellefonte home games.

CENTRE COUNTY COURTHOUSE GETS DECORATED

Dec 2nd- Crews gathered for the annual decorating of the Centre County Court House. Both the Tower and Ladder were set up on each side of the Court House to attach the greens in preparation of the town's Victorian Christmas weekend.