Honoring Fallen Lieutenant Brian Wampole

Keystone Water Rescue along with numerous other fire and emergency medical service agencies are grieving the unexpected loss of Lieutenant Brian D. Wampole on Sunday, September 29, 2024, the department said in a Wednesday, Oct. 2 press release posted on its Facebook page.

(Wampole) passed away after suffering a medical emergency while on a safety stand by for a boating event, Keystone Water Rescue Inc. said in a Monday, Sept. 30 post.

Brian began his fire service career as a firefighter at Keystone Steam Fire Engine Company #1 in 2010. Brian also was an active member of West End Fire Company of Stowe and a Firefighter at Black Rock Fire Company in Upper Providence Township. Brian was a big part of Keystone Water Rescue when the company re-organized in 2014.

To honor Brian’s commitment to public safety and the community, friends, family, colleagues and public are invited to the viewing and service for Brian Wampole at the below location and time:

• Trinity Church – 250 Swinehart Road, Boyertown, PA 19512
• Viewing times: Monday October 7th, 9am – 10:45 am
• Church Service: Monday October 7th, 11am – 12pm

A wake in honor of Brian’s life will be held at Keystone Water Rescue following the church service. The wake is provided to any family, close friends and fire companies that attend the viewing/service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Keystone Water Rescue Inc to PO Box 158, Boyertown PA 19512, at the request of the family.

Any fire company that is interested in participating in the procession / LAST RIDE is asked to limit the apparatus to (1) piece of apparatus per company. The procession will start at Mann-Slonaker Funeral Home at 222 Washington Street, East Greenville, PA 18041. Below are the details for the procession route.

Fire Companies / Departments wishing to attend can RSVP by contacting:

Zac Santiago at 484-942-0106

Please provide the following information:

Company / Department Name

What Apparatus will be attending (limit 1 per company)

How many people attending viewing/service

How many people attending wake

Procession Route:

Start: Mann-Slonaker Funeral Home, 222 Washington Street, East Greenville, PA 18041 at 7:15 a.m.

• Turn left on to Washington Street
• Turn left on East 4th Street
• Turn right on to Gravel Pike / Route 29
• Turn left on to Route 100 SB
• Exit right for New Berlinville on to North Reading Ave
• Turn right on to West 6th Street
• Turn Right on to North Walnut Street
• Turn left onto Spring Street
• Turn Left on Schaeffer Street
• Turn left on 5th Street
• Turn Right on to North Reading Ave
• Stay Left at Y intersection onto Warwick Street
• Turn left on to Eas

The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) made the following post on its Facebook page Saturday, Oct. 5:

“October baseball in New York City! The New York Mets and New York Yankees are playing a postseason game on the same day for the first time in 18 years. We stopped by Engine 273/Ladder 129 in Queens and Engine 68/Ladder 49 in the Bronx, where FDNY members are fired up with hometown spirit. We’re wishing both teams the best of luck!”

The Yankees defeated the Royals 6-5 Saturday, Oct. 5, and leads 1-0 in the American League Division Series.

The Mets defeated the Phillies 6-2 Saturday, Oct. 5, and leads 1-0 in the National League Division Series.

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The Bullhead City Fire Department (BCFD) is excited to announce that it has been awarded two significant grants. These grants will enhance our department’s capabilities to better serve the community.

The first grant, funded through Senate Bill 1720 (SB 1720) and provided by the Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM), will contribute $125,000 towards the purchase of a new Type 6 engine. This new engine will complement BCFD’s existing Type 6 engine, allowing for improved response times and greater fire suppression capabilities in difficult-to-reach areas.

Additionally, our department was awarded a second grant through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. This grant is a 90/10 award, meaning the federal government will cover 90% of the cost for a new Tactical Tender valued at $463,000. This specialized vehicle will significantly enhance firefighting efforts, particularly in areas with limited water supply.

Both of these new apparatuses will be essential in providing better protection for the residents of Bullhead City and surrounding communities.

“We are thrilled to receive these grants and grateful for the opportunity to better serve our community,” said Patrick Moore, BCFD Fire Chief. “These new vehicles will help improve our emergency response capabilities and increase the safety of both our residents and our firefighters.”

The Clarksburg City Council unanimously passed a resolution authorizing the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus for the fire department during the Thursday, Oct. 4 regular session, wvnews.com reported.

The gear will be purchased from Johnson’s Fire Equipment Company at a total cost of $340,264, the report said.

SCBA is typically usable for about 10 years before replacement is required, according to the report.

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