Mon, Nov 30th, 2009 1:54:00 pm - On Friday November 27, 2009 a devastating house fire occurred in neighboring Wright Twp, unfortunately this one hit even closer to home with all of us. This was the home of a fellow firefighter/brother/friend and what many considered a family member! The home was completely destroyed  along with many other items that were in proximity to the home. Thankfully there were no injuries due to ...Continued

Sat, Oct 10th, 2009 9:00:00 am - Thanks to everyone who came out to support the FIRST annual Rice Twp Octoberfest on October 10, 2009 and made it a sucess! We are looking forward to next year where it will be bigger and better!!! Again thank you for your support!   Special THANK YOU's To: Ice House Pub for waking up early and making the breakfast for us as well as all ...Continued

Tue, Sep 15th, 2009 6:52:00 pm - Squad 172 was requested around 19:00 hours to assist Rice Township Police on a special incident. Upon arriving units were asked to assist the Police with making entry to a residence. Police were called to residence for a welfare check and found the house to be overrun by cats. Apparently the owner of the residence had neglected the care of his animals and house. There ...Continued

Fri, Sep 11th, 2009 2:07:00 pm - Please take the time to remember and honor our fallen brothers of the FDNY today. Eight years ago so many innocent lives were taken away by such a cowardly act of terrorism. Take a few moments to reflect on how lucky we all are to have people willing to risk their own lives on a daily basis to save total strangers, as well as defend ...Continued

Fri, May 22nd, 2009 5:27:00 pm - The Rice Township Volunteer Fire Department is a active supporter of the Everyone Goes Home - Firefighter Life Safety Initiative. We feel that more can be done on a daily basis to stop needless Line of Duty Deaths. Please take the time to vist everyonegoeshome.com to learn more about this important program! ...Continued

Sat, Apr 25th, 2009 11:35:00 am - Saturday was a busy day for Firefighters in the Mountain Top area. At approximately 11:35Hrs Wright Twp units were dispatched to Rt 437 in the area of the industrial park for a brush fire. Upon going enroute 189(wright) chief dispatched Rice Twp, Dorrance Twp and Dennison units to assist due to the extremely dry conditions and the rate that the fire was traveling. This fire ...Continued

Thu, Apr 23rd, 2009 12:00:00 pm - At approx noon 172 Fire, Medic 9 and Mountain Top EMS were alerted to I-81 Southbound MM 159 inside the rest area for a Car vs. Pedestrian with injuries. Medic 9 arrived on scene first followed by Squad 172 with F-1 onboard to find 1 female injuried in the roadway. Medic 9 began treatment and was assisted by 172 Units. Medic 9 made the call ...Continued

Tue, Apr 21st, 2009 10:33:00 pm - At approximately 22:33hrs Units were dispatched to Morio Drive in Wright Twp on the working structure fire. Shortly after going enroute Wright Twp Chief advised of a working fire and requested his 2nd alarm structure box and first alarm tanker task force box bringing multiple units from all over the south part of Luzerne County. Rice Twp Squad arrived on scene and was asked to ...Continued

Sat, Apr 18th, 2009 2:01:00 pm - The day started at approximately 14:00hrs when tones were dropped for a large brush fire in the area of 65 Ice Lakes Drive. Within minutes, 172 Engine 1 and Tanker were responding followed shortly by Squad 172. Unit's arrived to find a large brush fire that was growing quickly and endangering 2 structures. Assistance was immediately called in from Dorrance Twp Station 124 and Wright ...Continued

Sat, Mar 21st, 2009 2:59:00 pm - Units were alerted to a reported brush fire in Laurel Lakes. Upon sign on F-1 was advised there was no address associated with the call. Complaintant stated Laurel Lakes. While en route additional information recieved stating the brush fire was now involving a strcuture at which time the box was upgraded to a structure box brining in addtional units consisting of Dorrance Twp Station 124 ...Continued