March 30, 2008 - The Tri-Town Fire and Ambulance Company of Ulysses recently took delivery of a Cub Cadet Tracker four wheel drive Utility Vehicle. The unit was purchased from Moon’s Farm and Yard Supply in Ulysses with the assistance of John Moon. Funds for the project were obtained through the Pennsylvania Fire Service Grant Program. This unit is one of only four such vehicles now in use by Potter County Emergency Services Organizations. The vehicle will be equipped with a skid unit for use in wildland firefighting as well as emergency medical equipment for wilderness search and rescue operations. Future plans include equipping the unit with GPS capabilities for search and rescue operations as well as the possibility of a track system to enhance winter operations. Because of its small size and maneuverability it will greatly enhance operations in an off-road situation. This unit will be a great asset to all of the Fire Departments in the Eastern portion of Potter County.

Pictured above is Chief Roy Hunt (right) accepting the key for the unit from John Moon, owner of Moon’s Farm and Yard Supply. Others in the photo include (from left to right) Past Chief Harold Barber, 1st Asst. Chief Mike Healy, and President Cliff Wood and in the background Fire Police Bill Potter and Rescue Capt. Luke Lampman.

Photos by Nichole Healy 

The Tri-Town Fire and Ambulance Co. now has reflective address signs on sale for $15/each. These signs are 6" x 18" and are covered with a blue reflective material with 4" high white reflective numbers on both sides. They are available in either a horizontal or vertical configuration. Signs can be purchased during any Tri-Town fund raising event, by contacting any department officer. 

May 23, 2008 - Today the Tri-Town Fire Company mourns the loss of two of its charter members as well as a long time member of the Auxiliary.

Clair L. Hyde, 86, of Ulysses, PA, died Friday, May 23, 2008 in his home. He was a charter member of the Tri-Town Fire Co. Friends may call Tuesday, May 27, 2008 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA, where Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 AM.

Engine 47-2 will be stationed at the funeral home for the viewing and the services. Members should meet at Station 47 @ 1830 hrs for the viewing and 0930 hrs for the services.

Wilbur A. Wagner, 93, of Wellsville, NY, formerly of Ulysses, PA, died Friday, May 23, 2008. He was a charter member of the Tri-Town Fire Co.  Friends may call Wednesday, May 28, 2008 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday in the Ulysses First Baptist Church.

Engine 47-2 will be stationed at the funeral home for the viewing and the services. The Engine will lead the procession as well. Members should meet at Station 47 @ 1830 hrs for the viewing and 1330 hrs for the services.