September 21, 2010

Four calls today. The day started with an Automatic Fire Alarm on Darlington Rd. It was reported to be tripped by cooking. 69 command recalled the assignment. Co. 50 filled out the rest of the morning with two medical assists on Wrights Ln and Iris Ln. Just as the crew was sitting down to lunch Co. 50 was requested to assist Co. 51 (South Media) on a reported building fire at Wallingford Nursing home. Tele-Squrt 50 and Squad 50 responded simultaneously. Responding units were advised the reported kitchen fire was under control. Tele-Squrt 50 and Squad 50 arrived and staged. 51-9B recalled the assignment a short time later.

Tonight for Drill the members performed hose testing on the 1,200 ft. of various sized attack lines for Tele-Squrt 50. Members practiced deploying attack lines to the hose tester and then set the lines up to be tested. Thanks goes out to all the members who were able to attend drill tonight. It was a good team effort on a labor intensive task.

September 19, 2010

Early this morning 50, 69, & 54 were dispatched to an Automatic Fire Alarm at Indian Lane Elementary School. Truck 69 arrived to find nothing evident. After investigation 50-9A (Beresford) recalled the assignment and put the address on a single company response for alarms. Tele-Squrt 50 and Engine 54 were also on scene. Co. 50 was dispatched exactly one hour later to Indian Lane for another AFA. Crews investigated and again were made available.

September 18, 2010

Three calls on the day. The first call was for a motor vehicle accident, one vehicle into a pole, on S Old Middletown Rd. Squad 50 and 50-8 responded and assisted M104-7D in patient care and also removed the hazard from the roadway. As crews were clearing the MVA; Co.'s 69, 50, 54 were dispatched to Williamson Trade School for a fire alarm. SD-50 responded under command of 50-13A (Wooding). The cause of the alarm was found to be a small fire that was brought under control prior to FD arrival. While the AFA was being investigated Fireboard advised 69 Cmd. of another call in thier local. 69, 50, & Squrt 23 were dispatched to Heilbron Dr. for the fire alarm. While enroute units were advised the home owner was requesting the assignment be cancelled due to the alarm being tripped by cooking. 69 Cmd recalled the assignment. TS-50 responded under command of 50-9A (Beresford) to the AFA on Heilbron while SD-50 was on location at the Williamson alarm.

September 17, 2010

First call of the day was to assist M104 & M104-7D on Meadowhurst Dr. 50-8 was made available by 104-9A (Smith). Second call of the day was for a fire alarm at Mirmont Rehab. Squad 50 arrived to find nothing showing. Squad 50 split its crew of five into two teams to investigate the cause of the alarm. It was found to be a leaking pipe causing the water flow alarm. 69-9 (Cairns) recalled the assignment.

September 13, 2010

At 5pm Co's 54, 50, 69 were dispatched to Rt. 452 & Glen Riddle Rd for a fuel spill. SD-50 and TAC-54 arrived to find diesel fuel in the roadway. TAC-69 arrived and checked the area to see if the diesel fuel ran to a different location. Spill Unit 50 towed by 50-8 arrived and staged. Crews from 50 and 54 placed oil dry on Rt. 452 to mitigate the hazard. 54-9(Maffei) made the Co's available. 11 district fire police and M104-7D also made the response. At 7:30pm 50, 69, 54 were dispatched to Hillcrest Ln for a fire alarm. 50-9 (Tull) held the assignment to TS-50 for the investigation.

September 9, 2010

Today the Station 50 fleet received a new look. Kim Bonsall installed the Participating Department decals on all the apparatus. Thanks to Kim for helping us proudly display the committment of our membership to keep up on thier training.

September 8, 2010

At 16:30 69 (Lima), 50, 54 (Lenni), 71 (Chester Heights), and M104-7 were dispatched to Forge Rd and Paul Ln for an accident with entrapment. 104-7 arrived to find a 2 vehicle accident with one subject trapped. Tac69 arrived and stabilized the vehicle and put a hydraulic spreader in service. Squad 50 arrived and was given orders to go in service. Crews from Squad 50 assisted 69 with removing the door for patient extraction and also deployed a foam handline as a precaution. 69, 50, and 54 assisted 104-7 in patient packaging. 50-8 was also on scene from Co. 50.

September 7, 2010

Today at 12:15 Companies 52 (Brookhaven), 50, 57 (Upland), 47 (Chester Twp), 65 (Garden City), RIT 23 (Media), and RIT 63 (Green Ridge) were dispatched to 23 E Brookhaven Rd for a building fire. 52-9B arrived to find a 2 1/2 story bakery with heavy smoke showing. Crews from Eng-52 lead off with a 2.5" attack line. TS-50 arrived and threw ground ladders and assisted with ventilation. Squad 50 arrived and stood by the hydrant to pressurize it if needed. Co.'s made quick work of the fire and were available in under an hour. Nice work to all Co.'s on scene. While in service at the fire in Brookhaven, Co. 50 received a 2nd emergency at Linvill Orchards to assist the ambulance. Truck 69 was standing by at our station and made the response. At 15:22 Squad 50 and 52-7 were dispatched to S New Middletown Rd, outside of the firehouse, for an accident. Squad 50 and 52-7 arrived to find a two vehicle minor accident in the roadway. Crews from 50 moved the vehicles to a nearby driveway and contained leaking fluids. 50-8 and fire police also made the response. Co. 50 remained on location until PSP arrived.

August 27, 2010

At 15:37 the commercial building fire box was struck for 1023 E. Baltimore Pke. On the ticket were Companies 69, 54, 50, 73, 64, & M1047D. Command 69 (Cairns) arrived on scene and reported nothing showing. He was advised by Fireboard that they were now receiving the waterflow alarm as well. TS-50 under the command of 50-13 (Walls) responded and was given the hydrant assignment. It was determined that there was a medium smoke condition on the first floor and 69-9 assumed Baltimore Pke. Command. Squad 50 hit the street shortly behind TS-50 and was requested to assist crews searching for the source of the smoke on the first floor. 69-9B (Pettit) assumed interior command and requested SD-50 to bring a 'Little Giant' ladder to assist with the interior search. Crews from Quint 73 & Truck 69 laddered the building and checked the roof for any signs of fire or smoke. 50-1 under the command of 50-13a (Wooding) responded and was given the assignment of picking up TS-50's hydrant. As crews continued to search, the smoke condition dissipated, and the source was determined to be an A/C unit that had overheated. Baltimore Pke. Command placed the fire under control and units made themselves available.

SD-50 Arriving on Scene	50-1 & Past 50-9A (C. Lillie)"Hitting The Hydrant"

Photos by J. Lillie

August 26, 2010

Company 50 logged 4 runs for the day today. The day started off with 50-8 under the command of 50-13 (Walls)& M1047D being dispatched for an unconscious person. Crews assisted the medic unit and went available. A few hours later the Company was dispatched for a 'first due' fire alarm. TS-50 under the command 50-13 responded and investigated. While on scene 50-13 was advised that an alarm could be heard from a neighboring home. SD-50 proceeded to that location and investigated. No alarm was found and 50-13 recalled the assignment. Shortly after, the company was dispatched to assist Company 69 with lifting at the County Medical Examiner's Office. 50-8 responded under the command of FF/EMT C. McGough and assisted.

A little before midnight Companies 50 & 54 were dispatched to assist Company 69 with an accident. Company 69 & Medic 104 had been dispatched earlier in the night to Darlington Rd & New Darlington Rd. for an accident. Medic 104 arrived on scene to find one vehicle overturned with no occupants. TAC 69 and Command 69 (Cairns) arrived on scene with PSP and began looking for the occupant(s) of the vehicle. 69-9 then requested the township companies be dispatched to assist PSP with the search. Squad 50 under command of FF/EMT T. Starrs responded with the Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) to assist with the search. While the Squad was enroute 69-9 requested Rescue 71 for manpower and Command 50 requested a redispatch for manpower as well. 50-8 responded under the Command of past Asst. Chief C. Lillie. Units searched the surrounding roads and woods with TICs and flash lights. After searching the area with no luck, PSP called off the search and units made themselves available.

August 25, 2010

Early this afternoon Squad 50 and M104-7D were dispatched to Rt. 352 and S Old Middletown Rd for an accident. Squad 50 arrived to find one vehicle into a tree. Crews from Squad 50 secured the vehicle and assisted 104-7D with the pt. Squad 50 remained on location until the hazard was removed from the roadway. At 1700 hours Squad 50 was requested to assist Co.'s 69 & 54 on a SEPTA bus fire at the Granite Run Mall. Crews from Squad 50 operated a handline off of Engine 69 to cool the overheated bus while 69 and 54 worked from the inside. Middletown Car 1A (Mancill) was requested to respond as well.

Landing Zone Class

Tonight for drill Co. 50 hosted a Landing Zone safety class presented by SkyCare. Lee Mensack, who is also paramedic for Riddle Memorial Hospital (104), taught the class. Members learned how to set up landing zones and what the flight crew will be looking for during landing and taking off. After class the members enjoyed a dinner provided by Marcozzi's Wayside Market. Thanks goes out to Lee Mensack for teaching the class for us.

After dinner Co. 40 (Boothwyn) stopped by to review Engine 50's capabilities and it's operation. Boothwyn Fire Company will be borrowing Engine 50, our 2003 Pierce Enforcer, while Boothwyn's Engine and Rescue are out for repair. Good luck with our Engine guys.

Chief Tull instructing 40's crew on the Engine's operation

Video of Engine 50 enroute to Station 40

August 24, 2010

This morning at 06:50 hours 69, 50, 54, 73, 104-7D, were dispatched to the front of Riddle Hospital for an accident with entrapment. M104-7D arrived to find one vehicle on it's side with one pt. confined. Squad 50 and Tac54 arrived and went in service with stablization, windshield cutting hand tools, and hydraulic rescue tools to flap the roof back. Rescue 73 and Tac69 arrived right behind and assisted in all phases of the operation. Great work on a quick job by all Co.'s on scene. 69, 50, and 54 stood by while the roadway was cleared by towing company crews. 54-9A (Porter) had command.

August 23, 2010

This morning at 0745 Squad 50 and M104-7D were dispatched to Route 352 and E Knowlton Rd for a motor vehicle accident. M104-7D arrived and reported no entrapment but had fluids on the highway. Squad 50 arrived and secured the two vehicles batteries and contained the fluids leaking from the vehicles. Squad 50 and 50-8 stood by until the vehicle were removed from the roadway. Later this morning Engine 50 investigated a wires call on Fox Rd. Arrived to find wires down with no hazard and notified PECO.

August 22, 2010

Another early start for Station 50. 50-8 responded to assist the ambulance on Cedar Court at 02:30 hours. Co. 50 was requested to assist Co. 47 on a working dwelling fire at around 0630 hours. TS-50, under command of FF/EMT Starrs arrived and reported to manpower. Crews from TS-50 ventilated an adjacent structure and assisted with salvage and overhaul. 47-9 had command. At 09:30 Companies 69, 50, 54, 73, & M104-7D were dispatched to the bypass northbound for an accident with entrapment, P.S.P. went on location confirming entrapment. Crews from Squad 50 stabilized the vehicle and assisted with patient packaging. Squad 50 remained on scene with TAC69 and assisted in clearing the roadway. 50-8 also responded from station 50.

Chester Township (47) Fire


Accident W/Entrapment Route 1 NB

Photos courtesy of E Mellon

As the storms moved into our area Co. 50 was dispatched to Power Windows and Siding for a reported lightning strike. TS-50 arrived and was given orders to put the aerial in service and send crews to the roof to check for fire or smoke. Crews from TS-50 and 65-5 checked the roof and reported it was clear. As the roof assignment was descending Fireboard alerted emergency crews of a tornado watch/warning for our area.

While TS-50 was committed to PWS in Brookhaven Engine 50 was dispatched to Linvill Rd for wires. Engine 50 arrived to find high tension primary lines down in the roadway with the roadway on fire.

As TS-50 went available from PWS the TeleSqurt crew was sent to High Meadow Dr for wires. Fire Police and 50-1 also responded. 50-9B called the TeleSqurt and advised he had three houses energized on Clover Cir and that home owners were reporting getting shocked. TS-50 went responding over to Clover Cir and upon arrival 50-9A upgraded the assignment to include Co. 69, Co. 54, & M104-7D. TS-50 stretched a dry attack line as a precaution and performed a ' 360 ' and advised command there was no smoke or fire evident from the exterior. Crews were able to make entry to the first home and report to command there was no smoke or fire. Crews from 50, 69, and 54 evacuated the residents from the effected homes and reported conditions to command. PECO arrived and confirmed that the ground was electrified and that the wires emergency on Linvill Rd was causing power to be fed back through the neutral of the three homes. Fire and EMS stood by while PECO secured the hazard.

50-8, 50-1, SD-50 also responded to other emergencies at E Knowlton & Fox for wires, Upland Rd for an investigation, S Old Middletown Rd for wires, and Cricket Ln to assist the ambulance.

Co. 50 wrapped up the day with a wires call on S Bryn Mawr Place. Engine 50 and 50-8 investigated and notified PECO.

Thank you to all members who were able to respond and helped get all five trucks on the street on a very busy day.

TS-50 and 50-8 on location at Clover Cir

August 17, 2010

The day started off early with a fire alarm in the parking garage of Riddle Hospital at 0100 hours. Truck 69 and Engine 50 investigated and returned. Just after 0130 Co. 50 was dispatched on the 2nd Alarm on a building fire in 68's local (Marcus Hook). TS-50, under command of 50-13 (Walls), arrived and were given orders to set up for master stream operations. TS-50 backed down a side street to the fire building and put the boom in service, supplied by Ladder 68. TS-50 was in service approximately 2 hours. Co. 50 was off radio at 0502. At 0930 Truck 69 and Engine 50 investigated an alarm at Riddle Hospital. It was found to be tripped by workers.

Township Drill

Tonight for drill Middletown, Lima, and Lenni took a trip to the Delaware County Emergency Services Training Center to work on primary searches and fireground communications at Joe's Smoke House. Crews from 50, 54, and 69 rotated through the building and practiced reporting conditions to command and removing located victims. Thanks to all the members who came out and special thanks to 69-9B and 50-12 for cooridinating the training night.

August 16, 2010

Four calls for the day. The first call today was to assist 52 (Brookhaven) on a fire alarm at Kindercare. The second was a fire alarm at the Sears Dept. Store. E-50 & TK-69 investigated and returned. At 10 pm Co.'s were dispatched to 1400 Powell Rd in 47's local for a dwelling fire. TS-50 was the first arriving engine and assisted RIT63 in investigating 1400 Powell. It was determined to be unattended cooking from the adjacent dwelling. While TS-50 was at the building fire Engine 50 responded to a fire alarm at 100 Granite Dr. along with TK-69 and 54. Crews investigated and cleared.

August 12, 2010

Three calls today. The first call was for a fire alarm on Fairview Ave. It was found to be burnt food and the Co.'s returned. The second call was to assist 69 (Lima) on an accident with entrapment on the Bypass NB. Squad 50 was recalled enroute. Lastly Co. 52 (Brookhaven) requested Squad 50 to assist on an accident on Edgemont Ave & Dutton Mill Rd. Squad 50 was recalled enroute.

August 9, 2010

Middletown Fire Company No. 1 is pleased to announce that we are now recognized as a Participating Department in the Pennsylvania Fire Service Certification Program. The fire company has obtained this recognition by having 50 percent of the membership certified to national proffessional qualifications and standards. Thank you to all the members who have sacrificed personal time and energy obtaining the training that made this possible. Members who have fire training from older programs are now working towards obtaining modern certification so that in the near future we will have an ever greater percentage. Special thanks to Deputy Chief Beresford who has been the driving force behind our training program over the past couple of years.

August 8, 2010

Today some members took advantage of the good weather and performed some driver training. 50-1 took the hydrant and supplied ENG-50 via two 2 1/2" lines to a siamese to a 5" supply line.

August 2, 2010

This evening the fire company headed out to the Goshen Fair to participate in the tug of war. 25 members made the trip out to the fair. Unfortunately we lost the competition but a good time was still had by all.

August 1, 2010

At 17:20 50, 69, 54, 52, RIT45, M104-7D were dispatched to Meadowcroft Lane for a dwelling fire. 50-9A arrived to find nothing evident. Crews from TS-50 checked the residence and found the oven to be the source of the smoke. TS-50 put a positive pressure fan in service and ventilated the house. ENG-69 was also on scene and assisted Co. 50.

July 30, 2010

Three calls for today. At 13:10 Co. 50 was dispatched to the 500 blk of Mt. Alverno Rd for an accident with injuries. Squad 50, under command of 50-13A (Wooding), arrived to find one vehicle into a pole. Crews assisted 104-7D with patient care and stood by until PECO could secure the scene. The second call was for an AFA at Tunbridge Appartments. Crews investigated and returned. The final call of the day was to assist Co. 69 (Lima) on an equestrian accident. Co. 50 assisted with 50-8, using its 4-wheel drive capabilities, to transport fire and EMS personel to the patient who was more than a mile off road. Squad 50 also stood by the Landing Zone with 69 for the medevac helicopter. Co. 72 also responded with 72-8 (Gator 72) to assist in moving the patient to the helicopter. Nice work to all crews on scene.

Video of PennStar Taking Off

July 27, 2010

Tonight for drill the Co. checked all of the apparatus for readiness and to ensure they were being properly maintained. After that crews took Squad 50 to the hydrant out front to train on flowing the deck gun and work on hydrant operations.

Photos by J Berot

July 25, 2010

Congratulations to FF/EMT Tom Starrs & FF Dave Bronson on completing PA DOH Vehicle Rescue Operations. Keep up the good work guys.

July 20, 2010

Two calls for today. The first call was for wires down on Elwyn Ave. Engine 50 arrived to find wires down on the R3 SEPTA tracks. SEPTA was notified and the Co. went available. On our way back to the station Fire Board advised the Engine that the Co.'s were being dispatched to Riddle Village for a fire alarm. TK-69, E-50, TS-50, & E-54 investigated and returned. Tonight for drill we reviewed foam operations. Chief Tull presented a class on foam. The company went over the advantages of foam, the differences of Class A & Class B foam, and how to apply each. After the class room session the crews took the apparatus to the lower lot so pump operators could review our foam systems and so firefighters could flow some foam.

Photos by J. Berot

July 18, 2010

Our condolences and prayers go out to our brothers and sisters from Milmont Fire Company and the family of Charles Hornberger. Firefighter Hornberger died from complications of a heart attack he suffered after returning from a fire call. Apparatus is requested to attend the services. Check http://www.mfd49.com/ for more information.

July 15, 2010

Around 4 pm the box alarm was struck for Fair Acres, Building 8, 8th Floor. Companies 69, 50, 54, 64, 71, 72, 73, RIT45, M104-7D were on the assignment. M104-7D arrived and reported a 13 story high rise with nothing showing. TS-50 arrived first and sent a crew with TIC, Irons, and high rise pack to investigate the source on the 8th floor. 50-9B (Nasino) reported to 69 Command (Cairns) that it was HVAC motor and the situation was under control. Crews ventilated and cleared the scene. SD-50 & ENG-50 were also on scene.

July 14, 2010

This afternoon 69, Squad 50, 54, Rescue 73, M104-7D were dispatched to the Media Bypass Northbound for an accident with entrapment. M104-7D arrived and advised incoming units it was a one vehicle accident with no entrapment. Squad 50 arrived and assisted packaging the patient and secured the vehicle for tow. 69-11 (Hughes) held the assignment to 69.

July 13, 2010

This evening for drill we hosted a Trench Rescue Awareness class at the station. Co.'s 69 & 54 were invited to attend. Thanks goes out to Montgomery Fire Academy for presenting a very informative program and also thanks to the three Twp. companies for having a good turnout.

July 11, 2010

Companies 51, 65, 23, 50, RIT 45, 45-7 were dispatched to the Wallingford Nursing Home for a building fire. Crews from 50 went to the roof via 65-5 and assisted in the investigation. Units cleared after the situation was brought under control.

Photo's by Brian Decker

July 9, 2010

Two calls for today. The first call today was for a pump out of a residence on Woodland Ave. 50-8 responded and assisted the homeowner with evacuating water from the basement. This afternoon Squad 50, Rescue 51, M104-7D were dispatched to the area of E Knowlton Rd & Longpoint Ln for an accident. Squad 50 arrived along with 50-9B (Nasino) to find one vehicle into a guard rail. Crews from Squad 50 assisted the tow company with removing the hazard. 50-8 and Fire Police (Cummings) responded and controlled traffic.

July 7, 2010

Today Company 50, 69 (Lima), & Medic 104-7D (RMH) were dispatched to the area of Williamson Trade School for a vehicle fire. TAC 69, under the command of 69-9 (Cairns), arrived to find a mulch truck well involved with extension to the bed of mulch. Squad 50, under the command of FF T. Starrs, arrived and placed a foam attack line in service. The hose team was lead by recent fire school graduate Sarah Antonelli who knocked the fire down along with TAC 69's crew. This was Sarah's first official fire since graduating. The crews battled record high temperatures while overhauling the truck. Engine 50 was requested to respond to the scene to assist with overhaul and water supply. Middeltown Fire Police assisted State Police with traffic control and the incident was placed under control approx. 45 minutes after arrival. A special thanks goes out to Williamson Trade School who assisted with removal and clean up of the mulch, with the temperature as high as it was this was a huge help!

June 30, 2010

9:30 this morning Squad 50, Rescue 51, Medic 23, and 52-7A were dispatched to the area of E Knowlton Rd and Longpoint Ln for an accident. 23-7 arrived to find one vehicle in the woods with no entrapment, but an unconcious pt. Squad 50 arrived and assisted the ambulance crews with pt. packaging and removing the pt. from the vehicle. Crews cleared the roadway and went available.

June 29, 2010

Tonight crews were dispatched to the area of Glen Riddle Rd for a wires fire. 50-9 and Engine 50 arrived to find wires arching and sparking. Engine 50 and 50-8 controlled traffic while PECO secured and controlled the situation.

Photo by J. Berot

June 25, 2010
At around 2pm this afternoon 52(Brookhaven), 57(Upland), 50, 47(Feltonville), 65(Garden City), RIT23(Media), RIT63(Green Ridge) were dispatched to 3432 Nathan Ave for a dwelling fire with numerous callers. 52-9 (Montella) arrived to find smoke showing from a 1 ½ story SFD. Quint 52 arrived and initiated fire attack on the second floor. TS-50, under command of 50-13 (Walls) staffed with 5, arrived and laid 500’ of 5” supply line to Quint 52 to establish the water supply. Squad 50 arrived and hooked up to the hydrant. Crews from TS-50 threw ground ladders and secured the gas and electric. Crews from 50 also horizontally ventilated, checked for extension on the first floor, and advanced a 2 ½ “ attack line to the first floor with 57 as a precaution.  Crews from 65-5 took care of vertical ventilation.  Co. 69 (Lima) was also called for manpower. Great job to all on scene. Units on scene from Sta. 50: TS-50, SD-50, ENG-50, 50-8. Special thanks to 68 (Marcus Hook Trainer FD) and 51 (South Media) for covering our station

Photos by Dan Brees

June 24, 2010
Just as the severe thunderstorms rolled into Delaware County Co. 50 was dispatched to assist Co. 23 (Media) on a reported building fire. TS-50, under command of 50-9B (Nasino) with a staffing of 5, arrived first to find nothing evident. Crews from 50 and 23 searched the building to find no smoke or fire. Crews returned. Shortly after returning from the building fire the Co. was dispatched to Dutton Mill Rd and Creek Rd for an accident with entrapment. Rescue 63 arrived just ahead of Squad 50 and went in service with the spreader for the door pop. Squad 50’s crew stabilized the vehicle and assisted the medics with patient care. Squad 52 pulled a handline as a precaution. Also on scene were Rescue 52, 50-8. 52-9 had command.

Photo by N. Bonney

Training Report
The past two months the membership has been training on a wide range of subjects. Capt. Decker and Lt. Walls completed Truck Company Operations I; FF Hazleton, FF/EMT Starrs, & FF/EMT Berot completed PECO class; Lt. Walls, FF/EMT Starrs, FF/EMT McGough, FF/EMT Mensack, and FF F. Williams all recently completed Water Rescue Operations Phase I. In addition to those classes the full company attended a Confined Space Rescue Seminar on one of our weekly drill nights. Lastly but certainly not least FF Bronson, Jr FF M. Starrs, & Jr FF C. Marcozzi have begun VRT class at Montgomery County Fire Academy. More to follow!

June 17, 2010

Four calls for the day.  The first call was for a wires call on Springhouse Lane.  As the crews went off radio we received a dispatch to assist the medics on Able Place. Next we responded to assist the medics at Indian Lane Elementary School. We completed the with a natural Gas leak on S. Old Middletown Rd. Company 69 (Lima) also responded to the gas leak. Peco was notified and made the response.

June 15, 2010

Six Calls for the day. First call was for an automatic alarm in Lima’s local. Next we responded to assist company 47 (Chester TWP) at the trash transfer station. Next we responded to assist M1047D on S new Middletown rd.  Again we received a dispatch to assist M1047D crews recalled. At 6:45 crews gathered downstairs for Confined Space Awareness. We completed the day with an AFA at Williamson.

June 14th, 2010          

At 20:57:30 Companies 50, 69 (Lima), 54 (Lenni), 52 (Brookhaven), 104-7D (Riddle) and RIT45 (Parkside) responded to a call in the area of Moore Drive. Upon arrival 50-9A (Beresford) confirmed a working fire in the garage.  Crews from TS50 pulled a 1 3/4" attack line and made a quick knock on the fire while crew’s from 52 secured the hydrant and utilities. Crews from 69 and 54 checked in the interior for extension.

Photos by J Berot

April 20, 2010

Congratulations to Ric Tull, Bob Tull, and JP Mensack on completing their Firefighter II !

April 13, 2010

The company was invited to participate in Live Fire Training at Montgomery County Fire Academy with Conshocken Fire Department. Crews with Engine 50, 50-1, and 50-8 made the trip. Everyone was able to participate in a couple evolutions and pump operators were able to pump supply and attack lines. Thanks to Montco. stations 35 & 36 for their hospitality.

April 8, 2010

Spill Unit 50 responded to I-95 Northbound at the Commodore Barry Bridge on ramp to assist company 47 (Chester Twp.) on an over turned tractor trailer leaking fuel. Spill 50 arrived and put containment materials down on the roadway to prevent the fuel from flowing into the grass or drains. Spill Unit 50 and Engine 50 remained on scene several hours until the tractor trailer could be moved. Crews from 50 put more oil dry down once the tractor trailer was upright. Companies were made available by 47-12. Companies on scene 47, 52 (Brookhaven), 61 (Reliance), 54 (Lenni).

February 11th, 2010

At around 15:30 companies were dispatched to the area of Glen Riddle Rd and Brandywine Dr. for a building fire. While enroute to his station 69-9 advised units that there was a column of smoke showing from the area. TS-50 arrived first with a 1.5 story single family dwelling with heavy smoke showing. Crews from TS-50 and Engine 54 stretched an attack line to the first floor. Engine 69 arrived and took an additonal line to the first floor and sent crews to the roof for ventilation. Squad-50 arrived and took the hydrant and supplied TS-50 and E54. Crews from TS-50 advanced a line to the second floor but were evacuated due to deteriorating conditions. Crews attacked the fire from the outside until conditions were deemed safe for re entry to extinguish hot spots. Good job to the crews operating at the fire and dealing with the difficult environmental conditions. Special thanks to Rescue 40, 68-1, and Engine 51 for covering our station.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqzAag3ZCxU Video by Brian Feeney

January 1, 2010

Middletown Fire Company is pleased to announce our Officers for the year 2010.

Chief (50-9) - Richard Tull

Deputy Chief (50-9A) - David Beresford

Asst. Chief (50-9B) - Duke Nasino

Captain (50-12) - Brian Decker

Lieutenant (50-13) - Patrick Walls

Lieutenant (50-13A) Thomas Wooding

Chief Engineer (50-14) - Bob Tull

President - Craig Ickes

Vice President - Bill Eisenhart

Treasurer - Jim Robison

Secretary - Diane Beresford

Board of Directors - Scott Reitze, John Toal, Mike DeMeo