July 11, 2008

Two calls for the day. Crews form 54 (Lenni), 69 (Lima), and 50 responded to an accident with entrapment on Glen Riddle Rd. Crews from 50-2 stabilied the vehicle and helped with extrication. Crews released by 54-9A at 11:03:48. Crews from all three township companies then responded to a vehicle fire on E. Baltimore Pike. Crews released by 69 Command at 11:13:35.

 

July 9, 2008

Crews reponded to Kildaire Lane, Aston for a building fire at 17:50:47. The crews recalled by 72(Aston-Beechwood) Command. Next the township companies responded to US HWY 1 for an accident with entrapment. Crews from 50-2 used the Junk yard Dogs to stabilize the vehicle. . Company 69 (Lima) had the handline/stabilization and Comapny 54 (Lenni) and 50 worked on removing the roof. All of the companies worked together like a well oiled machineCrews releassed from the accident by 69-9A (Vanaman) at 19:12:15.

July 8, 2008

Four calls and Drill night. at 12:22:54 crews reponded to Brookhaven for a building fire. Crews Recalled by 52 Command after the investigation. at 14:14:30 crews from 50 responded to W. Knowlton RD for a medic assist. the next call was another medic assist on Pine Brook Drive. Crews released at 18:00:23. The last call was on Wooded Ave for another Medic assist. For the Drill Company 50 went to the Pipeline saftey class held by the Pipeline group at Company 40 (Boothwyn).

July 7, 2008

Crews responded to Park Ave at 02:04:46 to assist Medics. Crews released at 02:15:40.

July 6, 2008

Two cals for the day. The both calls came in as a medical assist. the first call was on Mystic Lane. The Second call was on Iris Lane.

July 4, 2008

Crews responded to a Medical Assist on Cherrywood Lane at 05:20:18. Crews returned at 05:42:31. Crews from 69 (Lima) and 50 reported to Company 63 (Green Ridge) to support the Fire Works . The crews staged at the middle shool. We did catch one call while in Aston. The crews responded to E. Dutton Mill Road for reports of a building fire. 63-9 and 63-9B released the assignment at 21:05:44.

July 1, 2008

Today the crews responded to reports of an accident on S Old Middletown RD. Crews from 50 and 54 (Lenni) responded. The call was unfounded and crews recalled. Tonight is also our general meeting night.

June 30, 2008

This morning at 04:29:43 CreWs from 50, 54 (Lenni), 69 (Lima), 52 (Brookhaven), 23 (Media), and RIT45 (Parkside) responded to Fox RD for a building. 50-9 reported heavy smoke in the basement. TS50 took the front of the house and went in to service. 50-2 backed up the squirt with tank water while Brookhaven stood by the hydrant. Crews released at 8:05:27. Next, we responded to Mount Alverno for wires at 07:50:49. We rounded out the day with a trip to S Old Middletown RD to assist M1047.

June 28, 2008

Crews from 50 and 54 (Lenni) responded to S New Middletown RD for an accident with injuries. Upon arriaval 50-9 (R. Tull) recalled 54 and held the responce to 50-2 and M1047.

June 27, 2008

4 calls for the day. at 09:03:01 the township companies responded to N Middletown RD for a waterflow alarm. Crews recalled by 69 (Lima) Command. At 14:50:00 we recieved a cover assignment for Company 68 (Marcus Hook). Crew staged on Penn ST, crew relaesed at 14:36:40. Next, the township companies rolled again to Williamson for an AFA. Crews recalled after the investigation. We rounded out our night with a Medial Assist to Media Station RD. Crew from 50 assisted M1047(Riddle). Crews back in station at 20:00:49

June 26, 2008

Today at 09:03:01 the township companies responded to N Middletown RD for an AFA. Crews recalled by 69 Command. In the afternoon we responded to Company 40 (Boothwyn) for a cover assignement . Crews from 40 and 39 (Lower Chichester) had responded to Aston for a building fire.

June 25, 2008

Two calls today. The first call came in at 12:32:06. The township crews reponeded to Glen Riddle RD for an AFA. The crew recalled after the investigation. The second call came in at 17:36:14 to assist company 72 (Aston-Beechwood) and 63 (Green Ridge) for a brush fire in the area of W. Knowlton RD. Crews recalled by 63 Command, no evidence of a fire existed.

June 24, 2008

Drill night. Crews had dinner from the Wayside Market and then began Crew night. THe last tuesday of each month the members go through all of the trucks and equipment and make sure all of the equipment is in working order. Once the inspections are done the rest of the night is spent on driver training.

While it has been a Slow couple of days we do have some good news to report. FF Walls and FF Antonelli are now nationally certified for Fire 1. Also, FF Stars and FF Wooding are completing the Fourth Module of the Delmar program. 50-9A( Mancill) and 50-9B (Beresford) spent Sunday with the crews from 69 (Lima) to review and learn about Truck 69 from the American LaFrance Trainer.

June 17, 2008

At 12:06:46 Company 50 responded to Linvilla orchards to assist medics with a Pediatric Emergency.

June 16, 2008

Crews from 50 and 54(Lenni) responded to an accident on 352. Crews cleaned up the street and removed the hazzard.

June 14, 2008

Crews from 69 (Lima), 54 (Lenni) and 50 responded to Painter RD for an AFA. Crews released after the investigation. Crews form 54 (Lenni) and 50 responded to reports of an accident on South Pennell RD. 50's crew was recalled by 54 (Lenni) command.

June 13, 2008

The Township Crews responded to South Old Middletwon RD for an AFA.

June 11, 2008

Slow day, crews responded to Fox RD for a medic assist.

June 10, 2008

5 Calls for the day. The first call was a cover assignment at CO68 (Marcus Hook Trainier Fire CO). At 13:58:38 the township companies responded to an AFA at the Easter Seals building, Crews recalled by 69 (Lima) command. At 15:07:08 crews responded to Howarth Rd for another AFA, crews recalled by 54 (Lenni) command. Drill night, crews worked on water supply. We completed the day with another Medic assist on W. Knowlton RD. The call turned out to be in Aston township.

June 8, 2008

The Day is young but we had an early start to the day. At 00:48:51 Crews from 69(Lima), 54 (Lenni), 64 (Edgmont), RIT45 (Parkside) and 50 reponded to Valley Road for a building fire. Upon arrival crews from 69 located a faulty light balast. our second call came in @ 15:16:13 to assist the medics at Patricia Place PL. We completed the day at Highmeadow Park with A call for Brush.

June 7, 2008

Busy day at the 50 house. At 01:18:19 the crews reponded to Meadowcroft lane to assist M1047. At 04:57:36 Crews reponded to CO72's (Aston-Beechwoods) local for a building fire at PJ's Bar and Grill. Crews returned enroute. On the way home crews recieved a call for a AFA on East Saint Andrews drive. Crews From 64 (Edgemont), 59 (Concordville), 69 (Lima), 54 (Lenni), and 66 (Bethel) recalled after the investigation. At 06:35:40 Crews from 50, 69 (Lima) and 54 (Lenni) revisited East Saint Andrews again for another alarm. Crews releaased by 54 Command. Next, crews from 69 (Lima), 54 (Lenni) and 50 responded to the Tyler Arboretum for and AFA at 16:10:52. Crews released after the investigation by 69 command. The crews got a little break before responding to Linnvile Orchards to assist the medics (M1047). We wrapped up the day with a Carbon Monoxide detector activation on East Knowlton Road. Crews from TS-50 swept the house while M1047(Riddle) stood by. 50-9B (Beresford) released the Crews after the investigation.

June 6, 2008

Crews from 69 (Lima), 54 (Lenni) and 50 responded to Williamson Trade School. Crews released after the investigation.

June 5, 2008

Today the Spill unit responded to the Grist Mill to help contain the water run off from Concordvilles Fire.

June 4, 2008

Crews from 50, 54 (Lenni), m1047 (Riddle) and 69 (Lima) responded to North Middletown Road for an AFA. Crews released after the investigation.

At 11:02:08 crews for 50, 54 (Lenni), M1047, and 69 (Lima) reponded to Riddle for an AFA. Crews Recalled by 69 Command.

At 17:30:39 crews responded to the Franklin Mint for an AFA. Crews released after the investigation.

At 18:27:56 crews reponded to . Pennell and Glen Riddle for an accident. Crews recalled by 54 Command.

June 3,2008

Crews from 50, M1047 and 54 (Lenni) responded to the intersection of s. Pennel rd and Riddlewood drive for an accident. Crews recalled by 54 command.

June 2, 2008

At approximately 17:30 50, 69 (Lima), 54 (Lenni), 52 (Brookhaven), 104-7D(Riddle) were dispatched in the area of 217 Harrison Rd for a house fire. As 50-9 (Tull) marked up repsonding Fireboard advised him of numerous callers. 50-9b (Beresford) was first to arrive and reported light smoke showing from a two story dwelling. 52-1 and TS-50 arrived on scene within seconds of eachother and crews pulled a 2 1/2 attack line off 52-1 and went in service. 50-9 Established command and called for RIT 45 (Parkside) and 68 (Marcus Hook Trainer) for the cover. Crews advanced the line to the second floor and knocked the fire down. Crews rescued a hamster and located a 5 foot snake. The fire is under investigation by 50-9a/Middletown Car 1a Al Mancill. Listen to the Call here: Harrison RD

At 12:44:49 crews from 50 and M1047 (Riddle) responded to Meadowwood Lane for an unconcious person.

At 12:17:23 crews from 50, 54 (Lenni), 69 (Lima) and 1047 (Riddle) responded to Daffodil lane for an AFA. 50-9A (Mancill) recalled the assignment

June 1, 2008

Crews from company 50 and M1047 responded to High Meadow ad Ridley Creek Dr for a fall with Trauma.

April 14, 2008

Today crews were dispatched around noon to 416 S Old Middletown Rd. for the reported house fire. 50-9a and TS-50 arrived to find the house charged with smoke. The source was found to be a toaster. Crews checked for extension with a thermal camera and ventilated the structure. All the occupants had evacuated prior to fire company arrival.

February 1, 2008

Today started off with icy roads resulting in multiple accidents across the area. Just after 7 this morning we were dispacthed along with 54 (Lenni) and 104-7 (Riddle) for an accident on Pennel and Parkmount. While enroute 50-2 encountered another accident with a vehicle into a pole. Rescue 54 went on location reporting entrapment for the orignal call so 50-8 stood by the second accident while 50-2 proceded to the original. 50-2 assisted with stabilization and the patient was quickly extricated. At aprrox. 10:15 Co. 50 was dispatched to 121 Virginia Ln in Brookhaven for a building fire. 52-9 arrived on location and reduced the speed. While on location company 50 recieved a second emergency for wires at Indian Lane Elementary. 50-3 was released from the call and responded. While standing by the wires call we recieved another call for a fire alarm at the Roosevelt School. Crews secured the alarm and returned to quarters. The final call for the day was an AFA at 508 Cool Valley Lane. Crews stood by the hydrant and were returned after investigation of the alarm.

January 31, 2008

This evening crews were dispatched to 314 N Middletown Rd for the building fire. Crew deteremined it was a burnt motor. Units on scene ventilated and returned shortly after. Later crews were dispatched to Woodland Ave to assist the ambulance.

January 30, 2008

This morning crews were dispatched to N Ridley Creek Rd for wires. 50-3 investigated and returned.

January 29, 2008

Three calls for today. Our first call was an AFA at 247 N Middletown Rd. The assignment was recalled. Our second call was to assist the ambulance at 704 S Old Middletown Rd. The third call was for an accident with injurys on Duttons Mill Rd. The assignment was recalled. Tonight was the monthly crew night.

January 27, 2008

At one minute after 2 this morning crews were dispatched to 305 Bowers Ln. for the building fire. While enroute to the scene units were advised by fireboard that there were numerous calls. Medic 104-7 (Riddle) went on location confirming a fire in the house. 54-1 was the first engine on scene and pulled an 1 3/4 handline and went in service. 69-2 layed line to the hydrant while TS-50 pulled in the drive behind 54-1. Crews from TS-50 assisted in ventilation, search, and salvage and overhaul. Crews were made available just after 3:30 a.m. Units on scene from Station 50: TS-50, 50-2, 50-3, 50-8. Other companies 69 (Lima), 54 (Lenni), 64 (Edgemont), and RIT45 (Parkside).

January 26, 2008

Just after midnight Company 50 was dispatched to 238 Harrison to assist the ambulance. Just before 7:30 this evening Co. 50 was dispatched to assist company 52 (Brookhaven) on a building fire. 52-9B went on location and reported a working fire and requested TS-50 on arrival to throw ground ladders. TS-50 arrived on scene and threw ground ladders and checked the back of the building for extension while other crew members from engine 50-3 assisted with salvage and overhaul. Chandler Drive command placed the fire under control and units were made available at 21:08. Other companies on scene: 57 (Upland), 47(Chester Township), 45-7 (Parkside), 83-7 (CCMC), RIT 23 (Media), and RIT 72 (Aston beechwood).

January 25, 2008

Today we were dispatched to 636 Georgetown Rd for an AFA. Crews were returned enroute.

January 24, 2008

Early this morning company 50 was dispatched to cover Marcus Hook Trainer Fire Dept Station 68 while the operated on a 2 Alarm fire. Tonight crews were dispatched to 204 Elm Ave. for a smoke detector activation. It was found to be a CO detector had activated. Crews from 50 did a sweep with the gas meter and found nothing and companies were made available by 54 (Lenni) command.

January 23, 2008

This evening crews were dispatched to 352 and High Meadow Dr. for an accident. Crews from 50 along with 52 (Brookhaven) removed the hazard.

January 22, 2008

Three calls for today. The first call was for an AFA at 1408 W Baltimore Pk. Crews investigated and returned. The second call of the day was to assist the ambulance at 10 Pinetree Dr. Not long after Co. 50 was dispatched to assist the ambulance at 211 Harrison. Tonight was also the company drill night. 17 members went to station 52 (Brookhaven) for Hazmat Ops class while the remaining members drilled on mayday procedures.

January 19, 2008

This morning crews were dispatched to assist the ambulance at 145 Fox Rd. Later sround noon time companies were dispatched to 1165 W Baltimore Pk for a natural gas leak inside. Crews investigasted and returned.

January 18, 2008

Co. 50 responded to three calls today. The first call was to assist the ambulance at 28 Meadowbrook. The second call was an accident at Pennel Rd and Parkmount Rd. The assignment was recalled. Later this evening crews were disptached to the Residence at Glen Riddle Senior Quarters for a fire alarm. The assigment was uipgraded to a building fire with a smoke condition inside. Crews from 50 assisted with ventilation and returned.

January 17, 2008

This evening crews were dispatched to an accident out in front of the station. 50-9 (Tull) recalled the assignment.

January 16, 2008

Two calls for today. The first call was to assist the ambulance at 704 S. Old Middletown Rd. Our second call of the day was a fire alarm at Penncrest High School. The assigment was recalled.

January 15, 2008

We were dispatched to two calls today. Early this morning we were dispatched to 318 Meadowglen Lane for a building fire. 50-9B (Beresford) went on location with nothing evident. TS-50 found upon further investigation that there was extension around the interior . Crews from 50 remained on scene to investigate and returned around 00:30. The second call of the day was to assist the ambulance at 155 Bortondale Rd.

January 14, 2008

Two calls for today. The first call came in around noon time as a building fire at 106 S Pennell Rd. Crew investigated and returned a short time later. We were alerted to our second call for a rescue in the parking lot of the Granite Run Mall. The assignment was recalled.

January 12, 2008

This evening crews were dispatched to 519 Williamson Circle for a building fire. 104-7D (Riddle) arrived to report the fire in the oven was extinguished and that there was a smoke condition in the building. TS-50 stood by the hydrant and crews on scene ventilated the building and shortly after were made available.

Janurary 2008

Middletown Fire Company is pleased to announce the officers for 2008:

Tactical Officers:

Chief (50-9) - Ric Tull

Deputy Chief (50-9A) - Alan Mancill

Assistant Chief (50-9B) - Dave Beresford

Captain (50-12) - Duke Nasino

Lieutenant (50-13)- Brian Decker

Lieutenant (50-13A) - Josh Zigmund

Chief Engineer (50-14)- Ralph Gaeta

Administrative Officers:

President Craig Ickes

Vice President Bill Eisenhart

Board Mike DeMeo

Board Scott Reitze

Board John Toal

Treasurer Jim Robison

Secretary Diane Beresford

 

January 11, 2008

This morning companies were dispatched to 275 Glen Riddle Rd. for the gas leak. Crews investigated and returned.

January 10, 2008

Two calls for today. The first call was an AFA at 1048 W. Baltimore Pk. Crews investigated and were made available. The second call was an AFA at 524 S New Middletown Rd. Crews from TS-50 investigated and returned.

January 9, 2008

This morning we were dispatched to assist the ambulance at Linvilla Orchards.

January 6, 2008

Today we were dispatched to assist the ambulance at 424 Olde House Ln.

January 5, 2008

This morning we were dispatched to assist the paramedics at 424 Olde House Ln. At appoximatly 11 this morning we were dispatched to assist the ambulance at 3 General Washington. Our third and final call for the day was a call to assist the ambulance at 213 Indian Lane.

January 4, 2008

At approximately 4:45 this evening we were dispatched to 576 Painter Rd to assist 69 (Lima) with a gas leak. Crews stood by as a precaution and were available within the hour.

January 2, 2008

Today Company 50 was dispatched to 122 Bortondale Rd. for wires. Crews stood by and assisted with traffic control.

January 1, 2008

Today we were dispatched a long with 69 (Lima) to Elwyn Institue for a vehicle fire. 50-2 arrived to find smoke showing from the trunk compartment of the vehicle. A bumper line was placed in service and companies went available shortly after.

January 2008

Middletown Fire Company's total calls for the year of 2007 was 490. Happy New Year!

December 7, 2007

Tonight a crew with 50-2 covered Station 40 (Boothwyn) along with Engine 68 (MHTFD) while they had their Christmas Party and dinner. Crews ran two calls. The first was a natural gas leak. The second call was for an accident on I-95. Crews responded and assisted the medics and secured the scene.

October 4, 2007

This evening crews were disptached to 538 S. New Middletown Rd. for an accident. Crews on scene removed the hazzard.

October 1, 2007

This evening we were dispatched along with 52(Brookhaven) to Duttons Mill Rd for an accident. The assignment was recalled.

September 29, 2007

Middletown Fire Company would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Sharon Hill Fire Company and Holmes Fire Company with the passing of Firefighter Michael Reagan. Firefighter Reagan succumbed to injuries sustained fighting a garage fire on September 27th. Our thoughts and prayers are with Michaels family and Sharon Hill as well as Holmes and the other two firefighters who were injured in the collapse.

 

**Middletown Fire Company wishes a speedy recovery to FF Brees and FF Frost. The injured firefighters and Parkside Fire Company are in our thoughts and prayers.**

August 24, 2007

The company would like to congratulate the following members for completing National Firefighter I Certification: Greg Reitze, Duke Nasino, Dave Beresford, Steve Hazelton, Josh Zigmund, Brian Decker, and Wes Potter. Greg Reitze and Dave Beresford also completed National Fire Fighter II Certification.

Pat Walls, Tom Wooding, John Mallet, Shawn Antonelli, Sarah Antonelli, and Rob Tull completed the Extierior Firefighting Module of the fire program. These juniors will be able to complete National Firefighter I when they turn 18.

The company would also like to congratulate Lou Marcozzi, Mike DeMeo, and John Toal for completing Pennsylvania Dept. of Health Vehicle Rescue Technician.

Going along with certification news Pat Walls and Tom Starrs completed Pennsylvania Dept of Health Emergency Medical Technician.

August 14, 2007

Tonight for drill we did vehicle rescue evolutions. Members worked on gaining access using door pop, roff roll and dash push methods. A variety of tools were used and everyone got a little bit of hands on expierence. Cadets were able to watch and and observe different tools and methods.

August 12, 2007

Crews responded to an elevator rescue. Fire units were recalled.

August 11, 2007

Early this morning around 2 A.M. Company 50 was requested to assist on a working rowhome fire on 11 Park Vallei Lane. As TS-50 went responding it was reported that firefighters were trapped and 45-9A (Parkside) called a 2ND Alarm. TS-50 arrived on location and searched the left exposure building and checked for extension. Crews found no extension and stoodby in the manpower pool. Crews also went to the roof and assisted with ventilation efforts. TS-50 and 50-3 made the response.

August 9, 2007

Today crews responded to a MVA at N. Middletown Rd. and Yearsley Mill Rd. 50-2 and 50-8 responded and were returned.

August 8, 2007

This morning the company was dispatched to the rear of granite run pontiac for an accident with entrapment. M104-7(Riddle) arrived to find a vehicle overturned with negative entrapment. Crews returned. Later in the day Station 50 was dispatched to 708 Meadowood for a fire alarm. TS-50 arrived and investigated the cause of the alarm. 69-2 stood by at the hydrant as a precaution. Crews found nothing and returned.

August 7, 2007

Two calls for today. The first call was for an AFA at 569 S. Heilbron Dr. 50-3 was recalled enroute. The other call was for another AFA at 411 N Middletown Rd. 50-3 was recalled enroute.

August 6, 2007

At approximately 11 AM this morning Station 50 was alerted to an automatic fire alarm on 2 Stoneridge Ln. Crews from TS-50 investigated.

Later today companies were dispatched to 138 W. Forge Rd. for the structure fire. 69-9 arrived to find smoke showing from the two story house. TS-50 was given orders enroute to come in and send a crew to the roof. TS-50 was the third engine in and backed in the driveway and laddered the building. Crews from TS-50 also raised ground ladders on arrival. 50-2, 50-3, 50-8, and 50-1 also made the response for the fire. Crews from company 50 assisted with search, ventilation and overhaul operations. All companies on scene did a great job of battling both the fire and the weather.

August 5, 2007

Two calls for the day. The first call was for a tree on fire at 3 Foxcroft Lane. 50-3 responded and extinquished the fire with a booster line. Our second call was for a transformer at 550 Linville Rd. Units investigated and notified PECO.

August 4, 2007

Co. 50 responded to a report of a brushfire at 5000 Hilltop Dr. 50-3 was recalled enroute.

August 3, 2007

One call for the day. Units were dispatched to 520 Heilbron Dr for the fire alarm. Units were recaleld enroute.

August 2, 2007

Today units responded to 399 Howarth Rd. for a fire alarm. Crews were recalled enroute.

July 31, 2007

Tonight was drill night. Members were instructed on the operation and maintenance of our new saw. Crews practiced using the saw for ventilation on the roof mock up members contructed for training. Also tonight some members tested out for their CPR cards.

July 30, 2007

Station 50 was dispatched to 207 Azalea Ct for a gas leak inside reported with sick occupants. The gas company was on location and secured the problem and crews from 50 were recalled.

July 29, 2007

Tonight crews responded to 448 Spring Valley Rd. for an accident. Crews arrived to find a single vehicle into a pole. 50-9A arrived to find no entrapment but injuries. 50-2 arrived and assisted M104-7 (Riddle)with patient care and removing the hazzard. 50-9A requested two additional ambulances due to the number of patients. Crews cleared within the hour.

July 27, 2007

Two calls today. The first call of the day was a automatic fire alarm at 340 N. Middletown Rd. Crews recalled. The second call was for wires down with hazzards. 50-3 arrived to find wires down. 50-9B notified PECO.

July 26, 2007

Crews responded to 429 Mattrissa Ridge for the AFA. Crews recalled enroute.

July 25, 2007

Early this morning around 3 AM crews were dispatched to KMart Dept. Store for the reported building fire. 52-9(Brookhaven) recalled the assignment it was found to be workers on the roof.

July 24, 2007

One call for today. Co. 50 was dispatched to 259 6th St. in Upland for the reported building fire. Crews from TS-50 assisted on scene with investigating the odor of smoke in the building. Tonight's drill was foam application. Members were instructed on the benefits of foam, it's uses, when to use it and how to apply it. Crews took turns practicing applying foam in the lower parking lot of the firehouse.

July 23, 2007

This evening Co. 50 was dispatched to Creek Rd. and Knowlton Rd. for fuel spill after the accident. Crews from 50-2 used oil dry to clean up the fluids down on the road.

July 21, 2007

Co. 50 was dispatched to 352 and Vanleer for an accident with entrapment. Crews were recalled by 69 (Lima)

July 20, 2007

Company 50 responded to three calls today. The first call was for an accident at S New Middletown Rd and Elwyn Ave. Crews removed the hazzard. Our second came around 1 pm for the AFA at 1343 W Baltimore Pk. Co. 50 assisted with the investigation. A few hours later companies were dispatched to 1343 again for the fire alarm. Units were recalled enroute.

July 19, 2007

One call for today. Station 50 was dispatched to 8 General Steuben Dr. for a gas detector activation. Crews recalled.

July 18, 2007

Today the company responded to a motor vehicle accident at E Knowlton Rd. and Fox Rd. Crews on scene assisted with traffic control and removed the hazzard.

July 17, 2007

Tonight was the company drill night. Members worked on establishing water supply and driver training.

July 16, 2007

Two calls for today. The first call was for an AFA at 137 Cedar Ct. Crews from Station 50 investigated the alarm. The second call was for an AFA on 2 Spring Oak Circle. 50 was recalled enroute.

July 15, 2007

Three calls for the day. Our first call was an automatic fire alarm on 34 W. Knowlton Rd. Crews investigated the cause of the alarm and returned to the station. The second call was for an automatic fire alarm at 515 Painter Rd. Co. 50 was recalled enroute. The final call for the day was for a fuel spill at 459 Woodcrest Lane. Crews on scene cleaned up the small spill and returned.

July 13, 2007

Station 50 was dispatched to an automatic fire alarm at 520 S. Heilbron Dr. Crews recalled enroute.

July 11, 2007

Two calls for the day. The first call was for a reported building fire at the State Police barracks. Crews investigated. The second call was for wires at 223 Media Station Rd. Crews investigated and called PECO.

July 10, 2007

Today crews responded to 3 S. Pennel Rd. for an automatic fire alarm. Crews were recalled enroute. Tonight was the company drill night. The company worked on driver training and junior and cadet members reviewed the apparatus, their equipment, and the capabilities of the apparatus.

July 8, 2007

At approximately 2:30 this afternoon the company was dispatched to 340 N. Middletown Rd. Crews were recalled enroute.

July 7, 2007

Early this morning station 50 was dispatched to an auto accident at 352 and Knowlton Rd. Companies recalled per 50-12. Crews were dispatched later in the day to 1048 W. Baltimore Pk for the reported building fire. Arriving units found an odor of the smoke in the building due to it being burn day.

July 5, 2007

Co. 50 was dispatched to 445 S. New Middletown Rd. for an accident. Crews removed the hazzard.

July 1, 2007

Today crews responded to 273 Oak Ave. for a reported fire alarm. 54-9B recalled the companies enroute.

June 29, 2007

Crews responded to Boscovs for the AFA. Co. 50 was recalled enroute by 69 (Lima).

June 28, 2007

Late last night the company was called in on a 2nd Alaram Building fire in Co. 72's (Aston-Beechwood) Local. Crews from TS-50 assisted with search and overhaul operations. One of our members rescued a cat from one of the buidlings involved. Units remained on scene until about 2 AM. Later this morning crews were dispatched to 600 Mt Alverno Rd for an accident with entrapment. Units arrived to find a vehicle rolled over with no entrapment. Crews removed the hazard.

June 27, 2007

Today was a busy day. Very early this morning crews were dispatched to the 700 block of Creek Rd. for an accident. Arriving units discovered one vehicle into the creek with no entrapment. Co. 50 remained on scene to assist with scene lighting and assisted towing with removing the hazard. Crews responded to a MVA on Glen Riddle Rd. Crews removed the hazard. Our final call of the day was an AFA at Kindercare in Co. 52's local. Crews investigated and staged. As a storm rumbled into the area the company responded to multiple wires calls and power related emergencies.

June 26, 2007

Tonight was the monthly station and apparatus mainenance night.

June 25, 2007

This morning the company was dispatched to 1067 W. Baltimore Pk. at Sears for the AFA. Co. 50 was recalled enroute by 69 (Lima). Later this morning the company was called in on the 2nd Alarm on a building fire in Marcus Hook. Crews from 50 assisted with overhaul operations. Co. 50 also covered Co. 68's (MHTFD) local from station 68.

June 24, 2007

Today at around 11:30 crews responded to Sears Department Store for a waterflow alarm. Units on scene investigated.

June 22, 2007

Two calls today. Crews responded to Sears for an AFA. Units on scene investigated. Later today crews were dispatched to Granite Farms Estates for an AFA. Co. 50 was recalled enroute by 69 (Lima).

June 19, 2007

Three Calls today. Our first call of the day was an AFA at 453 Spring Valley Rd. Units on scene investigated. The second call of the day was a dwelling at 143 Valley Rd. Crews from 50 helped investigate. The third call for the day was a building fire at 21 E. Knowlton. 50-9 on location to find a brushfire outside. Crews from TS-50 extinquished the small fire. Tonights drill was CPR/ AED recert. Those who didn't need to recert, helped restore 50-8.

June 18, 2007

Two calls for the day. The first call was a MVA on Duttons Mill Rd. Crews from Stat. 50 and Co. 52 (Brookhaven) removed the hazard. The second call was an AFA at 340 N. Middletown. Co. 50 assisted in investigating the alarm.

June 17, 2007

This afternoon crews responded to Duttons Mill Rd and Creek Rd for an auto accident. Crews from 50 and 52 (Brookhaven) removed the hazard.

June 16, 2007

Today the company responded to a report of wires down on Mt. Alverno Rd. Units on scene secured the scene for PECO. Later today crews responded to a vehicle fire at Riddle Hospital. Crews were recalled by 69 (Lima).

June 15, 2007

The company was dispatched early this morning to W Knowlton Rd. and Creek Rd. for a MVA. Crews on scene removed the hazard and returned. This afternoon crews responded to an accident at Pennel Rd. in the area of Glenwood Elementary. Co. 50 was recalled enroute by 54 (Lenni).

June 14, 2007

Today the company the was dispatched to S. Pennel Rd. and War Admiral Ln. for an auto accident. Co. 50 was recalled enroute by 54-9b.

June 12, 2007

Tonight was the weekly drill night. We took care of station matienance and checked over apparatus. Shortly after drill the company was dispatched to 702 Meadowood Ln. to assist the medics with lifting.

June 11, 2007

Crews responded to 340 N. Middletown Rd. for the fire alarm. Station 50 assisted investigating. Co. 50 also responded to a fire alarm on Mystic Ln. Crews investigated and discovered it to be food on the stove.

June 10, 2007

Today crews responded to an auto accident Glen Riddle and Pennell Rd's. Co. 50 helped investigate. The vehicle was found to be on Mount Rd.

June 9. 2007

Co. 50 was dispatched to 106 Moore Dr. to assist the paramedics with lifting. At midnight crews responded to 25 N. Middletown Rd. for the fire alarm. Co. 50 assisted 69 in the investigation.

June 8, 2007

Crews were dispatched to 25 N. Middletown Rd. for an AFA. Crews on scene investigated.

June 7, 2007

Late tonight crews responded to an automatic fire alarm at 25 N. Middletown Rd. Units on scene investigated.

June 6, 2007

Crews responded to 704 S. Old Middletown Rd. for an automatic fire alarm. Units on scene investigated.

June 4, 2007

The company was dispatched to 733 Iris Lane for a gas leak inside. Units on scene investigated.

June 2, 2007

Crews were called to assist the ambulance this afternoon at Linvilla Orchards.

May 25, 2007

Crews responded to 1067 W Baltimore Pike for an automatic alarm. The assignment was recalled by Company 69 (Lima).

May 18, 2007

Two calls for the day. The first call was to assist the ambulance at 713 Creek Road. The second call was for a residential building fire in Co. 52's(Brrokhaven) local.

May 16, 2007

This morning crews were dispatched to 340 N. Middletown Road for an automatic fire alarm. Late this afternoon crews responded to 525 S. Heilbron Drive for an automatic fire alarm.

May 15, 2007

This evening we held drill at Co. 50. Some members undergoing the National Certification for Fire 1 had fire school, while the rest of the crews held engine overviews.

May 14, 2007

Late this evening crews responded to 11 Elwyn Road for a building fire. Crews assisted Co. 69(Lima) with the investigation. Other companies on location were 54(Lenni), 72(Aston Beechwood), and 23(Media).

May 12, 2007

At 18:24:41 crews were dispatched to Glen Riddle Rd. and S. Pennel Road for an accident.

May 11, 2007

Crews responded to two calls today. The first call was for an automobile accident at 508 S. old Middletown Road. Crews removed the hazzard. The second call was for and automatic fire alarm at the Children's Academy School. Crews investigated.

May 8, 2007

Today We responded to 340 New Middletown RD for a fire alarm. We also had drill night, crews worked on Ladders.

May 7, 2007

Crews responded to Able Place for reports of a fire. Companies 50, 69, 54, 52(Brookhaven), 72(Aston Beechwood), and 23 (Media). 50-9 went on location with a small deck fire in the rear of the building. Crews from TS50 made a quick attack on the fire. The assignment was held to TS50 and ENG54. Companies 69, 50 & 54 recieved a dispatch later in the day to Ogden Court for an AFA. 69-9B Recalled the assignment.

May 6, 2007

Crews from 50 and 52 (Brookhaven) responded to E Dutton Mill Rd. for an accident with entrapment. 52-9 went on location reporting two entrapped. Crews worked together to remove the victims. A great job was done by all.

May 5, 2007

Two calls today. The first was an accident on S New Middletown Rd. Upon arrival 50-9 recalled the rescue. Crews from 50-2 worked on removing the hazzard. Crews For 50 & 54 (Lenni) recieved a call for a vehicle accident on Glen Riddle Rd.

May 4, 2007

Today we responded to a brush fire on Creek Rd.

May 02, 2007

At 13:46:05 we recieved a dispatch to assist the medics on Fox Rd. Crews worked with M1047 to remove a female that had fallen into the creek.

May 01, 2007

Two calls today. The First was a vehicle fire on E. Dutton Mill Rd. Crews from Company 50 and 52 (Brookhaven) worked to extinguish the fire. The second call was for an AFA at the mall.

April 30, 2007

Crews responded to the mall for anouther fire alarm. crews recalled by 69-9.

April 28, 2007

Crews responded to Arbor Circle for an AFA. Crews recalled by 69-9.

April 27, 2007

Two calls today. The first was a vehicle accident on Dutton Mill Rd. Crews from 50 and 52 (Brookhaven) removed the hazzard. Company 50 recieved a second call to assist the medics on Woodland Ave. The crew from 50 provided lifting assistance.

April 21, 2007

Crews from 50, 54, and 69 recieved a dispatch for an AFA at the YMCA. Crews recalled enroute by Company 69.

April 20, 2007

First call of the day came in at 07:11:08 for an accident with entrapment on US HWY 1. Crews from 69, 54, and 50 worked together to remove the victim and remove the hazzard. 69-9 released the assignment @ 08:02:03.Company 50 recieved another dispatch at 17:50:25 to assist the medics on E. Knowlton. Once again we wraped up the day with a trip the the mall for another AFA. Crews recalled by 69-9

April 18, 2007

Three calls today. The first was a dispatch @14:20:34 for building fire on Paul Lane. Crews from TS-50 assisted with Overhaul in the rear of the building. FF B.Decker, FF F. Williams, and 50-12 (Capt. Dave) worked on removing the siding. Crews from 69 and 54 worked on the interior. 69-9B placed the fire under control @ 14:37:52. The second call came in at 20:20:07 for a smoke detector activation on Garfield Rd. 50-9A released the crews after the investigation. We finished up the night with another AFA at the mall.

April 17, 2007

Call and drill today. The drill was review of the Jones snap hook ups, and alternative water supply. We are starting to see the water company switch out the older hydrants but many still to go. The call was at 13:10:03 to assist Company 69 (Lima) with a AFA at the Mall. The investigation uncovered a broken sprinkler head.

April 16, 2007

Busy day For Company 50. Company 50and 54 reponded to an accident with injuries in the area of 401 S. New Middletown Rd. Upon arrival 50-9A established command. 50-9A then confirmed the reports of three indeviduals being ejected from the vehicle. Thanks to the Medic crews (104-7, 104-7D, 52-7, 52-7A and 45-7) They did an awesome job. Crews from 50 also Assisted company 69 with an accident on Baltimore Pike. Next was a wires call on Arrowhead. Finally the crews from 50, 54, and 69 responded to Beechwood Ave. for an automatic alarm.

April 15, 2007

Another three call day. Company 50, 54, 69, 23, 73 and RIT 45 responeded to Williamson Trade School for a building Fire. Crews also responded to S. Hielbron Drive For and AFA, the assignment was recalled after an investigation by 69-9. Crews from 50, 69, and 54 recieved another dispatch to Williamson Trade School for an Automatic Alarm. Crews ordered to remain in station.

April 14, 2007

At 14:43:04 the company was disspatched to assist Company 54 (Lenni) with an accident at the intersection of S. Pennel & Glen Riddle. Crews worked together to remove the hazzard.

April 10, 2007

At 07:57:04 we responded to Penncrest High School fo and AFA. Crews recalled by 69-9. The company was also dispatched to Assist Company 52 (Brookhaven) for a building fire on Scola Rd. Crews released by 52-9 after the investigation. We finished up the night with Drill night. Crews performed Hydrant Drills and water supply ops.

April 9, 2007

Today we responded to assist Company 69 (Lima) with a vehicle Fire on Baltimore Pike.

April 6, 2007

Crews From 50, 54 (Lenni) and 69 (Lima) Responded to Lima Estates for a Water Flow Alarm.

April 5, 2007

Crews responded to Highpoint Drive to assist Company 54(Lenni). The assignment was recalled.

April 4, 2007

Crews From Cmpany 50, 54 (Lenni), 69 (Lima). 23(Media) responded to Iris Lane for an AFA. After a breif investigation the assignment was recalled. Crews also responded to assist Company 69 (Lima) with an investigation of a gas leak at Denney's. upon arrival 69-9B recalled the assignment. Crews from 50, 54 (Lenni) and 69 (Lima) also responded to Lima Estates for a water Flow alarm .

April 3, 2007

The Company was dispatched to Ridley Creek Drive for wires.

April 2, 2007

Crews from Company 50 responded to an investigation on the 500 BLK of Smedley Ave. Crews from TS50 went on location and spoted a brush fire in the woods. The crews quickly accessed and extinguished the fire.

April 1, 2007

Crews From 50, 54 (Lenni), 23 (Media) and 69 (Lima) responded to Denney's for a reported building Fire. 69-9 recalled the assignment.


February 13, 2007

Crews were dispatched to three calls today. The first call was for a building fire at 370 N. Middletown Rd. Crews assisted Co. 69 (Lima) with the investigation. The second call was for an accident at Mt. Alverno and Willowgate Lane. Crews removed the hazzard. And the third call was for an accident during the heavy snow and sleet at Rt. 352 and E. Knowlton Rd. Crews removed the hazzard. Below are pictures of the accident from 352 and Knowlton.

February 12, 2007

This morning crews responded to Assist Company 52 (Brookhaven) 210 Radio Park Drive for a building fire.

February 10, 2007

This afternoon crews were dispatched to 17 Stephen Drive for an automatic fire alarm.

February 9, 2007

Crews responded to two calls today. The first call was for an accident at 376 Mount Alverno Rd. Crews removed the hazzard. The second call came in at 23:25 for a smoke detector activation at 515 Painter Rd. Crews assisted Co. 69 (Lima) with the investigation.

February 7, 2007

Two calls for the day. the first call was for a motor vehicle accident at S. New Middletown Rd. and Wyncroft Drive. Crews removed the hazzard. The second call was for a residential dwelling at 1 Foxcroft Lane. Crews extinguished the fire.

February 6, 2007

Crews responded to 116 Barren Rd. for a building fire. Crews assited Co. 69 (Lima) with the extinguishment of the fire. Crews also responded to E. Baltimore Pike and N. Middletown Rd. for an accident. Crews assisted Co. 69 with the removal of the hazzard.

February 5, 2007

Crews were dispatched to three calls today. The first call was for an automatic fire alarm at 562 Old Forge Road. The second call was for a building fire at 7404 Hilltop Drive in Brookhaven. Crews assisted Co. 52 (Brookhaven) with the investigation. And the third and final call for the day was at the Franklin Mint for an automatic fire alarm. Crews assisted Co. 69 (Lima) with the removal of the water from the sprinklers.

February 4, 2007

Four calls for the day. The first call was for a building fire at 510 W. Forge Rd. Crews asisted Co. 69 (Lima) with ventilation. The second call was for a fuel spill at S. Pennel Rd. and Man O War Drive. the third call was for a fuel spill at 5400 Pennel Rd. And the fourth and final call of the day was for an investigation at Bortondale Rd. and E. Knowlton Rd. Crews investigated and found a controlled burn.

February 3, 2007

The first call of the month was for a dwelling fire at 104 Judith Lane in Knowltonwood. Crews arrived on location and found a heater backfire.

January 31, 2007

This evening drill was held at the station. This evening crews held a crew night which consisted of checking over the trucks, and driver training.

January 29, 2007

Two calls for the day. The first call was for an industrial rescue at the YMCA. The second call was for a motor vehicle accident at S. Pennel Rd. and Highland avenue.

January 28, 2007

This evening crews were dispatched to 9 Riddlewood Drive for an automatic fire alarm.

January 27, 2007

This afternoon crews were dispatched to Rt. 352 and Harvard Drive for an engine compartment fire.

January 26, 2007

Late this afternoon crews responded to 21 Cook Avenue for a residential building fire. Crews arrived on location and found a chimney fire.

January 23, 2007

Drill was held tonight at the station. Drill consisted of a structural collapse class from Philadelphia Fire Chief James Smith. Crews from Companies 52, 54, 57, 69,73 all attended.

January 22, 2007

Three calls for the day. The first call was for a motor vehicle accident at 208 W. Knowlton Rd. The second call was to assist the medics at 33 W. Dartmouth Circle. And the third and final call was for an automatic fire alarm at 100 Granite Drive.

January 21, 2007

This evening crews responded to 369 Cashel Court in Co. 72's (Aston Beechwood) local for a dwelling fire.

January 19, 2007

This morning crews responded to Chester Creek Rd. and E. Dutton Mill Rd. for an accident with injury reported. Crews assisted Co. 52 (Brookhaven) with the removal of the hazzard.

January 18, 2007

One call for the day. Crews were dispatched to Lenni Rd. and Station Lane for an accident.

January 17, 2007

Crews responded to two calls today. The first call was for a building fire in Co. 54's (Lenni) local. The second call was for a motor vehicle accident at Edgemont Avenue and E. Dutton Mill Rd. Crews along with Co. 52 (Brookhaven) removed the hazzard.

January 16, 2007

This evening the station held drill. Drill consisted of working with ropes, a cold weather firefighting lecture, and driver training.

January 15, 2007

We were dispatched to two calls today. The first call came in at 12:53 for an elevator rescue at Fair Acres. The second call came in at 13:14 for a building fire at 510 W. Forge Rd.

January 14, 2007

Crews responded to two calls today. The first dispatch was to US Highway Rt. 1 South Bound for an accident. Crews assisted Co. 69 (Lima) with removal of the hazzard.The second call was to assist the police at Granite Farms Estates.

January 13, 2007

Crews responded to three calls today. the first call was for an accident with injury reported at 700 Creek Rd. Crews investigated. The second call was for an automatic fire alarm at 1068 W. Baltimore Pike. And the third and final call was for motor vehicle accident at 216 Glen Riddle Rd. Crews assisted Co. 54 (Lenni) with the removal of the hazzard.

January 11, 2007

This evening crews were dispatched to Penncrest High School for an automatic fire alarm.

January 10, 2007

One call for the day. Crews responded to 448 Darlington Rd. for a building fire. Crews assisted Co. 69 (Lima) with extinguishment.

January 9, 2007

For drill this evening crews set-up an accident with entrapment and worked on working with the Holmatro tool and extrication.

January 8, 2007

This afternoon crews responded to Riddle Memorial Hospital for and automatic fire alarm.

January 6, 2007

This morning crews were dispatched to 455 Cricket Lane to assist Medic 104-7 (Riddle).

January 5, 2007

Two calls for the day. The first call was for a building fire at 1068 W. Baltimore Pike. The second call was for an automatic fire alarm at 1015 E. Baltimore Pike.

January 4, 2007

Early this morning crews responded to 280 Bridgewater Rd. for a building fire.

January 1, 2007

The first call for the year was a wires call at Mt. Alverno Rd. and Hidden Hills Rd. Crews were on location for approximately two hours extinguishing the fire and removing the hazzard.

December 31, 2006

The final call for the month and the year was for an automatic fire alarm at 11 Ogden Court.

December 25, 2006

This afternoon crews responded to 1056 E. Baltimore Pike for an accident with entrapment. Crews assisted Co. 69 (Lima) with the extrication and the removal of the hazzard.

December 23, 2006

This afternoon crews responded to 206 Meadowcroft Lane for a brush fire.

December 22, 2006

Crews were dispatched to two calls today. The first one was for a motor vehicle accident at Dutton Mill Rd. and Creek Rd. Crews assisted Co. 52 (Brookhaven) with the removal of the hazzard. The second call was for an automatic fire alarm at 1124 West Baltimore Pike.

December 20, 2006

Early this evening crews responded to 5 Meadowbrook Lane in Highmeadows for an automatic fire alarm.

December 19, 2006

Three calls for the day. The first call was for a building fire in Co. 23's (Media) local. The second call was to assist the police department at 164 Fox Rd. And the third call was for drill(Crew Night) the evening held at the station.

December 18, 2006

Early this morning crews responded to 1343 W. Baltimore Pike for an automatic fire alarm.

December 17, 2006

Two calls for the day. The first call was for a building fire at 106 South New Middletown Rd. The second call was for a building fire at 1145 W. Baltimore Pike.

December 16, 2006

At 17:20:12 crews responded to War Admiral Lane and South Pennel Rd. for a motor vehicle accident.

December 15, 2006

This afternoon crews were dispatched to 215 Hunter Street for an automatic fire alarm. This evening crews were dispatched to 144 Meadowbrook Lane for a gas leak. Crews assisted Co. 52(Brookhaven) with the investigation.

December 13, 2006

One call for the day. It was to 710 S. Old Middletown Road at the Delware County Alternative High School to assist the police with a bomb threat.

December 10, 2006

Crews responded to two calls today. The first response was across from 275 Oak Lane for a building fire. Crews assisted Co. 54(Lenni) with the extiguishment. The second response was to 206 Meadowcroft Lane for the investigation.

December 9, 2006

Crews were dispatched to two calls today. The first call came in at 07:26:25 for an automatic fire alarm at 1055 E. Baltimore Pike. The second call came in at 16:12:00 for a brush fire at E. Knowlton and Fox Rd.

December 8, 2006

This afternoon crews responded to 800 Ridley Creek Drive for a brush fire. Crews extinguished the fire.

December 7, 2006

Crews recieved three calls today. The first call was for an automatic fire alarm at Indian Lane Elementary School. Crews investigated and found that the alarm was accidentally tripped. The second call was for an automatic fire alarm at Riddle Village. And the third and finall cal for the day was for a building fire at 4278 School Lane in Co. 52's (Brookhaven) local.

December 6, 2006

This evening crews responded to Riddle Vilage for an automatic fire alarm. Crews from Co. 50 assisted Co. 69(Lima) with the investigation.

December 5, 2006

Crews were dispatched to two calls today. The first call was dispatched at 14:29:01 for an automatic fire alarm at 4301 Chandler Drive. The second call was for drill held at the station this evening.

December 4, 2006

Crews responded to three calls today. The first call was for a motor vehicle accident at Glen Riddle Rd. and Mt. Alverno Rd. Crews assisted Co. 54(Lenni) with the removal of the hazzard. The second call that crews responded to was for a brush fire at 713 Creek Rd. The third and final call for the day was for the building fire in Upland. Crews assisted Co. 57(Upland) with the investigation.

December 3, 2006

Today we recieved two calls. The first call was for an automatic fire alarm at 340 North Middletown Rd. Crews assisted Co. 69(Lima) with the investigation. The second call was for an automatic fire alarm at 1069 W. Baltimore Pike. Crews assisted Co. 69 with the investigation.

December 2, 2006

Late in the evening today the station was dispatched to Highmeadow Drive at Highmeadow Park for the brush fire. Crews were on location for approximately a half an hour extinguishing the fire.

December 1, 2006

In the middle of the afternoon today crews responded to 1215 W. Baltimore Pike for a HazMat call.


 

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