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Calls For the Year

*Jan*	38
*Feb*	48
*Mar*	39
*Apr*	30
*May*	34
*Jun*	50
*Jul*	00
*Aug*	00
*Sep*	00
*Oct*	00
*Nov*	00
*Dec*	00

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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.