Newsletter

Saturday, June 26, 2010  At 415pm, RIT 63 was dispatched along with Cos. 52, 57, 47, 50, 65 and RIT 23 to the 3400 block of Nathan Ave. in Brookhaven for a working house fire. Quint 52 arrived with heavy smoke showing from a 1.5 story single family home and began fire attack. Additional apparatus arrived and also went to work. RITs 63 and 23 set-up the RIT equipment and stood by. The fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes and RIT 63 was returned. 63 personnel were under the command of Capt. D. Durbano (63-12B). Chief 52 (Montella) had Brookhaven Command.
 

Later in the evening just after 2100 hours the Engine Co was dispatched to the 5000 block of Pennell Rd to the rear of the Aston Twp Municipal Building for a dumpster fire. ATPD were in the station and smelled an odor of smoke and found the roll off dumpster on fire. Engine 63 arrived an put a line in service to extinguish. ASC1 T Morgan was notified and the Engine Co returned a short time later.

 

Friday, June 25, 2010  The Truck headed to Claymont this afternoon, but not for an emergency. Today Jake's Hamburgers and Claymont Fire Co. were having a fund raiser to help support the family of Firefighter John Glaser, John was a firefighter for the Shawnee Fire Department in Kansas who was killed in the Line of Duty. Claymont Firefighters were asked by John's family who reside in Wilmington Delaware if there was anything they could do. On June 25th from 11am to 8pm, a percentage of the profits from Jake's Hamburgers will be donated to the John Glaser Memorial Fund. If anyone is interested in Donating to help support F/F Glaser, please contact Claymont Firemen Dave Patterson at 302-545-1050.
 

 

Thursday, June 24, 2010  Late in the afternoon, severe thunderstorms rolled into Delaware and Chester Counties causing hundreds of thousands of dollars of damage, many injuries and leaving 200,000 people without power. Green Ridge was staffed with several crews throughout the storm and its aftermath. The first call for 63 was for trees and wires on Dutton's Mill Rd. in the area of Mercer Place.  Rescue 63 was in the area investigating the same while ATPD Ofc. R. Curl reported an accident with entrapment at Dutton's Mill and Creek Rds. just up the street from where we were. Due to our proximity, Chief 52-9 (R. Montella) advised us to proceed in. Rescue 63 arrived quickly and found a 2 vehicle MVC with one subject trapped in the driver's seat. The rescue's crew rapidly stabilized the vehicle and went to work on the door with the jaws and cutters. The occupant was extricated in about 5 minutes. The rescue packed up and headed over to Chief Engineer Tiger's residence and assisted him with removing a large tree branch that fell onto his house. We cleared that incident in about 30 minutes. Once back in the station, Engine 63 was sent to Woodcrest Ave. for wires. Utility 72 was already on location for some time when this call was dispatched and returned Co. 63. The next call was dispatched to Concord and Bridgewater for wires. Engine 63 arrived and found 2 high tension wires down on Bridgewater Road in close proximity to a house and several trees abutting the house. The resident from 2810 Concord reported smoke in his residence which was investigated and found to be from an AC unit.  While checking the neighboring residence at 2800 Concord, the high tension wire outside fell to the ground and began arching. A sump pump in the basement of 2800 was on fire and quickly extinguished. Crews evacuated the residence due to the closeness of the wires and established a safe area. A handline was deployed from Truck 63 in case the residence became involved and a supply line was established by Engine 72 from the hydrant in front of Northley Middle School to Truck 63. Crews remained on scene for about 2 hours until the hazard was mitigated and the equipment was restorted. Capt. B. Harris Jr. had the Concord Rd. Command and Lt. C. Repine had Operations. To close out the night, crews responded to the 700 block of Crystle Rd. for a CO detector. The alarm was tripped due to the power outage and crews headed back to the station for the night.
 

 

Monday, June 21, 2010  At 430pm companies 63 and 72 were dispatched to the 100 block of Old Pennell Rd. for a vehicle fire reported to be construction equipment. A large plume of thick black smoke could be seen all over Aston while Chief Herre (63-9) made the response from 5 Points. The Chief arrived in moments and found a large fire in the rear of a home consisting of an old abandoned pickup truck, a piece of construction equipment, a pile of tires, leaves and other ground coverings. Tac 72 arrived and traversed the steep driveway up to the fire area and led off with an 1.75 inch handline. Engine 63's crew assisted the Tac crew with extinguishment and overhaul of the area. Rescue 63's crew stretched a 2.50 inch line from Engine 63 to Tac 72 to establish a water supply while Engine 72 stoodby the hydrant and handjacked another 2.50 supply line to E-63. The fire was under control in about 15 minutes but crews remained on scene wetting down the entire area and restoring the apparatus for about 90 mintues. Chief 63 had Old Pennell Command and Aston Car 1A (Joyce) handled the investigation.
 

 

Sunday, June 20, 2010  Around 1300 hours the street assignment was dispatched for a reported house on fire in the 100 block of Chichester Ave in Upper Chichester. Companies 40, 55, 61, RIT 45 and our Truck were due on the run. Truck 63 arrived as the 1st due Truck Co. and setup on side “A” Alpha. Crews from Co. 40 laid into the scene and stretched a hand line to the front door. The Truck crew began running portable ladders when the fire was placed under control. The crew also assisted with the TIC on the interior and used PPV. The Truck returned to service within 30 minutes. Chief 61 J. Smith had the UC Command.  

 

Saturday, June 19, 2010  Today the Truck covered Malvern Fire Company in Chester County from 1600-2400hrs while they attended a function. Before the Truck got to Malvern a quick stop was made in Newton Square for their Triple Housing. The officers and members would like to congratulate Co. 41 on their new apparatus and wish them the best of luck. Once the crews got to Malvern, the crews had no calls for service but hung out and got some cold Rita’s Water Ice to cap off the night. Also covering with us was Engine 34 Martin’s Corner Fire Co.

 

Friday, June 18, 2010  Just before 0900 hours the Township Companies were dispatched to the intersection of Pennell Rd at Weir Rd. for the gas leak outside. Engine 63 (A/C K. Dawson) arrived on scene at the old Wawa store where contractors hit a gas main feed to the building. PECO was notified and the area was secured by the Police. A/C K. Dawson assumed the Pennell Rd. Command and 63-12A B Harris Jr. had the Operations Sector. Aston Beechwood stood by for suppression protection while the crew from E63 secured the ¾” flexible gas line prior to the arrival of PECO. The scene was turned over to PECO Reps and the Companies were available.

After returning from the gas leak the Companies were out again to the area of Dexter’s on the Five in the 3600 Block of Concord Rd. for the accident and a second emergency to the 1000 Block of Cherrytree Rd at Holcomb Associates for the fire alarm.
 

Thursday, June 17, 2010  The officers and members would like to congratulate FF/EMT JJ Evans and the rest of the class of 2010 on graduating last night from Sun Valley High School. The graduation ceremonies were held on the University of Delaware Campus where JJ got his diploma with his family watching. JJ plans on travelling up to Happy Valley to visit his Great Great Great Grandpa Joe Paterno for the next four years studying engineering. Congratulations again and we wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors. “We Are?”

 

Thursday, June 17, 2010  The officers and members would like to congratulate the Aston Valley Little League "Brewers" sponsored by Green Ridge on winning their championship game last evening. The team is coached by Green Ridge Fire Chief Bob Herre. Congratulations on another great season, and representing the community in such a positive way.

 

Tuesday, June 15, 2010  Today the QRS has been busy in the Twp. starting early in the morning with three runs. Just after 0900 hrs the Box Alarm was struck for the 2300 block of Concord Rd. in Chester Twp. at the Delaware County Trash Transfer Station for the building fire. CTPD arrived on scene with a large industrial building with a trash pile on fire. Truck 63 arrived 1st and put three lines in service to extinguish the large trash fire. Rescue 39 assisted the crew from T63 with suppression and E52 secured a water supply for Truck 63. The fire was eventually extinguished with the help of frontend loaders on site. Units on scene were Co. 40, 68, 63, 52, 39, 45, 61, and 62, RIT 23 & 72, Spill 50, and Canteen 67. A special thank you to Co. 41 Newton Square and Co. 43 Holmes Fire Companies for covering our local.

 

Monday, June 14, 2010  Just after the evening rush the Township Rescue Assignment was struck for an accident with entrapment in the 5500 block of Pennell Rd. in front of the Aston Middletown Little League fields. Rescue, QRS, Engine and Command 63 responded. Chief 72 M. Keiser went on location and advised he needed one vehicle stabilized and had one patient needing extrication. R63 (DC M. Evans) arrived on scene and began stabilization and extrication. The patient was rapidly extricated without hydraulic tools and care was performed by Medic 72, Riddle EMS and Medic 100. Crews assisted with patient care and packaging while the crews from Engine, QRS and 72 secured the vehicles, all hazards and checked out the other patients. Chief 72 M. Keiser had the Pennell Rd. Command, Chief 63 B. Herre had Rescue Ops Sector and Medic 100 R. Micun had the EMS Sector. Units operated for just over 30 minutes before being released.

A few minutes after returning from the accident the RIT assignment was hit for the 1700 block of Bethel Rd in Bethel Twp. for a house fire on the rear deck. Rescue 63 (DC M. Evans) made the response with 7 but the fire was knocked down by the homeowner and the assignment was held to Co. 66
 

Sunday, June 13, 2010  Around 1700 hours the 1st due commercial box was dispatched to the Pepino’s Pizza for the building fire. Assistant Chief C. Schmid arrived on scene with a kitchen fire and smoke showing and assumed the Command. Engine 63 arrived and stretched a line to the door and began to check for extension. Command scaled the units back to Engine & Truck 63 and Ladder 65 for ventilation. ASC1 and the Twp Health Inspector were called. Units picked up and were clear within 30 minutes.