Newsletter

Tuesday, February 9, 2010  The station was kept busy today as crews preparred for the worst blizzard of our lives. The calls began at 11am with a RIT run to Clearwater Lane in Brookhaven. 52-9B arrived with smoke showing but quickly downgraded the call to a stove fire and returned the RIT. About an hour later, the Truck and Rescue were out the door on their way to Avondale Rd. in Nether Providence for smoke in a mid-rise apartment building. Truck 63 staged in the rear. 65 Command reported unattended cooking and held the assignment to 65/51 units. Two hours later, Rescue 63 responded to Concord and Gerald for the accident. One minur injury was found and no FD services being needed. 63 and 72 returned in about 10 minutes. Around dinner time, another accident was dispatched to Concord and Pennell. 72 command advised there was no need for the fire co. and fire units were returned. To close out the night, Truck 63 responded to the 2500 block of Concord Rd. in Chester Twp. for the fire alarm. It was tripped and the company was returned by 47-9.  Crews were also out doing some grocery shopping for the crews in station during the storm. A huge pot of chili was prepped for lunch on Wednesday to keep the crews well fed. NBC10's Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz reported that we will never see a storm like this ever again in our lifetimes!!!!


 

Monday, February 8, 2010  The Rescue was dispatched to assist the Marcus Hook-Trainer Fire Department, they had a large 3 story commercial structure with an electrical fire inside that was unable to be extinguished until PECO secured the power. The Rescue (Capt. Harris) was told to set up the RIT equipment in the rear of the structure. The crews stood by for 30min before being released by "9th St Command".  In the afternoon the Truck was dispatched to the unit block of Dogwood Lane in Aston for "smoke coming from the house across the street". Truck 63(Capt. Harris) arrived to find a 1 story rancher with smoke from the chimney. The crews had a 1 3/4 line inplace while they investigated. The crews found a fire inside the heater and secured the power to the unit. Aston Command (72-9B) held the assignment to Truck 63 and Engine 72 and were available soon after.

 

Due to record snowfall already received the Aston Twp Fire Companies are asking for assistance from all residents to adopt the closest fire hydrant to their home or business.  In order to ensure the most prompt and efficient emergency response it is imperative that all residents that are physically able "Adopt a Hydrant." 

As the snow accumulates along the sides of the streets fire hydrants are being buried and are unidentifiable. If the fire trucks cannot see your fire hydrant, this could lead to valuable time being lost in the event of a fire when every second counts.
Your Fire Companies have been busy locating and clearing fire hydrants in target hazard locations (hospitals, schools and assisted living facilities) but we need your help to keep up with these extreme snow conditions.
We would like to thank you in advance for helping to protect your community during this snow emergency.
 

Friday, February 5, 2010  Congratulations to Green Ridge's newest EMTs, Conner Hughes and JJ Evans.  The duo have been attending the winter EMT class at the DELCO Emergency Services Training Center.  Way to go Guys, we're all very proud of you.

 

Thursday, February 4, 2010  The Delaware County EHS office was on site at the station this afternoon to re-inspect Rescue and Utility 63 as QRS units. Both units successfully completed the requirements and are good for another 3 years.

 

Wednesday, February 3, 2010  The house fire assignment was dispatched to the 900 Blk of Church St. in Marcus Hook, Ambulance 68 arrived first to find a 3 story twin with smoke showing. 68-9 (J. McClure) arrived next and had Rescue 63 added to the ticket for the rapid intervention assignment. Rescue 63(A/C Dawson) arrived and the crews stood by for 5 minutes before being released. While on the way back to the station fireboard called the rescue and said that the company was due for the truck for another house fire assignment in Upper Chichester. 40 command held with the township companies and recalled the additional units.

 

Tuesday, February 2, 2010  The day turned out to be a busy one with 3 box alarms, 1 mva with entrapment and an AFA,  In the beginning of the day the rescue was dispatched to Brookhaven for the RIT assignment, Brookhaven command(52-9b) had a small heater fire and held with company 52. Two hours later the house fire assignment was dispatched to  the unit Blk. of W. Forestview Rd.  in Parkside Boro, Parkside Command(45-9a) had a light smoke condition inside and determined it to be a faulty oil burner from the residence next door. Just before 8pm the Rescue was dispatched to the 1700 block of Ashbrook Lane in Bethel Township for a house fire, Engine 55 arrived first and had smoke showing and up the assignment was upgraded to the working fire. Rescue 63 was the 4th piece to arrive on the scene and the two crews split and assisted the truck co with throwing ladders on all four sides of the dwelling while the entry team stood by the A/B corner with the equipment running. The crews were on scene for  an hour. Just as the snow began to fall, Rescue 63 responded to Lenni Road at Hillcrest lane for an MVA with an unconscious person. Medic 72 arrived first and had a single vehicle vs. a pole with the driver trapped inside, Rescue 63 arrived next and placed the tools in service to remove the drivers door. The crews operated for just under an hour, under  the command of D/C Lloyd(72-9a) While the rescue companies were on Lenni rd, the AFA assignment was dispatched to the 5100 blk of Pennell Rd, Engine 63 handled a P.O.S. and were available soon after.

 

Saturday, January 30, 2010  A few minutes before 10am, Truck 63 and Tac 45 were alerted to transfer to Sta. 41, Newtown Square Fire Co. 41 units were assisting Berwyn on a 3 alarm apartment fire in Tredyferrin Twp.  While on the cover, Truck 63 ran a CO alarm on Green Countrie Dr. in Newtown Twp. The alarm was faulty and we quickly returned. The covers were released from 41 around 1pm.


At 230pm, Truck 63 was back out the door on its way to another cover. This one was pre-arranged at Claymont Fire Co. while they held their annual banquet. The Truck covered solo until about 1am running 2 calls. The first was a report of smoke from a school on Naaman's Road that just turned out to be steam from the roof.Talleyville, Lower Chi and Bethel were also on the ticket.  The 2nd call was for a smoke investigation that turned out to be unfounded.  The Chief, Deputy, 1st Assistant and Vice Pres. also attended the banquet representing Green Ridge.  Thank you to Claymont for the invitations and hospitality.  

Tuesday, January 26, 2010  The new Engine 63 committee has finally made its way to Pierce Mfg. in Appleton, WI after a long day of delayed air travel.  Tuesday morning, the committee made final inspection of the completed engine. Some minor changes were discussed that will be reviewed with the Pierce engineers in the morning on Wednesday.  The new Engine looks awesome and we hope to back into the station sometime next week.

 

Thursday, January 21, 2010  Congratulations to Brian and Laura on getting married this past Friday, Good luck to both of you and enjoy the rest of your lives together.

 

Saturday, January 16, 2010  The Officers and Members of the Green Ridge Vol. Fire Co. 1 would like to congratulate MHTFC Past Chief Tony Capasso on his recent retirement after over 30 years of service to Trainer and Marcus Hook Boroughs.

During Chief Capasso's speech he spoke on two moments during his 30 years as Fire Chief that touched him. The passing of Chief George Shade Jr. of Trainer Fire Company and Lt. Nick Picozzi II of Lower Chichester Fire Company. Chief Capasso dedicated this evening to both men.
 
The following organizations for your generous presentations and kind words, Reliance Fire Company, Boothwyn Fire Company, Chester Township Fire Company, Green Ridge Fire Company, Lower Chi Fire Company, Parkside Fire Company, Chester Fire Department, Upland Fire Company, Borough Of Marcus Hook and Trainer, Conoco Phillips Trainer Refinery , Marcus Hook Trainer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and Pennsylvania State Senator Dominic Pileggi.
  
This truly was a wonderful night honoring a great man for all his years of service as Fire Chief to the Boroughs of Marcus Hook and Trainer.
 
Chief we hope you and your wife have a great time in Jamaica, a trip you deserve after all the years you have dedicated to your community and enjoy your retirement. If you decide retirements not for you remember we’re right around the corner!
 
 

Friday, January 15, 2010  The company received its latest production report from Pierce Mfg. on the progress of Engine 63. The pumper is at the end of the final assembly line and should be completed very soon. It will be moved to a different area to have the custom graphics applied that will match Truck 63 as well as have a few other items installed.  The truck committee travels to Wisconsin on Jan. 25 for final inspection.