Monday, December 19, 2011  As crews were restoring the apparatus from the Chichester Avenue fire, the NCC box was alerted for Delco Companies to assist NCC Station 13 on a Working House Fire in Ballymeade Development. E13-2 arrived with fire showing from a three story end of the row townhome on all floors all sides an alerted all units of an exterior attack. A 2nd Alarm was struck for additional resources. Crews began to gear up when Claymont Command asked for the 2nd Alarm due to spreading fire conditions as crews were operating in exposures, conducting searches and opening the roof Command called for an Urgent then a Mayday when the original fire building collapsed. T63 (M. Evans) & E63 (R. Lynch) advised fireboard that we were taking in the run and to notify NCC Communications. A PAR was conducted and all crews were accounted for.  T63 & E63 arrived along with the 2nd Alarm Companies in staging and then were assigned to the Delta Exposure. Units operated for a few hours before bringing the fire under control. Units operated under the Command of Claymont Deputy Chief Eric Haley, Claymont Assistant Chief Carl Richards had Operations. Several Companies from New Castle County were on scene as well as the following Delaware County Companies: Lower Chichester, Reliance Boothwyn, Marcus Hook-Trainer, Upland, and Middletown.

We would like to thank L65 for covering the local while we were out.

 
 

Monday, December 19, 2011  The day started off early for the box alarm to Upper Chi for the fire in the high school. E40 arrived with an odor of smoke inside near the cafeteria with the school being evacuated. Crews from T61 & R39 assisted checking the interior. T63 arrived as 2nd due and set up on the Charlie side. Crews checked the roof units for a source. Eventually the source was found and the units were made available. Units on scene were 40, 55, 61, 39, 68, 63 & NCC RIT 13.

During the Lunchtime hours, the Upper Chichester Township Box assignment was dispatched to the 2100 Block of Chichester Avenue for the Building Fire. Truck 63 (M. Evans) with 6 made the response. E40 arrived on the scene with Smoke Showing from a Second Floor Apartment and went in service with a 1 3/4 line as the First Due Engine. E40’s crew found a bedroom fire and made a quick knock on it. T63 arrived as the 1st due Truck Co & laddered the building and did the primary and secondary searches. L68 crew threw ladders and assisted with opening up. The assignment was eventually scaled back to Co. 40. UC-9 (R. Powers) had the "Chichester Command" The Truck, Engine & Rescue were on scene.


 

Sunday, December 18, 2011  Tonight around dinner time the box alarm was struck for the 500 Block of Conchester Highway for the fire in a Bowling Alley. Upper Chi Units along with Co. 63, 68 & NCC 25 were alerted. Crews arrived on scene with an odor of smoke inside an investigated. T63 arrived and set up on the Bravo side and checked the roof units. The source was found and the assignment was scaled back to the UCFD.

Later in the evening the street assignment was put out to the 400 block of Highgrove Ln. for the house fire reported to be a chimney. T63 (Harris Jr.) hit the street with 6. E71 returning from another run arrived 1st due and made the stretch. T63 arrived   with a 2.5 story SFD with fire showing from the chimney and smoke conditions on the 1st & 2nd Floors and assumed the Aston Twp Command until the arrival of Chief 72 Keiser. Crews assumed the Truck Co. duties. E54 secured a water supply for E71 & E63 arrived 3rd due and stretched a line to the 2nd floor. Crews opened up the walls around the fire place and below it in the basement where fire was found and extinguished. Crews operated and overhauled for over an hour before returning. Units operated under Chief 72 M. Keiser. Chief 63 Herre had Operations & Deputy 63 had the interior sectors.

 

Saturday, December 17, 2011  Tonight the Co. covered Sta. 61 Reliance H & L from 6pm until 6am while they held their Annual Christmas Party. Crews for two pieces were staffed throughout the entire cover. The crews washed the rigs, went over the equipment and enjoyed dinner cooked by Capt. B Harris Jr. After dinner the crews took Santa over to the Walters Annual Christmas party and handed out some candy canes to the kids. After returning to the station for the evening the Co. responded along with Co. 40 & 55 to the Thirsty Bulldog Bar on Chichester Ave for the fire alarm. The assignment was recalled by UC Command was the alarm was confirmed tripped.

 

Monday, December 12, 2011  The officers and members would like to send out a special Thank You to the Aston Business Association for their continued support of the emergency services in Aston Township. Tonight, during their annual holiday dinner at Hennessey’s Restaurant, the ABA gave very generous donations to Aston-Beechwood, Green Ridge, and Aston PD. Thank You ABA for everything you do for our community. On hand to except on behalf of GRFC was Chief Bob Herre and Deputy Chief Mike Evans.

 

Sunday, December 11, 2011  This morning the members gathered at the local Applebee's for a Breakfast with Santa fundraiser. The members served the patrons with hot cakes and sausage and their beverages of choice. In all a successful fundraiser was had and the patrons got to meet Santa as he took time to walk around and visit with everyone. We would like to thank all the patrons who came out in support of GRFC and to Applebee's for their continued support of our Community.

 

Saturday, December 10, 2011  The officers and members took the night to officially kick off the Holiday Season and to thank all of our members and their families by hosting our annual Christmas Party. Over 100 members and family came out to have another successful party. A special thank you to the committee for helping plan the party, Jim Casar for preparing the food, to those who donated their time to help set up and decorate while we were escorting Santa around town and also to Drew Bates at Arasapha Farms, Cocco's Pizza of Aston. The Administrative and Tactical officers would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to

 

Saturday, December 10, 2011  Today the members had the privilege to escort Santa Claus around our 1st due local so he could check in on the local boys and girls to make sure they were still on course to stay off the Naughty List. The full company was out and about. We officially kicked off the holiday season with Santa and delivering candy canes to our residents. We would like to thank the residents who donated to us as we went around.

 

Friday, December 9, 2011  Tonight the Truck with a crew of 6 traveled to the Borough of Marcus Hook for a cover while the members of MHTFC held their annual Christmas party. The crew stood by for several hours with 2 called logged back to Aston Twp. for a vehicle fire & smoke investigation. We would like to thank the MHTFC for their hospitality and wish them Happy Holidays.

 

Wednesday, December 7, 2011  Early this morning the street assignment was put out for the 500 Block of Market St. in Marcus Hook for the report house on fire. Chief 68 (McClure) arrived on scene with a 2 story MOD with an attached deli with smoke showing. E68 secured their own water supply and stretched an attack line to the basement where fire was found. T63 (Lt. Brees) arrived as the 1st due special services and performed a search of the 2nd floor apartments. The fire was quickly knocked down and the units were held for overhaul and ventilation. Co.’s on scene were 68, 39, 40, 61, RIT 45, M100-7.

 

Wednesday, December 7, 2011  Just into rush hour the rescue assignment was put out for the 5100 Block of Pennell Rd for the accident reported overturned with entrapment. R63(Harris Jr.) U63 & Chief 63 arrived on scene with an accident with one on its side & one confined. Pennell Rd. Command was established and the vehicle was stabilized and the patient was removed. The patient refused treatment and the crews stood-by until the arrival of R72. While we were clearing the accident a fire alarm was dispatched to Dr. Rubio’s Office/Apartments. Crews investigated unattended cooking and performed natural ventilation before returning.

 

Tuesday, December 6, 2011  The officers and members would like to welcome another future firefighter to the family:

Logan Daniel Pippin

Born @ 0744 hours

Weighing 8 lbs 8 oz and 20 3.4” Long.

 

Mom, baby, Dad and big brother Liam are all doing well. We would like to congratulate you guys and wish you the best of luck & good health.