Newsletter

The officers and members would like to congratulate Past Chief Dave Evans Jr. on graduating from Delaware County Community College (DCCC) with an Associate’s Degree in Emergency Management and Fire Science and the wife of Assistant Chief Chris Schmid, Natalie for graduating from Widener University School of Nursing. Congratulations again and good luck in your future endeavors.

 

Wednesday, May 19, 2010  Tonight for drill the crew went out into the local behind the Valley View Shopping Center to do some Engine Co operations and flow some water. The crew also looked at and talked about local building construction and hazards and some interesting hazards with this particular shopping center. After some evolutions a little friendly Engine Co competition was held among the members on which crew could run the line the fastest. A challenge was put up that Deputy Chief M. Evans and Assistant Chief K. Dawson should run the line against Captain D. Durbano and Sta. Sgt. G Pippin. After a lot of smack talking from the younger officers……..well there is a youtube video that shows the results. Overall it was a good drill and a lot was learned. Pictures and video courtesy of FF D. Brees

 

Sunday, May 16, 2010  Four more firemen from Green Ridge along with 8 other firemen from DelCo completed Truck Company II. The class was hosted by GRVFC and covered large area search, force entry and ventialation. Memebers that took the class are G.D. Pippin, M. Pinto, M. McCormick and S. Jones. Great Job fella's

 

Thursday, May 13, 2010  At 3:30 in the morning the box was sounded for the 2400blk of East Colonial Dr. in Upper Chichester. Truck 63(Capt. Harris) arrived and laddered all three sides of the building while Engine 40's crew were placing the 1 3/4" hand line in-service. UC-9 (J. Smith) had the "Upper Chi" command. The Interior crews had fire in the walls around the fire place with a heavy smoke condition throughout the building. Truck 63 assisted with ventilation and overhaul. The Truck operated on the scene for about 45 minutes.

 

Thursday, May 13, 2010  Green Ridge was asked for an Engine cover while several members from Claymont attened a joint training burn. Engine 63(Sgt. Pippin) staffed with 5 stood by for 4 hours running a box assingment in Belfonte and a residential gas leak in the Knoll Wood section of Claymont. The box was recalled by Deputy 11, The Gas leak was on the Unit Block of Denhem Ave. Ladder 13s officer alerted the gas company and held the assingment to Engine 63 and Ladder 13. Thanks again for the invite.

 

The Aston Lions Club honored our 2009 FF of the year at their monthly meeting dinner. Firefighter of the Year Chief Engineer Kurt Tiger  along with ABFC Firefighter of the Year Mike Wiley and EMS Person of the Year Andy Brzezcki were all praised for their 2009 accomplishments. Thank you to the Aston Lions club for dinner, your generous donation and continued support to the Aston Twp Emergency Services. Pictures courtesy of ABFC.
 

 

This past two weekends members completed the Truck Company I and Truck Company II classes offered at the DCESTC. The classes covered basic Truck Company operations and functions and got into advanced forcible entry, ventilation and Truck Co. functions. We would like to thank the following members for their continued effort on training and safety making Green Ridge what we are today and will be for many years to come.
Truck I                                                 
Matt McCormick, Jimmy Maynes, Mike Pinto                                    
 Truck II                                                           
Brian Harris Jr., Chris Repine, Marc Calvecchio, Gary Plotts
 

Saturday, April 24, 2010  After a minor issue with the Rescue was resolved, Rescue 63 staffed with 6 relocated to Goshen Fire Companies main station (54) in Chester County while they attended their annual banquet. While the crews from Springfield (Tower 44) and Green Ridge enjoyed each others company as we did not turn a wheel. We would like to thank Goshen for the invite and dinner and apologize for being a little late.


 

 

Tuesday, April 20, 2010  Just before 0100 hrs the Engine was requested to assist Claymont NCC 13 on the working house fire. Chief 13 M. Harris arrived on scene with fire showing an upgraded to a working fire and added the RIT & mutual aid from Delco. Engine and U63 responded with 8 and helped with suppression and salvage and overhaul before being released. Units of scene were NCC 13, 11, 25, RIT 20, Delco R39, L68 & E63/U63. 63 units operated under the Command of Captain B. Harris Jr.  Pictures courtesy of Claymont Fire Company. Video courtesy of Lt. Junkerman

 

Sunday, April 18, 2010  At 1030am, Truck 63 was requested to cover Lansdowne Fire Co. Sta. 19 along with Rescue 44 and Engine 06-1. Lansdowne and surrounding companies were battling a dangerous house fire on Rundale Ave. in Yeadon.  During the fire, 3 Lansdowne firefighters became trapped on the second floor requiring them to be rescued via ground ladders. The trio were transported to Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital with minor injuries and released shortly thereafter.


Truck 63 covered for several hours before being released. The officers and members of Green Ridge wish the 3 injured firefighters speedy recoveries.


 

Saturday, April 17, 2010  The officers and members would like to wish Honorary member Brian Evans on his 30th birthday. A small party was held at the station and Brian got his birthday wish to take a ride in the new Engine 63

 

Saturday, April 17, 2010  Today as members of the Montgomery County emergency services community were paying tribute to one of their own who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty at the new Montco Memorial. The Truck covered from 0700 hrs until 1200 hrs with no calls logged.