Newsletter

Saturday, December 12, 2009  Today a special surprise appearance from Santa Claus was sighted in Aston. Throughout the day Santa rode on top of the Trucks delivery candy canes to the residents in our 1st due. Santa was double checking his list to make sure all the little boys and girls weren't being naughty but nice! Thanks Santa for stopping by. See you in a few days! 

 

Saturday, December 12, 2009  For the first time in many years, Green Ridge held a Christmas party at the firehouse. Members and their families were all on hand to share some good times with one another. A delicious buffet was prepared thanks to Don's Foods in Boothwyn. A special appearance was made by Santa Claus himself, who handed out toys to all of the good little boys and girls. The Aston Angel Network toy bin was also overflowing thanks to the generosity of the members attending the party. The festivities continued into the night as everyone had a great time. A huge thank you to D/C M. Evans and his assistants for organizing a great event which we plan to have annually.

Thanks also go out to Chester Heights (71) and Brookhaven (52) for covering Sta. 63. The covers ran two calls, a RIT run to Toby Farms followed by a serious accident on Knowlton Rd. with Co. and Medic 72.

 

Wednesday, December 9, 2009  Tonight the members were treated to a special meal provided by Brownie Troop 57075 before drill. The members enjoyed a home cooked meal with our sister company Aston Beechwood as the girls presented each company a poster for their badges program. Thank you for the meal and poster and we wish you girls continued success with the Brownies.

 

Wednesday, December 9, 2009  Congratulations to Lt. Repine and Firefighters McCorrmick and Pinto on completion of the PA Department Of Health, Vehicle Rescue Program. Members from Green Ridge, Aston-Beechwood, Lima and Ridley Park fire companies also completed this course. The lecture portion of this 48 hour class took place at Aston-Beechwood and the practical was held at Green Ridge. Congrats to all.

 

Friday, December 4, 2009  Just after lunch, the house fire was dispatched to the 2700 Blk of Bethel Rd in Chester Township. Truck 63 responded staffed with 6 under the command of 63-12a(Harris Jr). 47-9(Chief Comisiak) arrived to find a large 3 story single family with fire showing from the 2nd floor on the "C" side. The Truck arrived as the first due special service and the crews were ordered to ventilate, the crews split throwing 115' of ground ladders and ventilating the roof. The roof crews experienced some difficulty with the home that was built in 1871, but got the job done. The crews from the Engine and Rescue assisted inside with checking for extension and fire suppression. The crews from Green Ridge operated for just under 3 hours. Thanks to Lansdowne and Claymont for covering and to Gary Plotts and Dan Brees for the photos.

 

Tuesday, December 1, 2009  At 945am, the Truck was dispatched along with the Co. 66 box alarm to 1515 S. Garnet Mine Rd. for the alarm system. As Truck 63 was pulling up, 66 command returned the assignment. A little after 11am, QRS 63 responded to a pedestrian struck in the parking lot of Shop N Bag. The incident was minor and the QRS was released by Medic 72. While clearing, the ladder co. was again dispatched to Garnet Mine Rd. but quickly cancelled by 66-9A. At ten minutes after 2pm, an auto accident occurred out front of the station resulting in a minor injury. The crew in station quickly assembled out front with Rescue 63 and rendered aid until 72-7 arrived. Crews also secured the vehicles and applied oil dry. 63 was in service for 30 minutes.

 

Friday, November 27, 2009  The members of Green Ridge are happy to announce the engagement of FF/EMT Francis G. Pizzi to his girlfriend Melissa Whittington. Francis popped the question today while they were away at the mountains. Good luck guys! We look forward to the wedding.

 

Thursday, November 26, 2009  The officers and members would like to wish everyone a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving holiday. Please drive safely and never leave your cooking unattended!

 

Wednesday, November 25, 2009  Shortly before midnight, Upper Chichester units were dispatched to the 400 block of Dutton St. for a house fire reported with subjects trapped. Ambulance 40 arrived and confirmed entrapment. Engine 40 was first arriving with heavy smoke showing however the residents had all found their way out of the house. 40 put a handline in service while Engine 55 dropped a supply line. Upper Chi 9 (Small) requested Co. 63 for manpower. Truck 63 hit the street in seconds under the command of Past Chief D. Evans Jr. with a full crew of 6. Upon arrival the Truck crew threw several ground ladders, vented windows and opened a hole in the roof on side A. Engine 63 was not far behind and assisted Truck 63's crew. The fire was placed under control in about 20 minutes. Rescue 63 was also requested to make the response for airbank duties.  Engine and Truck 63 were on scene for about 90 minutes while the Rescue stayed for another 30 filling bottles.  The response consisted of: Cos. 40, 55, 61, RIT 45, M100C, M100, Co. 63 and Canteen 47. 40-9A (Fuller Jr.) was Dutton St. Command.

Also a job well done goes out to FFs M. McCormack and M. Pinto for this was their first working fire.

 

Monday, November 23, 2009  While the crews were busy trying to get the loaner engine ready for service, the QRS logged 3 medical runs in the book. As they were returning from the last one Fireboard advised them that they were due for the Truck and Rescue on a High rise box in Neither Providence. Truck 63 arrived first and the crews went right to division 6 where the fire was reported. Truck 63s command(A/C Dawson) had a small fire in a bathroom with a minor smoke condition. The crews checked division 7 for extension. The crews opperated just under an hour before being realesed by the Garden City Command. Just after lunch was ordered the Truck and Rescue responded to a AFA, 63-9(Chief Herre) recalled the assingment.

 

Monday, November 23, 2009  In the morning the members went and picked up the E-One Engine from the Colwyn/Darby Fire Co. They have graciously let us borrow it after Morton had sold there engine to the Milmont fire co. This is our Third "rental" engine and we are hoping this engine stays until our Pierce gets delivered in January. Thanks again to Chief Rimmel and the members of the Colwyn/Darby Fire Co. for letting us use the engine.

 

Sunday, November 22, 2009  Around 11:45 Rescue 63(Captain Harris) along with several other DELCO companies responded to Honeywell on Philadelphia pike for a working fire. Claymont command had a large chemical fire underground and requested Rescue 63 stand by as the Rapid Intervention Team as the crews applied foam to suppress the fire. The crews stood by for several hours before being released.