Thursday, October 6, 2011  This afternoon the Co was dispatched to the 100 Block of Megan Circle for the wires call. E63 (Harris Jr.) and Assist Chief C. Schmid arrived to the homeowners reporting smoke in their houses of the 2 story Middle of the Row Townhouses and stretched a line. The source was quickly found to be the electric meter on the Charlie side. PECO was notified and crews checked for extension in the basement walls. Truck 63 and R63 crews checked the exposures with nothing found.

 

Sunday, October 2, 2011  Today a group of members travelled to the West Chester Burn Tower to do some live fire training. The crews went over the bread and butter operations for Engine & Truck Companies. In all it was a great day and the members got to go over the basic skills that we rely on every day. We would like to thank the members who gave up their Sunday to continue to train and to Reliance Hook & Ladder for covering for us.

 

Saturday, October 1, 2011  This evening after the Community Day festivities wrapped up the Truck with a crew of 5 covered Brandywine Hundred during the evening into Sunday morning.  One box was run but it turned out to be nothing. The Truck covered with Parkside RE45.

 

Saturday, October 1, 2011  Today marked the 10th Annual Aston Twp Community Day. The day kicked off around 10 am with a parade from Neumann University to the Community Center where a opening ceremony was held and the festivities were kicked off.  In all it was a great day for food, fun and community.

 

The officers and members would like to congratulate the following members for completing Junior Firefighter Program during late August at the Delaware County Emergency Services Training Center:

 Cody Brees, Steve O'Rourke, Kyle Herre and Matt Tiger. 

We wish them the best of luck and continued success with their training. Remember everyday is a training day! 

 

Thursday, September 29, 2011  Green Ridge is pleased to announce that a new QRS vehicle is now in service. The car was inspected by the Delaware County EHS office recently and the identification decals were received today. This new car now gives Green Ridge 3 certified QRS units to serve Aston Township.


 

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  Early this morning, Engine 63 with 4 relocated to Brandywine Hundred Fire Co. (New Castle County Sta. 11) so their members could attend the funeral of one of their junior members. Engine 63 (Capt. Harris) was on standby until about 3pm and ran 2 wires calls.


Green Ridge members offer their deepest condolences to the members of Brandywine Hundred on their loss.


 

The Ways n Means Committee presents the 1st Annual Halloween Beef  and Beer. Saturday Oct. 22 from 7pm until midnight.1st & 2nd Place Costume Prizes. Come Dressed up and enjoy the fun! $25 person $40 couple For tickets see a member or for more information call 610-494-6771 or stop by on Wednesday Nights after 7pm

 

Saturday, September 24, 2011  This Saturday saw Green Ridge apparatus sent in all different directions. Truck 63 was requested for a cover assignment at Glenolden Fire Co. Sta. 5 from 8am to 6pm while Sta. 5 attended the PA State Fire Convention. The truck crew was on standby but did not run any calls while on the East end. Rescue 63 also took part in the Autism Speaks Walk Now at Citizen's Bank Park. This annual ritual draws tens of thousands of people to the ballpark to promote and support autism awareness. Chief Herre's team, Herre's Gang, once again was honored for being one of the top fundraisers for the year. Back home in Aston, Engine 63 ran several calls throughout the day including an accident, a couple fire alarms and a wires call. Also, beginning on Thursday, the company has been covering for Reliance Fire Co. Sta. 61 while their members were also away at the convention. Our members covered from our station and ran a few calls over to Upper Chi.


 

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  Tonight for drill the members took a break from our busy training schedule to attend the Aston Twp. Board of Commissioners meeting at the Twp. Building. Members were asked to attend so that the BOC could recognize us for our service during Hurricane Irene earlier in the month. The members were called up in front of the meeting where Fire Commissioner C. Graham read a proclamation honoring our services during the 36 hour response to Hurricane Irene.

The officers and members would also like to congratulate friend an avid supporter of Green Ridge, Resident Joe McColgen, on receiving the 2011 Aston Twp. Citizen of the Year award for his 25 plus years of service and continued support to the Twp. Great Job Joe and THANK YOU!



 

Friday, September 16, 2011  Tonight the company took part in the Sun Valley High School homecoming parade. The parade went from the Community Center to the High School. The Vanguards unfortunately lost a tough one to Academy Park.  Congrats and Best of Luck on the rest of the season.

 

Sunday, September 11, 2011  Today marked the 10 year anniversary of that fateful day in September. So the members spent it together with each other and our families reflecting on the memory who those lost on Sept. 11th and how we as individuals and a country have changed. The day started at Mount Hope United Methodist Church, joining their congregation for morning services.

In the afternoon, it was time to head to Aston Township's Memorial Garden at Five Points. The Boy Scouts from St. Joseph’s Church, Pack 225, held this service to honor everyday heroes. Truck 63 set up with Tower 69 as an arch flying the American Flag over the memorial garden.  State Representative Steven Barrar was the Keynote speaker along with Representative Pat Meehan.  In the early evening we were invited to attend Neumann University's September 11th Memorial Concert. A big thank you goes out to all organizations that invited us to your memorial events. 9/11, we will never forget the men and women who lost their lives saving others and those men and women who are currently fighting for our freedom.