ST. PADDY'S BEEF "N" BEVERAGE

It's that time of year again. Time to put on your GREEN, grab some beads and come out to support your local Volunteers at GRFC's 3rd Annual St. Paddy's Beef n Beverage. All proceeds go towards the fire company. As always it will be the talk of the town and surely another great party. Cost is $25 Person $40 Couple. Please contact the station 610 494-6771 or see a member for information.

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4 ALARMS IN CHESTER CITY

Monday, February 6, 2012  Around 0045 hours T63 was dispatched for the cover to Chester City Sta. 81/83 while the City units and 2nd Alarm Companies operated at a 3 story Apartment building fire. T63 (AC Durbano) went enroute to the cover and was advised to proceed into the fire scene as the 2nd RIT as C-11 (Capasso) was going to the 3rd Alarm. As units began arriving and setting up the 4th Alarm was called which brought R63 (Lt. Pizzi) and additional units. T63, R63 & C63 with 10 staffed the 2nd RIT on the Charlie side during operations. Crews emptied T63 & TW14 ladder chutes on the Charlie and Delta sides for the crews working the upper floors. RIT 63 stoodby for several hours before restoring and returning to station.

1st Alarm: 82, 81, 83, C-11, M837

2nd Alarm: Chester Call Backs, TW14, R52, RIT 45, CT47

Special Call: T63 2nd RIT

3rd Alarm: E57, E12, E65, R39, SQ61, L68

4th Alarm: R63, TW59, NCC L13

Co. 82 on arrival	Charlie Side
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NEW PPE DELIVERY

Friday, February 3, 2012  Today we received our order of new Quaker Safety Turnout Gear from Nick Marzano from 911 Safety Equipment in Norristown.  The gear is constructed of PBI Matrix with Caldura SL2 Liner with Axis style pants and the Radius style coat.  This gear is identical to the previous two orders of gear.  Members continue to be pleased with the performance of the gear and the service provided by Nick and 911 Safety.  Check out www.911se.com for more info.  
 

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MULTIPLE AUTO FIRES

Thursday, February 2, 2012  This morning just before 0300 hours the Twp. Engine Companies were dispatched to the 400 Block of Derry Dr. for a vehicle fire. E63 with 5 hit the street and was advised by fire board that PD was on scene with multiple vehicles on fire with exposure to the houses. E63 arrived with a vehicle well involved with two other vehicles starting to ignite due to exposure. The Engine secured a water supply and put an 1 3/4 attack line in-service. E72/T72 arrived and assisted the Engine crew with dry powder and helping overhaul. The fire is under investigation by the Township Fire Marshals Office & Aston PD. 

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ST ASSIGNMENT & ENGINE TRANSFER

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  This morning the street assignment was put out for the 1200 block of Chestnut St. in the Trainer Borough section of the MHTFC 1st Due. T63 & E63 with 8 made the response. E68 & Chief 68 arrived on location and found a faulty heater. The assignment was returned. Not long after returning to the station E63 was requested to transfer to the other end of the county to Darby Twp. Sta. 77 (Goodwill) will they operated at a 2ND alarm house fire. E63 with 4 handled the transfer while 5 members stayed back to staff the Special Services. E63 ran no calls before returning back to the station a short time later.

Later in the evening the box alarm was dispatched to 6th & Main St in Marcus Hook for the building fire. E68 & Cmd 68 arrived with a light smoke condition in a deli from construction work. T63 along with the remainder of the box was recalled.

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SUPPORT A FELLOW BROTHER FROM WCFD

Saturday, January 28, 2012  Come out and support a fellow brother from the WCFD.

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STREET ASSIGNMENT & RESCUE RESPONSE

Friday, January 27, 2012  At just past 1400hrs, the street assignment was stuck for the 400 Block of Virginia Ln. for the house on fire. Chief 63 (Evans) arrived with a 2 story SFD with a possible fire inside on the upper floors caused by an electrical surge. E63 (FF McCormick) took the first due engine responsibilities secured a supply line & made the stretch to the front door. T63 and R63 arrived and split crews to check the building and a second dwelling on the block reporting a similar odor inside. The assignment was held to Co. 63. PECO was notified and crews restored the apparatus and the scene was turned over to them. Assisting on the assignment was E72, R52, R71, TW61, NCC RIT 13 & M72.

Later in the evening just after 2200 hours the Rescue assignment was hit out for the 6000 Block of Pennell Rd for the accident. R63 (DC Dawson) & U63 (Evans) arrived with an accident with two patients needing care. Crews assisted M72 and controlled the hazards before returning.

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MEMBER PROMOTED

He already has the Hall Monitor uniform Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Congratulations to FF Chris Durbano on being promoted to Hall Monitor! We look forward to working with you!!!

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2012 OFFICERS SWORN IN

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  The 2012 officers were sworn in to their respective office tonight by the Honorable Diane Holefelder. Judge Holefelder is the newly elected Magisterial District Judge for Aston and friend of Green Ridge Fire Co. The families and friends of the officers were also on hand to congratulate everyone following the swearing in. The members and their guests were also treated to some refreshments afterwards. Congratulations to all of the 2012 officers! Thank you Judge Holefelder for helping us out!

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RIT GOES ON 2ND ALARM TO CHESTER CITY

Charlie Side Monday, January 16, 2012  Just after 1330 hours the Chester FD was dispatched to the area of 100 E. Avon Rd in the city for the house on fire with people trapped. M100 advised he had a working fire with possible entrapment. Chester-11 (Capasso) arrived on scene with a 3 story brick twin with fire showing on the 1st floor. City units arrived and went in service putting a line on the fire and doing a primary search. C-11 requested a 2ND alarm bring R52, TW14, E65-1, E65-2, RIT 45 & CT47. C-11 added RIT 63 to the run. R63 (Chief M. Evans) & U63 (Lt F. Pizzi) arrived and set up RIT services on the Alpha and Charlie sides of the building. The bulk of the fire was knocked down within the 20 minute mark and all searches proved negative. The RIT stood by until being released by C-11. Units operated for almost 2 hours before returning.

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