NEW ADDITION TO THE FAMILY

Friday, January 13, 2012  The officers and members would like to congratulate FF/EMT Dan O’Brien and his wife on the birth of their 1st child, daughter Mackenzie O’Brien born 1853 hours weighing 8 lbs 6 oz. and 23 inches long. Mom and baby O’Brien are now home and doing great.

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LARGE BRUSH FIRE

Monday, January 9, 2012  Just past dinner, Companies 63 and 72 were dispatched to the rear of the 100 block of Mildred Lane for the brush fire. Engine 63 (B. Harris Jr. 9B) arrived to report a 100X100 area of brush running the woods behind the homes. A 300' leader line was stretched to dual 1.75 hand lines to get water to the fire located deep into the woods. Company 47 (CTFC) was dispatched for their Gator to help crews access this remote area. Crews operated for just under 2 hours hitting hot spots and separating the dry brush from the burned area.

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TRUCK TRANSFER

Monday, January 9, 2012  At just past 11:30 and with the station staffed with the day crew, Truck 63 was requested to transfer to Station 73 (Rose Tree) while they operated at a 2nd alarm house fire in their 1st due. Truck 63 (B. Harris 9B) maintained coverage for both Upper Providence Twp. and Media Borough from Station 73. The crew assisted Rose Tree's crew with re-racking their hose lines and returned just before 15:00hrs. No calls were recorded.

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RESCUE COVER TO DELAWARE CITY

Saturday, January 7, 2012  The Rescue with a crew of 7 arrived at the Delaware City Fire Co around 1700 hours to cover them for their banquet. The crew was joined by the ambulance crew from Wilmington Manor Fire Co. Both crews were treated to a nice dinner by the fire company. The ambulance ran a call around dinner. The Rescue had a building response to Wilmington Manor's local while enroute the assignment was held to the first Engine and Truck. The Rescue returned to the station for some coffee and ice cream. Rescue 63 returned to Aston around 0130 hours. We would like to thank Del. City for their hospitality and the invitation once again. While the Rescue was in Delaware the Engine & Truck ran a brush fire on Dogwood Lane. E63 arrived with a fire pit and the assignment was recalled.

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KITCHEN FIRE IN CHESTER TWP

Friday, January 6, 2012  Just after 2200 hours the street assignment was put out for the unit block of Concord Rd for the house on fire reported a kitchen. E63 (Harris Jr.) & T63 (Pizzi) with 8 hit the street quickly and arrived with a 1.5 story SFD with smoke showing. E63 laid out and made the stretch. E63's Officer assumed the Chester Twp Cmd until their arrival. T63 assumed the 1st Due Special Services. R63 (M. Evans) arrived next and assumed the 2nd Due Special services.The bulk of the fire was knocked down and crews extinguished the extension in the walls & ceiling area and all searches were negative within the 1st 10 minute mark. Command was transferred to 47's officer and the units assisted with the investigation. Units on scene were E63, T63, R63, U63, DO63, 47, QT52, E57, T61 & RIT 39 Units operated for over an hour under the Command of H Dillman (47) & the Interior Sector was A/C B. Harris Jr.

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ATTENTION ALL ACTIVE MEMBERS

Attention all active members. It's that time of year again for annual training refreshers. Please check your emails & bulletins around the stations for dates and times.

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WINTER CLASSIC WITH A HOMETOWN FEELING

Wednesday, January 4, 2012  Tonight 7 members were in attendance showing their support for the Neumann University Hockey team who took on Penn State in the finale of the Winter Classic Festivities at Citizens Bank Park. Members Kim Dawson & Katherine Coupe are Neumann Univ. Alumni.  The Neumann Knights won the game 6 to 3 (ironically 6-3). In all a good time was had by the members as we supported our local University.

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2012 ADMINISTRATIVE & TACTICAL OFFICERS

Sunday, January 1, 2012  ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS President - Mike Lucy Sr. Vice President - Sean Joyce Secretary - Merritt Harmon Treasurer - Kevin Carr Trustees - Jim Krapf, Dave Durbano, Bob Herre III Associate Directors - Brian Harris Jr. and Chris Repine Fire Chief - Mike Evans TACTICAL OFFICERS Fire Chief 63 - Mike Evans Deputy Chief 63A - Ken Dawson Jr. 1st Assistant Chief 63B - Brian Harris Jr. 2nd Assistant Chief 63C - Dave Durbano Captain 63 - Jim Krapf Truck Liuetenant 63-13 - Chris Repine Engine Liuetenant 63-13A - Gordon D. Pippin Rescue Liuetenant 63-13B - Frank Pizzi Safety Officer 63 - Chris Schmid EMS Coordinator - Kevin Carr Chief Engineer 63-14 - Merritt Harmon Fire Marshal ASC-1 - Tom Morgan Sr. Deputy Fire Marshal ASC-1A - Sean Joyce

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HAPPY NEW YEAR

Saturday, December 31, 2011  The officers and members would like to wish everyone a happy and safe 2012. 2011 was another busy year for us. Closing out the year with 681 fire calls 212 QRS calls for a total of 893 total calls, 42 of them being working fires. We would like to thank our members & their families for allowing us the time to provide the highest professional level of service to the residents of Aston Twp. and surrounding communities.

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1ST DUE HOUSE FIRE

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  Just after lunch time the street assignment was put out to the area of N. Manor Drive 1st due for house on fire. Deputy 63 (M. Evans) arrived on scene of the corected address with a 2.5 story split level SFD with smoke showing and upgraded to the working fire dispatch. E72 arrived as the 1st due Engine Co. laid out and made the stretch. E63 (D. Durbano) as the 2nd due Engine Co secured E72's water supply and stretched a 2nd line off of E72. T63 (Pippin Sr.) set up on side Alpha as the 1st due Truck Co. and began throwing ground ladders and opening up. Crews were initially backed out because of conditions. After a quick re-evaluation, E63 & E72 crews started an AGRESSIVE interior attack for a quick knock down. The fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes. Crews remained on scene opening up and assisting with the investigation. Units on the alarm were: Co. 72, E71, T61, R52, M72-7, M100C, M100, A40, RIT23 and NCC 13. Deputy 63 M. Evans had the Green Ridge Command, Capt. B. Harris Jr. was interior Division 2, Capt. Dave Durbano had interior Division 1, Chief B. Herre had Operations Sector and J. Betzal had the safety sector. The fire is under investigation by the Township Fire Marshall and CID. Pictures courtesy of Chief 71 L. Ward & P. Morgan

Later in the evening during crew night the street assignment was put out for the 100 block of Richard Rd. for the house on fire reported to be a chimney. A passerby drove past a house and noticed sparks coming from the chimney and called 911. E63, T63 & Deputy 63 arrived and confirmed there was no issue with the fireplace and the assignment was recalled.

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