" The 12 House "

 Mailing address: P.O. Box 153 Crum Lynne, Pa. 19022

Emergency: Dial 911

Business Telephone: 610-874-5800
Fire Chief: Extension 250
Fax: 610-874-1605

EMAIL CONTACTS:

General Email: eddystonefireco@rcn.com

Fire Chief Email: eddystone129@rcn.com

EMS Email: eddystoneems@rcn.com

Executive Board Email: eddystoneboard@rcn.com

Secretary : AllenReeves@comcast.net

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The Eddystone Fire Company will be particapating in this years 6abc Operation Save a Life. 

More than 4,000 Americans die each year in fires and approximately 20,000 are injured. An overwhelming number of fires occur in the home. We want to help reduce fire fatalities. That's why 6abc is teaming up with fire fighters and local sponsors for the 18th Annual Operation 6abc: Save A Life campaign

Operation 6abc: Save A Life is a collaboration between 6abc, tri-state area fire departments and our partners, Kidde, The Home Depot, and local Toyota Dealers, to provide important fire safety and prevention information to our viewers.

And as part of the campaign, Operation 6abc: Save A Life will be donating thousands of Kidde-brand smoke alarms to participating fire departments at a press event to be held at the Philadelphia Fire Academy this March (date TBA).

Info above from 6abc.com Click for more information Operation Save a life and Fire Safety Information

Charles Hornberg

-      The Milmont Fire Company regrets to announce the LINE OF DUTY DEATH of Charles Hornberger. Charlie passed away on July 12th from complications of a heart attack he had after a call on June 30th 2010. Call #45 came in at 11:32 on June 30, 2010, for a fire alarm at the Target Building on MacDade and Milmont Ave.  After the call, Charlie suffered a severe heart attack, and was rushed to Taylor Hospital.

     Charlie was a life member of the Milmont Fire Company, as well as the Vauclain, Holmes and past Rutledge Fire Companies. Charlie held the position of Assistant Engineer, as well as past Deputy Chief of the Milmont Fire Company, and Past Chief of the Vauclain Fire Company. He was also a Dispatcher of 20 years for Ridley Twp. as well as Delaware County. He was an avid fire truck collector, and also enjoyed model railroading. Charlie was also a member of several Delco. Organizations, to include the Delaware Valley Chiefs Assoc.., and the Shamrock Judges. Charlie touched a lot of lives throughout the fire service, and will be missed by all.
    
     Arrangements are being made at this time, and more will follow. Apparatus IS requested to attend. For more information please contact Deputy Chief Jay Volpone at 610-636-7497, or the firehouse at 610-532-3232

Story from Station 49 Website.

Heavy Rain keep the 12 HOUSE busy! - Today a heavy rain storm hit the area and dropped inches of rain in a short amount of time. Crews handled 5 runs along with half a dozen service calls for pump outs. The 1st run was an AFA at the Cocoa Plant which was caused by the heavy rains. The next alarm was another AFA which was also caused by the storm. As crews cleared that they were sent to a water rescue at 7th & Saville. Crews from the Engine company found an occupied vehicle in about 4 feet of water with an elderly male inside. Crews went in and rescued the man and helped him to safety. As crews cleared that scene they were sent to assist 62 with another water rescue on Chester Pike (Rt. 13) and Bullens Lane. As both companies arrived on scene the assignment was recalled due to the subjects getting themselves out. The Engine company staffed with 11 worked countless hours running the calls and pumping residents basements out from water. Even after all that hard work crews went back to the station at 1900 hours to do some training which lasted about 2 hours. Pics by Tom Fuller.

3 more runs for the Engine Company - Today within a few hours the Engine Company handled 3 runs. The day started out with the AFA at Bengal paper on Rt. 291. The Engine and Ladder 48 arrived on scene to find no signs of any smoke, fire or even an alarm sounding. Crews cleared the scene with a false call. Later in the morning the tones were dropped for the fuel spill at Rt. 291 and Saville. The Engine and Pipeline made the response to find a large spill from Rt. 291 down to the entrance of Penn Terminals. Crews placed 8 bags of oil dry in the street and also requested PennDot make the response with a sand truck for fuel along Rt. 291 from Saville to Boeing. Crews cleared that scene in just under an hour. Just after having lunch the tones dropped for the AFA at Baldwin Towers. The Engine Company arrived on scene to find the alarm tripped by burnt pop corn on the 6th floor. The assignment was held to 12 and Ladder 48 was recalled.  

Brush in high temps - While a heat wave has been hitting the area the tones dropped for a brush fire in the 1000 block of E. 4th St. The Pipeline and Engine staffed with 8 made the response and found a large pile of brush on fire. Crews placed a trash line and booster line in service to knock the fire. Crews were assisted on scene with a bull dozer as well to help contain the fire. Crews were clear of the scene in 30min. 

3 runs for the day - The day started with an oil spill in the 1100 block of E. 11th St. Crews found a small spill which was handled with one bag of oil dry. Later in the afternoon the Pipeline was transferred to Station 41 Newtown Sq. Fire Co. They were operating at a 2 alarm fire in the Radnor Twp. section of the county. The Pipline staffed with 4 covered along with Rescue 45 and Ladder 02. No calls were received and they were clear in just over 2 hours. As the Pipeline was making its way home the Building response went out for 12th & Eddystone. A crew of 4 in station made the response with the Engine and found the incident to be a false call.

rain Accident - Just after noon the tones dropped for the accident with injuries. As units went enroute they were advised it was a train vs. tractor trailer. The Pipeline and Ambulance arrived on scene with an 18 wheeler on its side after being hit by a train. It was found there was no entrapment and no injuries. There was a large diesel fuel leak from one of the saddle tanks. As crews worked to dike of the leak Rescue 62 was called to the scene for there spill containment equipment. Crews remained on scene for just under 2 hours until the scene was cleared. Pics by Tom Fuller.

 Gas Leak in 62s local - The Pipline staffed with 4 made the response to a gas leak in on Haverford Rd. Crews metered the building and found the source of the leak to be from a heater. Crews were cleared from the scene in just under 30min.

Transfer to 82 and Marine stand-by - Today the Pipeline along with Ladder 65 were transferred over to Station 82 while they operated a 2 alarm fire on the West end of the city. Crews were there just under 3 hours without turning a wheel.   Later in the evening the Marine unit went to Penns Landing to stand-by for the fireworks display. 

Pipeline heads to "The Square"- After a massive storm caused a large amount of damage we were requested to bring a crew up to assist Station 41 with running calls and checking the local for more hazards( trees blocking roadways, trees on houses, wires, etc. ). The Pipeline spent 2 hours in The Square finding many hazards and adding them to the list for NSFC. Even though no calls were received we were happy to help out our friends from NSFC in there time of need. 

Building assignment on the Island - The Pipeline staffed with 4 made the response to 48s local for the building response at 551 Saude Ave. The Pipeline took the hydrant assignment while Ladder 48 checked the cause of the smoke in the building. 48 command held the assignment to 48 for the investigation. 

Gas Leak in 62s local - The Gas Leak in assignment went out for 1295 Haverford Rd. Engine 12 staffed with 4 arrived on scene and started to meter the exsposure building per 62 command. Units were on scene just under 30min before the assignment was brought under control. 

Transfer to MHTFD - A crew of 5 handled a cover assignment at Station 68 while they were operating a fire in the Chester Twp. section of the county. No calls were received while on the assignment with Ladder 65. 

Early MVC on Rt. 13 - At 0618hrs the tones dropped for the Accident with injuries at Chester Pike(Rt. 13) and Simpson St. The Pipeline and Ambulance made the response, crews secured the hazards on scene while EMS transported one to a local hospital. 

PL12 heads to 82 and then to 66?? - Just after midnight the tones went out for a transfer to Station 82. While we went en route we were sent to a smoke investigation in the area of 14th and Edgmont Ave right by 82. Crews checked a large area which the smoke was determined to be from the 2nd alarm fire the city units were at. Crews ran no more calls along with Truck 63. Later in the day just before dinner crews ran a building response in 67s local which we were recalled while arriving on scene. Then at 1923hrs the tones went out for another transfer.... this time to head too Station 66 Bethel. Staffed with 5 the Pipeline made the response. No calls were received while there. 

Company splits up and makes 3 parades - Today was a busy day/morning for the 12 HOUSE. The Company was invited to attend 3 parades that morning all starting around the same time. The Pipeline 1st went to Upland to attend there parade, as that parade was starting the Engine and QRS were heading to Tinicum Twp. As the Upland parade was about to end the Ambulance was heading to the Crum Lynne VFW Post 777 parade and the Tinicum parade was starting. As the Upland parade ended the Pipeline made a quick trip down 22nd st aka McDade Blvd to make the 777s parade. Despite the hot weather a good time was had by all. Thank you to all those for the invites and thank you to the members for making this triple header go smooth.

Marine run - Just after crews cooled off from the triple header the tones went out for the run away barge in the Delaware. Marine 12 and 48 made the response. Marine 48 found the barge and tied it off behind Harrahs. All units were clear in just under an hour.  

Can and Fan on the 62 box - Just as members were sitting down to eat the tones dropped for the building assignment (62, 70, L48, PL12, RIT 8 and Ridley 7) in 62s local on Holland St. Pipeline 12 staffed with 4 arrived on scene 1st with light smoke showing. Crews found a small oven fire and knocked the fire down with a can. Crews from PL62 and L48 assisted with ventilation and all crews were clear in just over 30min. Later that evening crews ran 3 more calls ( 1 assist other, 1 investigation and 1 AFA ). 

Aircraft Down!!! - At 1113hrs this morning the Aircraft down assignment went out. Units were sent to the Delaware River in the area of Harrahs. Reports indicated a small plane down with two subjects in the water. Marine units from 12, 48 and 70 made the response. Marine 48 arrived on scene 1st and plucked the two victims out and quickly transported them over to the Staging area by Harrahs. The two patients were turned over to EMS and transported to a local trauma center. Delco units remained on scene for quite some time until the situation was turned over to NJ companies since the incident was in there local. Units assisting: Chester City, Tinicum, Eddystone, Leedom, Brookhaven, USCG, Fish and Boat Comm, NJ State Police and units from Glouster County Fire and EMS. 

Elevator Rescue - At 2114hrs the Rescue assignment went out for Baldwin Towers. Engine 12 staffed with 4 arrived within minutes and found two occupants trapped in the elevator. Crews forced entry to the elevator. The two occupants were checked over by EMS and the company returned. 

Pipeline heads to East end of City - Just after 8 this evening the Pipeline was transferred over to Chester City Station 82. The Pipeline staffed with 5 was in service for just over 3 hours running one AFA on the West end on Concord Ave. 

Slow times..... Train More!!! - After ending our busiest month off with 23 runs things have gotten very very quiet around the 12 House with only 10 runs total between the Engine and EMS Company. So with this free times the members have been training more and will now be training at least two times a week... Mondays and Wednesdays. Tonight 10 members went to Station 08 for some forciable entry training along with members from 48 and 62. Crews spend 2 hours learning different type of tactics and methods to forcing open a door. Special Thanks to Chief 08 for the great learning experience. We look forward to more cross training with the 12th District and more.

Ladder 48 - Attention members, as of 1830hrs LADDER 48 is back in service. Tinicum will resume the roll of 1st due truck company and 07 will repsond with the Engine. Any questions of concerns see the Chiefs. For those who would like to stop down 48 to check out the Ladder and its Equipment lay out please contact someone from the Line.

Working fire in the Boro - at 1922hrs the tones dropped for the building assignment ( 12, L7, 48, PL 62, RIT 08 and Medics ).  As the dispatch was still going out the Police were on scene with smoke showing. Engine 12 and the Pipeline responded within 3 minutes staffed with 7 , Engine 12 arrived on scene with smoke showing from a 2-story middle of the row. The Engine had its own water supply and placed a line in service.  The Pipeline took the rear of the building and started to open up along with Engine 48. Crews found a working basement fire that had extended up the steps into the kitchen. Ladder 7 was sent to the roof to started opening up the windows. Due to the fire being in the middle of the row RIT 08 was sent to the rear to set up and RIT 45 was added to the assignment as the 2nd RIT. Crews had a tuff time making work of the basement fire due to a heavy fire load and a large ammount of materials in the basement. The fire was placed under control around the 1 hour mark by 12 Command ( Chief Rowles ). All units worked well together to keep the fire to the building of origin.

 Original Alarm: 12, Ladder 7, Engine 48, Pipeline 62, RIT 08 and Medic 102A.

Special Calls: RIT 45, Air Unit 70, Canteen 47, Medic 102B and Ridley 7.

Vehicle Accident - At 1336hrs the tones dropped for the accident with injuries, vehicle reported into the wall. Units arrived on scene of a single vehicle accident with no entrapment and one injury. 12-7 transported 1 to a local hospital while the Pipeline securred hazards and waited for the tow to clear the scene.

Crews rescue dog - The tones went out to assist the Police to the rear of the Shop Rite. As units went en route they were advised that the Police needed assistance with getting a dog out of the creek. Crews placed the 35' Ladder into the creek from above and removed the dog from the creek. The dog was checked out by Animal Control with no injuries and the company was cleared in just under an hour.

Review of Ladder 48 - Tonight crews headed to Station 48 to review the lay out of Ladder 48. Crews took time to see where the equipment was placed and how the ariel was set-up/operated for when the Ladder comes into town since 48 is the 1st due Truck Company for the Borough. Thanks to Chief Lee and the members of 48 for the invite. Truck looks great, good luck with it.

Pipeline spends the day @ 82 - Today the Pipeline staffed with 4 was assigned to cover Station 82 along with Tac 45, Rescue 52 and Ladder 65. The Members of Chester were laying to rest one of there own , Tony Cox who passed away suddenly.

MVA - The day started out not even 30min into the day when the Pipeline, Tac and Rescue were sent to I95 @ Kerlin for the accident with entrapment. Units arrived on scene with a 5 vehicle accident and one on its roof. Crews found there to be no entrapment and no injuries. Units on scene securred the hazards and were cleared in just over 30min.

 Working Fire - Later in the day after getting lunch the East and West covers were sent to 936 Highland Ave for the Building. As units were en route the police were on scene reporting a working fire. Tac 45 arrived on scene with fire showing and went in service. The Pipeline stood-by at the hydrant incase it needed to be pressurized while the remaining crews were put at the front of the building as the RIT for the assignment. Crews worked well together and made quick work of the fire. Units were cleared in just over an hour.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Family, Friends and Co-Workers of Firefighter Cox.   

Pipeline handles a dumpster - At 2229hrs the tones went out for the dumpster fire to the rear of 1228 Eddystone Ave. The Pipeline staffed with 6 arrived on scene to find a full involved dumpster with minor exstension to a fence. Crews placed a line in service and made quick work of the fire. Eddystone Car 1 was called to the scene by Assist Chief Lynch due to this being another suspicious fire. Units were clear of the scene in just under an hour.

Brush fire turns into Building response - At 1327hrs the tones went out for the brush fire at 1203 Leiper St. Pipeline 12 staffed with 6 arrived on scene within two minutes to find 2 large bushes on fire extending into the roof of the porch. 48 was added to the assignment while crews went to work. The Pipeline crew got a quick knock on the fire and checked the porch for extension along with the inside of the building. As 48 arrived on scene with two engines they were returned and the assignment was held to 12. EDC1 was called into the scene due to the fire being suspicious.

Engine assist on Septa train - Today at 0812hrs the Pipeline was called to assist EMS on a Septa train at the train station. The Ambulance was on scene with a seizures pt that was large in size. The crew assisted with lifting and packing the pt. Pt was transported to a local hospital.

12 House hanldes 54 Emergencies - In the month of March the Eddystone Fire Company kept steady as usual. The Engine Company handled 18 calls ( 5 Day/ 13 Night ) The month was filled with (3) 1st due dwelling fires one of which was a working fire, a transfer to 68 and an accident with entrapment. A few suspicious fire on Leiper St. along with another in the Village is being investigated by the Chief, EDC1 and EPD. The company also attending the press conference for 6 ABC save a life which letters and info will go out soon. The EMS division handled 37 Emergencies 34 for the Ambulance and 3 for the QRS. On a side not 8 members are attending EMT school with 2 other members are in Fire 1. The break down of fire calls are below.

2 - Assist Tinicum Twp.

1 - Assist to Upland

 1 - Brush/Woods

1 - Cover 68

3 - Dwellings

3 - AFAs

1 - Trash

1 - Accident with Injury

5 - Misc.

Another suspicious trash fire - This time the fire was to the rear of 202 Lexington in the Village. Engine 12 arrived quickly to find a trash can on fire in the rear alley. Due to the quick actions of the Police with removing the can from numerous other transh cans and a large wooden fence the fire was quickly placed under control.

Pipeline goes to 57 box - At 1236hrs the building assignment for Upland was hit out. Pipeline 12 staffed with 4 made the response. Companies were on scene with a small outhouse that was on fire. The Pipeline crew was placed in stagging and released from the scene after about 30min.

Off to the Playground - Tonight we did something a little different with training. We headed over to the playground in the 1400 block of E. 9th st. Crews were put through a play set which had a charge hand line inside of it. This was set up to help crews with getting past obsticals ( going over, under, between tight spaces, etc. ) while inside a house fire.

Disaster avoided on Leiper St. - Once again the building assignment went out for 1045 Leiper St. Engine 12 responded witin seconds of the tones dropping staffed with 6. The Engine arrived on scene with a large ammount of furniture, wood and trash on the front porch on fire. The fire was small and was handled with 2 cans. The assignment was downgraded to 12 only and Eddystone Car 1 was called into the scene due to it being suspicious.

Engine Company handles stubborn mulch fire - At 2010hrs the tones went out for a mulch fire in the area of 1500 E. 2nd St. The Engine and Pipeline staffed with 10 arrived with a large pile of mulch on fire. The crews placed the trash line in service from the Engine and used rakes and shovels to deal with the stubborn fire seated deep within the mulch pile. Crews cleared the scen in just over an hour.

6 ABC Save a Life & St. Pattys Day - Today the Chief and 1st Assistant Chief headed to the Philly Fire Academy in NE Philly to take part in the 6 ABC Operation Save a Life campaign. The Company received 84 smoke detectors to hand out to residents that are in need of having them.

 MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW ABOUT THIS EVENT AND HOW TO OBTAIN A SMOKE DETECTOR.

Pipeline transfered to 68 - Tonight at 2235hrs the Pipeline along with engine 65 and Tele-Squrt 50 were transfered over to Station 68. There were no calls received, the Pipeline was released after just over 3 hours.

Another Multi call day - Today was a busy day around the station as a heavy rain came through the area. The Ambulance handled 4 medical calls within the Borough all resulting in transports. While the Engine Company handled 2 fire alarms at the Pop Eyes Chicken on Chester Pike which were tripped due to weather. At 1646hrs the Fire Police were sent out on Rt. 291 to assist with shutting it down at Stewart and Rt. 291 due to heavy flooding across the 4 lane highway.

Weekend on Leiper St. - The 3rd and final call for the weekend was once again on Leiper St. This time the 1300 block for the accident. The call originaly went out as the accident with injuries for 12-7 and Medic 102A and was quickly upgraded by Police as entrapment with two injuries brining the Engine company  Ambulance 48 and Rescue 62. Eddystone Police were on scene repoting two injuries, one trapped. Pipeline 12 staffed with 4 under command of Lt. Reeves arrived with Medic 102A and reported one confined. As crews looked further into the scene they realized there was negative entrapment and the pt could be removed from the passenger side without doing a door pop. Crews from 12 and 62 assisted EMS on scene with removal of the patients and packaging them. 12 and 48 each transported one to local hospitals while crews contained the remaining hazards. The Engine company was clear in just under 30min.  

Same Block different result - At 2137hrs the tones dropped for the building assignment at 1045 Leiper St. It was reported to be black smoke coming from the roof/chimney called in by a neighbor. The Pipeline staffed with 7 under command of FF Weed arrived with nothing evident. Units were put in stagging and the bulding checked by the Engine Company. All floors were clear with no evidence of smoke or fire. The assignment was downgraded to 12 and 62 for the investigation and units shortly after cleared. Chief Rowles had the command.

Working fire in the Borough - At 0107hrs the tones dropped for the building assignment ( 12, 7, 48, 62, RIT 8 and EMS ) at 1001 Leiper St. As the Pipeline hit the street the Police were reporting a working fire in the basement. The Pipeline staffed with 6 under command of Lt. Reeves arrived on scene with a 2 - story end of the row with smoke showing from the basement rear. The Pipeline had its own hydrant at the A/D corner of the building and crews split to establish the water supply and stretch an 1-1/2" attack line into the basement. Crews encountered no visabilty and found the seat of the fire quickly making a knock on it. Engine 12 arrived and stretched a back up line to the rear door while crews from 48 and 62 did a primary search, Ladder 07 did ventilation and RIT 08 did there size up, threw ground ladders and stagged at the rear of the building. Chief Rowles had the command and placed the job under control just after the ten minute mark. Crews remained on scene for quit some time with ventilation, over haul and clean up. Thanks to 62 for covering our local after being released from the scene. Eddystone Car 1 and PSP Fire Marshal investigated the cause along with Chief Rowles. There were no injuries reported during the incident.

Units on scene: Full Company 12, Engine and Ladder 07, Engine and Air Unit 48, Engine and Rescue 08 (RIT), Pipeline and Rescue 62, Medics 102 and 102A and Medic Ridley 7 as the transport unit.  

Pics by Station 08 and Audio from Fireground Audio

Fire Audio -

Training Continues during slow period - With things being slow on the Engine Company side of things crews continued to try hard. Tonights training was on hydrants, water supply, hand line evolutions and Driver/Pump training on the Engine and Pipeline.

EMS Division has a busy month - The month of February was on the slower end for the Engine Company but busy for the EMS Division. The company ran 52 emergencies during the month. the Engine company had 12 calls (4 day / 8 night) with an average of 11.4 members per call. The only high lights for the month dispite 2 parge snow storms were a dumpster with exsposure that was made quick work of and the Pipeline being transferred over to station 82. The EMS division handled 40 calls total 38 for the Ambulance and 2 for the QRS. The break down for the Engine Company incident types are listed below.

 2- Assist Ambulance

2 - Assist 62

1 - Cover 82

1 - Dwelling ( Chester )

1 - AFA

1 - Investigation

1 - Dumpster

3 - Misc. 

Silence broken - Today the silence was briefly broken for the Engine Company. At 0919hrs the Pipeline was transfered over to Station 82 along with Tower 14 and Engine 57. The city companies were operating at a 2nd alarm fire on the east end of the city. The Pipeline staffed with 5 under command of Asst. Walsh covered 82 recieving 1 call while there which was a building fire on Kerlin St.. These calls broke a very quiet streak here, since the 13th the 12 house has had 2 calls.

EMS has multi call days - While the Engine Company has come to a silence with calls the EMS Division has continued to go strong running numerous calls over the last few weeks. The Ambulance from the 4th to 22nd handled 29 Medicals (  24 transports, 3 refusals, 1 assist and 1 recall ) while the QRS took in 2 medical assist. During some of these calls 2nd emergencies within the borough were handled by Ambulance 48 along with the QRS assisting. We would like to thank everyone for there time and effort in getting the ambulance out and to Tinicum Twp. for providing back up to the other emergencies.

Engine handles a dumpster - After a busy day of EMS calls for the ambulnce which had 4 runs from 0800 till 1300hrs the day was capped off with a dumpster fire. At 2127hrs the tones went out for the dumpster fire. Engine 12 hit the street quickly as Assistant Chief Lynch arrived on scene with a dumpster fully envolved with exsposure to a building. Engine 12 arrived and placed a 1-1/2" line in service and made quick work of the fire. While crews were doing over haul the other half of the crew laddered the building to check the roof which was all clear. The Engine was clear in just over 30min while Chief 12 and Eddystone Car 1 remained on scene to investigate the cause.

Roof ventilation training - Tonight crews went out into the cold weather to do some roof ventilation work. Crews spent about an hour teaching newer members what equipment would be needed on the roof and how to operate on the roof effectively. Even though we are an ENGINE company you never know when we will have to go to the roof!

EMS takes in 7 runs - Starting at 0747hrs on the 3rd until 1300hrs on the 4th the Ambulance ran 7 medical calls within the Borough. 6 of the calls resulted in transport to local hospitals and one was a refusal of transport.

Start for 2010 was steady and ends slow - The Eddystone Fire Company responded to 43 (20 Fire / 22 Ambulance / 1 QRS) emergency calls in the month of January. The engine company handled a can and fan and then ran a line in two seperate fires in 67s local, a can and fan in our boro as well as other misc calls broken down below. Out of the 20 calls (12 Day / 8 Night) the Engine Company handled we maintained a staffing of 12.1 members per call for the month. The EMS division handled 23 emergencies which is about par but a little on the low side.

1 - Assist Police

1 - Assist Tinicum

3 - Assist Woodlyn

2 - Brush & Woods

1 - Cover 82

1 - Dwelling

2 - AFAs

1 - Industrial

2 - Natural Gas leaks

1 - Trash

5 - Misc/ Service calls

Engine 12 runs a line - This morning at 0845hrs the building assignment ( 67, 18, 49 and 12 ) were dispatched to 1852 Toth Dr. for the building fire. Engine 12 ( Asst. Walsh ) staffed with 6 hit the street quickly and arrived to find smoke showing from a 2 story twin. Crews split up hand jacking a line to the hydrant and the others running a attack line to the rear of the building into the basement. Crews from Engine 12 made quick work of the fire having the situation under control by the 1st ten min mark per 67-9. Pipeline 12 and 18-3 were made available from the scene to cover the locals of the companies on scene. Crews remained on scene for about an hour and a half with over haul and ventilation.

Pipeline heads to 82 - This afternoon the Pipeline was transferred over to Chester City Station 82 while they were operating a 2 alarm fire on the west end of the city. Pipeline 12 ( Lt. Reeves ) staffed with 5 covered along with Ladder and Engine 65, Engine 57 and the west end covers. The east end covers ran no calls while the west took in one. The Pipeline was released in just under 2hrs.

Engine run to Woodlyn - This afternoon the Engine went to Bauxmont Academy in the Woodlyn section of Ridley Twp. for smoke in the building. Engine 12 ( Asst. Lynch ) staffed with 6 arrived behind S67 and took the B/C corner of the building. The Engine crew took a ground ladder from 67-5 and checked the heating units on the roof with the TIC. After about 30min of investigating nothing was found and we were released by 67 command.

Box assignment in 1st due - At 1142hrs the building assignment ( 12, E48, L7, PL62, RIT 08 and 102A ) were dispatched to 1224 E. 11th St. for smoke in the building. Engine 12 staffed with 4 arrived with a smoke condition throughout the building and went in with the can to the basement. Crew found a fire in the heater and placed 3 cans in service to knock the fire. Ventilation was set up while Ladder 7 checked the chimney for extension. The situation was brought under control shortly and the assignment held to 12.

Can and Fan in 67s local - The tones went out for the building assignment ( 67, 49, 12 and 18 ) in 67s local for the 200 block of crum creek drive for the building fire. Engine 12 staffed with 7 under command of Asst. Chief Lynch hit the street within minutes and arrived on scene with Asst. Chief Walsh to find a 2 story twin with a heavy smoke condition on the 1st floor and in the basement. The Engine crew split, 2 went into the house with a can while the other crew members ran a line to the front door. Crews found a small pile of clothes in the basement on fire with minor extension into a dresser. The fire was knocked quickly with the can and the fan was placed in service in the rear. Crews were clear of the scene in 30min.

2 Brush / 1 Trash fire within 24hrs - The first call came in shortly after our training session for the week cleared up for a trash fire at 4th and Lexington Ave. A large box of fireworks was left in the middle of the roadway which was knocked out quickly with a can. In the early hours of the following morning at 0205hrs the tones dropped for the brush fire along the tracks by foamex. The Pipeline it the street within 2 minutes staffed with 6 and found a large pile of mulch burning. The pipeline cleared the scene in about 30min. Later in the day at 1449 hours the tones went out for the brush fire at Chester Pike ( Rt. 13 ) and Eddystone ave. Engine 12 arrived to find a brush fire a few hundred feet off the roadway. Companies 62 and 70 were added to the assignment since the call was in ridley twp. Crews from the Engine used a few cans until E70 arrived and placed there 400' line in service to knock the fire. Units were clear within 45min.

The 2010 Executive and Line Officers are as follows:

President - John Erbayri

Vice President - Ali Erbayri Jr.

Secratary / Tres. - Paul F. Sides III

Financial Secretary - Allen Reeves

Board of Directors

Dallas Walters

Matthew Rowles

Doris Phillips

Dave Reilly

Thomas Fuller

Solicitor : Guy Smith 

THE LINE

Chief - Charles Rowles Jr. ( aka CUZZY )

1st Asst. Chief - Richard Lynch

2nd Asst. Chief - Andrew Walsh

Captain - Chris Thornton

Lieutenant - Allen Reeves Jr.

Engineer Dept. - TBD

Safety Officer - Ali Erbayri Jr.

Congrats on a good 2009 and Good luck on an even better 2010!!