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| BEEF & BEER |
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5/17/2008 |
Keep this date open! We will be having a Beef & Beer at PJ Henry's on Haverford Road, to benefit the Llanerch Fire Company Crew Association on Saturday, 5/17 from 7 pm - 11 pm. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Food, music, and domestic beer included in the ticket price. For tickets, contact the firehouse (610-446-9870) Come out and support a great cause!
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| FIRE at the FALCON CENTER |
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4/17/2008 |
At approximately 16:42 hours, Station 34 along with Stations 35,56,58, and 38 for the RIT responded to the Falcon Center for the report of a structure fire. FM-1 (Marino) arrived on location and confirmed a 2 story office building with fire showing from the exterior of the courthouse side of the structure. Crews from Engine 34 arrived on location set up a water supply and advanced a primary hose line to the building and checked for extension while crews from Ladder 35 set up a hose line on the exterior of the building. Crews worked quickly to extinguish the fire which started in the flower bed outside and only damaged the exterior of the property. All crews on scene completed salvage and overhaul and cleared the scene within an hour. (Story: Mike Pleasants)
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| TOWNSHIP DRILL |
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3/31/2008 |
Tonight, all 5 stations of the HTBF took part in a township-wide drill. This drill was utilized as a needs and assessment tool to evaluate our training. It also gave us the chance to become more familiar working with members of the other HTBF stations. EMS was on standby with 34-7A and 34-8 to ensure the well being of all participants through rehab. Three evolutions were performed and a written critique and evaluation was compiled. Thank you to the HTBF Training Committee and Bureau of Fire for making this drill possible. We hope to have more such drills in the future. (Photos: Brian Feeney)
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| EASTER PLANT SALE |
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3/21/2008 |
Today is the start of the annual LFC Easter Plant Sale. The times are Good Friday, 3/21 12-6, Saturday, 3/22 7-5, and Easter Sunday, 3/23 7-3. We have mums, tulips, azaleas, primrose, and hyacinths ranging in price from $4.25- $7.50. Come out and support the LFC Crew! Have a Happy Easter and we look forward to seeing you!
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| VRT TECHNICIAN CLASS |
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3/16/2008 |
Today, members of the LFC joined other members of the HTBF in the Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician Level class. This class is the third and final part of the PA Dept. of Health Vehicle Rescue Technician certification. The certification consists of (3) 16 hour classes (Awareness, Operations, Technician). The Technician level allows members to utilize hydraulic tools while performing vehicle rescues. Class concludes with a practical test followed by a written examination. The LFC now has the unique distinction of having (6) female members (5 in current class) to be VRT certified. You go girls! Special thanks to Instructors Rich Bossert and John Townsend from the Bucks County Fire Academy.
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| DAYLIGHT SAVINGS |
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3/9/2008 |
The members of the LFC want to remind everyone to change their batteries when they change their clocks. Additionally, if your smoke detector is more than 10 years old, you should change the entire unit. Residents living in the LFC district are entitled to up to (3) free smoke detectors. Call the station if you need smoke detectors or need your battteries changed!
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| JOSEPH KELLY (1940-2008) |
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3/3/2008 |
The LFC regrets to announce the passing of Board of Director Joseph Kelly. Joe passed away today after suffering a stroke on Saturday. Joe was a life member of the LFC. He was a Board of Director and most recently sat on the Recruitment and Retention and Government Relations Committees. Joe served Haverford Township as the Commissioner of the 2nd Ward from 1972-2005.
Viewing
Thursday, March 6th
Time: 6:30
Location: Donahue’s Funeral Home
WCP & Lynn Blvd., Upper Darby
Funeral Mass
Friday, March 7th
Time: 11:00
Place: Sacred Heart Church
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Joe's family and friends.
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| BUSY DAY FOR 34 HOUSE |
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3/02/2008 |
Today proved to be a busy day for the members of the LFC. Crews were getting ready to take part in an Emergency Vehicle Operators' Course (EVOC) when we were dispatched to the area of Township Line & Meadowbrook Rd. for a vehicle accident. Shortly after the medics and ambulance arrived on location, the call was upgraded to a vehicle accident with entrapment. This brought in 34 for the Engine Companies and 56 (Manoa) for the Rescue. Crews from E34, TS34, and R56 worked together flawlessly to remove the 2 trapped victims. 2 patients were flown via PennStar to the Childrens' Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) while the other was transpoted by ground. After we cleared the accident, members returned to class. The LFC was dispatched to 4 more calls throughout the day and the ambulance kept busy as well.
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| CHANGING OF THE GUARD |
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2/28/2008 |
Tonight, members of the LFC traveled to the Burough of Oakmont, located at 23 W. Benedict Avenue, in the heart of Haverford Township. That is where Chief William Hatton handed the reigns over to Robert "Mags" McGoldrick. Chief Hatton served his crew and the residents of Haverford Township as Chief of the Oakmont Fire Company for the last 20 years. The Officers, Crew, and Board of Directors of the LFC thank Chief Hatton for his dedicated service and wish him the best of luck in his future plans. The LFC would also like to congratulate newly appointed Chief Robert "Mags" McGoldrick. We wish him the best of luck as well and look forward to working with him.
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| VRT OPERATIONS CLASS |
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2/23/2008 |
Llanerch members were joined by members from the Manoa, Oakmont, Bon Air and Primos Secane Westbrook Park Fire Companies to take part in the Vehicle Rescue Technician- Operations Class. The class concentrated on stabilizing and using basic hand tools (axe, halligan, hammer, screwdrivers and reciprocating saw) to remove injured and trapped victims of vehicle accidents. Crews enjoyed the class as well and gained valuable insite into the vehicle rescue world from Captain Rich Bossert of the Philadelphia Fire Department and Bucks County Fire Training Center. (Photos & Story: Mike Pleasants)
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| CHARLES KAIN 1916-2008 |
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2/19/2008 |
The Board, Officers, and Crew of the LFC regret to announce the passing of Charles Kain. Charlie was an engineer by trade. He was a Life Member and Board of Director of the LFC. He was very active in the community and played a significant role in the construction of the St. Laurence Church in Upper Darby. Charlie had 29 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was 91 years old. His viewing will be Saturday, 2/23/2008 from 9:30-10:45 at the St. Laurence Church, 8245 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby. Funeral Mass will follow at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Charlie's family. He will be missed by many. |
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| PROJECT NEO |
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2/18/2008 |
On Saturday, 2/16/2008, at 6:23 p.m., the LFC, along with the Brookline and Bon Air Fire Companies, were dispatched to W. Wilmont Avenue for a possible kitchen fire. When fire crews arrived on location, they found the fire to be out and a light smoke condition throughout the first floor of the house. The fire started while the Shale family was cooking dinner on the stove. Bourbon Steak was the main course of the night. While adding some extra bourbon to the pan, a flash fire occurred, causing the range hood above to catch fire. Mr. Shale was quick to react. He evacuated his wife and children, called 9-1-1, and with a rush of adrenaline, ripped the burning range-hood from the cabinet and threw it outside. When the fire companies arrived, they checked for extension of fire and ventilated the Shale's home with smoke ejectors.
Llanerch Fire Company Chief John Roberts and Assistant Chief Chris Millay thought this would be a great opportunity to launch their new Neighborhood Educational Opportunity Project (Project NEO). Project NEO is a fire and life safety educational blitz of a neighborhood. Project NEO will be implemented by the Llanerch Fire Company following any significant emergency incident in their district. Members of the fire company will stop by the neighborhood affected within 1-2 days of the incident. They will go door-to-door with educational material and offer to test smoke detectors. Smoke detectors and batteries are installed free of charge to any neighbors that need them.
On Sunday, 2/17/2008, a letter was dropped off to the neighbors of W. Wilmont Avenue, stating the fire company would return the following night for Project NEO. On Monday night, fire trucks lit up the street, literature was handed out regarding cooking safety and the importance of working smoke detectors in the home. Seven smoke detectors were installed. The response of the neighbors was that of overwhelming gratitude. Mr. Shale was the most thankful of all. He had been in a fire in Philadelphia as a teenager and learned from the experience. He was quick to call 9-1-1, knowing it would drastically reduce the response time of the fire companies. From the time he called, it took less than 2 minutes for the first fire crews to arrive at his front door.
All fires start small. The quicker the fire company can get there, the better. More than 4,000 Americans die each year from fire. Approximately 20,000 people are injured. Firefighters feel that many of those people would be alive today if they only had the information they needed to avoid disaster. The members of the Llanerch Fire Company hope that Project NEO helps reduce those numbers. Hopefully Project Neo allows Mr. Shale's neighbors to learn from his experience.
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| MOMS VISIT the LFC |
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2/6/2008 |
Today, a group of area mothers, with their kids close behind, visited the LFC to learn about fire safety. Assistant Chief Chris Millay, EMS Lt. Nicole Smith, and EMS Sgt. Brendan Monahan taught the group the basics of fire prevention. Afterwards, the warm weather allowed them to squirt the hose in the fire house parking lot. The moms went home with educational safety packets while the kids left with hats, coloring books, and stickers. Community and civic groups are urged to contact us to learn more about how they can visit the LFC and learn about fire safety. If need be, we can make arrangements to visit you! Just call the station 610-446-9870.
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| VRT AWARENESS TRAINING |
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1/27/2008 |
Today, members of the LFC took part in the final day of Vehicle Rescue Awareness Training. Members of the LFC joined together with other members of the HTBF for this 16 hour class. The class was lead by Instructor Rich Bossert from the Bucks County Fire Academy. This is one of many classes we have scheduled for 2008 through our Drill Maintenance Program with the Bucks County Community College Public Safety Training Facility. Next month, members will take part in Vehicle Rescue Operations. Members from the LFC taking part in this class were Lt. Nicole Smith, FF Sam Heil, and EMT's Alex Jacobs, Lauren Peabody, Jack Welsh, and Paige Halligan.
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| HAPPY NEW YEAR! |
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1/1/2008 |
The Officers, Crew, and Board of the LFC wishes you and your family a happy, healthy, and fire safe 2008! We have been quite fortunate with mild temperatures so far this winter. The cold weather is right around the corner though. We all know that the winter cold can be dangerous. But turning up the heat to combat the chill can also be a fire risk if heating equipment is not properly used.
Heating equipment is the second-leading cause of home fires in the United States, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The latest NFPA research shows that heating equipment was involved in an estimated 62,000 reported home fires in 2005. These fires resulted in roughly 700 deaths and roughly 1,500 injuries and nearly half the fires occurred during the winter months. The majority of home heating fires involve chimneys. Most home heating fire deaths involve space heaters.
The LFC is urging all Haverford Township residents to help reduce the number of home heating fires in our community. Here are just a few simple ways you can decrease the risk of a heating fire in your home:
•Keep or maintain a three-foot (one-meter) space between all heating equipment and anything that can burn.
•Do not use your oven to heat your home.
•Inspect and maintain heating equipment regularly for safety.
•Portable space heaters should be turned off every time you leave the room and before going to bed.
•Have your chimney inspected each year and cleaned if needed.
•Test the batteries in your smoke detector.
•Invest in a CO detector.
Any resident of the Llanerch Fire District, in need of a smoke detector or battery replacement is asked to contact the station at 610-446-9870. Set up an appointment for your FREE smoke detector/battery replacement today (limit (3) per household).
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| SANTA CLAUS' VISIT RE-RESCHEDULED! |
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12/16/2007 |
Santa is a VERY busy guy this time of year. He wanted to make sure he gets enough rest before Christmas, so he asked if we could take him around the Llanerch neighborhoods on Saturday, rather than Sunday. Who are we to argue with Santa?! Santa Claus will be visiting the Llanerch neighborhoods on Saturday, December 22nd. We expect him to arrive around noon, right after he eats his lunch. He will be riding in the LFC apparatus throughout the district handing out candy canes for all the good little boys and girls. His elves and LFC members will be helping out as well. Keep an eye out for Santa when you hear the sirens. And you better be good for goodness sake!
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| A CUT ABOVE THE REST |
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12/03/2007 |
Tonight for drill, members of the LFC reviewed saw operations. Part of the drill involved hands-on evolutions in cutting metal, as well as using the Warthog Blade to cut through wood.The Warthog Blade is an aggressive blade we use for ventilation, allowing us to cut through shingles, tar paper, and nails like butter. Operations, maintenance, and safety were covered during this training exercise. For some of our newer members, this was their first opportunity utilizing this equipment.
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| FIRE SAFETY IN HISTORY... |
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11/28/2007 |
Today marks the 65th anniversary of the infamous Cocoanut Grove fire, in Boston, Massachusetts. The Cocoanut Grove was a popular night club in 1942, located in the heart of the city. It was a Saturday night, and there were an estimated 1,000 patrons inside the club when a fire broke out in the basement lounge area around 10 p.m.. The fire spread rapidly, killing 492 people and injuring 166. Because of this tragedy, it was determined that fire codes must be amended, updated, and enforced. This fire led to improvements in codes pertaining to exits, over-crowding, emergency lighting, use of combustible materials as decorations, automatic sprinklers, and the redefining of "places of public assembly". Unfortunately, this was a reactive response. And even though these updated codes were in place, history has repeated itself (Station Nightclub, RI, 2/20/2003, 100 dead). Insuring current codes are being followed, and taking a proactive approach to fire safety will hopefully prevent any such tragedies from occurring in the future. |
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| OLD DAWGS'NIGHT |
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11/20/2007 |
Tonight, numerous past members of the LFC stopped by to take part in Old Dawgs' Night. Members old and new swapped stories, looked at old photo albums, enjoyed food, and "remembered when..". Some of our distinguished guests were members as far back as the 1940's! Thanks again to all those who took part and were able to share this special time. Hope to see everyone next year, if not before! |
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| BREAK-THROUGH IN TRAINING |
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11/12/2007 |
Tonight for drill, members of the LFC reviewed different aspects of search and rescue, as well as firefighter survival.Part of the training involved breaching a wall mock-up, complete with drywall and romex wires. Members reviewed and practiced calling a Mayday, as well as how to orient themselves in a building if they ever become lost. While everyday is a good training day, we were fortunate to just beat out the rain!
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| LLANERCH PRESBYTERIAN PRE-SCHOOL VISIT |
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11/08/2007 |
Our friends from Llanerch Presbyterian Pre-School payed a visit to the LFC today. The kids learned about fire prevention from Assistant Chief Chris Millay and FF Domenick Barrett. Mrs. Schmitt, Mrs. Pretz, Mrs. Hoyle, Mrs. DiIorio, Mrs. DePaul, and Mrs. McCormick's classes all paid a visit, got a chance to practice dialing 9-1-1 and much more. They were so well behaved and passed Chief Millay's Fire Safety Test, so they got to go out and squirt E34's hose with FF Barrett. Everyone had a great time!
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| CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS / CHANGE YOUR BATTERIES |
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11/03/2007 |
Tonight marks Daylight Savings Time. Don't forget to turn your clocks back 1 hour before you go to bed tonight. Be sure to change the batteries in your smoke detectors as well. 65% of home fire deaths occur in homes that are either missing smoke detectors, or who have smoke detectors that have missing or dead batteries. While the minimum smoke detector placement is 1 per floor, we recommend 1 in every room and hallway, with the exception of the kitchen and bathrooms. Smoke alarms also have an expiration. If your smoke detector is 10 years old or older, it's time for a new one! The LFC offers a Smoke Detector/Battery Replacement Program. If you are a member of the Llanerch Community and need either a smoke detector or battery replacement, call the station and we'll schedule a time to come to your home...absolutely FREE! (610.446.9870) [limit 3 per household]. The Officers and Crew of the LFC want to do our part in making you and your family FIRE SAFE! Enjoy your extra hour of sleep.
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| CHATHAM PARK VISITS LFC |
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10/18/2007 |
Today, the morning and afternoon kindergarten classes of Mrs. Moyer and Mrs. Koch visited the LFC. The students learned the essentials of fire safety from Asst. Chiefs Chris Millay and Victor Berg as well as Lt. Chris James, FF/EMT Brendan Monahan, FF/EMT John Serbin, and FF/EMT Zack Zacharka. The kids learned Stop/Drop/Cover Your Eyes/and Roll, how to practice a home fire drill, and how to dial 9-1-1. Students then had to pass a test in order to squirt the fire hose; of course they all passed! We'd like to thank the kids for visiting and hope they learned how to be Fire Safe Kids.
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| OPEN HOUSE |
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10/12/2007 |
The LFC's Fire Prevention Open House was a definite success. Over 100 neighborhood children stopped by the station to check out our fire prevention and life safety demonstrations. Visitors were given fire station tours by FF/EMT Billy Barch and stopped by Becky Barch's Hot Dog Stand on the way. EMT Jeff King taught our guests how to dial 9-1-1. Jr. FF Jack Welsh and FF Mark Buehler let the kids get a hands-on experience using an actual fire hose, while FF Dom Barrett had the kids try on firefighting gear. FF Joe Koerner showed the kids how to crawl low under smoke while Lt. Gene Dolan Jr. taught Stop/Drop/Roll. EMS Captain Sandy Abel and EMT Alex Jacobs gave ambulance tours while several other EMT's demonstrated first aid skills. Once the kids visited all of our stations and completed their Fire Safety Checklist, they were awarded a LFC Fire Safe Kid t-shirt! Thanks to all our neighbors for visiting the station tonight and be sure to keep an eye on the LFC website to learn more fire safety tips!
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| FIRE PREVENTION OPEN HOUSE |
| Date: |
10/12/2007 |
The Officers and Crew of the LFC invite all members of our community to take part in our Fire Prevention Open House this Friday, 10/12/2007 @ 7:00 p.m. Fire and EMS apparatus will be on display and members will demonstrate fire prevention and life safety tips. There will be plenty of hand-outs and hands-on demonstrations. Come out, meet the volunteers serving your community and gain valuble life saving information that could save both you and your family. We look forward to seeing you!
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| FIRE DRILL |
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10/09/2007 |
Tonight, Tower 34 with Assistant Chief Chris Millay, Lt. Brian Matruro, FF Zack Zacharka, FF Louis Martinelli, and Jr. FF Jack Welsh, traveled to the Haverford Hill Condominiums at 400 Glendale Road, to assist Station 58 (Bon Air) with a scheduled fire drill of the 5 story condo units. Tower 34 set up on either side of the building while crews from 58 pulled the fire alarm and timed the residents exiting the building. This years fire prevention theme is "Practice Your Escape Plan." Tonight was just the beginning of our fire prevention activities. Stay tuned for more information! Thanks to our Brothers from 58 for the invite.
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| Breast Cancer Awareness Walk |
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10/07/2007 |
Today, members of the LFC assisted with medical operations of the Susan G. Koman 3 day walk (www.the3day.org). The walk went across Wynnewood Rd to Eagle Rd, to Lynnewood School for a rest and check in area. From there the participants walked out to Eagle Rd, to West Chester Pike and into Marple Twp. Llanerch EMS assisted the walkers along side with Narberth EMS (www.vmsc313.org). EMS followed walkers to the finish line at the Ellis Preserve in Newtown Twp. It was our honor to make sure everyone stayed healthy we are glad to report no injures were reported during our part of the event. EMT’s assisting were Jeff King, Mike Pleasants, Zack Zacharka, Nicole Smith, Erica Oslak & Tom Vogelegsang. 34-7 was decorated for the event with the well-known pink ribbons with a 3 in the center to note the 3 days of the walk. Mike & Zac also personalize the cab in NASCAR type fashion. Everyone had a great time and did a great job supporting this event , see (www.savethetatas.com), another site supporting breast cancer awareness. (Story & Pics: Vic Berg).
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| HAVERTOWN DAY |
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10/06/2007 |
Today, members of the LFC took part in the 13th annual Haverford Township Day. This year's theme was Teens, and our very own EMT Jack Welsh was honored for his community service. LFC apparatus traveled the parade route and members were handing out fire prevention material to members of the community who came out to take part in the day. After the parade, EMS crews stoodby on Brookline Blvd. and behind the Skatium to assist the thousands of patrons with any medical needs. Another great event put together by members of our community!
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| ANOTHER LOSS |
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10/4/2007 |
It is with regret we announce that Donald Vogelgesang died today. Don fought a long and hard battle with cancer. Don was with Llanerch for almost 10 years serving as an EMT on Friday overnights. Don served at Station 26 (Highland Park)as Fire Police for the last few years. Don is the uncle of LFC EMT Tom Vogelgesang. Don was one of the nicest guys you could meet, he will be truly missed by many.
Funeral Arrangements for Don: Sunday night 1900-2100 Viewing @ Donahue, WCP & Lynn, Upper Darby.
Mass @ St Lawrence, 1000 WCP & Park, Upper Darby. Burial: St. Denis, Eagle & St Denis Ln, Havertown.
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| IN OUR PRAYERS |
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9/29/2007 |
The Board of Directors, Officers, and Crew would like to pass along our deepest and heart-felt condolences to the members of the Sharon Hill Fire Company as well as family members of Firefighter Michael Reagan. FF Reagan succumbed to injuries he sustained while fighting a garage fire on 9/26/2007. We are sure to keep Station 09 and his family in our hearts and prayers. Rest easy Brother.
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| COUNTER TERRORISM TRAINING |
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9/18/2007 |
Today, Ambulance 34-7 and crew stood by while members of the HTPD ERT Team, SEPTA CORT, DelCo CID Bomb Squad, the DelCo Sherrif's Office, and the DelCo District Attorny's Office trained at Merwood Park. The training exercise simulated an explosive devise on a SEPTA vehicle. 34-7's roll was to be on-hand in the event any members were injured; thankfully the drill went off without a hitch. Pictured above is Ambulance 34-7 next to the DelCo Communications Mobile Command Center. The other picture is Llanerch Assistant Chief of EMS Victor Berg, Paramedic Pete Clark (who is assigned to the police department tactical team), Larry Gentile, the Director of Paramedics and acting Township Manager, HTPD Lieutenant Charles Moore & Sergeant John Viola discussing the exercise. Special thanks to EMT's Katie Rohrbach, John Serbin, and Arthur Rasnake for helping with the standby. (Photos & Story: Vic Berg)
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| LAST HOORAHS! |
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9/15/2007 |
Llanerch fire lieutenant Gene Dolan Jr. and his fiance Lisa Fiorentino are to be wed on September 29th, just a mere two weeks away! Tonight the ladies of Llanerch and some friends went out on the town to celebrate the Bride's last few days of freedom! The Groom spent his day with some members of the LFC and HTPD playing paintball, followed up by a BBQ in the mountains. A great time was had by all. Good luck and congrats in advance to the soon-to-be married couple! (Photos & Story: Kate Iommie)
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| LLANERCH PARK DAY |
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9/15/2007 |
Today, members of the LFC took part in the Llanerch Civic Association's annual Llanerch Park Day at the Stratford Friends' School. Members of the community were treated to hot dogs, snow cones, and cotton candy. Exotic birds were on display and kids took part in dance routines. 2nd Ward Commisioner and LFC Board member Mario Oliva was on hand as well. The LFC gave rides on E34 and gave tours of Ambulance 34-7. Members were also on hand to hand out fire prevention literature and to answer any fire safety questions anyone might have had. A great day was had by all!
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| WE REMEMBER.... |
| Date: |
9/11/2007 |
The Board, Officers, and Crew would like to take this time to remember all those who lost their lives at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania during the terrorist attacks on our Country on 9-11-01. We hold a special place in our heart for our 343 Brothers from the FDNY who paid the ultimate sacrifice. We would also like to take this time to remember members of the LFC Family who are currently serving in the Armed Forces to protect our freedom: John Leonard (US Army), Joe Hayden (US Navy), Tom Daniels (US Army), Jay Rozmus (US Coast Guard), and Rick Cowling (US Army). You are always in our thoughts and prayers, Stay Safe.
All Gave Some.....Some Gave All.
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| SCBA TRAINING |
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9/10/2007 |
Tonight for drill, the members of the LFC trained on SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) and Search & Rescue Operations. Crews reviewed the parts and functions of the SCBA, Buddy-Breathing, and perfomed a search in the maze. During drill, Tower 34 was dispatched to Upper Darby for a mutual-aid assist, but was returned while en-route. After drill, Engine 34 stopped by Station 56 (Manoa) to utilize their air cascade to fill our spent bottles. Thanks guys!
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| FIRE AT THE QUARRY |
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9/10/2007 |
At approx. 8:45 hrs, the LFC was dispatched to the Llanerch Quarry for a possible vehicle fire. E34 arrived on location to find a 1 story pump house well involved at the rear of the property. Lt. Maturo established Command and asked for the upgrade, bringing in Station 35 (Brookline), and Rescue 58 (Bon Air). Ladder 35 took the high ground at the corner of Prospect and Joanna Aves. while E34 and R58 entered from the Township Line entrance. FM-1 arrived on location and called for E38 (Oakmont) to assist with manpower. Ladder 35 utilized their master stream as the building was considered a loss. Crews wet down the surrounding grounds to prevent any further extension to the trees and brush. Spill 35 was called in to protect the waterway from any possible spilled materials by deploying oil-absorbing booms. 34-8 was brought in as well to assist with rehab and hydrating the crews. Crews picked up and returned to quarters after approximately 2 hours.
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| COMPANY MEETING |
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9/04/2007 |
Tonight the members of the LFC got together for a Company Meeting. Some members have been away for the summer, so Chief Roberts wanted to meet with everyone to discuss new policies and upcoming events. Topics covered training, fire prevention week activities, and membership requirements. The night concluded with soda and hoagies. Keep checking back for our HTBF Training and Fire Prevention updates! (Story & Photos: Paige Halligan)
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| ASSIST TO BROOKLINE |
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9/01/2007 |
Crews from Engine and Telesqurt 34 were called out to assist Brookline Fire Company in the 200 block of Kathmere Rd. for a fire in the third floor of a three story twin. Under the command of Brookline Assistant Chief Bill Stapleton, crews from both Brookline and Llanerch made their way up to the seat of the fire, extinguished and ventilated. Rescue 58 was special called for the airbank. Ambulances 34-7 and 56-7 stoodby on the scene as well. Mass Casualty/Rehab 34 made an appearance and set up a rehab station and made sure the crews were well hydrated. One firefighter from Llanerch was transported to the hospital for a minor laceration to his hand, and was quickly released. Crews worked well together and made a good knock on the fire.
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| NEW EMT'S |
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8/30/2007 |
Congratulations to Llanerch Fire Company's newest EMT's Alex Jacobs, Jeff King, Sam Dolmatz, and Tracy Maxwell. Our four members completed over 130 hours of training and took a written and practical exam. Congratulations guys and girls! Look forward to seeing you on the street soon.
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| KEEPING BUSY |
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7/20/07 |
Between responding to emergency calls, theres nothing like paiting tables on a nice summer day. To makes the picnic tables in the back parking lot look nicer,
a few of the members started to paint them red and white. We finished one table so far. Later this week, both tables will be finished looking nice with a fresh coat of paint! Pictured are Becky Barch, Alex Jacobs, and Lauren Peabody. (Photos & Story: Paige Halligan)
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| LLANERCH BABY BOOM |
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7/17/07 |
LFC EMT Josie Cowling popped out Nicholas Michael Cowling on July 17th at 5:46pm. Weighing in at a whopping 9 lbs 1 ounce, 22 inches long. Her husband Rick came home from Iraq for R&R just in time for the birth of their first son. Mother and baby are home and doing just fine. Congrats Josie!! (Photo & Story: Kate Iommie)
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