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RESCUE, TRUCK, SQUAD AND CHIEF 29 RESPOND ON BOX 19-16

August 24, 2010
At 17:42 hrs the members of the Doylestown Fire Co and surounding Co's were alerted to respond to 3745 Concord Rd Box 19-16 for the reported dwelling fire. BC-79 Wood arrived on the scene to find a large 2 1/2 story single family dwelling with heavy fire from the garage extending into the dwelling. BC Wood added a tanker task force due this area not having hydrants, and Rescue 29 (BC Harvey) was added as the RIT truck. Shortly after Squad 78 ( O. Groman) was added and was put to work filling tankers while their manpower was put to work with fire suppression efforts. Ladder 29 was added later into the incident to assist with the extensive over haul operations. All Co's were back in service by 22:20 Hrs

   

   

   

   

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Congratulations Firefighter Bodo

August 12, 2010
The officers and the members of the Warrington Township Fire Company would like to congratulate past Captain Kevin Bodo on being voted in as an Honorary Life Member after 15+ years of service.

Job Well Done!!


29 TRUCK Responds on Box 19-07

August 7, 2010
On Saturday Aug. 7th, at 13:13 hrs, the members of the Warrington Township Fire Co. were alerted to respond on Box 19-07, 756 Sandy Ridge Rd., for the dwelling fire. As BC-79 Wood was responding to the incident BCFR advised him that an expolsion had accured while the propane co was attempting to fill a propane tank on site. BC Wood arrived on the scene to find heavy fire from the propane tank on side C and the fire extending into the attic of the ranch style house and one male subject burned. With this BC-79 wood filled out the box bringing Ladder 29. Ladder 29 (Chief Bean) arrived on the scene and was given orders to assist with opening the roof. BC-29 Harvey (Ladder 29's Chauffer) assisted in controlling the propane leak. Because of the efforts by all on the fire ground, the fire was contained to the attic area with mininal damage to the living area of the dwelling.

   

   

   

Congratulations Firefighter Hochmuth

July 28, 2010
Congratulations to Firefighter Andrew Hochmuth (aka Farva) who graduated from the Montgomery County Police Academy class 10-01. Best of luck on a future career in Law Enforcement!

 


Tactical Box 29-38

June 29, 2010
Dwelling fire dispatch in-town while the Plumstead job was occurring. BC29 (Harvey) arrived on scene with a 2.5 Story SFD with light smoke showing. E78 in-service with a handline to extinguish a small fire located in the garage. Crews on scene for a short period of time prior to responding to the 24 Box alarm.

Box 24-26

June 29, 2010
L29 (C29 Bean) responded on the 2nd alarm on Box 24-26. Chief 24 on scene with a commercial building, 200 x 100 with heavy smoke showing. The 2nd alarm was immediately dispatched along with 2 tanker task forces. L29 responded and positioned at the Bravo/Charlie corner of the building, and then went in-service with forcible entry and master stream operations. C29 was assigned operations for the duration of the fire. The fire eventually called for greater than 5 alarms worth of companies. Crews were challenged with multiple explosions and lack of an adequate water supply. HazMat 89 on scene to monitor air and water runoff. Engine 78 was assigned to staging and ended up going to work on an auto extrication around the block. E78 went to work with removal of 1 victim from a vehicle.

   

 

   

Weekend of Baseball and Softball for Warrington Fire Members

June 27, 2010
The members played the Hartsville Fire Company / Warminster Police Department team in softball this Sunday evening. Our team was able to pull out another win for the season while enjoying the camaraderie of our fellow brothers. The next game is in a few weeks against the Horsham Fire Co.

June 26, 2010
Members and their families enjoyed a night out at the Trenton Thunder game on this Saturday night. The Thunder played the New Hampshire Fisher Cats and won 2-0. Members then enjoyed fireworks after the game.

   

   

   

   

Rescue Box 29-52

June 26, 2010
Crews were dispatched for an auto extrication at the intersection of Rt 611 & Kelly Roads at 1528 hrs. Multiple reports to Chief 29 (Bean) of a multi-vehicle accident with one female entrapped and unconscious. E29 (DC Fuchs) in-service with stabilization and removal of the passenger side door. L29 (Lt Azarra) and Utility 78 responded and assisted with the rescue efforts and hazards. R66 and R19 also responded to assist. Multiple victims transported to area hospitals and one transported to Temple via helicopter.

   

   

   

Mother's Day Crash

May 9, 2010
On Sunday, May 9th, at 15:12hrs, the members of the Warrington Township Fire Co were alerted by BCFR to respond to Street Road and Wedge Way for an auto extrication (Rescue Box 29-31). Chief 29 Bean arrived on the scene to find a two vechicle crash with one trapped with a total of four patients. Rescue 29 (Fuchs) arrived on the scene and went to work on extricating the driver. Squad 78 (Tumelty) arrived on the scene and assisted with extrication efforts and hazard control. The driver was extricated in nine minutes. After the extrication was completed, the members then switched their efforts to assisting with patient care. All co's back in service at 15:56.

   

   

   

May starts off with a huge bang for the members of the Warrington and Doylestown Fire Co's

May 1, 2010
Just after clearing a alarm, at the Manor....29 and 75 PD were alerted for a head-on three vehicle mva in front of the Barn Cinema. Since this call was just down the street Engine 29 (DeWitt) and Squad 78 (Tumelty) took it in. While responding BCFR upgraded the crash to the auto extrication and the 79 Rescue Box was transmitted. Engine 29 arrived on the scene to find both drivers trapped in their vehicles. Engine 29 went to work on the vehicle with the level one trauma and had him extricated with in two minutes. Sqaud 78 and Rescue Co 19 arrived on the scene and both Co's went to work on the second vehicle, in which the driver was heavly entrapped under the dash. Great job by all...

   

   

   

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Busy Day for the Warrington Volunteers, including a Dwelling and back to back Vehicle Fires

April 30, 2010
On April 30, at 1415 hours, Box 66-18 was dispatched to 981 Gates Place for fire from the roof. 76-PD arrived on scene with a two story middle of the row dwelling with smoke showing from the roof. First in crews had fire on the second floor and attic area. E-93 arrived on scene and made an aggressive knock on the interior. TW-66 took side "A" and went in service with ventilation. DC-93 (Mullelly) had command. L-29's (Campbell) crew threw ground ladders and opened up on side "C". The fire was under control at 1442 hours.


   

   


After a brush fire call and a domestic rescue call, Engine 29 was dispatched, at 19:03, to an automobile fire at 1409 Easton Rd. Chief 29 (Bean) arrived on scene with an auto well involved. Engine 29 (Azzara) arrived and went in service with the bumper line.

   

   

   

Less than an hour later, Engine 78 and Medic 134 were dispatched, at 19:50, to Bristol/Upper State for an accident with fire. Deputy 29 (Fuchs) arrived and found a 2 vehicle accident with one vehicle well involved. Engine 78 (Groman) arrived and went in service with the bumper line. Engine 29 (Hochmuth) arrived soon after and assisted Engine 78.

   

Lawnmower Fire

April 19, 2010
On April 19th, 2010, at 12:58hrs, Engine 29 was dispatched to 2436 Greensward Rd North for a report of a commercial lawnmower fire. Deputy 29 (Fuchs) arrived and reported a well involved lawnmower. Engine 29 (Bean) arrived and went in service with a booster line.



   

 



STATION 78

April 13, 2010
Members help Engine 78 into the new station prior to the monthly membership meeting. The members then gathered for a dinner and the membership meeting. Station 78 is officially open! Thank you to all of the people involved in helping this project along.


   

   

 



Warrignton Township Emergency Services Annual Awards Banquet

April 10, 2010
Warrington Township Emergency Services Annual Awards Banquet On Saturday night, the members of the Fire Company and Ambulance Corps gathered together at the Spring Mill Country Club to celebrate another year of great friendships and accomplishments. This is an annual event hosted by the Warrington Township Supervisors to show their continued support of the Warrington Township Emergency Services, and we thank them for this outstanding evening. This year Becky Kiefer, Chairperson of the Warrington Township Supervisors, presented Chief Mike Bean with the Use and Occupancy permit for our new station 78 in the West end. This was an exciting moment for Fire Company members. Members also celebrated the return of Captain 29, Paul Martin. Paul was recently discharged from a long hospital stay, and we were thankful to have Paul join us at the banquet to receive his 2009 Firefighter of The Year Award. Welcome home Paul.

Service pins awarded:

For 5 yrs- Mike Bean, Rick Hessler Jr, Chris Roth, Julie Larosa, Dodi Boone-Harvey, Mike Tumelty and Colleen Fuchs

For 10 yrs- Jared Sandler For 15 yrs- Kevin Bodo For 20 yrs- Bob Hershman III

Thank you to all of the members of the fire company for all of your continued hard work and dedication, we are proud to have you protecting the citizens and businesses of the Warrington Township!


  
  
   



MontCo Burn

April 6, 2010
On Tuesday night, the members of the Warrington Township Fire Company along with members from the Doylestown Fire Company trained at the Montgomery County Fire School. Crews participated in multiple burn evolutions training on the 2 ½ story dwelling simulator.


   
 



 

WELCOME HOME, CAPTAIN 29!

April 7, 2010
The officers and members of the Warrington Township Fire Company welcome home Captain 29, Paul Martin, from an extended hospital stay. Warrington is a better place with you in it.

Welcome Home Brother!


   
   



RIT Team to MontCo Sta.10

April 3, 2010
On 04-03-2010 at 1205 hours, R-29 (Capt. Campbell) was dispatched to assist Montgomery County Station 10 (Willow Grove) on a dwelling fire. Crews on scene had fire in the kitchen on arrival. R-29's crew operated as the RIT team for approximately 30 min.



Rescue Box 66-16 (Bristol Road @ Meetinghouse Road)

March 22, 2010
On March 22, 2010, at 0825 hours, Rescue Box 66-16 was dispatched to the area of Bristol Rd and Meetinghouse Rd for the report of one vehicle into a telephone pole. BC-66 (A. McCarty) arrived on scene with a full size work van into a telephone pole with the driver heavily entrapped. R-66 (Capt. Becker) and R-29 (DC-29 Fuchs) arrived on scene and went to work on the driver's side door. Crews performed a front end dash displacement, door pop and removed the driver's seat. E-93 controlled the hazards. The driver was extricated in 40 minutes due to the heavy entrapment. The driver was flown to a trauma center in Reading, Pa. All crews were back in service at 0931 hours.

   
   



Brush Fire, Local Box 78-13

March 21, 2010
On Saturday, March 21, 2010, E-29 (Capt. Campbell) was dispatched to 454 Folly Road for a reported brush fire in the rear yard of the residence. On scene, E-29's crew located a 100x100 ft brush fire. Crews went in serice with a 300ft leader line and apartment pack. The fire was quickly extinguished. Crews racked up and were back in service. Also on scene were DC29 (Fuchs), Utility 78 & Utility 29.

   
   



Almost There.....

March 17, 2010
New updated photos of Station 78.

   
 


Cover Detail for Stations 17, 18

March 6, 2010
On Saturday, March 6, 2010, Rescue 29 covered Quakertown Stations 17 and 18 while they attended the funeral of past Chief Ray Stever, along with Ladder 49 from Ottsville and Engine 19-1 from Doylestown. The task force out of 18's ran a plane crash at Quakertown airport. On arrival, the captain of the small airplane was self extricated. R-29 went in service with Haz-Mat pads and oil dry. E-19-1 went in service with a bumper line. The task force was on scene for approximatley an hour. After returning from the plane crash, the task force was dispatched to fumes outside the dwelling in Richland Township. L-49's crew located a small leak from a propane tank attached to the residence. The task force stood by at Sta.18 for the duration of the cover. R-29 was back in their first due by 1500 hrs.

       



Rescue Box 29-24

February 1, 2010
At 1011 Hrs, Rescue Box 29-24 was dispatched for the auto extrication.  R29 (D29 Fuchs) arrived on scene with a 3 vehicle accident, 1 on its side and 1 with a driver and passenger entrapped.  Crews inservice with stabilization, passenger side door removal and front end displacement.  C29 Bean arrived and set up command.  E29 (FM Greenberg) arrived on scene to provide fire protection, E78 (FF Butterworth) arrived and provided manpower.  Extrication complete at 1022 Hrs.  Multiple victims transported to AMH by M129, M122 and M352.

     



Rescue Box 29-4

January 19, 2010

At 0633 Hrs, Rescue Box 29-4 was dispatched for a multi-vehicle accident with entrapment in the area of 2365 County Line Rd.  C29 Bean on scene with a 7 vehicle accident, 1 overturned and 1 with an unconscious victim.  The victim was a rapid out by medics and pronounced dead on the scene.  R29 (D29 Fuchs) arrived and secured hazards while providing lighing for the PD investigation.  Montco Sq15 provided lighting on the opposite side of the wreck to assist PD.   

     



 

Tactical Box 78-11 - Dwelling Under Construction

January 6, 2010

At 2310 HRS the Warrington Township Fire Co was dispatched to the area of UpperState Rd and Blackburn ct for the Dwelling fire. C-34 arrived on the scene and reported a well involved dwelling under construction at 3772 Blackburn CT. C-29 (Bean) arrived on the scene and assumed comand and placed Ladder 74 inservice with their ladder pipe. Eng-29 (Hochmuth) and Ladder 29 (Matthews) were put to work with a ground montor. The assigment was held to Eng-29,Ladders 29 & 74 and Rescue 19. FM275 office was on the scene with the investigation. Under Control time 23:46 HRS

     
   

Rescue Box 79-39

January 1, 2010

At 17:42 1/1/10 Rescue Box 79-39 was struck bring Engine 79 and Rescue 29 and Medic 125. Rescue 29 was added due to Rescue 19 being assigned to a fire in 49�s area. Rescue 29 (Capt Martin) responded with Battalion 29 (Harvey). Crews were advised of several calls received by BCRR of a vehicle torn apart in the north bound lanes of 611 with the driver heavily entrapped. Chief 19 arrived with Medic 125 and found a small convertible in the center of the road after striking a concrete pillar with heavy front end and passenger side damage. There was no extrication needed. Rescue 29 arrived and stabilized the vehicle and assisted Medic 125 with Pt care. Engine 19 and 79 provided hazard control. Units on scene Chief 19, Engine 19, Engine 79, Rescue 29, Battalion 29, Medic 125, (BLS) 1253, Chief and Deputy 125.

   
   




 


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