Warrington Fire Company No. 1

2008 Archived News

Early Morning Electrical Service Malfunction

December 29, 2008

E29 (D-29 fuchs), Montco C15, Ladder 15, and B78 (Mancini) on scene at 1750 Costner Dr. Unit F, Badmann Corp at 0753 hrs. Reported to be wires burning inside of the commercial structure in Box 29-19. Upon arrival units were directed to the electrical panel inside the rear of the building to find the panel burned and scortched. Peco was requested immediately. Checks of the rest of the unit as well as surrounding units were negative for any further problems. Upon further investigation, the triplex electrical feed for the unit was observed to be burned/melted in numerous spots between the building and the pole. FM-275-1( J. Pfizenmayer) was requested to the scene. Property was turned back over to the occupant as peco secured electric to the unit.

Photos by B78 - J. Mancini (click on thumbnails to open full size pictures)
Did You See Santa?

Sunday, December 21st

Santa made his rounds to see all of the good boys and girls of Warrington. Santa was able to visit all of the streets in Warrington in just one afternoon! (It was a practice run for his trip around the world) Thank you to all of the members who helped out. It was a great success and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year.

ISO Rating Improves to a 4

Warrington Township Fire Company No.1 has reduced its ISO rating from a 5/9 to a 4/9. To help establish appropriate fire insurance premiums for residential and commercial properties, insurance companies need reliable, up-to-date information about a community's fire-protection services. ISO provides that information through the Public Protection Classification (PPCTM) program.
ISO collects information on municipal fire-protection efforts in communities throughout the United States. In each of those communities, ISO analyzes the relevant data using our Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS). We then assign a Public Protection Classification from 1 to 10. Class 1 represents exemplary public protection, and Class 10 indicates that the area's fire-suppression program doesn't meet ISO's minimum criteria. By classifying communities' ability to suppress fires, ISO helps the communities evaluate their public fire-protection services. The program provides an objective, countrywide standard that helps fire departments in planning and budgeting for facilities, equipment, and training. And by securing lower fire insurance premiums for communities with better public protection, the PPC program provides incentives and rewards for communities that choose to improve their firefighting services.

Ice Takes Down Large Tree

December 19, 2008

Warrington Fire Company assisted 75PD with removal of a large tree that fell across County Line Rd. The tree, measuring 3 feet 6 inches in diameter, stopped traffic in all directions between Titus Avenue and Route 611. Station 29 and Station 78 crews worked to remove parts of the tree when PennDot arrived to take over the scene.

Photos by B78 - J. Mancini

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Heavy Equipment Fire

December 17, 2008

E29 Dispatched to Titus Ave. / Bunnell Rd. for a report of a rubbish fire @ 0200hrs. Battalion 29 (Harvey) on scene with a well involved skid loader, correct adress as 106 Titus Avenue. E29 (Lt. Sandler) arrived on scene and went into service with a 2" front bumper line. FF Azzara made an agressive attack from the tip while backed-up by Lt. P. Martin. Deputy 29 (Fuchs) operated the pump with Chief 29 (Bean) on scene assisting. Crew on scene for approx. one hour overhauling, checking for extention, and investigating the scene.

Photos by B29 - C. Harvey

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Annual Holiday Tee Lighting

December 6, 2008

Thank You to all of the Warrington Township residents who came to Station 29 for the annual holiday tree lighting. The United States Marines thank those who dropped off gifts for Toys for Tots. We look forward to seeing you again next year. Maybe it will snow again!?!

Photos by D29 - J. Fuchs

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Crews Rapidly Extinguish Kitchen Fire

December 5, 2008

Friday December 5 2008 at 2101 Hrs the members of the Warrington Township Fire Co were alerted to tacical box 29-59, 2153 Herblew Rd for the dwelling fire. Chief 29 (Bean) arrived on the scene to find a two story single famliy dwelling with medium smoke through out with a fire in the kitchen area. Squad 78 (Lt. Groman) arrived on the scene and went in service with a two inch handline to the kitchen. Engine 29 (Lt. Martin) arrived on the scene and supplied Squad 78 with water and manpower. Ladder 29 and Rescue 66 assisted with checking for extention and provided ventlation. Rescue 90 stoodby as the RIT team. The fire was contained to the kitchen with no extention and placed under control at 21:18 Hrs. The fire is under investigation by FM 275's office.

Photo by www.PhillyBURBS.com

Heavily Involved SUV Fire

November 29, 2008

E29 dispatched November 29,2008 at 12:43pm for a reported vehicle fire at Palomino / Surrey Drive. C29 (Bean) arrived on scene to find a Nissan Pathfinder SUV well involved. E29 (Lt. P. Martin) arrived and extinguished the vehicle with a 2" bumper line. Ut 78 (Lt. A. Groman), DC29 (Fuchs), and B78 (Mancini) assisted on the scene. All units cleared after overhauling the vehicle to check for extention.

Thanks to everyone that came out to help at Warrington Day. We handed out Fire Prevention and Recruitment Material during the day. This was followed by a family BBQ back at the station. The night was capped off with a great fireworks show.

Engine 29 assisted Chalfont Fire Company at a working garage fire on Friday night.

Members observed the 7th Anniversary by attending 2 memorial services. One in the morning was at the Bucks County Court House and the one in the evening at Hartsville Fire Company. Let us never forget our fallen brothers and sisters.

Local Box 79-21 was dispatched, around 17:20, for a investigation of a smoke condition in the area of Turk Road and Rolling Hills Blvd. Additional calls reported a dwelling fire well involved, at 1977 Turk Road. The assignment was upgraded to a Tactical Box which added Ladder 29 (Lt. Campbell) and Rescue 29 (Lt. Sandler) as the R.I.T. Chief 29 (Hinkle) arrived with a 2.5 story wood frame fully involved. Multiple autos on the Bravo Exposure were also burning. He ordered E19 to lay in and lead off with deck gun and Ladder 79 to put up their stick and go in service with master stream operations. DC 19 (Fetterolf ) arrived, filled out the box and struck the second alarm. Chief 19 (Loux) arrived and established Doylestown Command. DC 29 (Bean) took the Delta Division and his crews made a great stop and prevented the fire from entering the attached Delta exposure. Multiple hand lines and master steams were in service at the height of the fire. Overhaul operations included a backhoe to remove the collapsed building.

Tonight at the Bucks County Fire Chief's and Fire Fighters Association meeting the Bucks County Fire Task Force Group was voted on. Two Teams consist of a Team Leader, 2 Deputy Leaders, 3 Engines, 2 Ladders and 1 Rescue. This group is part of the Pennsylvania Southeast Region Counter Terrorism Task Force. Chief 29 (Dan Hinkle) has been selected as the Fire Task Force Group1 Leader, Deputy Chief 29 (Mike Bean) has been selected as one of the Deputy Team Leaders and Ladder 29 has been selected as one of Ladder Companies.

Thanks to everyone that came to this years picnic at Elbow Lane. Once again it was a good time. Thanks to the Ladies and Catering by Jessica Lee for the wonderful food and homemade deserts.

A small brush fire was extinguished by Engine 29 and Squad 78 behind Barclay Elementary School.

Thanks to Scott Lyons and the Bucks County Community College for the Truck Company Operations Class that we finished on Saturday. The classroom portion was held on July13 with Lyons, FDNY 79 Truck, and Bob Hedden and Josh Overholt. The 16 hour class covers basic operations and duties of the truck company. Thanks to everyone that came out and worked hard despite the high heat and humidity. Special thanks to Craig Katz from Katz builders for donation the dwellings that we used for the class. Thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary for providing the meals both days. Warrington Ambulance sent a rig to standby.

At 15:31 Box 29-18 was struck for a building fire at 429 Easton Road. E29 (Lt. Campbell) arrived to find a large commercial building with a medium smoke condition on the interior. BC-92 (Stebner) and DC-19 (Fetterolf) were assigned to the interior. C-29 (Hinkle), C-19(Loux) and FM-19 (Walthers) manned the command post. BC-91 (Croak) was assigned to Staging. Safety19, 29, and 78 took care of the health and welfare of the crews operating. FM-275 and 275-1 handled the investigation. After investigating it was discovered that multiple fires were burning in the dust collection system throughout the building. The labor intensive work was compounded by the warm and humid weather. Thanks to all the mutual aid help provided to contain and extinguish the fire. Doylestown, Warwick, Hartsville ,Willow Grove Naval Air Station, Montgomery Township, Horsham, Hatboro and Warminster Fire Companies assisted at the Scene. Southampton, Ivyland and Chalfont covered the township from Station 29. Warrington and Warminster Ambulance assisted with rehab. The Warrington and Doylestown Ladies Auxiliary served food and drinks. Special thanks to TGI Fridays for burgers, fries and soda.

Companies were dispatched at 13:39 for a MVA with entrapment in the 100 block of Easton Road. Rescue 29 and Squad 78 worked to extricate the male driver who was transported to the hospital by M129.All units clear around 14:25. Special thanks to Chick-Fil-A for providing water to the crews.

For those of you who did not have the pleasure of meeting Franny here is a little bit about him.
Franny was a long time member and E.M.T. of Warrington and CB Ambulance and a Bucks County dispatcher. He helped many people who's life depended on him. In the early 2000's he bought Varcoe Funeral home with his wife Mary and fulfilled his dream. He continued to help people making sure they were cared for heading into their eternal life. If you knew Franny you saw he had a heart of gold and a smile and a laugh every time you saw him. It is hard to accept that such a good person is taken from us at such a young age, but he is now up there looking over us all. Chief Harvey and myself along with many others have some very fond memories of the good time with him. We will be going to his services so keep out an eye and sign up if you are available. Sign up sheet will be posted tonight. Class A uniforms with white gloves are requested. Also say a prayer for his mom and dad and his wonderful wife Mary in the next few days.
God speed my friend, you will be missed.

Warrington Fire Co. No. 1 welcomed back an old friend this year. Its first fire truck, a 1925 Model TT American LaFrance Chemical fire truck, was returned to the garage. Read Entire Article.

Ladder 29 and Chief 29 were dispatched on the second alarm to 105 Westview Ave. in Chalfont to the Lenape Valley Swim Club. C34 was on location with a well involved 2-story building. 2nd alarm companies assisted with manpower.

The Warrington Fire Company participated in the ribbon cutting on a new, live-fire, Class A firefighting training building. Ladder 29 and Ladder 79 hoisted the Stars and Stripes. The structural skin is 18-gauge steel. Doors and windows are designed for heavy use. The eight burn rooms are lined with a blend of Super PadgeniteTM and Duraliner HTTM. These materials are capable of continuous service at temperature ranges to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The training building includes a four-story stair tower, a residential section with attic and a single-story annex. It features eight Class A burn rooms allowing firefighters the opportunity to train using live fire. Rappelling anchors offer high-angle rescue training.

Various training scenarios can be accomplished through the use of twenty four moveable maze panels, two forcible entry doors, a four-story standpipe and sprinkler system. Roof training will incorporate caged ladders, a dual-pitched roof, chop-outs for ventilation exercises, parapet walls, bar grate working deck and exterior stairs.

Rescue 29 was dispatched to Station 66 for a truck into the front of the fire house.

A pickup truck had crashed into the building damaging the ladder truck and the building.

Rescue 29 was dispatched to 276 Cherry Lane on Box 19-26 for a dwelling fire as the RIT. Fire was contained to the attic area and the crew was assigned to manpower.

The Board of Supervisors, by a vote of 4-1, have approved a bond package that includes our new West End Fire Station 78. This project has been in the works for over 10 years and we would like to thank all the support we have received for this project. If all goes well bids should be going out soon with a fall ground breaking. Thanks to all the fire company members for coming out to the meeting last night.

Rescue 29 was dispatched to 3765 Old Easton Rd on Box 19-15 for a building fire as the RIT team. Fire was extinguished a short time later and the crew was assigned to manpower.

On 06-18-2008 at 1748 hours station 29 was dispatched for a dwelling fire at 1596 Marie Circle. E-29 first arriving found a 2.5 story single family dwelling with nothing showing and obvious structural damage to the chimney. E-29's crew checked the interior with Tower-66 and found nothing evident with the T.I.C. Squirt-93's crew stood by the hydrant at Sarah's Lane and Marie Circle. Tower-66 also checked the roof for extension and found negative results. Chief-29 set up command. L-29's crew and Tower-66's crew assisted the homeowner with covering the chimney and sky light areas with tarps. All companies were available at 1827 hours.

E29,E78,E93, L29 and Medic129 were dispatched to 2907 Bristol Road for a dwelling fire at 00:01. 75 PD on location reports fire in the window of a second floor bedroom with extension to the walls. MC TW99 and R15 added for working fire. E29 on location and reported a small fire in the rear 2nd floor bedroom and stretched a line.C-29 set up Warrington Command. C93 assigned to operations. SQ93 assisted E29's crew. L29 worked on ground ladders and checked for extension. E78 supplied E29 and assisted with manpower.SQ99 assisted with manpower and R15 set up the RIT. FM275,1, and 2 arrived to begin investigation. Fire contained to area around window and wall of bedroom. 1st floor below was opened up and salvage covers were deployed. FMO investigating. All units back in service at 01:54.

Rescue 29 (BC Fuchs) and C-29(Chief Hinkle) was dispatched to assist Doylestown Fire Company as the RIT Team at a working dwelling fire on Ashland Ave in Doylestown Boro.

A small fire in the attic was quickly contained and all crews were released in 30 minutes.

Rescue 29 (Chief Hinkle) was dispatched at 09:50 to assist Doylestown Fire Company as the RIT at a working barn fire at 4320 Tersher Drive. Engine 29 covered Engine 19's house. Rescue 29's crew was relieved by Engine 95 as the RIT and assisted with some clean up before returning to town around 12:00.

Rescue 29 (Chief Hinkle) was dispatched at 0717 to assist Doylestown Fire Company as the RIT Team at a working dwelling fire. While in route Doylestown Command (Chief Loux) put Rescue 29 to work to assist Truck 79 and added the next due RIT. Crews assisted with salvage and overhaul operations. They returned to town around 0849. (Photo by Sara Grogan, DFC)

Tonight was the final class for the Incident Safety Officers Class that we have been taking for the past 5 weeks. This class certifies our members on the roles and responsibilities of the Safety Office on the fire scene. Thanks to all that came out to receive this important training.

The day crew members along with Horsham Fire Co. and a few of the volunteers went to Montgomery County Fire School for a structural burn class. Fires in dwellings, apartments, and an office building were simulated. It was a great day of practice and a thanks to FM 275 for scheduling a great class.

The Company was dispatched for a fire alarm at a dwelling on Pickertown Road. PD arrived on location with heavy smoke condition and no one home. The assignment was upgraded to a dwelling fire brining assistance from Warminster, Hartsville, Doylestown and Willow Grove NAS. Crews forced entry and found a small fire contained to the oil burner. PPV fans were placed in service to clear the smoke.

Engine 29 went to the Citi Bank grand opening at Valley Square for fire prevention. They gave out hats, coloring books, smoke detectors and talked about fire prevention tips to all the kids.

Jeep Cherokee, fire in the engine compartment. Owner states the car started making noises approx 3 miles back, steering not working properly. Owner attempted to make a left turn at fire scene, heard a bang and the car went straight with smoke eventually showing from the engine compartment. E29 on scene with fire from the engine compartment, extinguished with the 1 3/4 line. Vehicle checked with thermal camera. No injuries to report. All units cleared from the scene.

The new burn prop at the Bucks County Public Safety Training Center is in the final stages of construction. Looks like early summer completion. We will keep you posted as work progresses.

On May 6, 2008 our 1925 Ford Model TT American La France Chemical Fire Truck has returned home to the Warrington Township Fire Company No.1. This vehicle the first piece of fire apparatus the company purchased in 1925 for $2083.00. It was in service until 1955. Since then it was owned and cared for by the Penrose family here in Warrington. The Penrose Family has given the truck back to the fire company. Words can not express how grateful we are to have this piece or history back in our family. Stay tuned to see the progress of getting it cleaned up and running. We hope to get it out and to a few parades this summer. Thanks to Penrose Hallowell and Boylan's Towing for their help.

On May 6, 2008 plans for the new West End Fire Station #78 we unveiled at the Board Of Supervisors Meeting. Click on the links below to see the drawings.

The members celebrated the year with the Annual Banquet on April 26, 2008. Awards were given out and many danced the night away. The Ladies Auxiliary was also recognized for their work during the last year. The Township supervisors, Mutual Aid Chiefs, Senator Greenleaf and Representative Watson, and Top Brass from the Police Department were on hand to enjoy the evening with us. Thanks to the Banquet Committee and the Township for providing a wonderful night for us. Our thanks to Chief Simon and the crew of Ladder 8 and Chief Murphy and the crew of Engine 95 who covered the township for us during the night.

Units dispatched on April 23, 2008 to 1111 Easton Road for a report of wires burning inside the building. Engine 29 arrived on scene with medium smoke showing from roof area with occupant at front door reporting a bathroom fire. BC-29 set up Easton Rd command. Engine29 advising of an extinguished bathroom fire and crews checked for extension in fire room, Squad 78 checked adjoining exposures side "B" and "D" and Ladder 79 checked the roof. Fire contained to the room of origin with minimal fire extension around the door. FM 275 investigating and it appears to be undetermined at this time.

Honoring a Hero

Chief Hinkle, FF Hessler, Sr., and FF Hessler, Jr., traveled to East Franklin NJ to attend dinner and the candle light memorial service for Kevin Apuzzio. At approx. 0600 hours, April 11th, 2006, companies were dispatched to a dwelling fire with reported entrapment. PD on the scene confirmed it. 1st due Firefighters arrived with heavy smoke, made the decision to go immediately in after the victim, (as the husband had made it out and he confirmed where she was) and they entered with a handline, TIC, tools and attempted to locate that trapped victim. The victim was found. Firefighters continued to attempt the rescue and made it with her about 3� from the front door when, at that time, the floor opened up and several Firefighters along with Firefighter Kevin Apuzzio fell into the fire-and subsequently died of his injuries following valiant attempts by those Firefighters to get him out.

Kevin's legacy lives on today and is proof that sometimes....not everyone goes home!!

The new burn prop at the Bucks County Public Safety Training Center is finally looking like a building. Things are starting to take shape. We will keep you posted as work progresses.

At 15:01 April 2, 2008 Engine 29 (Lt. Campbell) was returning from a fuel spill call and took in a 3 vehicle MVA on Upper State Road at Detweiler. 4 Medic units were dispatched.

Friday night our usual Dinner and Movie was replaced by Dinner and a Rock Band. After a Heart Healthy Meal and 2 QRS runs, we had some fun singing, playing guitar and drums with Playstation Rockband and Wii Guitar Hero. It was a chance for some of us to relive our youth when we wanted to be David Lee Roth or Gerry Garcia. While fun was had by all the highlight of the night was watching Little Sal rock out head to head on Guitar Hero. That even topped The Freak on da mike. Stay tuned for a rematch!

On 03/24/2008 at 15:44:00 local box 78-33 was dispatched for a rubbish fire at 3377 Street Rd. C29 (Hinkle) arrived a found the remains of two Port-A-Potty's and a bleacher on fire. Squad 78 (Lt. Mancini) and E 29 (Lt. Campbell) extinguished the fire. Warrington Township FMO investigating.

On March 20, 2008 Engine 29 (Lt. Hochmuth) was dispatched around 0730 to assisted Hartsville Fire Company and covered their station while they operated at a working dwelling fire.

On March 14, 2008 Rescue 29 (BC Fuchs) and C29 (Hinkle) assisted Doylestown Fire Company with a fatal traffic accident on the 611 Bypass. 1 vehicle struck a guard rail and went into the woods.

On March 11, 2008 the day crew along with Horsham Fire Company, Warwick Fire Company and Montgomery Township held a drill at the old Twin Oaks office. The Township is allowing the fire company to drill in the structure until it is demolished. The building was filled with artificial smoke and crews went in service to find the "fire". Crews will use this building over the next few weeks to work on their firefighting skills. Thanks to FM 275 for getting us this great training prop.

On March 8, 2008 heavy rain and winds sent the Warrington Fire Company Volunteers on a total of 10 calls. Arcing wires, fire alarms, wires in the dwelling, and a chimney fire kept the crews busy.

On March 6, 2008 Rescue Box 29-32 was dispatched at 13:38 to Street and Hanora for a multi vehicle accident with 1 pinned. DC 29 (Bean) arrived along with M129 and found a Level 1 trauma unconscious driver. Rescue 29 (Lt. Sandler) arrived and assisted with removal and M129 transported to Abington. L29 (Lt. Hochmuth) returned to the scene at 17:00 to assist 75 PD with the investigation.

On 2-11-08 at 1648 Squad 78 was alerted to respond on Rescue box 37-06 in Horsham Township. This brought Squad 78 (Groman) and Deputy 29 (Bean). DC29 arrived on the scene with Montco Squad 18 who was in the area from a prior call, to find a two vechicle MVA with one trapped. Squad 18 along with DC29 went in service with a roof removal. Squad 15 arrived on the scene and assisted with the extrication efforts. Squad 78 arrived on the scene and was given the LZ for Med Evac. Squad 78's crew assisted Med Evac crew with patient packaging. All WFC units were clear at 17:20 Hrs.

Report Shows Heart Attack Remains Leading Cause of On-Duty Firefighter Deaths

The United States Fire Administration (USFA) announced there were 115 on-duty firefighter fatalities in the United States in 2007. In 2007, there were firefighters lost in 33 states and Washington, DC. South Carolina experienced the highest number of fatalities (11) while Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, and California each suffered more than 5 on-duty losses.

Warrington Fire Company has received Volunteer Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant from Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency for a vehicle exhaust removal system in the amount of $22,100.77. Systems will be installed in both stations for approx. $60,000.00.

On February 5, 2008 Rescue 29 (Lt. Hochmuth) was dispatched at 14:47 for a MVA with entrapment at 611 and Titus. Units arrived and went in service to remove drivers door. Squad 78 and Utility 29 assisted. Driver packaged and transported by M129. All units clear @ 15:15.

On January 29, 2008 Rescue 29 (Lt. Jared Sandler) was dispatched to respond to assist the Doylestown Fire Company at a dwelling fire with entrapment. BC 19 (Truman) arrived with a 1.5 story dwelling with heavy smoke and fire showing. E19-1 arrived and went to work stretching a line, while Ladder 79 (Capt. Morris) began to search and vent. Rescue 29 arrived and went to work as the RIT and later was place in service for overhaul operation. They cleared the scene around 12:30.

Montco DC 15 (L.Greenberg) arrived at 628 Lower State Road with a large 2.5 story farmhouse with fire through the roof. FDMT Ladder 18 (Capt. Simes) proceeded down the long stone driveway. Wissahickon E7-4 (Chief Leadbeater) laid about 1000' of 5' down the driveway. Chief 29 (Hinkle) arrived and was assigned Operations. E29 (Lt. Campbell) arrived and set up behind E 7-4 and went to work on Side "A". Rescue 29 (Deputy Bean) arrived and went to work with a 2.5" line on Side "C". DC 29 was assigned command of the Charlie Side. Multiple handlines and ground monitors along with Ladder 15's pipe worked for nearly 3 hour to extinguish the blaze. Multiple collapses of the dwelling made for a long, cold night for all the Volunteers. Lt 78 (Mancini) and Squrt 93 covered Warrington Township while the crews assisted Horsham. All Warrington units were clear by 23:00. Great work guys!!!

Next time make sure you leave some pizza for the Chief when he gets back to the station !!!!!(Ha-Ha)

The volunteers of Warrington Fire Company held part 2 of the SCBA class at station 29. Captain Harvey constructed the props to include several different stations to help build confidence using SCBA. Part one was held last week with a presenatiaon on the proper use and maintenace of SCBA. Thanks to Jay Fetterolf of Breathe Safe for the class room session.

When the Warrington Fire Department was dispatched to 1109 Main Street around 12:00 reports were of a fire in a bathroom and a waterflow alarm. When DC-29 (Bean) arrived he had reports from the PD that the fire was out and the sprinkler system was running. BC 29 (Fuchs) confirmed the report. Chief 29 (Hinkle) arrived and silenced the alarm and shut down the sprinkler system. Fire was contained to area of origin by one pendant sprinkler in the bathroom. Crews from Horsham, Harstville and Warminster assisted with cleanup of water in the salon as well as 2 adjacent stores. FM 275 (Lesniak) and 275-2 (Greenberg) are investigating the cause. All the stores were able to open up later that day except the nail salon. We believe this is the 7th sprinkler save in Warrington Township since the Mandatory Sprinkler Ordinance was passed more than 10 years ago. As national studies show most fires the start in fully sprinklered properties, are contained by one or two sprinklers and save lives and property.

29 Truck was dispatched @ 13:39 on the second alarm to 200 Victoria Drive in Montgomery Township for a building fire. The crew assisted with throwing ground ladders and salvage operations. They cleared the scene about an hour later and relocated to cover Montco Station 18A with Montco E75.

The new burn prop at the Bucks County Public Safety Training Center is finally looking like a building. This is the latest view from atop the high rise building. Things are starting to take shape.

On 1/4/2008, Local box 29-48 was dispatched at 12:31 for an automobile fire at 1240 Suzann Dr. E29 arrived on scene with a Corvette fire. The fire originated in the engine compartment with some extension to the dashboard compartment, the automobile will be a total loss. E29 was available just after 1300 hrs.