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Intersection of Oak & Providence
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Early this morning a powerful rain storm hit our region and as last week, caused extensive damage throughout Delaware County. With the heavy rains, parts of Collingdale and Aldan Boroughs experienced extensive flooding which brought numerous emergencies to attend to. At approximately 0820 hours, we were dispatched to the intersection of Clifton Avenue and Pitman Avenue for a Water Rescue with a vehicle reported stuck in the flooded intersection. At approximately 0827 hours, the company was dispatched to the intersection of Oak Ave & Providence Rd for the same. The Engine quickly hit the street for both incidents and arrived on scene to find the flooded intersections clear of any trapped vehicles. Engine 06-1 and Utility 06 also ran several service calls within both boroughs pumping out flooded basements of resident’s homes. Around 1:15PM, Company 04, 06, 21 and 42 were dispatched to 213 N. 7th Street in Darby Borough for a Building Fire with smoke reported in the basement which turned out to be a problem with the heater and the companies were made available. In total, Collingdale Fire Company #1 ran eight total fire calls due to the storm.
Monday, July 12, 2010
At approximately 1415 hours, Company 06 and Company 42 were dispatched to the unit block of Rhoades Avenue in Collingdale Borough for an Investigation. Engine 06-1 quickly hit the street under the command of 2nd Lieutenant Mike Boyle and were advised by Fireboard they were receiving numerous calls reporting something on fire in the area of the CSX tracks. Engine 06-1 arrived on location with a good amount of smoking showing from behind a wooden fence in the area of the tracks. The crew from Engine 06-1 pulled a booster line to quickly extinguish a 10x10 brush fire while also saving a residents wooden fence which was starting to catch fire as we arrived. Companies were available within twenty minutes.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Early Friday morning at 0540 hours the commercial box assignment was struck for the building fire at the Dunkin Donuts at Springfield Rd. and Macdade Blvd. in Collingdale. On the assignment was Company 42, Company 06, Company 04 ( Darby #1), Company 21 (Darby #2), Company 01 (Folcroft), Company 75 (Briarcliffe), RIT 19 (Lansdowne), RIT 43 (Holmes) and Medic 06-7. Just as Fireboard finished dropping the tones, Collingdale PD went on location reporting heavy smoke showing upgrading the assignment to a Working Fire. Engine 42 arrived under the command on 42-9A (Asst. Chief Guerra) and shortly followed by Quint 06 under the Command of 06-9 (Chief McCann) and went to work. Quint 06 split their crew, sending a crew to the roof with Chief McCann and Assistant Chief Hanly as 06-13A (2nd Lt. M. Boyle) and Engine 42's crew advanced the first line into the building, shortly followed by a second line from 04-2's crew. Fire was found in the 2nd floor and extinguished as Quint 06 opened up the roof.
Units on Scene: Quint 06, 06-1, Medic 06, E42, R42, 04-1,04-2, 21-5, R01,E75, RIT 19, RIT 43,
Also later in the day Companies 06, 42, 75, and RIT 44 were dispatched to 319 Patricia Ln in Aldan for the building fire, reported to be the oven. Quint 06 under the command of 2nd Lt. Mike Boyle arrived to find a smoke condition in the building with no fire, the assignment was held to 06 and 42 and companies were available within minutes.
It is with regret that Collingdale Fire Company No.1 reports the passing of 50+ Year Life Member Al Nied. (pronounced "need") Mr. Neid during his active years was an extremely active fire fighter and community supporter. As a younger man, Al ran a local service station and on more than a few occasions, he was known to shut down to answer a citizen's call for help. Al left behind his wife, Genevieve and more than a few people who will miss him. To his family and his many friends, Collingdale No.1 sends its sincerest condolences.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
On Saturday July 3rd, crews from Station 06 were loading up the trucks to start Collingdale's 4th of July Parade as the tones dropped for the Building fire at 510 S. 4th Street in Colwyn borough. On the ticket: Company 92,04,21 and Company 06. 04-1arrived first to a 2 1/2 story occupied dwelling with smoke showing as 04-13 (D.Traband) assumed 4th St Command. Quint 06, Engine 06-1 and Engine 04-2 were next on location. 04-1's crew went in service with and inch 3/4 hand line, Quint 06's crew opened up the roof with a 4x4 hole and 06-1 and 04-2's crews provided a primary and secondary search of the building which were both negative. Strong work by all on scene. Pictures courtesy of Frank Wesnoski of Philly Fire News.
Units on location: 04-1, 04-2, 21-5, Quint 06, 06-1, Engine 92
Also on the 3rd the Engine crew ran two more calls. At approximately 5:30PM, Collingdale Police requested the fire company for a ground ladder. Engine 06-1 made the response and were available within 15 minutes. Later in the evening after the crews wrapped up from the fireworks detail, Companies 06 and 42 were dispatched behind Mandies department store in Aldan for a dumpster fire. 06-1 under the command of 06-9A (Asst. Chief Hanly) quickly hit the street and arrived to a dumpster with a small fire inside, 06-1 handled the call with the booster line and 2 trash hooks and were available within minutes.
Around 6:30pm, Company and Medic 06 along with Rescue 42 were dispatched to Providence Rd and Springfield Rd in Aldan for the Accident with Entrapment. 06-1 under the Command of 06-13A (2nd Lt. M. Boyle) hit the street shortly after the dispatch and were advised by fire board that the Police were requesting all units expedite to the scene . 06-1 and Medic 06-7 arrived on scene to find a Motorcycle into a SUV with 1 subject pinned under the SUV. Rescue 42 arrived shortly after and 42-12 (Benson) assumed Providence road Command and 06-13A (M. Boyle) had Rescue Operations. The crew from 06-1 and Rescue 42 went in service with stabilization via cribbing and high lift jacks and lifted the vehicle utilizing rescue airbags. Crews worked well together and had the patient removed within five minutes. The patient was transported to a nearby hospital by Medic 06-7 for further evaluation.
On Saturday June 26, Company 06 also handled an Assist the Ambulance on Providence road, a Building Fire with Possible entrapment which ended up being a burnt motor on a fan and also later in the evening a Smoke Detector activation which ended up being a false call.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
This past week, President Carter packed and shipped 6 boxes of "goodies" for our troops stationed in Kalsu, Iraq. Two of our own, CWO2 John Daly (USMC) has just completed his tour, and his brother, Sgt, Dave Peterson (US Army) is currently serving in a front line unit where we shipped our care packages. Collingdale Fire Company #1 had collected some toiletries, powdered drink mixes, candies and assorted comfort items to make their time over there a little bit more bearable. We also sent along four 8 foot wading pools. Serving in 100+ degree heat in fatigues, flack jacket, backpack and carrying your rifle, a splash in the pool offers a welcomed break in the everyday routine. CWO2 Daley and Sgt. Peterson are the sons of our Fire Prevention Officer Mrs. Jean Peterson and past President Dave Peterson. We will soon begin yet another collection to be shipped to the war zones by Christmas/Hanukah. Any items you would like to donate may be left at the Collingdale Fire Company No.1 at 510 Clifton Ave. in Collingdale. Our thanks go out to everyone who contributed, and especially to those who serve.
CWO2 John Daly, U.S.M.C.
Sgt. Dave Peterson, U.S. Army
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Sunday, May 9, 2010
Around 2:20 this afternoon Companies 06,42 and RIT 44 were dispatched to 710 Pusey Ave, Collingdale for the Building Fire, reported to be the rear deck. 65 Cars went on location reporting a deck fully involved. Quint 06 Under the Command of 06-9A (Asst Chief Hanly) went on location and confirmed a working deck fire attached to the rear of the dwelling and went in service with 1 3/4 hand line, and pulled a second 1 3/4 as a backup line, Engine 42 picked up the plug at Pusey and Sharon and laid into Quint 06. 06-1, 06-2 and Engine 42's crews checked the residence and the attached residence for extension and then began overhaul. Crews worked well together and brought the situation under control quickly.
06-9A ( Asst. Chief Hanly) had command. Units on scene: Quint 06, 06-1, 06-2, Engine 42, Rit 44 Staion 06 EMS, Medic 102B and 65 Cars The Officers and Members of Station 06 would like to Wish all the Mother out there a Happy Mothers Day, especialy the Mothers and Wifes of all our Members. With out your support none of this would be possible. Hopefully everyone was home in time for dinner!!!!
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