Monday, February 22, 2010 At approximately 0814 hours, Collingdale Fire Company #1 and Collingdale Fire Company #2 were dispatched to 819 Bedford Avenue for a Vehicle Fire. Engine 06-1 arrived on location and found the vehicle in the driveway with the engine compartment well off with possible exposure to two houses. The crew from Engine 06-1 under the command of Chief Colin McCann (06-9) quickly put a line in service and extinguished the blaze while a crew from Engine 42 secured the battery. Fire was contained to the engine compartment but the vehicle appears to be a total loss. Fire companies were on scene for approximately an hour. There were no injuries to any firefighters nor to the owner of the vehicle. The only picture of this fire was taken from a cell phone since there was not a camera on scene so we apologize for the quality of the photo.
Friday, February 19, 2010 This morning, Round 4 of the AFG (Assistance to Firefighter Grants) were announced and Collingdale Fire Company #1 received notification that we received a grant in the amount of $62,529.00. This grant is going to be used to purchase twenty-five (25) sets of brand new firefighting gear and a gear washer for our Company. A special congratulations and thank you goes out to Life Member, current Vice-President and Collingdale #1’s grant writer John Cleary for a job well done.
Thursday, February 18, 2010 Even during a time of mourning, training must go on. Members in attendance tonight stayed inside for drill and went over the ins and outs of our MSA Air packs. This was a great opportunity for the newer members to learn the different parts of an air pack, how to properly change a bottle and how to properly done an air pack. Even our more senior members refreshed their skills on the newest feature on our air packs, the bail out system as well as checked the batteries in the PASS alarms to be sure they would activate in case of an emergency. Other members in attendance took Utility 6 around the borough to be sure all hydrants were dug out from the recent snowstorms and be accessible in case of a fire emergency. Officers in charge of tonight’s drill were Captain Fran Pascal & Lieutenants Dave Seifert and Mike Boyle. Next week, the company will take a break from crew night and hold a Memorial Service in memory of our five (5) departed members from 2009.
Thursday, February 18, 2010 Collingdale Fire Company #1 regrets to inform you of the passing of long time member and current Board of Trustee Mr. Franklin “Lin” Seidel. Mr. Seidel has been an active member of Collingdale Fire Company #1 for many years and his expertise in electrical work has proved vital to the company. Lin was elected Trustee of the fire company in December 2009. Collingdale Fire Company #1 would like to send our deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Seidel. Lin is survived by his two daughters, Karen & Nancy and four (4) grandchildren.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Collingdale Fire Company #1 regrets to inform you of the passing of 42-Year Life Member, James P. Reardon, Jr. Jim has served the Company as Past Chief, Past President and Past Chairman of the Board. Jim also served on the Collingdale Volunteers Fireman's Relief Association, where he served as treasurer for more than 20 years. Jim is survived by his wife Kathy, Daughter Missy DiGiacomo, Sons James and Jake, his granchildren Kathleen, Louis, Mary, Jimmy, McKenna and Coleman.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 Tonight a few members from Station 06 spent the night as our region was being hit with yet another Nor’easter during this winter season. All together, parts of Delaware County ended up with anywhere from 18-24 inches of snow courtesy of Blizzard #3. While members were not busy responding to Fire or Ambulance emergencies in the towns we proudly serve, we decided to make the best out of the storm and build a five-foot tall snowman in front of the fire house. Members assisting were Mike Boyle, Dan Harold, Nick Marinaro, Bryan Dolan, Joe Dolan and Timothy Murray. Our snowman made it all over the Delaware Valley region for it appeared on several news station including KYW, NBC10, WPVI and also appeared on Page 6 of Thursday’s Daily Times. All together, Collingdale Fire Company #1 responded to a total of three fire emergencies and numerous EMS emergencies during this blizzard. Thanks to all those members who stayed the night and staffed our apparatus.
Thursday, February 4, 2010 Tonight members in attendance for crew night took what we learned last week and put it to test in a Ground Ladder Practical. When time is of the essence, the ability of a single firefighter or company of firefighters to place a ground ladder into operation must be a smooth and efficient operation, therefore, we must continue to train. Under the command of 1st Lieutenant Dave Seifert & 2nd Lieuenant Mike Boyle, members practiced carrying various ground ladders, went over the various uses for ground ladders, practiced raising and lowering ground ladders including the angles at which the ladder should be placed and finally how to secure a ladder. Halfway into drill, we were alerted to respond to the area of Collingdale Park for a brush fire. Engine 06-1, Engine 06-2 & Utility 06 made the response along with Collingdale Fire Company #2 to find a small fire in the area of the cemetery that borders the park. Crews quickly extingushed the fire and went back to continue our Ground Ladder Practical.
Thursday, January 28, 2010 Tonight members from Station 06 started off the training for the new year. Back to the basics as we trained on ground ladders. As a Truck Company, ground ladders is one of our bread and butter operations. Under the command of Captain Pascal and Lieutenants Seifert and Boyle, members refreshed their skills on the Basics of Ground ladders going over the various types of ladders on our apparatus and also the different parts, carries and multiple ways to throw and raise ground ladders. Next week members will take the knowledge learned this week and put it into real life scenarios as they will tested in a ground ladder practical.
Sunday, January 24, 2010 On Sunday, January 24th, Collingdale Fire Company #1 hosted a winter barbeque courtesy of Nelson’'s BBQ Port-a-pit and once again, we SOLD OUT by 2:00PM. This year we offered the luxury of being able to eat your meal inside of Floral Hall or take it to go. We sold approximately 300 total meals due to the continued support of the residents of the communities we proudly serve. Collingdale Fire Company #1 wishes to thank everyone who purchased a meal and send our apologies to the many customers we had to turn away due to selling out. Collingdale Fire Company #1 will be hosting another BBQ in the spring, date to be announced. So you’re guaranteed to get a meal, we suggest that you pre-order in advance. Keep checking back for more details.
Thursday, January 21, 2010 Shortly before our weekly crew night was set to take place, a vehicle pulled up on the apron of the fire house. As members were about to walk up to the vehicle to check it out, out stepped Philadelphia Eagles star cornerback Sheldon Brown. A few members that were present gave him a tour of our station and posed for a quick picture in front of Quint 06. Sheldon Brown was generous enough to give every member who was in the station a signed autograph picture. This was an unexpected and unforgettable experience for the members that were present at the station.
Sheldon Brown and a few Members in front of Quint 06
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