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Saturday, August 7, 2010  At a little after 3am Saturday morning Collingdale Police Sergeant Ken Felker along with ambulance 04-7B (Darby) came across Triplers Collision Service in the unit block of Roberta Ave with smoke coming from the building. Sergeant Felker soon after called in the working building fire bringing in companies 42, 6, 4 (Darby #1), 21 (Darby #2), 75 (Briarcliffe), Rescue 1 (Folcroft), RIT 19 (Lansdowne), and RIT 3 (Clifton Heights). Engine 04-1 arrived first and picked up the hydrant. 42-1 arrived and assisted 04's crew with forcing entry and starting an attack while 42-9A assumed command. Quint 6 was ordered to ladder the building and begin ventilation. A small fire was found in the rear of the building and was knocked quickly by interior crews. Crews were on scene for about an hour.

Units on scene: Q6, 06-1, 42-1, E42, R42, 04-1, 04-2, 21-5, Engine 75, Rescue 1, Medic 06-7

Monday, July 19, 2010  At approximately 5:35pm, Companies 06,42, 04, and RIT 44  were dispatched to the 1000 block of Andrews Ave for the dwelling fire reported to be a toaster. Quint 06 quickly hit the street under the Command of 06-9A (Asst. Chief Hanly) and arrived to a 2-story MOR with light smoke showing with 42-9B on location. Quint 06's crew found an oven to be on fire in the kitchen and went in service with a dry chemical extinguisher. The crew assisted by 06-1 and Engine 42's crew checked for extension which turned out to be negative and started ventilation. Crews were on scene for 25 minutes.

Units on scene: Quint 06. 06-1, Engine 42, 42-1, 04-1, RIT 44, Medic 06-7, 06-7B

From the Milmont Fire Company Website:  The Milmont Fire Company regrets to announce the LINE OF DUTY DEATH of Charles Hornberger. Charlie passed away on July 12th from complications of a heart attack he had after a call on June 30th 2010. Call #45 came in at 11:32 on June 30, 2010, for a fire alarm at the Target Building on MacDade and Milmont Ave.  After the call, Charlie suffered a severe heart attack, and was rushed to Taylor Hospital.

     Charlie was a life member of the Milmont Fire Company, as well as the Vauclain, Holmes and past Rutledge Fire Companies. Charlie held the position of Assistant Engineer, as well as past Deputy Chief of the Milmont Fire Company, and Past Chief of the Vauclain Fire Company. He was also a Dispatcher of 20 years for Ridley Twp. as well as Delaware County. He was an avid fire truck collector, and also enjoyed model railroading. Charlie was also a member of several Delco Organizations, to include the Delaware Valley Chiefs Assoc.., and the Shamrock Judges. Charlie touched a lot of lives throughout the fire service, and will be missed by all.
 

   The Officers and Members of Collingdale Fire Company #1 sends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Hornberger.
 

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.

Friday, July 9, 2010   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.