Newsletter

Tuesday, January 10, 2012   At 0207 hours, Collingdale #1 along with 42 (Collingdale #2) and RIT 44 (Springfield) were dispatched to the area of W. Providence Rd. and Bonsall Ave. for a shed fire. Aldan Police and 42-9 (Chief McBreen) arrived on scene to find a fence and shed on fire to the rear of 13 Bonsall Ave. Quint6 quickly hit the street under the command of 06-9B (Captain Boyle). Upon arrival a 1-3/4 inch line was stretched by 2nd Lieut. Dolan and FF Hanly Jr. into the rear yard as Engine42 arrived and began opening up the shed and finding hot spots. A quick knock was made on the fire and crews performed a small amount of overhaul. Companies were made available within 45 minutes and the scene was turned over to the Fire Marshal.




Command: 42-9 (Chief McBreen)

Units on scene: Quint6, Engine42, 42-1, Medic 06-7

Sunday, January 1, 2012  For the first time in its long hstory, Collingdale No.1 celebrates having its first woman President. Ms. Erin McGlinchey first joined the company back in May of 1995, initially serving as an EMT. After a short absence, Erin returned to the company even more active and supporting of her company. Serving as Chairperson of the Membership Committee, serving on the House, Fundraising, Banquet and other company committees as well as actively serving on the Collingdale Fireman's Relief Association as Recording Secretary.  Erin also served as Company Recording Secretary and as Vice-President under President Stynor Carter and this year, she serves as President. We congratulate Erin on her accomplishment, and we wish President McGlinchey a successful and productive year.

2012 Officers for Collingdale Fire Co. #1
 
CHIEF: Colin McCann
 
ASST. CHIEF: Dave Seifert
 
CAPTAIN: Mike Boyle
 
1ST. LT.: Bryan Dolan
 
2ND. LT.: Joe Dolan
 
CHIEF ENGINEER: Ed Urbanski
 
AMBULANCE CAPTAIN:  Joanne Barbine
 
PRESIDENT: Erin McGlinchey
 
VICE-PRESIDENT: Al Brown
 
SECRETARY: Deborah Crowe
 
TREASURER: Carl Hildenbrand
 
ASST-TREASURER: Dawn Mooney
 
FINANCIAL SECRETARY:  Bernadette Murphy
 
ASST-FINANCIAL SECRETARY: William Jackson
 
FIRE PREVENTION: Mike Boyle and Andrew Payne
 
HOUSE COMMITTEE CHAIR: Dan Harold
 
TRUSTEES:
George Barbine
Mark Loftus
Tom Heckman
Roy V.E. Rogers
Joe Locke Jr.
Mike Gallo
Marc Hanly Sr.

Saturday, December 17, 2011  It is with deep regret that Collingdale Fire Co. No. 1 announces the passing of 60 year member Orland Dukes. Mr. Dukes held numerous positions with the fire company including Chief, Ambulance Board of Governors, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. His services and burial will be private.

Thursday, December 15, 2011 0327 On December 15, 2011 at 0327 Collingdale No. 2(42), Collingdale No. 1(06) and Lansdowne RIT(19) were dispatched to 27 Rhodes Avenue for a reported structure fire. Chief 42-9 went responding and was advised that police were on location advising a working building fire. Chief 42-9 added one engine from Darby No. 1(04).

04-2 arrived and dropped a 5 inch supply line followed by Quint 06 and Engine 42. The fire had spread to both exposures on B and D side. Numerous hand lines were placed in service. Due to the spread of fire a second alarm was requested by 42-9. This brought Briarcliffe(75), Folcroft(01), Glenolden(05), Sharon Hill(09), Darby No. 2(21) and Clifton Height's RIT(03).

All crews remained on scene for several hours with extended over haul. The officers and members of Station 06 would like to thank all the assisting companies and to Holmes(43) and Vauclain(62) who provided coverage to our local while we were at the fire scene.

Saturday, November 12, 2011  On Saturday November 12, 2011 at 8:12 pm Stations 06 and 42 along with RIT 44 were dispatched to the area of Clifton Ave. and Spruce Street for a reported structure fire. Collingdale Police officers Hurrelbrinck and Kellar arrived and reported a shed next to a house fully involved. Quint 6 and Engine 42 responded, on arrival Quint 6 confirmed the police report to the rear of 1108 Clifton Avenue. As Quint 6 was stretching a 2.5 inch line Fireboard  advised a woman from 1008 North Street called and said the fire was approaching her house and her windows were cracking. 1008 North Street was 4 blocks from the original fire scene.

Engine 42 was not yet committed to the first fire and responded to 1008 North Street and found a two story twin with heavy fire from side B. Two additional engine companies and an additional ladder company were dispatched to assist at both scenes. Both fires were quickly contained. Crews remained on scene for about 90 minutes before returning. Both fires are under investigation by Collingdale Borough Fire Marshal Kaiser along with Collingdale Police and CID.

1108 Clifton Ave Units - Quint 6, 06-1, 09-3, 06-7B, RIT 44, Command 06-9A(Felker).

1008 North Street Units - E42, 42-1, 06-2, RE42, 04-1, 04-2, 21-5, 09-1, 09-2, RIT 44, M06-7, Command 42-9B(Kilroy).

Collingdale Fire Company #1 is now offering CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional) Classes.  Classes can be held at Collingdale Fire Company #1 or at your site if requested.  For additional information or to schedule classes, please call 610-583-2323 and leave your name and phone number.  You can also now email our EMS Department at EMS@collingdale1.com or contact us by mail, 510 Clifton Avenue, Collingdale PA  19023.  You will be contacted by a CPR Instructor when your request is received.

Thursday, July 28, 2011  It has been a very busy week for the Collingdale Fire Company No. 1. On July 21, 2011 at 0323 hours we were dispatched along with 42 (Collingdale 2), 04 (Darby 1), 75 (Briaircliffe), 09 (Sharon Hill) and 44 (Springfield Rapid Intervention Team) to 217 Lincoln Avenue for a house fire with people possibly trapped. 09-1 arrived and began fire suppression of the front porch and doorway. Quint 6 and 42-1 arrived and began a secondary search and ventilation. All occupants were accounted for and the scene was turned over to investigators. We want to thank all mutual aid companies for their help.

On July 22, 2011 at 0717 hours we were dispatched with 42 (Collingdale 2), 04 (Darby 1), 44 (Springfield Rapid Intervention Team) for smoke coming from a home across from 703 Bartram Avenue. On Collingdale Police arrival they found 700 Bartram Avenue on fire with the home owner and his dog on the front porch roof. Quint 6 and 04-1 arrived at the same time as police assisted the home owner down by a ladder. 04-1 began fire suppression and Quint 6 crew began ventilation with 42-1 crew assisting with a second hand line. One fire fighter and the home owner were taken to the hospital for treatment and both have been treated and released. Nice job to Cpl. Finley, Ofc. Carter and Ofc. Coffin for their help.

On July 24, 2011 at 2137 hours we were dispatched along with 42 (Collingdale 2) and 19 (Lansdowne Rapid Intervention Team) to 114 Cherry Street for a report of a kitchen fire. 42-1 arrived and found a possible malfunctioning stove and secured the power. Quint 6 provided ventilation.

On July 25, 2011 at 1306 hours we were dispatched along with 42 (Collingdale 2), 04 (Darby 1), 19 (Landsowne Rapid Intervention Team) to 217 Marshall Avenue for a report of a kitchen fire. 42-9(Moors) arrived and found burnt food and held the assignment to Quint 6 for ventilation.

On July 26, 2011 we were dispatched for one engine to cover Station 44 (Springfield) who were assisting Broomall fire company on a serious MVA. While clearing station 44 06-1 was dispatched along with 04 (Darby 1), 21 (Darby 2), 42 (Collingdale 2), 16 (Yeadon) and 19 (Lansdowne Rapid Intervention Team) to 1021 Tyler Avenue in Darby for a building fire. 04-9(Carusso) arrived and reported heavy fire on the first floor. 04-1 arrived and began fire suppression. Our crews assisted on scene for about an hour and half before returning to the station.