In the afternoon a box assignment was dispatched to Yarmouth Road for a reported kitchen fire. Crews arrived to find light smoke ventilating from the open side door. An
1 ¾ line was advanced into the kitchen. The fire started as a result of a school science project. The fire was quickly knocked and overhaul was performed.
FEDER RETURNS TO THE STATES
Date:
11/21/08
Tonight we picked up Firefighter Feder from PHL after his nine month overseas adventure in theater. Multiple surprises awaited Chris as he made his way back into The Kingdom. Thanks to everyone who was involved.
VEHICLE FIRE AFTER THE CRASH
Date:
11/20/08
Just before midnight the company was dispatched to City and Lancaster for a vehicle fire after an accident. Engine 21 arrived to find an engine compartment smoking after multiple dry chemical extinguishers were discharged. The booster line was put in service to finish the job. Hazards were controlled on all three vehicles involved.
VEHICLE FIRE AT THE HOSPITAL
Date:
11/12/08
In the afternoon the company was dispatched to Lankenau Hospital for a reported vehicle fire. When Engine 21 went enroute, County Communications reported that they were getting multiple calls on this and that the vehicle was reported to be on the middle level of a parking garage. With this, the building fire assignment was dispatched, adding Narberth Fire Company. Engine 21 arrived to find heavy smoke from the middle level parking garage. Crews advanced a hand line, and determined that only one vehicle was involved in fire. The fire was contained, and the company went available shortly thereafter.
NEIGHBORHOOD GAS LEAK
Date:
11/10/08
Just after lunch, the company was dispatched to assist the fire department office at Rock Glen Road and Surrey Lane. PECO Energy had been chasing an odor of gas in the neighborhood for the past few days, and had now located the leak. However the gas had seeped into an old steam line that runs through the homes in a large part of the neighborhood. With the possibility of an explosion high, firefighters went door to door checking the homes on several blocks for any hazards using gas meters. A multi-agency command post was established to document the homes checked and firefighter assignments. After three hours, it was determined that there was no immediate threat and the company went available for service.
20th ANNIVERSARY
Date:
10/30/08
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Firefighter Harold Beck, who died while operating at a multi-alarm fire in Ardmore. Every year since his passing, the members have honored him on the anniversary day with a wreath next to his plaque, which hangs in the firehouse.
NEW FRONT FOR THE CHIEF
Date:
10/29/08
Chief 21 was pleasantly surprised tonight at drill, when he was presented with a custom gold helmet front. Now he can command in style.
TRICK OR TREAT AT THE FIREHOUSE
Date:
10/30/08
On Thursday October 30th, the Penn Wynne Fire Company invites children 12 years old and younger to participate in our annual Halloween Party. The night starts at 7PM with a magic show performed by Chad Juros (www.magicalchad.com). Then it is time to parade around the firehouse in your costumes, where prizes will be awarded for the funniest, scariest, and most original. Candy and snacks will be provided. We look forward to seeing you.
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENT RENEWAL
Date:
10/15/08
The Penn Wynne - Overbrook Hills Fire Company has successfully renewed our certification by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner has having 75% of our membership trained at a national level. In order to achieve this, the company must comply with the intent of the Fire Service Certification Program and have encouraged our personnel to voluntarily certify within the professional standards programs administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
2008 BANQUET
Date:
10/11/08
Tonight, the Penn Wynne Fire Company held its annual banquet to honor the members of the company. Awards were given out for years of service and number of calls. There was also a special birthday presentation to Life Member Phil Delphey who turned a young 90 years of age.
Even though he is thousands of miles away, Firefighter Chris Feder also had an excellent time. Below you see him standing in front of the band, belting out the tunes.
2 Years of Service: Brad Remick, Robert Adams, Michael Baker, Steve Dinella, Thomas Janson 5 Years of Service: Michael Keaveney, Sima Horwitz 10 Years of Service: Michael DeHoratius, Sean Reilly, Christopher Millay 15 Years of Service: Christopher Schmid 30 Years of Service: Robert Montgomery, Domenick Crimi 35 Years of Service: John Connelly, Robert Neely 40 Years of Service: James Hill Chief Samuel Russell Service Award: Glenn Montgomery
OPEN HOUSE
Date:
10/8/08
The Penn Wynne Fire Company will be holding their annual open house on Wednesday October 8th. We invite everyone from the community to tour the station, get a hands-on look at firefighting equipment, and observe a vehicle rescue demonstration. The event starts at 7PM.
WEDNESDAY DRILL
Date:
9/24/08
With the township burn tower still out of service, the brigade made the trip to Conshohocken for a structural burn drill at the new county burn tower. Several engine company scenarios were completed, allowing the members to rotate through different positions.
SUNDAY VEHICLE FIRE
Date:
9/21/08
A little after 9AM the company was dispatched to City and Haverford for a reported vehicle fire. Engine 21 arrived to find our brothers from Philadelphia Engine 41 already extinguishing the engine compartment fire. The engine went available soon after arriving.
J-FEST AT THE JCC
Date:
9/14/08
An unseasonably hot September weekend had the volunteers of Penn Wynn attending “J-Fest” at the Jewish Community Center. Engine 21 was on display for the community to tour, with the crew handing out fire prevention material. Thanks to the organizers of J-Fest for inviting us.
CONGRATULATIONS
Date:
9/5/08
Congratulations to Junior Firefighter Gavi Horowitz who was chosen as one of 60 winners of this year's Commerce Bank Young Heroes Award, given by the National Liberty Museum. The annual award recognizes those between 8 and 18 who have made a positive contribution to society through charity and activism, as well as excelling both in and out of the classroom. See the complete story here: http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/16919/
AUGUST WRAP UP
Date:
8/31/08
The dog days of summer were in full swing this August, with a few calls here and there, but nothing of real interest. The month was closed out Labor Day weekend, with an Engine and Ladder cover up to Upper Darby Company 3. Upper Darby was operating at a two alarm commercial, one story shopping center strip fire. Initially only Ladder 21 made the response, but due to man power shortages else where, Engine 21 made the response a short time later. Chief 21 requested Gladwyne Engine 24 to cover our district. After approximately an hour, the company was released from Upper Darby.
