After receiving a break for a few hours, Company 20 was back out the door Thanksgiving afternoon, as at 2:08 pm they were dispatched to a residential fire alarm on the 300-blk of Derwyn Rd. The Company investigated and found a problem with the alarm system. As units were clearing … [Read more...]
BUSY THANKSGIVING WITH WORKING FIRE (PART 1): 3985 VERNON RD.
After handling a CO Alarm on Lakeview Ave. at 7:23 am, the Volunteers began preparing for a big Thanksgiving Day breakfast with their families. The food was just being served and family members were just arriving when at 9:02 am, the tones dropped for a house fire at 3985 Vernon … [Read more...]
RIT GOES TO SHARON HILL 2ND ALARM: 1049 ELMWOOD AVE.
Just before 1:30 pm, Monday afternoon, RIT 20 was dispatched to 1049 Elmwood Ave. in Company 09's (Sharon Hill) first-due on the 2nd Alarm assignment for a working house fire with possible entrapment. Minutes earlier, first-in companies arrived to heavy smoke showing and a … [Read more...]
2-ALARM HOUSE FIRE ON EAST END: 32 VICTORY AVE.
On Saturday, November 14th, around 3:40 pm, Companies 37 (Upper Darby), 26 (Highland Park), Ladder 36 (Cardington-Stonehurst), Ladder and RIT-20, and Medic 103-7 (DCMH) were dispatched to 32 Victory Ave. for a house fire. Upon arrival of Engine 37-1, they reported heavy … [Read more...]
HAZMAT IN DARBY CREEK
Around 3 o'clock this afternoon, Engine 20 was dispatched to the rear of the Drexelbrook Banquet Facility for some sort of chemical in the creek Engine 20-3 arrived and found a green liquid in the creek and began deploying booms to secure the spill. Upon further investigation, … [Read more...]
RIT GOES TO BROOMALL HOUSE FIRE: 107 THOMAS AVE.
At 12:45 pm Saturday afternoon, Companies 53 (Broomall), 56 (Manoa), Ladder 35 (Brookline), and Medic 53 (Marple Twp. EMS) were dispatched to 107 Thomas Ave. for a house fire, reported to be in the attic. As companies were responding, Fireboard advised 53 command that police were … [Read more...]
4-ALARM COMMERCIAL BUILDING FIRE IN UPPER DARBY: 72 S. 69TH ST. @ PAYLESS SHOE SOURCE
At 5:37 pm on Monday, Companies 37 (Upper Darby), 36 (Cardington-Stonehurst), 26 (Highland Park), Ladder & RIT 20, and Medic 103-7 were dispatched to the Payless Shoe Source, 72 S. 69th St, for a working building fire. Quint 37 and Ladder 36 arived first to find heavy smoke … [Read more...]
2ND ALARM APARTMENT FIRE WITH RESCUES IN LANSDOWNE BOROUGH: 58 N. LANSDOWNE AVE.
Around 7:15 pm Thursday night, Companies 19 (Lansdowne), 24 (East Lansdowne), and 16 (Yeadon) responded to 58 N. Lansdowne Ave., Stratford Court Apartments, for an automatic fire alarm. Upon arrival, the first-in engine reported fire showing from the basement of a large, 3 story, … [Read more...]
RESCUE 20 RESPONDS TO HOUSE FIRE
At around lunch time, Rescue 20 was dispatched to assist at a working house fire on Kingston Road on the east end of Upper Darby. The Rescue crew of 8 firefighters stood by on scene as the RIT (Rapid Intervention Team), as well as spared a few firefighters to assist with overhaul … [Read more...]
NEW LIEUTENANT ELECTED
Congratulations to newly appointed Lieutenant Fran Paolone, who was voted in by our Firefighting Crew Wednesday night. Fran has been extremely active in his 5 year tenure with the fire company, who brought about 15 years of prior firefighting experience when he joined in 2010. … [Read more...]
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RIT GOES EAST
Rescue 20 was special called as the RIT to respond on an early afternoon structure fire on the 200 block of Ashby Road in Upper Darby. Once on scene, Rescue 20 with 9 firefighters, split their crew to provide standby as the Rapid Intervention Team, as well as overhaul. The fire … [Read more...]
LADDER 20 RESPONDS TO HOUSE FIRE IN SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP
Ladder 20 responded to a working house fire in Springfield around dinner time today. Heavy fire was encountered upon arrival of Engine 44(Springfield) and Ladder 20 on the 200 block of Hemlock. Crews made an initial interior attack until conditioned worsened and a partial … [Read more...]
COMPANY 20 ATTENDS BOY'S BIRTHDAY PARTY
Saturday was a very special day for Josh Kramer, a local boy with Autism, who celebrated his 12th birthday with a party attended by many friends. This was a party that Josh did not think was possible. Hundreds were on hand at Ridley Creek Park, where they partied and played with … [Read more...]
CONGRATULATIONS LIEUTENANT
Congratulations to Lieutenant Kevin Rapp (20-13A) and his new wife Erica who were married on Saturday May 25th. Members attended a beautiful ceremony at St. Dorothy's Catholic Church followed by the elegant reception at King's Mill in Aston. A great time was had by all. On behalf … [Read more...]
