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Date: March 21, 2012
On Wednesday March 21, 2012, the Philadelphia Fire Academy hosted the 20th annual "Operation 6abc Save a Life" program where surrounding fire departments can sign up to receive free smoke detectors to hand out to local residents. This years events speakers included City of Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers, WPVI President and General Manager Bernie Prazenica, WPVI anchor's Brian Taff and David Murphy. Chief Bob Barnes attended the event to represent the Parkland Fire Co. and picked up 40 new smoke detectors to be handed out to local residents on various occassions. According to WPVI, 135 area fire companies attended this very successful annual event. (Pictured Chief Barnes with WPVI's Karen Rogers) (Banner image courtesy of WPVI.com) |
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Date: March 21, 2012 Time: 0836hrs Box: 9-22 Apparatus Due: R9 E9 E8 E21 E7
Companies were dispatched for a reported dwelling fire in the 1000 block of Avenue E. Chief 9 arrived on location and reported an extinguished water heater. E9 and E8's crew assisted in ventilation while FM244's office is handling the investigation. |
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Date: March 20, 2012
Firefighters from the PFC recertified their CPR and AED skills. This class was hosted by the Penndel-Middletown Emergency Squad. |
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Date: March 11, 2012 Time: 1754hrs Box: 8-61
Rescue 8 and Rescue 9 were dispatched for a multi vehicle crash with entrapment along the 1100 block of East Lincoln Highway. Chief 8 arrived on location and confirmed the report. Rescue 8's crew arrived and assisted with patient packaging while Rescue 9's crew controlled hazards. One patient was extricated during the incident. |
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November 9-11, 2011:
The Parkland Fire Company Truck Committee traveled to the Pierce Manufacturing plant in Appleton, Wisconsin for final inspection of the new engine. All looked well with the new truck. Thank you to the numerous people at the plant for their hospitality during the visit as well as the numerous workers who did a great job on the truck. Delivery to the station is expected in a couple of weeks. |
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| With completion less than a week away, the final touches are being put on the new Engine 9 out at the Pierce factory in Appleton, WI. |
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Date: October 11, 2011
The Parkland Fire Company held it's annual Open House during Fire Prevention Week this year on Tuesday October 11. Thanks to the numerous Mom's and Dad's who brought their kids out this year. We hope everyone had a great time and learned a thing or two about fire prevention and had a great time doing it. We hope to everyone again next year! |
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| Pictures on the progress of the new Engine. |
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Date: Date: August 27 & 28, 2011
During the period of Hurricane Irene's brunt hitting the area, crews from the Parkland Fire Company ran 15 calls in a 24 hour period. These incidents included mostly power line issues and a few incidents of trees hitting houses. In conjunction with the Middletown Township EOC and the surrounding departments, efforts in the Skyline Fire District went very well considering the conditions all of the departments faced that evening and the following day. Most importantly, all of the Police, EMS and Fire crews returned safely. |
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Date: August 26, 2011, Time: 0901hrs, Box 84-35
Rescue companies were dispatched for a 2 vehicle MVA with entrapment on the Route 1 off ramp to Rockhill Dr in Bensalem Township. E222 arrived on location to confirm one victim heavily entrapped. R9 arrived and assisted E222's crew with extrication. 22PD is handling the investigation. |
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Date: August 23, 2011, Time: 0242hrs, Box: 9-31
Deputy 9 arrived on location with an engine compartment well involved in the northbound lanes of Route 1. Engine 9 and Rescue 9's crews quickly knocked the fire and reopened the highway. |
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Date: July 16, 2011 Time: 0609 hrs Box: 9-33
Rescue 9 was dispatched along with Medic 168 for a reported accident with injuries on Route 1 in the area of Fox Court. Upon arrival, the crew mitigated the hazards on the roadway and assisted with traffic control and scene protection. |
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Date: July 5, 2011 Time: 0454hrs Box 22-55
Sta 22 was dispatched for a building fire in the 1900 block of N Woodbourne Rd at the Today INC. rehab center. Upon arrival, DC21 reported a building well involved. E9 was sent to cover Sta 21, but while en route, redirected into the scene for RIT operations. E9's crew functioned as the initial RIT, until the arrival of E8. Crews worked throughout the morning as the stubborn fire in an old style construction building, along with an attached modular office, extended throughout both structures. This fire is being investigated by the Bucks County FMO. |
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June 26, 2011 Time: 0348hrs Box: 9-41
Companies were dispatched in the early morning hours for a reported chimney fire in the 2100 block of W. Old Lincoln Hwy. BC9 arrived on location and reported a large 3 story dwelling with heavy smoke showing. E9 arrived on scene and went in service interior. L21, E22 and E8 assisted. Due to the construction style of the residence, the fire had spread in numerous void spaces. R31's crew was added for RIT along with E65 and SS84. R45 was also added later in the incident to assist in shoring operations as there was a threat of collapse. The fire is being investigated by the Middletown Township FMO. |
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May 20, 2011 Time: 1252hrs Box: 9-52 Apparatus Due: E9 R9 E7 E8 L21 E65 E84 R6
Bucks 911 received a report of a garage fire in the 1000 block of Brownsville Rd with a supplement of it possibly being extinguished. AC8 arrived on scene and reported fire showing from the roof. E9 arrived and went in service. E84 and R6 were added for manpower, while L21's crew assisted in hand stretching to the hydrant. E65's crew pulled a second line and all other companies arriving assisted with manpower and overhaul. The fire is being investigated by the Middletown Twp FMO. (photo by S. Molle ) |
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May 19, 2011 Time: 0933hrs Box: 21-4
DC33 arrived at E Bridgetown Pike near Wychwood La and reported a single vehicle MVA with one victim entrapped. Rescue 8 and Rescue 9's crews arrived and went in service with removing the door and the patient. E21 and E22's crew assisted with stabilization and manpower. Adding to the hazards was a downed power pole with a guide wire touching the live power lines. (photo's by S. Simon III) |
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May 11, 2011 Time: 1855 hrs Box: 77-5
AC9 arrived on location in the 100 block of Forsythia Drive North reporting a 2 story SFD with heavy fire showing from the garage. E77 arrived, dropping a supply line and going into service with numerous handlines. L8's crew forced entry into the garage doors. R9, initially dispatched to cover Station 8, was added to the incident. Upon arrival, it's crew was sent to side A to split for interior and roof ops. The fire had extended into side B and the attic area of the dwelling. The fire was placed under control a short time later. The Middletown FMO is investigating the incident. (photos by S. Molle and WPVI TV) |
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Date: 3-29-2011 Time: 1154hrs Box: 9-21
R9, R8 and E21 were dispatched for a reported 1 vehicle MVA with entrapment to the intersection of Comly Av/Hulmeville Rd. Upon arrival, DC21 and BC9 reported one patient heavily entrapped after striking the base of a railroad overpass. R9 and R8's crew went in service on removing the doors and roof of the vehicle while E21's crew assisted in stabilization and patient care. The rescue took about 20 minutes to complete and the patient was placed in the care of Medic 168. Middletown Township PD is handling the investigation. |
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February 20, 2011 Time: 0403hrs Box: 9-72
R9 & R8 dispatched for a one vehicle MVA into a utility pole along W Maple Av near Coverdale La. 44PD arrived and confirmed 1 patient heavily entrapped with the pole split above. Simon's Towing arrived as well and pulled the vehicle away from the dangling pole and overhead wires to minimize the hazards. R9 & R8's crews were in service for about 20 minutes to free the driver. |
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February 11, 2011 Time: 1741hrs Box 22-6
E21, R9, R80 and Medic 167 dispatched to the 1400 block of N Woodbourne Rd for a report of a 2 vehicle MVA with entrapment. 44PD arrived on location and confirmed 2 entrapped with a small fire in one of the vehicles. The fire was quickly extinguished by first-arriving personnel.. One patient was self-extricated, while the other unfortunately was pronounced DOA. R9 stayed on location for an extended period of time to assist with lighting. Middletown Township PD is handling the investigation. (photo by S. Molle) |
