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Apparatus Changes
With the addition of the new engine, the following changes have been made:
2011 Pierce Arrow XT PUC will be Engine 9 (Soon to be in service)
1996 Pierce Lance is now Engine 9-1
| Month |
Runs |
| Jan |
23 |
| Feb |
20 |
| Mar |
22 |
| Apr |
16 |
| May |
22 |
| Jun |
25 |
| Jul |
25 |
| Aug |
45 |
| Sep |
19 |
| Oct |
14 |
| Nov |
15 |
| Dec |
30 |
| Total |
276 |
2010 Calls: 257
2009 Calls: 259
2008 Calls: 263
2007 Calls: 246
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| Work is now complete on the renovation project of the Engine Room. The air ducts have been insulated and the original Jaws of Life spreader and motor are now on display. A job well done by everyone involved! |
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| On Christmas Eve, Santa Claus took a some time before his big night to ride along with the Parkland Fire Company. |
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December 22nd, 2008 1457hrs Box 8-8
FM244 and AC8 on scene with fire showing from side A, B and C of a 2 story Dwelling. AC8 took command, reports dwellings evacuated heavy fire through the roof. E77-1 went in service with 1.75" handline and protected the exposures, E8 was involved in a minor MVA while responding, Sq13 pulled a backup line, E44 established a water supply for E77-1 and went interior, The dwelling was evacuated L31 and L8 went in service with ladder pipes, E77-1 with deck gun, R9 added for RIT and was supplemented by L65 who was enroot to cover L8. E7 established a second water supply for L31, R8 provided lighting and air cascade, E31-2, E12,Tw14, R4, R9 and L65 all assisted with extensive overhaul. CT4 and M168 assisted with rehab due to cold weather and wind. Peco was notified of a priority wires down and house energized, several FF's fell due to ice conditions, MTT public works assisted with salting. The fire was placed under control at 1530hrs with no serious injuries. FM244 is investigating the cause. E21, R45, L80 and E52-1 covered. (photos by R Roberts) |
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December 15th, 2008 0419hrs Box 9-72
Apparatus Due: E9 R9 L21 E21 E8 R8 & E77 (R.I.T.)
A couple of calls were received at the Bucks County 9-1-1 center reporting a house on fire in the 200 block of N. Buckthorn Avenue. DC21 arrived on scene with heavy smoke showing from the attic area. Engine 9 arrived on location and went in service. L21's crew arrived and started working on pulling siding from the house and assisted the interior crew. E8 supplied E9 and sent it's crew to the roof while E77 provided R.I.T. services. The Middletown Township FMO is handling the investigation. (photos by Jim Bampfield) |
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| The parking lines were painted on the floor and the logo was installed recently leaving only two more small projects left for the renovation. Next up, heating duct insulation and the display case. More updates to follow. |
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| New paint and some lighting in the engine room at Station 9 has been completed recently as well as progress on the new radio room. |
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| On Friday October 10th, 2008 Chief Scott Molle and Firefighter Jerry Barton take time to explain some of the equipment on Rescue 9 to students at the Hoover Elementary School. |
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| Remodeling of the Engine Room has begun recently as well as the new radio room office being configured. So far, some electrical and drywall work have been completed. Painting and floor work will be on the schedule next. More updates will be posted shortly. |
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October 5, 2008
Penndel Fire Company hosted a Fire Prevention Open House at the Office Depot on East Lincoln Hwy. on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Kids and parents got to enjoy numerous apparatus on display as well as some demonstration of fire safety in the Fire Prevention House. Also attending were Freddy the Fire Truck and Sparky the Fire Dog. Rescue 9 was on display for the day accompanied by trucks from Stations 6, 7, 8, 12, 21,37, 44, 45, 77, 80 and Squad 168. Also participating were the Rohm and Haas Haz-Mat Response Team, the Bucks County Haz-Mat Team and CP800 from the Bucks County Department Of Emergency Communications. |
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September 24, 2008 1743hrs, Box 7-18
Chief 8 arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from side A of a 2 story residence. Crews from E77, E7 and R8 went in service with multiple hand lines to the interior. Chief 7 set up command and had E9's crew go to the roof for ventilation while additional manpower from stations 12, 14, 21 and 44 were brought into the scene to assist. R31 was also added for RIT and had set up on side A. The fire was brought under control a short time later. The Middletown Township FMO is conducting the investigation.
(Photos by Mike Stum & B. Barnes) |
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August 9, 2008 1333hrs
Apparatus Due: R9, R4, E9, E84, M168, M186, M167
Medic 168 and Rescue 9 were initially dispatched for a report of a 2 vehicle MVA along W Lincoln Hy near the RT 1 overpass. Further 911 calls were reporting both of the vehicles leaving the highway and over the embankment along with entrapment and possible ejection. Deputy 9 arrived on scene and confirmed that both vehicles had left the highway, with one over the guardrail and the other a few hundred feet away into the Aqua PA property and hanging off of a small bridge. Rescue 9's crew arrived and did a brief search for a possible ejected patient, but shortly after, all patients were accounted for in their vehicles. Medic 168 requested 2 additional medics and PennStar 6 for a small child. Battalion 9 was in charge of the LZ, while Engine 84's crew assisted in setting up the area. Middletown Twp PD was investigating the cause of the accident. |
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July 11, 2008 0939hrs Box 4-16
E4 & E65 were originally dispatched for the alarm system at the Tuscano Grill on Street Rd. Bensalem PD arrived and reported a smoke condition in the building prompting the assignment to be upgraded. E9 was out on a detail responded in place of the Rescue arrived and assisted E4's crew with PPV. |
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July 11, 2008 0007hrs Box 9-51
Apparatus Due: R9 E9 L21 R8 E7 E77
Two 9-1-1 calls in the 300 Block of S. Hawthorne Avenue were reporting an attic fire. C9 arrived on scene with heavy smoke showing from the roof area. E9 arrived and went in service with two 2" lines. R8 was added to the assignment as well as E7 and E77 were added for R.I.T. Crews encountered heavy fire conditions in the attic and access was hampered when the attic drop down stairs had collapsed. The fire is being investigated by the Middletown Twp FMO. |
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June 29, 2008 1853hrs Box 44-19
Bensalem Township Police were initially dispatched for a burglar alarm to the American Belt Company on Adams Rd. and upon arrival found a heavy smoke condition inside. DC44 established command and R9 was added for R.I.T. Crews were in service for over 3 hours on a warm Sunday night. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Bensalem FMO. |
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June 15, 2008 1602hrs Box 30-43
R9 was added for the R.I.T. assignment when Sta 30 upgraded a fully involved dwelling fire on a warm Father's Day afternoon. R9's crew set up and after the incident was under control assisted with overhaul efforts. |
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| The new chief's vehicle was recently placed in service. The 2008 Ford Expedition will serve as Chief 9's vehicle and the 2004 Expedition was moved to the Duty Chief vehicle status. |
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April 4, 2008, 2022hrs, Box 9-81
A resident from the 600 block of Playwicki Street reported a Teepee on fire in the wooded area near their house. Chief 9 arrived on location and confirmed the report and had Field 9 go in service off road with Engine 9's crew assisting. |
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April 3, 2008, 1605hrs, Box 8-4
Numerous calls to the Bucks County 911 center reported an overturned vehicle with one patient trapped. Engine 8 and Rescue 8 arrived on scene and went in service removing the windshield and performed a roof flap. Rescue 9's crew arrived and assisted in the efforts. The extrication was complete in under 10 minutes. |
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April 3, 2008, 1150hrs, Box 21-1
FM244-2 arrived on scene at the Shannon Residence on the Woods School property to find a light fixture on fire in the ceiling. The fire was quickly extinguished and contained to the area of origin. Engine 9's crew assisted the Fire Marshal with overhaul and ventilation. Ladder 21's crew also provided manpower. |
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On March 5, 2008, 0620hrs, Box 9-22
Apparatus:E9, R9, E8, L8, L21, E7
A resident in the 900 block of Avenue F called 911 to report an electrical fire in their basement. C9 and DC9 arrived on location and confirmed an electrical problem in the residence and at the meter. After determining the house not to be energized, crews were sent to the interior and encountered a heavy smoke condition and went in service. The fire was contained to the area of origin near the electrical panel and to the area above. The incident was being investigated by the Middletown Township FMO. |
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| On February 28, 2008, Parkland Fire Company took delivery of a 2008 Ford Expedition that will replace the current Duty Chief's vehicle. It will be placed in service in the next few weeks. |
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February 21, 2008, 1318hrs, Box 4-32
R9 was dispatched for a reported MVA with entrapment on Route 1 near the Wawa in Bensalem Township. C65 arrived and confirmed one patient was entrapped and put E84 in service. R9's crew assisted upon their arrival. The extrication was complete in only a few minutes. (Photo by Jeff Sarcewicz) |
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February 20, 2008, 1935hrs, Box 21-74
For the second time in only a few hours, companies were transmitted to the 500 block of Poppy Ct. for a reported dwelling fire. This time, Chief 21 arrived on scene with heavy fire showing from the roof of a 4 unit dwelling. There was briefly a report of entrapment, but all occupants were accounted for shortly after. L8 and E9 went in service in a defensive mode for a short time then efforts shifted to the interior. The 2nd alarm was transmitted and all hands were put into service due to extensive workload and below freezing temperatures. The investigation is being conducted by the Middletown FMO. |
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February 2, 2008, 2311hrs, Box 21-82
Rescue 9 was dispatched for a single vehicle accident with entrapment on the northbound ramp to Interstate 95 from Route 1. Upon arrival, crews assisted EMS in removal of the patient within minutes. |
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