2006
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| January | 22 |
| February | 25 |
| March | 41 |
| April | 23 |
| May | 30 |
| June | 54 |
| July | 43 |
| August | 28 |
| September | 38 |
| October | 32 |
| November | 31 |
| December | |
| YTD Total | 367 |
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Past Incidents Newlin
Overturned Oil Truck Strasburg
Rd Fire |
Rehab Assignment August 17 - Members of the 39 House were requested to assist the West Chester Fire Department (Stations 51, 52 & 53) with rehab while West Chester and Westtown - East Goshen Police searched for a missing Westtown Township resident. Utility 39, with Lieutenants Jean Solecki, Joe Crawford, and Firefighter Liz Fairweather responded with the rehab gear and the tents. They were on scene approximately 4 hours. The resident was found late in the day on the 18th. Good job to all! Units on scene: Westtown-East Goshen Police, West Chester Fire Department, Comm-1, Westtown SRT-1, Good Fellowship EMS (multiple units), Utility 39, Phoenixville FD SAR, multiple other Police Departments
Water Rescue July 28 - Late afternoon the members were alerted to Brandywine Dr in the area of Warpath Ln. for a water rescue. Initial reports stated that someone canoeing down the Brandywine River had become entrapped by a fallen tree. First on location was Safety 39 (M. Groover) and with some assistance from passersby located the patient, still in the river. The patient was being supported in the river by a member of his family. An initial assessment provided criteria for a helicopter flight, and Sky Care was alerted to the scene. Rescue 39 was next to arrive and prepared to extricate the patient from the river. With the assistance of personnel from Good Fellowship EMS the patient was loaded into a stokes basket and removed from the river. The patient was transported to Christiana Hospital. Assistant 39 (G. Allison) had the command and Assistant 39A (G. Fairweather) had the LZO. Units on the scene: Rescue 39, Engine 39-3, Safety 39, Ambulance 55-4, Medic 93-4, Sky Flight Care
Rt 322 Auto Accident July 25 - In the early evening the 39 House was alerted to a report of an auto accident with 1 unconscious on Rt 322 at the intersection with Hall Rd. Deputy 39 (J. Fairweather) was first on location and reported 1 vehicle into another with heavy rear-end damage. Upon further investigation it was determined that a vehicle traveling Eastbound on Rt 322 struck a car disabled on the side of the road. Station 39 units controlled traffic and checked for hazards, clearing after approximately 1 hour. Units on location: Rescue 39, Engine 39-1, Utility 39, Traffic 39, FP-39 (L & L Brooks, J Arnold) Ambulance 55, Medic 91, Skycare 1
Township wide assist July 19 - West Bradford Township and the 39 House teamed up to assist to residents of the Township by delivering dry ice to those residents without power this evening. With the help of a Reverse 911 message broadcast by the County Radio Room, and some good old-fashioned route alert style canvassing of the Township, the members and the township distributed 2,100 lbs of dry ice. Great job to all involved. Units on the assignment: Brush 39, Engine 39-1, Engine 39-3, Rescue 39, Township truck #6 Information on Reverse 911 Here Information on Chester County Emergency Services
Another busy night!! July 18- After a brutal heat wave that held the Mid-Atlantic States well into the 90's, the region received some relief from the heat thanks to a line of severe thunderstorms on Tuesday night. The downside of the storms was another wild night of calls. Approximately 20 members of the 39 House chased over 15 calls in a 6 hour period. Chief 39 released the last of the crews just after midnight. GOOD JOB EVERYONE Apparatus getting the work: Tac39, Engine 39-1, Engine 39-2, Engine 39-3, Rescue 39, Command 39 (Buttner)
Good Neighbor Day
July
4 - The West Bradford Fire Company participated in the annual Good Neighbor
Day tradition in Downingtown. Various members of the Company participated
covering EMS assignments for the races and providing all around support
for the event, which was limited due to some violent thunderstorms in
the afternoon. That night Station 39 along with ladder 49 covered Downingtown
Borough during the fireworks festivities at Home Depot, running a barbeque
fire. Following what seems to be any event this year. The rains came
as soon as the fire works ended.
Station 39 apparatus on the day - Engine 39-1, Engine 39-2, Engine 39-3, Rescue 39, Command 39, Tac 39, Brush 39
A Pair of Relocates! July 1 & 2 - The members of the 39 House had a relatively quiet weekend compared to the events of the last week or so. Saturday night, the House was alerted to transfer an Engine to Station 41 (Washies), while the City worked a multiple alarm fire at Gordon Middle School. Engine 39-1 responded under the command of Lt 39-B (Jean Solecki) and returned just in time to take a wires call on Rt. 322. On Sunday morning, the members were requested to transfer an Engine to the 37 House (Modena) while they were assisting on a 2 Alarm fire at Station 43 (West End), Engine 39-1 again responded under Lt. B's command and returned after about 3 hours. The thoughts and prayers of the members of the 39 House go out to our brothers in the City, as they recover from the fire in their station, and the injury of several of the brothers while battling the blaze.
Rain AGAIN!!!
June 28 - More rain for Central Chester County.... As the rains continued the Brandywine River overflowed it's banks. All major routes through West Bradford and East Bradford Townships were closed for at least part of the day. Rt. 322 was flooded until approximately 1600 hrs, Marshallton-Thorndale Road was closed for the length of the Township for most of the morning. During a large part of the day, Assistant 39 (G. Allison) was manning the Township EOC (Emergency Operations Center) at the Municipal Building, and Chief 39 (Buttner) maintained West Bradford Command from the Marshallton Station. Deputy Chief Jim Fairweather and Assistant Chief Garry Fairweather had "Field Operations" directing the crews from Station 39 through more than 12 responses. The members of The 39 House ask all motorists to assist us on our mission, and not drive into high water or around barricades and obey any instructions given to you by Fire Police Officers, Thanks!! Rain, Rain GO AWAY!!
June 24 - Beginning around noon on what was planned to be an uneventful day in West Bradford, the rains came, and came and came, before too long large portions of the Township, and surrounding Townships were underwater. The members of the 39 House responded to 3 water rescues, and a total of more than 10 calls on the day. Crews worked well into the night assisting residents and visitors to the response area.
Rush Hour Wreck June 20 - As dinner time approached, the 39 House was alerted to an auto accident reported in the 1100 block of Downingtown Pike. Chief 39 (Buttner) arrived on location and reported a 2 vehicle MVA just off Rt. 322 at the intersection of Sugars Bridge and Waltz Roads. Members secured hazards, assisted EMS and controlled traffic until the tow company arrived. Units cleared after about 70 min. Units on location: Command 39 (Chief Buttner), Engine 39-1, Engine 39-2, Rescue 39, Traffic 39, 39-30 (C. Semenza)
Second Assist to the 38 House June 12- For the second time in two weeks the crew from 39 was able to assist our brothers to the North on a 2 alarm fire. This time the location was the Wedgewood Estates. Station 39 was initially alerted for and engine to assist on the alarm, then after a few minutes on the fire scene we were requested to relocate to the 38 House to cover the district. While on the standby Engine 39-1 responded to a fire alarm in the West Bradford local, leaving Engine 39-3 with the relocate, units returned after about 90 minutes. Units on the assignment: Engine 39-1, Engine 39-3 Station 39 Assists Thorndale (Sta38) June 3- After initially being dispatched on the 2nd alarm assignment, Engine 39-3 was requested to transfer to the 38 House and cover Caln Township, while Stations 38, 45, 46, 41 &43 worked a dwelling fire in Meadowlake Apartments. The crew from 39 remained at Station 38 for approximately 90 minutes. Also on the transfer were the additional 2nd alarm companies Rescue 35 (Wagontown) and Tanker 49 (E. Brandywine)
Station 39 works on the 5 Alarm Job In the early morning hours the 39 House was alerted to assist the Downingtown Fire Department with a structure fire at Dane Decor, a furniture store adjacent to Station 46 (Minquas). Station 39 was alerted on parts of the 2nd and 3rd alarms. Due to a low water pressure condition Chief 39 (Buttner) was designated as Tanker Supply Officer, and worked to assure a backup with the Tanker Task Force called by command. Engine 39-1 worked to obtain a draft from a local pond, and after securing water stood by in case of the worst. Fortunately the tankers were not required, and units were released as they freed from their assignments. Crews from 39 also saw interior work, and assisted with clean up. Thanks to the guys from the 24 House who covered the district while we were out. Units on Location: Engine 39-1, Engine 39-3, Tanker 39, Rescue 39, Command 39 (Buttner)
39 House assists on a Working Barn Fire May 21- As the members were preparing to participate in the West Bradford Day festivities, they were alerted to assist Station 36 on the barn fire in Newlin Township. Assistant 39A (G. Fairweather) was first on the scene and reported a barn well off. Engine 36 followed shortly after and dropped LDH from the street to the building. Asst. Fairweather turned over command to Captain 36 and assumed the "water supply" office. Engine 39-3 arrived and fed Engine 36, while Tankers from Stations 39, 36, 23, 24 and 25 responded. Engine 36 got a quick knock on the fire and the assignment was held to the 2 engines and tankers from 39, 23, and Engine 25-2. 36 Command was quick to release Station 39 so we could attend our event. Thanks to the members from Stations 51 and 49 who covered while we were out of district. 39 Units On Scene: Engine 39-1, Engine 39-3, Tanker 39, Tac 39, Traffic 39
Accidents o' Plenty May has seemed to be accident month in the township. From minor accidents with no injuries, to severe accidents with rollovers, the members have kept their skills honed. West Bradford members would like to remind members and visitors to the Township to abide by the speed limits and use care when driving on unfamiliar roads, we'd like to meet all of our residents, but not by accident!
West Bradford runs 2 wrecks April 30 - The members responded to two serious accidents today. Initially the station was dispatched in the late morning to Romansville Rd west of Strasburg Rd for the auto accident reported serious with an overturned vehicle. Assistant 39A (G. Fairweather) arrived on location and confirmed a vehicle overturned with 1 confined and 4 other occupants. Engine 39-3 arrived within minutes and popped the door, assisting in patient removal. Members also performed hazard control and assisted with packaging the patients. Units on location: Engine 39-3, Engine 39-1, Rescue 39, Command 39 (Chief Buttner), Dep 39, Asst 39A, Ambulances 37-1 & 37-2, Ambulance 41-1, Medic 93 The second accident was a motorcyclist struck by an auto on Wawaset Rd in the area of Camp Linden Rd. Chief 39 (Buttner) was first on location and reported a trauma code. Additional units arrived and began to secure the scene. A helicopter was initially placed on standby, but later stood down. 1 Subject in the striking vehicle was treated for minor injuries, and 2 sign offs were obtained from the other occupants. Units cleared after about 2 hours. Units on location: Rescue 39, Engine 39-3, Engine 39-1, Utility 39, Fire Police 39, Command 39 (Chief Buttner), Ambulance 55-2, Ambulance 55-5, 55-20, Medic 91
Rescue, Tac, and Command cover the Tri-County Trucking Company April 15 - Station 39 apparatus assisted Stations 9 and 32 (Twin Valley Fire Department) while the companies were out of service for the final call for Brother Mike Romig (Chief 32/69). Initially units covered with companies 5-2 ( Christiana), 3-4 (Churchtown) and Quint 56. After the units responded to a second alarm house fire in Churchtown, the 39 units stood by with Tower 47 ( Lionville) and 62-5 ( Ridge).
Accident w/Entrapment April 15 - At exactly midnight, members were alerted to the area of Old Shadyside Rd and Rt 322 for an auto accident. Chief 39 (Buttner) arrived on location shortly after dispatch and upgraded the call to include unconscious and entrapment. Rescue 39 arrived and initiated rescue operations, completing a door pop and dash roll in approximately 5 minutes after arrival. Other members assisted EMS with packaging and preparing patients for transport, then assisted with cleanup. Fire Police maintained traffic control and units cleared after about 2 hours. Units on location: Rescue 39, Engine 39-3, Tac 39, Traffic 39, Utility 39, Downingtown Fire Police, Micu46, Ambulance 55 (x2)
Wet Road = Auto Accidents April 8 - Members were alerted twice for auto accidents due to wet roadways. The first run was to the intersection of Rt 322 and Hall Rd for the accident with entrapment. Units arrived and removed 2 doors and assisted EMS with the packaging of patients. Run number two involved a vehicle down an embankment with 3 persons trapped, again crews arrived and removed 2 doors and 1 "B" post. Members again assisted with packaging and clean up and cleared after about 45 minutes. West Bradford Fire Co. reminds all drivers to slow down and allow greater distance for vehicle operations on wet roads. LETS NOT MEET BY ACCIDENT!!
Brush assists x 2 March 31 & April 1 - Station 39 members assisted on 2 major brush fires in Chester County. Friday afternoon the station was alerted to assist Station 49 with a large brush fire in the area of Brandywine Machine Company. The station was initially alerted for 1 engine to relocate to Station 46, then alerted for the Brush, Tac and Tanker to the scene. Engine 39-3 also made the response to the scene from Station 46. Units cleared after about 3 hours. Saturday afternoon, the members were dispatched for the Tac and Brush to assist Station 38 with a woods fire in the 4900 Block of Horseshoe Pike. Shortly after the initial dispatch, Tanker 39 was called to the scene for additional water supply. Units cleared after 90 minutes. Special thanks to Stations 37, 36 and 51 for covering our station during the assist calls.
Rash of Brush Fires
The members of the 39 House have lately battled a rash of brush fires, some accidental, some not. West Bradford Fire Company reminds you that open burning is NOT permitted in the township unless your property is specifically designated as a farm. We also also ask you to use care whenever you are disposing of materials that could ignite. Remember a little caution can prevent alot of despair. For pictures from some of our fires click here.
Accident with Entrapment March 24 - The 39 house was dispatched in the early afternoon hours to the intersection of Telegraph Rd and Rt. 162 for an auto accident reported with entrapment. Units arrived to find a Chrysler Town and Country mini-van that had collided with a Saturn Vue SUV. Upon confirmation that they had 1 entrapped, the members began extrication. 4 patients were transported to local hospitals, 2 by aero medical and 2 by ground transportation. Units cleared after about 90 minutes. Units on location: Engine 39-3, Rescue 39, Skycare, Pennstar, Good Fellowship Ambulance, Medic 91
Assist to the WCFD March 11- Station 39 members were alerted to assist the West Chester Fire Department on a house fire in East Bradford Township on Saturday night. Initially the Tanker was dispatched to the area of Lenape Rd (PA Rt. 52) and Riverbend Dr. to assist with water supply operations. Then shortly after the tanker responded, we were tapped out for an additional engine to respond to the scene. Engine 39-3 responded from the Poorhouse Road Station with a crew of 6. After arrival the crew was assigned to manpower and released shortly thereafter as the WCFD crews had control of the fire. Tanker and Engine 3 returned after about 45 min of service. WBFC units on the alarm: Tanker 39 , Engine 39-3
Another day, another MVA March 1 - Early into morning drive time, the members were alerted to a Serious MVA in the area of Marshallton-Thorndale Road and Strasburg Road. Rescue Captain 39 (Lewis) arrived on the scene as the dispatch was going out, and corrected the location to the 1400 blk of Strasburg Rd. RC Lewis reported 1 vehicle into a PECO pole, with one subject with head injuries who had been unconscious for several minutes. With this information responding ALS placed aero medical on standby. Rescue 39 and Engine 39-1 made the response together, the Rescue going to the scene, and the Engine establishing a landing zone at the rear of the Goddard School. The crew of the Rescue controlled the hazards while EMS tended to the patient who was transported to Crozer Hospital by Skycare 1. Units cleared in about an hour. Units on location: Rescue 39, Engine 39-1, Ambulance 55, Medic 91-2, SkyCare 1
Assist to Station 37 February 25 - Station 37 members were dispatched to the area of S. Bailey and S. Caln Rds for a report of a brush fire. Upon arrival and size up, 37 Command requested Brush units from Stations 38 and 39. Brush 39 responded shortly after dispatch, followed quickly by Tac 39. A few minutes later command requested Tanker 39 be added to the alarm. The tanker responded quickly and upon arrival began fill operations for Engine 37-1. The company returned to quarters in approximately an hour. Special thanks to the crew from Engine 46-2 for standing by Station 139. Units on location: Brush 39, Tac 39, Tanker 39
1st due 2nd Alarm House Fire
February 15 - Early in the evening the members of Station 39 and 46 were alerted for a dwelling fire in the area of 1110 Harmony Hill Road. The caller reported flames from the residence and possible subjects still inside. Ambulance 46 was first on location, reporting heavy fire from the porch area, and Deputy 46 arrived reporting a dwelling "well-off". With this report Chief 39 (Buttner) called for RIT and 2 additional tankers on the assignment. Chief and Assistant 39 arrived almost simultaneously and upon additional size-up, called for the second alarm. Engine 46-1 arrived and made the initial attack, getting a good knock on the fire. Search crews advanced as well, and shortly after the primary search came up negative, it was confirmed that the home owners were out to dinner. Due to some supplemental information and detiorating conditions, an evacuation was called for at 1957 hours. All hands evacuated and were accounted for by command within 3 minutes. Exterior operations continued, and the fire was placed "under control" approximately 2115 hours. Extensive overhaul operations continued for about 2 hours, and assist companies were released as their operations were complete. West Bradford would like to thank the assist departments for the tremendous turnout. FOR PICTURES FROM THE SCENE CLICK HERE! Units on location: Engine 39-1, Engine 39-2, Engine 39-3, Tanker 39, Rescue 39, Utility 39, Command 39, Assistant 39 (POV), Traffic 39, Deputy 46, Engine 46-1, Engine 46-2, Tac 46, Squad 46, Ambulance 46-1, Medic 46, Rescue 45, Engine 45, Squad 45, Chief 45, Engine 51-1, Engine 51-2, Tac 51, Squad 51, Tanker 47, Tanker 49, Tanker 53, Rescue 48, Tanker 36, Traffic 46, Traffic 52, Ambulance 55-4, Ambulance 55-5, Medic 91-3 Cover assignments: Engine 36/Engine 24-6 to 39, Engine 37-1 to 139, Engine 38/Ladder 41 to 45, Engine 6-2/Ambulance 87-1/Medic 93-2 to 46, Engine 25-2 to 36
Busy week for the 39 House
January 29 - Station 39 and Ambulance 55 (Good Fellowship) were alerted for a report of an auto accident at the intersection of Rt 322 and Sugars Bridge Rd, in West Bradford Twp. Immediately after the initial dispatch, Chester County Fire Radio received supplemental information reporting entrapment and at least 1 possibly serious injury. The call was upgraded to add Medic 91 (Chester County Hospital) to the alarm. Additional reports prompted Command to place a helicopter on standby, and adding Station 46 (Minquas) for the LZ assignment. 3 patients were extricated from the accident, but due to diminishing visibility only 1 patient was able to be airlifted to the hospital. Additional victims were transported by ground to a local trauma center. FOR MORE PICTURES CLICK HERE Units on the scene: Command 39 (Chief), Rescue 39, Engine 39-3, Traffic 39, Ambulance 55-2, Ambulance 55-4, 55-20, Medic 91-3, Medic 91-4, Engine 46-1, Ambulance 46-1, Ambulance 46-2, Skycare 1, Pennstar 2 (aborted), Lifenet 61 (aborted), West Chester Fire Police w/ Traffic 52
Engine transfer to the 37 House January 19 - After an early morning dispatch with Station 28 to assist Station 37 with a chimney fire on Lehigh Dr., Engine 39-3 was asked to relocate to the 37 House while units on the scene at Lehigh Dr. continued extinguishment and clean up of the residence. Engine 39-3 cleared Station 37 after about an hour. Units on the alarm: Engine 39-3, Tanker 39 (recalled), Dep 39
Fatal Auto Accident January 15 - Just after midnight the 39 House was dispatched, along with Station 55 amluance and Medic 91, to Strasburg Road in the area for Broad Run Rd, for an accident reported with entrapment. Assistant 39 and Assistant 39-A responded immediately and on the arrival of Assistant A, reported 3 vehicles involved with a total of 5 patients. Responding EMS requested a helicopter on standby, and shorlly after their arrival requested an immediate fly and 2 additional helicopters on standby. One class 5 patient was also reported. Due to the amount of patients, third and forth ambulances and helicopters were requested, along with a third medic unit. Despite ground wind speeds in excess of 40 miles an hour, SkyFlight care and Pennstar were able to land and transport 2 patients to trauma centers. Additional helicopters from Medevac and Lifenet also attempted to assist with transport but were unable to land safely and aborted their flights. The patients were then transported by ground to Crozer Chester Medical Center. Staton 39 apparatus remained on location to assist the State Police with lighting during the investigation, and assist the tow company with scene restoration. Units cleared the scene approximately 4 hours after dispatch. Pictures from the scene. Units
on Location: Command 39, Rescue 39, Engine 39-3, Tac 39, Traffic 39,
Engine 37-1 (LZ),
Auto Accident January 12 - Shortly before our regular drill night, the members were alerted for an auto accident with a vehicle overturned on Strasburg Rd just east of Telegraph Rd in West Bradford Township. Chief 39 arrived to find 1 vehicle on it's side with the occupant having self extricated, and the second vehicle sitting in the roadway with the occupant sitting in the back seat. The responding paramedics had placed a helicopter on standby, which was stood down by the Chief. Rescue 39 arrived and provided hazard control and lighting. Fire Police maintained traffic control between Telegraph and Marshallton Thorndale Roads for the duration of the event. Pictures from the scene Units on location: Command 39, Rescue 39, Traffic 39, Ambulance 55-2,55-20, Medic 91-3
Gas leak January 9 - Mid-morning on Sunday the 39 House was dispatched to investigate the odor of natural gas inside a residence in the Tatersall development. Assistant 39A was first on the scene and reported a natural gas cooktop that had malfunctioned and exploded, causing minor burns to one of the residents. The gas was secured to the cooktop and the patient was evaluated by EMS and subsequently refused transport. Units cleared after about 25 minutes. Units on location: Rescue 39, Engine 39-3, Engine 39-1, Engine 38, Ambulance 55-4, Assistant 38, Assistant 39A (Command)
Overturned Vehicle January 7 - Mid afternoon Saturday found the members of Station 39 working on the inventory at the Poorhouse Road Station and participating in driver training on the vehicles when the house was alerted for an auto accident on Lucky Hill Rd in East Bradford Township. Rescue 39 responded from the Marshallton Station, and arrived on location to find a Ford conversion van on its side blocking the entire roadway. Rescue's crew confirmed the police and caller report that all occupants were out and uninjured, while the crew from Engine 3 controlled the hazards and assisted with traffic, units returned in about 25 minutes. Units responding or on location: Rescue 39, Engine 39-3, Utility 39, Engine 39-1
Another quiet week for the 39 House January 6 - Station 39 members have had another quiet week, not that anyone is complaining!! We have taken the time to clean up the house and start the inventory process for 2006.
1st alarm of 2006 January 1 - Approximately 15 minutes after midnight, the 39 house was alerted for a structure fire at the Applebrook Inn Pet Resort, 1591 Strasburg Rd. Assistant 39 (Allison) was first to arrive on location, and determined that it was not the structure on fire, but a New Year's bon-fire lit by the residents. They were advised to extinguish the fire, and the company returned. Several minutes later Assistant 39 was advised that the fire radio received another complaint about the fire, and he returned to the scene to remind the residents to extinguish the fire. Units responding: Engine 39-1, Enine 39-2
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