June 2007
Early morning accident
June 29 - Early into rush hour, Station 39 was dispatched to the area of 925 Stargazers Road for an auto accident. Safety 39 (M. Groover) arrived within minutes of dispatch and reported 1 vehicle on its side, with all occupants out of the vehicle. EMT C. Groover, who was also on location, began care on the lone occupant of the vehicle. Rescue 39 and Engine 39-3 arrived shortly thereafter, controlled hazards, and provided traffic control. The driver of the vehicle was transported by Good Fellowship EMS. Units cleared after about 90 minutes.
Units on Location: Engine 39-3, Rescue 39, Command 39 (W. Buttner), Assistant 39 (G. Fairweather), Safety 39 (M. Groover), Ambulance 55-3
Eight calls in 24 hours for Station 39
Photo courtesy of Bill Dill (Station 31)
June 11 - Today was a rather busy day for the members of West Bradford. The day began with a very stubborn storm cell that didn't seem to want to leave the area. During the 4 hours of of storms the members responded to an investigation of a house struck by lightning, 3 trees and wires calls, 3 requests for fire police, and early in the morning of the 12th, a Tanker assist to the Modena Fire Company (Station 37) on the Task Force for the working building fire.
Tanker, Rehab assist to Station 37
June 1 - Early in the morning Station 39 was alerted to assist Station 37 (Modena Fire Company) on the first alarm tanker task force on a working building fire. Tanker 39 made the response in about 6 minutes. One of the first tankers on the task force to arrive, Tanker 39 assisted with set up of the dump area, and began a tanker shuttle with the rest of the task force assignment. As the time on scene became extended, Woodland Command advised CCFB to dispatch Station 39 for the Rehab assignment. Utility 39, with 3 EMT's and a First Responder made the response to the scene. A rehab area complete with fans, chairs and water was established. Later in the incident the Auxiliary from Station 37 provided additional liquids and sandwiches. The Tanker and Utility cleared approximately 0915hrs .
Units on location: Tanker 39, Utility 39
Special Events
Firefighter I Graduation
June 26 - West Bradford Fire Company celebrates the graduation of three of its own from the Chester County Emergency Services Firefighter I training course. Firefighters Tim Fairweather, Sohn Stark and Regina Solecki attended the 8 week class with the goal of becoming nationally certified firefighters. The graduation celebrates the completion of that class. Graduation was hosted by the Wagontown Fire Company (Station 35) in their banquet hall. Many thanks go out the instructors from the Chester County Department of Emergency Services for all their efforts and their dedication to training.
WBYA Balloon Festival
June 16 - The West Bradford Fire Company attended the 1st Annual WBYA Balloon Festival. Station 39 members were there to fill a dual role. The WBYA asked that we bring a few of the trucks for a display, and to provide fire protection since all the balloons are powered by propane burners. The members also set up a tent in the vendor area for first aid and to sell WBFC apparel. The outing was a success for the WBYA as there were many visitors to the event, and for the WBFC as there were no unexpected issues. See you next year!!!
June 10 - For a couple of hours on Sunday morning, several members of Station 39 participated in our first "Fill the Boot" Day in West Bradford. The members collected enough money from the event to cover the final costs involved in the recent purchase of our Class "A" uniforms. West Bradford Fire Company members appreciate all the support that we receive from our residents and visitors. See you again later in the summer!!
Hoseline Testing
June 9 - Today, Frontline Testing services came to West Bradford to conduct the yearly testing of all the hose lines that are carried on the vehicles. In addition to inspecting our "mile of 5" inch hose, the men and women checked several thousand feet of 1 1/2" and 3" hose. Testing started about 9 am and continued until early in the evening. Thanks to the members who assisted throughout the day in another one of the projects we need to complete every year to keep Station 39 responding.
High School Graduation
June 7 - During our normal training night some of the members of West Bradford traveled to the Downingtown West Senior High School for Brittney's graduation. The members tooks some pictures and did a traditional siren sounding when Brittney came off the field with her classmates. Congrats Brittney!!
After returning from graduation, the members took part in clean-up around the station.
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