May 2008
Farewell to Brothers
May 24th and May 27 - This past weekend the Pennsylvania Fire Service laid to rest two long time servants. On Saturday morning members from Station 39 attended the viewing for Brookhaven Fire Marshal Jim Voss. Jim was a dedicated member of the Delaware County Fire Service and will be missed by all.
Tuesday Evening some of the members attended the viewing for Aston-Beechwood Fire Chief Rocky Eusden. Rocky was a 41 year member of Aston Beechwood and known to several "Delco transplants" that are members of the station.
The members of Station 39 also offer their sincere condolences to the membership of the Pomeroy Fire Company, who lost Fire Chief McGuigan on Sunday night.
Units on location: Utility 39
Marshalton Memorial Day Tribute and Ceremony
May 25 - Today the members of West Bradford joined with the residents of Marshalton in honoring the fallen heroes of the armed services. Station 39 participated in, and controlled traffic for a small procession through the Village to the cemetary, then back to the Marshalton Church.
Units on location: Rescue 39, Tanker 39, Engine 39-2, Engine 39-3, Utility 39, Traffic 39, Command 39
Engine Transfer to West Grove
May 25 - Just after dinnertime the 39 House was alerted to transfer an engine to the West Grove Fire Company, Main Station, while the brothers from the Grove were fighting a house fire. Engine 39-3 responded with a crew of 6, and in a West Bradford tradition, covered no calls during the 3 hours at Station 22.
Units on location: Engine 39-3
4 Call day for West Bradford
May 24 - The members had a busy afternoon today. The first call of the day was a response to United Sports Training Center to assist ambulance and medic 46 (Minquas) with an injured person. After a quick assessment it was determined the patient was not injured and he was released to his guardians. As the utility was clearing USTC, the Chester County Fire Radio advised the Chief that they were dispatching units to the area of Rt. 162 to the rear of Embreeville Center for a water rescue. While responding to the area, CCFR advised that the call would be for an injured person in a canoe. After a few minutes of locating the canoe, the patient was removed and eventually flown to a trauma center. Upon clearing that emergency, CCFR advised of a resident in need of a lift assist on the East Bradford area of our district. Utility 39, with the boat still in tow, made the response and assisted the resident back into her residence.
About 45 minutes after clearing the lift assist, Station 39 was dispatched to Romansville and Strasburg for an outside smoke investigation. Chief 39 arrived in the area first and determined the smoke was coming from a local controlled burn, and recalled the assignment.
Units on any of the calls: Engine 39-2, Engine 39-3, Rescue 39, Utility 39, Boat 39, Traffic 39, Assistant 39 (G. Fairweather), Command 39 (Buttner)
Evening Car Fire
May 15 - Just after weekly Company Drill night, the members were dispatched to the 1500 block of Montvale Dr for a report of an automobile fire. Chester County Fire Board reported to Chief 39 that there was one vehicle "well off" with exposures to numerous other vehicles. On arrival the Chief confirmed the report. Engine 39-3, returning from another assignment, arrived first and provided the initial handline as the Chief made the hit on the fire. As additional personnel arrived from the station the Chief took command and oversaw the extinguishment of the vehicle.
Units on location: Engine 39-1, Engine 39-3, Rescue 39, Utility 39, Command 39,
Helicopter Landing Zone Assignment
May 10 - Shortly after returning from Fire Prevention, Station 39 was dispatched to provide a landing zone for LifeNet 6-1. LifeNet was responding to a flight request by Minquas EMS, for an injured child in the Township. Units cleared after 30 min.
Units on location: Engine 39-2, Engine 39-3, Command 39
Bradford Heights Elementary - Fire Prevention
May 10 -West Bradford Fire Company was to the annual Bradford Heights Elementary "Spring Fair" to participate in a display and conduct fire prevention. Members gave tours of the apparatus and explained the various responsibilities of the Fire Company to residents. Units cleared after 4 fun filled hours.
Units on location: Engine 39-3, Utility 39,
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