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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)
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
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!!
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)
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.
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