The top Ten responers for the year 2009 out of a combined total of 503 Calls/Drills are as follows:

1.Steve Hall-               287

2.Micke Imparato-      283

3.Kevin Oswald-         219

4.Sean Gane-             213

4.Brian Peltz-               213

5.Chuck Huber-           201

6.Mike Signora-           200

7.Howie Timmons-    186

8.David J. Brosnan-   181

9.Joe Impriano-          135

10.John Knowles-     125

The Officers and members thank all of those who helped make 2009 the success it was.

The officer line up for 2010 will be:

Chief Officers
Chief of Department Mike Signora 08-9
First Deputy D.J. Brosnan 089-A
Second Deputy Kurt Rossney 08-9B
 
Line Officers
Captain Chuck Huber 089-C
Lieutenant Kevin Oswald 08-13
Lieutenant Michael Imparato 08-13A
 
Engineering Staff
Chief Engineer Steve Hall 08-14
Engineer Edward Pfaff 08-14A
Engineer Timothy Dorrin 08-14B
Engineer Brian Peltz 08-14C
We all look forward to serving this great Fire Company and moving forward together.
                      Yours in service  
                               -Officers of  PPFD.

At 21:51 hrs the station was hit out for another Building Fire response in Norwood. This time crews were dispatched to 233 W. Garfield ave for smoke in the building. Engine 8 arrived first due to a three story multiple family dwelling with PD reporting smoke from the second floor windows. Crews made entry while Snozzle 8 layed in from the hydrant at the corner. Crews from 08 and 02 encountered a "medium" smoke condition on the second floor and stretched an 1 3/4 handline. After further investigation, it was found to be a small smoldering pile that the crews handled with ease. The Company was available a short while later after wrapping up. Another Excellent job to the first in crew!

After only just going Off-radio from the prior accident, the Station was hit out for the reported Building Fire at 13 E. Winona ave in Norwood, at the Fullmetal Tattoo shop. On the ticket were companies 02(Norwood), 08(Prospect Park), 05(Glenolden), 43(Holmes), 07-5(Ridley Park), and RIT 45(Parkside). Engine 8 arrived first due to a two story "taxpayer" with nothing evident from the exterior. The crew proceeded to investigate a light haze in the shop in the area of the front door. A small fire was located inside of the front door jamb, and crews from 08 and 02 quickly overhauled the area and extinguished via a PW(pressurized water). Good job to the first in crew!

At just before 7p tonight, the Station was dispatched for an accident with reported injuries in the 700 block of Lincoln ave in town. There was a crew in station already, setting up for the Teen Dance tonight, and responded in moments to the two vehicle accident. The crew assisted EMS with the patient inside the struck vehicle and had the Hurst Tool staged on standby, due to the striking vehicle being wedged against the car's drivers door. The Hurst Tool wasn't needed after all and a total of two patients were transported to local hospitals.

On Saturday, nine members ventured up to Montgomery County Training Center for an all day seminar for Command Officers. The men enjoyed several good lectures, including a very good lecture from Dr. Harry Carter who is well known for his work in Firehouse and Fire Engineering magazines. A delicious lunch was also provided by the Training Center. The seminar finished up around 1500, just in time for everyone to head home in the snow.
 

Tonight, the first 3 hour Conventional Forcible Entry class was taught at Station 8. This class is a partnership between PPFC and the Delco ESTC. The class is taught using the Firehouse Innovations forcible entry training Prop. Companies from Glenolden, Folcroft, and SharonHill came over for the three hour hands on class. Companies practiced techniques for forcing inward and outward swinging doors. Single person techniques were also discussed and practiced. For further information on scheduling a class for your Department, contact DCESTC or Station 08.

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For this week's drill, the crew performed their annual equipment qualifications. Crews were qualified in the usage of  SCBA ,Snozzle attachment, PPV operations, saw operations/maintenance, and hurst tool operations/maintenance. It is a requirement that all members be recertified on all gasoline and hydraulicly powered equipment each year.

 Just before 1500 hours, companies 13, 11, 14, Medic 102 and RIT 08 were dispatched to 234 President Ave, Rutledge for the working fire. Engine 8 and Rescue 8 arrived on scene within minutes . RIT 8 conducted its size up-walk around and stood by at the ready as crews worked to extinguish the blaze. Great stop by the first in crews!

The Topic of this weeks drill was a review of equipment in preparation for next weeks yearly qualifications. The crew went over airpacks, saw dis/reassembly, ppvs, and the hurst tool.

 This evening before our weekly drill, crews conducted a block tour of the 800 blk. of 10th ave. This was the block that had a working fire a few weeks ago and as per our costumer service policy we conducted the tour. Crews checked on smoke detector use, batteries and replacement, also free smoke detectors where given out and installed as well to homes that were in need. Station 8 has been conducting these tours on the blocks and areas affected by fire for 10 years now and the program has been a huge success

At 16:00 hrs today, the Building assignment for Companies7,8,48,and L43 was struck for the area of Hinkson Blvd and Comerford avenues in Ridley Park. Pd arrived and corrected the address to 425 Deakyne ave. Engine 8 arrived first due to a fully involved large shed with moderate extension to a 15' x 25' garage, and dropped the five inch supply from Deakyne and Hinkson to the front. Engine 8 stretched the 1 3/4" handline and went in service. Engine 8's crew, utilizing the "California cut" method, opened up the garage door via K950 saw. 07-1 arrived behind Engine 8 and stretched a 2 1/2" to the garage rear. Snozzle 8 proceeded to Comerford and Deakyne and after removing the fencing between yards, stretched an additional 2 1/2", while 48's crew helped "open up" the structures.  A run over supply line couldn't stop crews from making the aggressive knock and bringing this job under control quickly. Special thanks to the Pd that helped with the handjack and the hook-up.

On Sunday January 3rd, the box was struck for a building fire on the 800 block of 10th Avenue in Prospect Park. Chief 08-9 arrived to find a working fire on the 3rd floor of a single Victorian style structure. Snozzle 8 dropped a 5 in from 10th and Lincoln and laid in to the scene. 08-9 called for the 1 3/4 and the boys from Snozzle 8 stretched and advanced up the three flights to find a room and contents involved. The attack crew made short work of the hot and smoky blaze and immediately began to open up and ventilate. The assisting companies along with the balance from Station 8, assisted with laddering the building and conducted salvage and overhaul. An outstanding job was conducted by all units on scene.

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This morning at around 0030, Engine 8 was called to the 900 blk. of Chester pk. for another dumpster fire. The Engine arrived and stretched 1 3/4, the fire was starting to abate when we arrived and it was knocked down quickly. The crew wrapped up and topped of the booster tank just as the first few flakes began to fall.

At just before noon, the Building assignment was struck for 309 Seminole Ave in the Lester section of Tinicum Twp. Fireboard advised there was possible entrapment. The assignment brought companies 48(Tinicum), 07(Ridley Park), 08(Prospect Park), 02-5(Norwood),12(Eddystone), RIT43(Holmes), and Medic 102A to the scene. 48-9(W.Lee) arrived to heavy fire from the C/D corner on the second floor with fire impinging on the D-side exposure and PD reporting all occupants were out of the building. 48-1's crew layed in from 4th and Seminole and stretched the 1 3/4 to the second floor providing a quick knock on the fire. Engine 8 arrived shortly after and assisted establishing a secondary water supply to 48-1. After the second supply was established, the crew of five entered the B-side exposure to check for extension. No extension was found and the crew vented the dwelling via PPV fan. Crews were made available at the hour mark. Nice job to all crews on the stop!