The Prospect Park Fire Company is actively looking for volunteers. Please join us at our recruitment open house on Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn how you can expand your knowledge and put your skills to work.

We are looking for individuals interested in serving as firefighters, fire police, support personnel, and auxiliary members.

Stop by the open house to learn about the fire service and the opportunities available within the organization. Current volunteers, including officers and board members, will be available to answer your questions. This informational event will also include demonstrations, equipment and apparatus displays, and light refreshments. 

Company 8 was dispatched to the Milmont section of Ridley Township for a working fire. 49 Command went on location with a 100 x 50 Garage with heavy fire showing. Company 8 was assigned as the RIT Team. With the size and accessibility of the building crews from Engine 8 and Rescue 8 split into two teams and set up on Sector A & C. As crews remained focused on the task at hand, Deputy Chief Rossney conducted frequent 360's of the building to evaluate the integrity of the building. Companies on scene were 18, 43, 49, 62, 67, 70, 12, 14, 08, 57, and 68.

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Thursday evening, the Engine headed down to the Burn Building at the Training Center along with companies 7 and 70 to run through scenarios utilizing the burn building. The crews alternated assignments between Engine and Truck crews on several different scenarios including a basement fire scenario, two second floor fire scenarios, as well as a scenario with fire on the third floor. All three scenarios included a person trapped somewhere in the building. The crews were divided up into fire attack, search, outside vent, and a roof team. The incident command system was also utilized throughout the night. The crews worked for two and a half hours before wrapping up.

Tonight, the crew was part of a drill at Penn Terminals in Eddystone. Companies 8, 12, 7, 48, 62 and 79 were "dispatched" to the Terminal for a flammable liquid storage tank "fire". Snozzle 8 dropped 200' of 5" from 12-2 and they supplied us with water. Snozzle 8 went in service with the boom and deck gun for aggressive cooling.  After the initial knock, the team shut down the deck gun and utilized the Snozzle boom exclusively. The crew on Snozzle took this great opportunity to "go over" Snozzle operations with some newer members and put the vehicle through its paces. All companies worked extremely well together and got a chance to work the I.C.S. on a big "incident". Thanks to 12-9 (Cuzzy) and the Eddystone Fire Department for the invite, we are looking ahead to more drills together! A good time was had by all and a good job too.

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This morning at 0216, Engine 8 was dispatched to cover station 45 (Parkside) while they operated at a multi alarm fire in Marcus Hook. Engine 8 made the response with 6 members and stood by covering the area for 3 hours. No calls were logged and the Engine was back in our local by 0530.

At 1610 hrs Station 08 was dispatched for the R.I.T., to 201 E. Sylvan Ave for the working shed fire with an exposure problem. Engine 8 responded with 6 crew members and was met on scene by 089A. Upon arrival we were given the orders by 14-9A to lay in and supply 11-1. After the water supply was established the crew set up for R.I.T Operations. After a quick knock on the fire and minimal exposure damage the crew was given the order to stand down. Shortly after we were packing the 5" back on the Engine with help from the guys from 11-13 and 14, and went available and returned to the station. Good job by all on a very hot and humid day.

Tonight after just having returned from the Glenolden cover assignment, the company was dispatched to another dumpster fire. This one was at 841 Chester Pk and again it was well involved. Engine 8 arrived in moments and pulled the front bumper line and with hooks in hand made short work of this nuisance fire. The crew picked up and returned shortly after.

This evening starting at 1500 and concluding at 2300, Engine 8 along with Truck 63 covered Glenolden's locals while they were out of service. The team took in one run, a large healthy meal and some comradeship.

This morning, Companies 8, 7, and 70 gathered for our bi-weekly Apprentice program drill. The teams started with flow testing their main attack lines and then moved on to basic Engine Company operations. The group moved around town laying lines, stretching and advancing hand lines and leader lines, conducting hook ups, pump operations, driver training, etc. A good time was had by all and the team is looking ahead to our next drill on Aug 28Th.

Our Drills are Fire less Battles

Our Battles are Fire filled Drills

This morning at 0554, the company was dispatch to 934 Chester Pk. for the dumpster fire. Engine 8 arrived to find a dumpster well involved, the crew pulled the front bumper line and with hooks in hand, made short work of the nuisance fire. Crew picked up and returned.

At 14:54, the first due box assignment was dispatched to 131 Stoney Hill Rd for the working house fire. Ridley Township PD arrived on the scene before the original dispatch was complete reporting the fire was "going good". Chief 70 arrived next reporting a one story ordinary construction twin, with heavy fire showing side "C", and established the "Stoney Hill Road command". Chief 70 ordered Engine 70 to back into the cul-de-sac and pick up the plug at the bottom of the circle. Engine 70 arrived, stretched the 200' crosslay, and hand jacked the 5" to the plug. Engine 70's Nozzle man (T. Buddy) and back up man (Lt. Silpath) advanced into the house and encountered fire involving the two back bedrooms, extending down the hallway and beginning to involve the kitchen and living room. The men worked the line through the house knocking the fire down as the crew from Ladder 48 began taking the windows to ventilate for the line crew. Engine 70's exterior crew, as well as Chief 8, threw ladders for egress. RIT Engine 8's crew completed throwing ladders along with a few members from 43, completed there tool cache and stood by periodically conducting their 360's.Pipeline 62's crew stretched a back up line into the house and stood by. The bulk of the fire was knocked down quickly, however the crews had their hands full chasing hot spots and minor extension into the "D" side exposure. At the thirty minute mark, command placed the fire under control, and the units worked together to complete the extensive overhaul that was necessary. This fire was a great example of how training, dedication, and hard work pays off when it comes time to do the job. Great job to all on scene.

First alarm assignment: 70, 62, 43, Squrt 67, Ladder 48, RIT 8, Medic R-7.

Photos courtesy of secretary Linda Kelly and Tinicum Township Fire Company.
 

Tonight, at around 2130, Engine 8 was returning from a RIT run in Eddystone's local when we were diverted to assist company 48 on an MVA with entrapment. Engine 8 made the response and arrived quickly along with Ladder 48, Rescue 48 and Ambulance 48-7, to find negative entrapment with one injured. Engine 8's crew pulled fire protection and secured the vehicle, the battery was disconnected, the wheels chocked, the parking brake applied, etc. Company 48 worked with the EMS providers to package the patient and clear the roadway of debris. With the patient safely being transported and the roadway clear, all units returned to service. 

For the last several weeks and for the next few more Engine Company 8 has been and will be conducting Engine operations drills. Along with Prospect Park, our drill partners Ridley Park and Leedom have also been involved. The teams worked on such skills as Forward lays, Handline stretch and advance, Leader line operations, Master streams, Pump operations, nozzle handling, extending the 1 3/4, etc. The groups conducted some handline hose handling drills utilizing a beach ball for hose and stream control. Engine Company Operations and duties are our main function and the honing of those skills and disciplines are a priority.

The more we Sweat at Drill

The less we Burn at Fires

The Prospect Park Fire Company is pleased to announce the birth of Chief Signora's baby girl. Talia Marie Signora was born at 06:10 this morning weighing in at 7 lbs. 9 oz. and 20 3/4" inches long. Michelle and Talia are both doing well.

Congratulations to Mike, Michelle, Eden, and Chaz on the new addition to your family.