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Drill - 8/13/08
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
- Tonight's drill consisted of reviewing the basic components on our SCBA. As we went over and inspected our air packs, we discussed how they worked and the proper way to wear them. We then started an obstacle course which used hose and playground equipment to create a maze. Unfortunately, the weather put a damper on the playground scene and we continued back at the Fire House where we practice fire fighter survival tactics with our SCBA. Everyone learned something new and it was a great review on such a rainy night. Great Job Guys!
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CONGRATS!
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Thursday, June 26, 2008
- Congrats to Firefighter Bob Endriss and his family as he welcomed his grandson Collin Robert Murray who arrived on June 26, 2008 and weighed in at 8lbs 2ozs and measured 21 inches long.
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CONGRATS!
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Thursday, June 19, 2008
- Congrats to Firefighter Doug Ferguson and his wife Kate as they welcome their som Patrick Joseph Ferguson who was born June 19 at 8:26. He weighed in at 9 lbs., 1 oz.
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CRIS HANSEN
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Thursday, June 5, 2008
- It is with great sadness that we announce that Swarthmore Fire Chief Cris Hansen passed away this morning after an extended battle with cancer. Throughout his tenure as Chief and as former Paramedic Chief at Taylor Hospital, Cris was a true friend of the Ridley Park Fire Co. Please join us by keeping his family and friends in your prayers.
Rest in Peace
Swarthmore Fire Chief
Cris Hansen
1960-2008
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LODD - LIEUTENANT NICHOLAS PICOZZI, JR.
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Wednesday, March 5, 2008
- Lieutenant Nicholas Picozzi, Jr. of the Lower Chichester Fire Company tragically lost his life in the line of duty while battling a house fire in Upper Chichester Township. The officers and members of the Ridley Park Fire Co extend our condolences to his family, friends and fellow firefighters. Please join us by keeping them in your prayers.
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FF DENNIS LEAHY RECEIVES AWARD
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008
- Ridley Park Fire Company would like to take a moment to congratulate FF Dennis Leahy, just one of a large group of first responders, who were recently awarded the District Attorney’s Award for Heroic Actions back on February 20th. Leahy received the award for his work as an onsite Paramedic on September 26, 2007 during a building fire at 900 Coates Avenue, Sharon Hill. It was on September 26 that Sharon Hill volunteer FF Michael Regan died in the line of duty and three other fire fighters were injured in a garage collapse. The event was hosted by Delaware County District Attorney G. Michael Green who also recognized 34 other emergency workers and organizations for their efforts with the Sharon Hill and the August, 2007 Parkside fire incidents.
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ACCIDENT WITH REPORTED ENTRAPMENT
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Friday, January 11, 2008
- At approximately 0740 hrs, the RPFD was dispatched to 608 Chester Pike for an accident with entrapment. Early reports said that there was a child trapped under the car, upon arrival 07-9 (Chief Ned Donkin) surveyed the scene and observed that there was no entrapment and reduced the speed of the incoming apparatus. 07-1 and 07-6 stayed on location until the vehicle was removed. Other units dispatched were Station 48, Station 08, Ambulance 02-7, Taylor Medics, Ridley Park Police, and Ridley Township Police.
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STATION 7 ASSISTS TINICUM TOWNSHIP WITH THE BUILDING
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Thursday, December 27, 2007
- Station 7 was dispatched to assist the Tinicum Township Fire Company with the working house fire at 209 Bartram Avenue in Tinicum Township. First crews on scene found heavy fire and smoke on 2nd floor of a two-story twin house. Ladder 07-5 responded and forced entry to the adjacent home and proceeded to conduct a secondary search. The crew also helped with overhaul and hot spot searches within the original fire building.
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SANTA VISITS RIDLEY PARK
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Monday, December 24, 2007
- On Christmas Eve, Ridley Park Fire Company travelled the streets of Ridley Park, distributing candy canes to Borough children. Riding on the fire truck was by a very special guest, Santa Claus, who made the long journey down from the North Pole, hours before his evening ride around the world. Santa also made special stops to Connor Williams Nursing Home and Taylor Hospice, where residents were visited by Santa, and were treated to cookies, gifts, and Christmas Carols sung by RPFC members.
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DRILL NIGHT - 12/20/07
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Thursday, December 20, 2007
- At this week's drill, members reviewed forcible entry techniques on several doors within the station and brainstormed on different ideas for how to gain entry through those various doors. This was followed by several search and rescue evolutions on the new second floor addition where members donned SCBAs and rescued several "victims," from various hiding spots within obstacles in blackout conditions.
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SANTA COMES TO RIDLEY PARK
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Sunday, December 2, 2007
- The Ridley Park Fire Department has a very special guest
On December 2, 2007 The Ridley Park Business Association hosted its annual Santa Claus visit by train. The visit, which usually takes place at the center of the business district, was moved to the firehouse due to the weather. Here, children had their pictures taken with jolly old St. Nick and were treated to holiday music from a Mummers string band. There were also free hot dogs, pizza, pretzels, and hot chocolate. Although the weather was miserable, fun and joy was had by all.
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Santa arrives by train
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Santa rides the fire truck to town
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