Building Fire in the Local

On 3-14-10 company 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) 45(Parkside) 47(Chester-Township) 72(Aston-Beechwood) 39(Lower-Chichester) and Medic 45 were dispatched to 12 Hill St. in Upland for the building fire reported to be a kitchen. 57-1 went responding under the command of 57-9a(S. Johnson) with 57-9 responding right after. 57-9 went on location with smoke showing. 57-1 went on location and went inservice with an 1 3/4 hand line and made an interior attack. Crews found a small kitchen fire and was under control within minutes. Upland Car 1(D. Favinger) was called to investigate the scene. Thanks to Traffic Control(F. Sawicki) for handling traffic while crews were working.

 

 

 

 

Building Fire in the local

On 1-28-10 at 14:32 Companies 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) 45(Parkside) 47(Chester-Township) 72(Aston-Beechwood) 40(Upper Chi-Chester) 50(Middletown) Rit 39(Lower Chi-Chester) M457 was dispatched to 417 10th St. in Upland for the building fire with oxygen tanks in the building and the building filling with smoke. Police went on location and advised heavy smoke in the building. 57-1 went responding with a staffing of 4. After investigating, it was discovered to be unattended cooking. Crews ventilated the building and went available.

Cover Chester

On 1-20-10 at 17:08 company 57 was dispatched along with 12 and 65 to cover station 82(Chester) while working at a fire. Companies stood by for about 1 1/2 hours before going off radio. 57 did not respond to any calls while covering.

Trash fire in the local

On 1-19-10 at 19:06 Company 57(Upland) was dispatched to 500 West 24th St. at the Army reserve for a trash fire. Tac 57 went responding fully staffed under the command of FF. T. Chaflant with 57-9(D. Smith) going POV. 57-9 went on location with a large trash bag on fire. Tac 57 went on location and went into service with a 1" hand line and extinguished the bag. Company 57 was on about 20 min. before returning.

Building in Chester Township

On 1-1-10 at 22:01 Companies 47(Chester Township) 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) and the medics were dispatched to 1341Elson Rd for the building fire. 57-1 responded under the command of FF J.Taylor fully staffed and arrived to find nothing showing. Quint 52 was next on scene. 57's and 52's crew investigated to find a birds nest inside an exhaust fan that burnt out the motor causing the odor. companies were on scene 30 min. before returning.

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The Upland Fire Company is proud to announce this new web site. Due to our previous, aging web site we decided that for the residents of our borough to get the information they need, a new web site must be made. We hope that you enjoy this web site as much as we do.

Happy New Year!

Welcome to 2010. Last year Upland Fire Company ran a total of 394 Calls. Upland Fire Co. would like to thank all the residents in the Borough of Upland for their on going support. The Officers and members would like to wish everyone a Fire safe and happy New Year.

Building Fire In Chester Township

12/04/09 at 12:24 Companies 47(Chester Township) 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) 45(Parkside) 61(Reliance) 68(Marcus Hook) 23(Media) for the RIT 63(Green Ridge) for the RIT and 39(Lower Chi Chester) for the RIT was dispatched to 2700 Bethel Rd. for the building fire. 57-1 went responding under the command of T. Chaflant. Police went on location first reporting a working fire in the rear. 47-9 went on location next with fire showing.  Crews were on location working for over 2 hours before returning.

Building Fire at Crozer

12/03/09 at 18:43 Companies 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) 45(Parkside) 47(Chester Township) 72(Aston-Beechwood) 63(Green-Ridge) 12(Eddystone) 65(Garden City) and Chester Companies were dispatched to 1 Medical Center Blvd. at Crozer Hospital for the building fire reported to be smoke coming from the ceiling on the 5th floor Ambulatory care wing. 57-1 made the response under the command of J. Taylor, Tac 57 under the command of S. Johnson and  57-9(D. Smith) going direct. 57-9 arrived to find Chester companies investigating. with nothing showing. Investigations were made to find that it was a blown heater motor. The motor was shut off and companies made themselves available. 57 was on location just over an hour before returning.

Late Night Cover Back to Chester

12/03/09 at 4:39 Companies 57 (Upland) 12(Eddystone) and 65(Garden City) were dispatched to cover the city while they worked on the same building that came in on the 1st. Companies again covered for about half an hour with no runs made.

Fuel Spill in Upland

12/02/09 at 14:34 company 57 was dispatched to 8th and Main St. for the fuel spill coming from a green Ford Expedition. Tac 57 made the response under the command of S. Naggy and arrived to find a medium sized fuel spill stretching about 25 Ft. Oil dry was put down on the road way while state police blocked off the road. Crews were on location for about 20 minutes before returning.

Cover Chester

12/01/09 at 21:12 Companies 57 (Upland) 12(Eddystone) and 65(Garden City) were dispatched to cover company 82 (Chester) while they worked at a large building fire. Companies covered for approximately half an hour with no runs made.

Building Fire in Brookhaven

11/30/09 at 18:10 Companies 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) 47(Chester-Township) 50(Middletown) 63(Green-Ridge) for the RIT and 23(Media) was dispatched to 107 Edward Dr. for a building fire reported to be in the basement. Company 52 arrived first to find a small dryer fire that was extinguished quickly. 57-1 went responding under the command of J. Taylor. 57 crews went in to check out the 1st floor for extension and found nothing. Company 57 was out for just under an hour before returning

Fire Alarm in Upland

11/29/09 at 12:24 Company 57(Upland) and 52 (Brookhaven) was dispatched to 1020 Mulberry St. for a fire alarm. Tac 57 went responding under the command of 57-9(D. Smith) and arrived to find a false activation. The alarm was reset and 57 went available.