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Bathroom Fire @ Crozer
4/15: At 11:32 hours, Station 57 was Alerted of A building Fire at Crozer
Hospital. Reports came in as a Fire in the Bathroom, which was extinguished by
the Nurses. Units Investigated under 57-9 (Smith) to find a light had overheated
and started to burn the wall. Companies assisting were Chester Fire Co. 82,
Brookhaven(52), Parkside(45) & Greenridge (63).
New Tac Seats
Tac 57 was sent over to EPI in New Jersey To have new Ho Bostrom Pack
Seats installed.
FireFighters can now don their Air Packs while Responding to a Call instead of
waiting to arrive.
Members Attend Class At Training Center
2/10/07- 2/11/07: This Saturday and Sunday members (Asst. Chief Steve Johnson, Safety Officer Paul Michalkiewicz, Asst. Engineer Jim Cassidy, Fire Fighters Kevin Koslowski, Mandy DeRosa, and Cadet Stephanie Johnson) attended A Fire Fighter Survivor class at Delaware County Emergency Service Training Center. We would like to thank the instructors who were Chief Billy Goldfeder (www.firefighterclosecalls.com) and Mike Wilbur from FDNY’s Ladder-27 (www.emergencyvehicleresponse.com). Both discussed several scenario’s where firefighters were either injured or killed and points of interest to possibly prevent these incidents from happening. This was a great experience and an eye-opener for all.
Think Safety!
Air Pack Review
1/15/2007: Tonight members performed their yearly S.C.B.A certification. Members reviewed proper inspection/cleaning procedures along with the proper way to don the air pack.
Reminder to all U.F.C Fire Fighters:
Drills will be held the First and Third Mondays, starting on
January 15th, with SCBA review.
Cadet/Junior Drills will be held on the second Monday of the Month.
Special Drill:
January 23rd at station 50 (Middletown), All Members attending should report to
U.F.C by 1815 hours.
All Fire Fighters are reminded to attend the Monthly Drills at 1830 hours.
Happy New Year
The Officers and Members of U.F.C would like to wish everyone a Happy
and Healthy, Fire Safe New Year 2007.
Candy Canes With Santa
12/23/2006:
Santa went around Upland today and his
little helpers passed out Candy Canes.
Upland Fire Co. also drove around at night with lights on the trucks.
Thank You to everyone that helped!
57 for the R.I.T
12/8/2006- Company 57 was dispatched at 11:50 hours to assist Company 63(Greenridge) and 72(Aston Beechwood) for R.I.T. 57-2 arrived on scene and set up and then was assisted by the crew of TAC 57. Crews operated under 63-9 (D. Evans) and stood by while the company's did an exterior attack. 57-2 responded with Fire Fighters W. Fraim, D. Nuscis, A. Turner, and Chief Engineer Doug Scott. TAC 57 followed with Hon. Chief Eng. S. Johnson, J. Cassidy III, S. Edwards, and Safety Officer P. Michalkiewicz. Upland Fire Co. would like to wish the injured Fire Fighters a quick recovery.
Thank you to all that Helped
The Family of John N. Stinson and the Officers and Members of Upland Fire Co. would like to thank the following Fire Company’s. The volunteer services you performed played an important roll during emotional times with the funeral service of our brother firefighter Jack Stinson.
Thank You !!
Garden City, Sta.65 Del Co. and Brandywine Hundred Sta. 11 New Castle, De. for the use of their Ladders at the cemetery. Aston Beechwood Fire Co. Sta. 72 for their participation during the funeral service. Ogden Fire Co. Sta. 55 for the cover assignment, and the Upper Chichester Fire Dept. Stations,40,55 & 61 for the use of the casket board.
2006 Fire Prevention Winners from the Main Street School
We would like to Congratulate Ethan Scalies from the Kindergarten Class, and, Jovani Perez and Alana Younger from the First Grade Class, for winning Upland Fire Companies annual Fire Prevention Contest. This year the students were asked to draw and color a picture of 57-1. The winners received their names on a plaque, and Upland Fire Company sweat shirts.
Please Remember to Change your Batteries in your Smoke Detector!!
More Updates to the firehouse
Members spent time around the firehouse installing the new ready racks gear system that was ordered and bought through the State fire grant program.
Glasstown Antique Fire Brigade
Several members of Upland Fire Company attended the muster held at the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center in Millville, NJ. Three teams represented Upland Team A which consisted of Steve Johnson, Woody Kibler, Dan Smith, and Kevin Kozlowski. Team B consisted of Jim "The Fired Up" Cassidy, Doug "Mohawk" Scott, Will Fraim, and Dan Nuscis. The girls team this year was made up of Stephaine Johnson, Sandy Johnson, Marsha Scott, Sharon Pyle, and Monica Manercia. Competitions started off with the girls team getting a bye in the barrel fight. The teams fought other teams from around the New Jersey area. Team A finished up with first place. Team C finished in second, and Team B took third. Upland Fire Company also received a special judges award for there continued support in the muster. Crews enjoyed a BBQ back at the hotel with the traditional balloon slingshot finishing off the night. Upland also was spot lighted in the front page of The Daily Journal newspaper in New Jersey. Special thanks goes out to this years business sponsors for their continued support. T-mugs, F.O.E. 74 and Crozer Mills Enterprises.
ANNUAL FUND DRIVE
This years annual fund drive has been mailed out to all businesses and residents in the borough of Upland. Upland Fire Company relies on the support received through this fund drive. Please take a min to help out the firehouse.
Upland Fire Co. hosted a
pump school at the station on June 10th & 11th and 24th &25th. Three of our
members, W. Fraim, J. Cassidy, and S. Edwards as well as members from Stations
47, 49, 61 all completed a 32 hour pump class.
Special thanks to Frank Moyse and Tim Mason for teaching the class and to A.F.
Damon for clearing the Chester creek so we could draft.
Cadet/ Junior Car Wash
The Cadet and Juniors of Upland Fire Company held there annual car wash and cake back sale. The weather was perfect with 42 cars being washed through out the day. Congrats to the group for hosting such a great event.
The officers and members of Upland Fire Company would like to congratulate member Heather Meekins on the birth of her baby girl Kylee Lynn. The baby weighed in at 7 lbs. 9 oz. and was 21.5 inches long. Check back soon for pictures of the newest member of the Upland Fire Company family.
6/25:
Company 57
was dispatched at 02:23 hours to assist company 47 (Chester Township) at the
intersection of Elson Road and Woodworth Street for a vehicle fire. Chief
47-9 arrived on location and found a vehicle fully involved. Engine 57-2
arrived on location first and went into service with the forestry line off the
front bumper. The crew from Upland was quickly backed up from the crew of
Rescue 47. Units remained on location until 03:09
Upland fire company recently put into service various Water rescue Safety equipment. Chief John Zachar from Lenni Heights Fire Company spent a drill night going over the proper way to Wear and use the equipment. Life vests, Water rescue helmets, and throw ropes were purchased to protect the borough of Upland in the case of flooding. Each member took turns throwing the ropes to see how they are deployed and how to repack them properly. Thank you to John, and his men from Lenni Heights for teaching us.
New look for the station
The firehouse recently had new windows installed in the bay doors of the station. The original panels had small oval windows installed in them made of Plexiglas which over time faded and made it hard to view out of, or allow light to enter into the apparatus room. With the newly installed full glass panels the firehouse now has light shining back in which will allow the sun to heat up the apparatus room along with letting members see out easier.
5/1:
Upland Fire Company members spent the night drilling on some donated cars in
front of the station. Tonight's drill was on vehicle fires.
Members used the forestry line along with the piercing nozzle to extinguish
different scenarios.
4/15:
The annual Easter Egg hunt and breakfast was held today at the ball field.
The Easter egg hunt started off at 9:30 with a very large crowd gathered.
Immediately following the hunt guests were invited back to the fire house for
breakfast with the man himself. The event was made possible with
help from the Upland AC, Upland Borough Council, Upland Marine League, and the
Main Street School PTO. Thanks to everyone who came out and made this day
a great event.
4/8:
The 80th annual awards dinner was held tonight with many members and guests in
attendance. This year Master of ceremonies was Rocky Eusden. This
years awards went to the following:
Top Responders for 2005:
304 Calls for the year
1. Joey Taylor IV 207 alarms
2. Doug Scott 200 alarms
3. Rick Bailey 194 alarms
4. Steve Johnson 175 alarms
5. Marsha Scott 169 alarms
6. Dan Smith
155 alarms
7. Mike Bailey Jr 153 alarms
8. Mike Madigan 136 alarms
9. Sonny Johnson 135 alarms
10. Dan Nuscis
131 alarms
Air Pack Challange:
1st place Mike Bailey Jr
2nd place Joe Taylor IV
Judges award Dan Nuscis
Chiefs Award:
Marsha Scott
Cadet / Jr firefighter of the year: Joseph Taylor IV
Firefighter of the Year: Mike
Bailey Jr
Special Award: Helen "Faye" Johnson
Congratulations to all winners.
Upland Fire Company held a Fire Prevention coloring contest with the kindergarten and first grade classes of Edison Main street Academy in the borough of Upland. The children were given a picture of the station with the various pieces of fire apparatus. After the November meeting members choose the two winning entries with the winners being Quadir Albright from the kindergarten class and Timothy Johnston from the first grade class. Asst chief Steve Johnson presented the students with shirts and had there named engraved in the fire prevention plague that hangs in the Museum. Congrats to all the students for there effort.
The annual Junior/Cadet fire drill tonight when over extinguisher training. The Jrs. and cadets got to use the dry chemical and Pressurized water extinguishers to extinguish a live fire in a pan.
Special Award Issued
At the regular monthly meeting of the firehouse State Representative Thaddeus Kirkland visited the firehouse. We have been blessed twice by the state representative with two grants. Both grants were used to purchase equipment and tools that were needed when the new engine was purchased. Thank you Thaddeus for all your help you have given the Upland Fire Company.
10/13:
The officers and members of Upland fire company wish to welcome two new members
to the crew. Will Fraim and Todd Chalfont became active senior members of
the company. Both are enrolled in the Delaware State Fire School at this
present time. Good Luck guys.
Todd
Will
10/10:
As the Open House was coming to an end Companies were dispatched to Washington
Street in the borough of Brookhaven for a report of a building fire. An
officer from Parkside was on location with a detached garage full involved with
explosions. 52-9 (Montella) arrived to confirm a one and a half story
garage well off. The crew from Upland assisted with fire suppression and
overhaul. Companies on Location were Brookhaven, Upland, Chester Township,
and Aston Beechwood for the RIT team.
10/10:
The annual open house and fire prevention show was held tonight at the station.
Neighbors and friends got an up close look at the Equipment that is available to
the residents of Upland in the time of an emergency. Special thanks goes
out to Upland Borough Council, The Upland PD. Fire companies that were in
attendance were Brookhaven, Parkside, Chester Township, Marcus Hook, and Lenni
Heights. Thanks to all who attended.
Click for Pictures of the night
COUNTY CONVENTION PARADE
10/8:
Upland Fire Company attended the Delaware County Fireman's Association parade
hosted by Glenolden Fire Company today despite the rain coming down steady.
All three pieces of apparatus attended the parade. Station 57 brought home
four trophies. The awards were as followed:
57-1: Took 2nd place for Best appearing and most functional engine year 2000 and newer
57-2: Took 1st place for Best appearing and most functional engine year 1990 - 1994
TAC57: Took 1st place for Best appearing and most functional Mini Pump/Brush Truck
Station 57: Took 1st place for Best appearing Delaware County Fireman's Association Organizational member with 3 or more pieces of Apparatus which had a cash prize of $250.
Congratulations to Company 05 along with the many of other
stations that braved the rain to make the day a great success
9/25:
Before the Eagles were to take on The Oakland Raiders Several members of Upland
Fire Company took the time to help out our friends at the Caleb Pusey Plantation
with moving some old cabinets from the old main gym on Main Street back to the
old school house on Race Street. The cabinets were relocated for a short
period while the construction was going on at the new county housing site.
After the cabinets were placed back in there rightful locations the members were
treated to a personal tour of the Caleb Pusey House which was built in 1683 and
is well known for the housing of William Penn. Thank you to Mr. and Mrs.
Ray Peden for allowing us to partake in such an important event.
Click here for more pictures of the Old Main Gym along with the Pusey estate.
9/17:
Upland Fire Company along with the boys from
Green ridge made the long trip down to
Dover Delaware for the 85th Annual Delaware State Fireman's Association
Convention Parade. 57-2, TAC 57, and Truck 63 represented Delaware County.
After Having some Food and Drinks the crews were rewarded for all there hard
work. 57-2 Took 1st place for Best Appearing Non-Member Pumper. TAC
57 took 1st place for Best Appearing Non-Member Specialized Unit. Truck 63
took 1st place for Best Appearing Non-Member Ladder. Next stop for Both
Companies is the Delaware County Convention Parade in October.
DCFA Project Completed
The members recently completed the Delaware County Fireman's Association Poster contest. The entry was installed on the outside of the firehouse for judging. All residents and friends are welcome to take a look at our entry.
9/12:
The officers
and members of Upland Fire Company wish to congratulate member Adam Hart on the
completion of Officer one, and Inspector one courses for the United States Air
Force. Adam Is stationed at the Ellsworth Air force Base in South Dakota
as a Firefighter. With the completed courses Adam goes from Airman 1st
Class to Senior Airman. Adam Good Luck, Be Careful, and Hope to see you
home soon from your friends at Station 57.
The new A/C / Heater combo was installed recently in the
office. The unit was donated to the Upland Fire Company from the Crozer
Mills Associates from Upland Avenue. The Officers and Members wish to
thank them for the Generous Donation.
The 25th annual Glasstown Antique Muster was held at Wheaton Village in Millville New Jersey. The Dilly and Hose Cart were on display. Several members also participated in the competitions. Upland Guys team A Walked away with first place in the Barrel Fight. With strong showings from Upland Guys Team B and the Upland Girls. Upland is the only station that has a full female team competing every year. Steve Johnson, Woody Kibler, Sonny Johnson, and Kevin Koslowski made up team A. Doug Scott, Ricky Bailey, Mike Bailey Sr., and Dave Boyer made up Team B, The girls team consisted of Marsha Scott, Monica Manerchia, Regina Smith, Stephanie Johnson, and Sandy Johnson.
Chief Mike Madigan always looking out for the safety of Upland
Borough Residents. Could B.L.S. Service be in the future for Station 57??
57-9A Dan Smith underwent surgery on August 3rd all went well. The officers and members wish him a speedy recovery. While in recovery Dan can still enjoy firefighting with his new emergency vehicle. See you on the fire grounds in 8 weeks!
7/29:
At 23:33 Hrs. Upland Fire Company was dispatched to 4927 Jackson Drive in the borough of Brookhaven for a Building fire. 52-9 (Montella) went on Location with medium smoke showing with a possible Bathroom fire. 57-1's crew was told to proceed to the front of the building then told there orders were to perform Ventilation of the second floor. Crews made a quick knock of the fire with Company 57 returning into service at 00:09 hrs.
7/26:
Assist to Chester Township
Company 57 was dispatched for the Rapid Intervention Team at 14:30 Hrs to 2500 Concord Road The Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. 47-9B was on location with heavy smoke showing from the rear of there Crematorium. Upon going responding 57-2 was notified to change there assignment to fire suppression and were relieved of there R.I.T. duties. 57-2 Reversed laid 900 Feet of 5" hose to the hydrant on Incinerator Road. The went to four alarms before it was brought under control. Company 57 was on location for 5 hours and 5 minutes. Special thanks to company 49 (Milmont Park) and Company 40 (Boothwyn) for covering our local.
More Pics taken by Jr. Firefighter Joey Taylor
7/18:
Blown Transformer
At 14:30 hrs. Fireboard notified the officers of Upland Fire Company that PECO was on location at the firehouse and would be shutting the firehouse power down due to the transformer supplying the firehouse leaking oil. Peco's environmentalist made the decision to have the transformer removed and a new one installed. With the transformer leaking oil the EPA was notified and a clean up crew was sent out to vacuum the oil out of the old transformer before it could be removed off site. Power was restored to the station a little past 21:00 hrs.
6/18:
Station 57
Drove up the Blue Route today to the Montgomery County Training Academy to do
live burn evolutions with Companies 49 (Milmont Park) and Company 11 (Morton).
The crews did evolutions on commercial and structural firefighting. The
officers and members of Upland Fire Company would like to thank the Milmont Fire
Company for inviting us to join them.
Please Take Note......
The Address of Upland Fire Company has changed from 1 Auburn Drive to 1 McClintock Drive Effective Immediately. Please make a note of it for future mailings. Thank You
VEHICLE INTO BUILDING
6/12:
At approx
13:30 Hrs the rescue assignment was dispatched to the 200 block of 6th street
for an accident with entrapment and vehicle into the building. Chief 57-9
went on location with a three vehicle accident, one vehicle into the building
with negative entrapment, and four injuries. Chief 57-9 requested a second
BLS and later a second ALS due to the amount of injuries. 57-2's crew
secured the vehicles while rescue Co 52. checked for structural damage to the
building and assisted with patient care. After vehicles were removed oil
dry was applied and units returned. Units on location were 57-2, TAC57,
52-6, 52-6A, medic 45, 45-7A, medic 83-7, and sixth district fire police.
Pictures Courtesy of 45-9B Chris Kline
6/05:
Units were
dispatched at 14:49 to 6717 Hilltop Drive in the borough of Brookhaven for a
building fire. 52-9 Chief Montella arrived on location and had medium
smoke showing from a two story middle of row. Crews from Brookhaven went
into service with a 1 3/4" attack line. Uplands crew checked the exposure
for extension then did a sweep of the fire building for any hot spots.
Companies on scene were Upland, Brookhaven, Chester Township, Garden City, and
Aston Beechwood for the Rapid Intervention Team.
RIT assist to Aston Township
6/05:
At 4:29
Company 57 was dispatched to 250 Bodley Road to Assist Aston Township on a
working Building fire. 57-2 responded and performed Rapid Intervention.
The crews had a large Landscaping truck on fire inside the building. Crews
performed a quick knock and the company returned by 5:45
BRING 2 TAKE 4
That was the goal of Upland Fire Company as it attended Prospect Parks Parade and Housing of there new Seagrave Pumper. Station 57 brought 57-1 and the TAC on a day that started out rainy and turned out perfect. Upland Fire Company brought home four trophies on the day including Best appearing pumper 2000 to present, Best appearing Specialty Unit, Best appearing Seagrave, and Best appearing Company with 3 or less pieces. Hence the "Bring 2 and take 4" motto. Good luck to the officers and members of Prospect Park fire company on your new piece of apparatus.
Upland Fire Company again opened there doors to McDonalds and the LPGA. Each year McDonalds hosts the LPGA tournament in the area and Upland Fire Company assists M&M Restaurant Supply along with the area owner/operators of the local McDonalds with making the Goody and Gift bags needed for the events. Good luck to all contestants.
PECO Problems
After a brief but strong Thunderstorm Company 57 was dispatched to the 1100 block of Mulberry for a tree branch down on some wires. 57-2 Responded and found a large branch had snapped off and was hanging on the high tension wire from the top of a Peco pole in front of 1022 Mulberry. Peco was notified and the company cleared. This was the first of many calls to this location for the repeated problem of wires arcing throughout the next three days with no response from Peco. After the fourth visit to the pole for this location corporal Dave Edwards from the Upland Police Department Notified Delcom that the borough requested for a supervisor from Peco to immediately responded to the location. After the supervisor went on location a call was put in for a repair crew to respond and complete the repairs. No calls have been reported since.
Memorial Day Parades
The Officers and members of Upland Fire Company #1 wish to welcome Stephanie Johnson and Megan Sokolovich to the ranking of Active Cadet Firefighters.
79th Anniversary and Housing of 57-1
It was a beautiful day for a parade. Upland Fire Companies 79th anniversary and Housing Parade was held May 7th. Companies Registered and Lined up at the Upland Shopping center with the parade starting off at 12:00 Noon. Afterwards there was refreshments and food back at the firehouse for the ceremonies. Honored Guests included Curt Weldon, Thaddeus Kirkland, and Kenneth Miller. Thank you to all companies that made our day a success.
Later That Evening Upland Celebrated its 79th anniversary with a party in Baxter Hall. This years award winners were Dan Smith for Fireman of the year, Gwynn Adcock won the Chiefs Award, And Marsha Scott was Presented with her Honorary Status. Air Pack Challenge winners were 2nd Place Rick Bailey, 1st Place Mike Bailey Jr., and Judges award Joey Taylor IV.
Top ten Awards For 2005 were:
1. Doug Scott
215
2. Rick Bailey 200
3. Dan Smith 199
4. Steve Johnson 190
5. Mike Madigan 189
6. Jack Albany 188
7. Marsha Scott 184
8. Mike Bailey Jr. 163
9. Sonny Johnson 151
10. Chrissy Scott 148
4/29:
Engine 57-2 with 6 personnel covered Station 40 tonight while there members had
time to reflect on the memories of Steven "Tater" Powers
Funeral for Steven "Tater" Powers
4/29:
Today 57-2 and Tac 57 attended the funeral for Steven "Tater" Powers a well
known member of Station 40 (Boothwyn Fire Company) words can not explain how
many lives "Tater" touched. Steve will be greatly Missed.
4/29:
At 4:55 Pagers sounded for the cover assignment for Station 40. 57-2 with
6 personnel made the response. Upper Chi units were operating at a house
fire on Cherry Street. 57-2 Returned at 06:31 Hrs.
MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF:
Its been a long hard year and the Engine (57-1) is finally done and in service, Thanks to all the dedicated members who made this possible. The borough residents should be proud to have a quality front line engine (Seagrave) and dedicated members to protect them and their properties. Thank you and stand proud for what we have accomplished.
Chief Mike Madigan
Housing Preparations
4/25:
Members have
been busy getting ready for the housing of Engine 57-1 on May 7th. A
Parade and housing ceremony will start at 12 noon. and is open to the public.
3rd Alarm Fatal Assist to Chester Fire Dept.
4/23:
While City
crew were tied up at a job on 10th Street, Chester 11 was alerted of another
fire at 3rd and Lamokin Streets. 83-1 made the response and went on
location with a 2 story middle of the row with heavy fire on the 1st and 2nd
floor. 83-1 dropped the 5" and 57-2 picked up the hydrant right behind
them. The crew from 57-2 were ordered by 83 command to take a line to the
rear, they started venting and encountered heavy fire conditions and proceeded
an attack on the fire. After all visible fire was knocked Chief 57-9 and a
Firefighter from Company 83 did a secondary search of the building. They
located a victim on the 1st floor in the rear of the building, but it was too
late. The victim had been overcome by the smoke. Good job by all
companies on scene. Total manpower for 57 was 15. Company 57 went
available at 19:39 Hrs other units on scene Chester 9, Tac 57, Eng. 45, 52-6,
Eng 39, Company 61, 81-8, and 82-8.
Thanks to Engine 50 and Engine 49 for providing Covers
Two days Two brush fires
4/19/05--4/20/05
At 18:19 on
4/19 Station 57 was alerted to a brush fire in the front of 801 Upland Ave.
57-2 arrived to find a small brush fire to the rear of Concord Plywood.
Crews extinguished it with a P.W. and returned at 18:33 Hrs.
At 16:45 Hrs
on 4/20 The Station was alerted of a brush fire to the Rear of 873 Upland Ave.
Chief 57-9 arrived to find a large brush fire and had TAC 57 go to the rear of
the Armory Grounds and 57-2 and 57-1 to the rear of the shopping center.
Crews were able to contain the fire from further spread and returned to service
at 17:25. Total Manpower was 17
NOTE FROM 57-10: Don't throw hot coals into
dry weeds!!
City cover and third alarm response
4/19:
At 10:23 Hrs.
Chester 11 hit out the second alarm moving 57-2 to cover the city wide
assignment. At 10:28 Hrs Chester 11 hit the third alarm moving up 57-2 to
the scene at 2701 Madison St. Command had the crew from 57-2 do a
secondary search of the Building with other units on scene. Search turned
up with Negative findings. Chester Fire Dept. made an aggressive stop of
the fire as well as performing numerous rescues.
Oven Fire
4/15:
Units were
dispatched at 16:03 to 1009 Woodside Ave for the building fire reported to be in
the kitchen. Chief Mike Madigan went on Location with an active gas fed
fire in the stove. 45-1 and 57-1 arrived on location at the same time with
45 securing the gas then entering the structure with the crew from 57. A
dry Chem. extinguisher was used to knock the outside fire down from the stove
with the front glass needing to be removed to get to the inside. Oven was set on
Self Cleaning which locked the front door on the oven and would not release.
Oven was removed from house and fan placed in service. Units on scene were from
57,52,45, Parkside Car 1A, and Medic 45. Units cleared in 20 Mins.
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Building Fire In Upland's Local
4/14:
Company 57
was dispatched at 16:54 to 405 West 9th street for the dwelling fire. 57-9
(Mike Madigan) went on location with medium smoke showing and had the assignment
re-dispatched for the working building fire in the kitchen. 57-2
went on location and went into service with the 200' 1 3/4 attack line threw
the front door. A quick knock down was done with crews doing
extensive overhaul and salvage. Interior was handled by 57-9A (Smith).
57-9B (Johnson) had Manpower with 57-9 having 9th Street Command. Units
Operating on Scene were 57,52,45,47, 72(RIT), Upland Car 1, and Medic and BLS
45. Crews were on scene for 2 hours. Thanks to Station 40 (Boothwyn)
and 49 (Milmont) for covering our local.
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57-1 PLACED IN SERVICE
4/2:
Chief Mike
Madigan Placed 57-1 is service today. The engine is a 2004 Seagrave
Attacker with a 6 man cab, 750 Gallon Tank, 1250 GPM pump, and Cat 9 Engine.
Hose amounts are 1100' of 5", 600 feet of 3", (3) 1 3/4" Attack Lines, and
(1) 2 1/2" Blitz Line. Other special equipment include a Bullard T3 Max
Thermal Imager and a LDH Portable Hydrant Valve. Housing Will be May 7th.
See You there!!
Click here for more Pics of
the engine
3/26:
The annual Easter egg hunt and breakfast was today with great success. The
Easter bunny and his crew hid eggs in Bristol load field for the borough
Children to find. After that people made there way across the street to
the firehouse for breakfast with the Easter bunny. Special thanks to the
crew from Aston Beechwood for having breakfast with us. This years event
was sponsored by: The Upland Fire Company, Upland AC, Upland Borough, Marine
Corps League, and The Thomas Edison PTO. We hope to see everyone again
next year.
Progress of 57-1
57-1 Was recently Striped and Gold Leafed by Danz Lettering. The Oak Command Cabinet was also installed. All the wood is now being mounted in the compartments to hold the tools and equipment. Housing date is set for May 7th, 2005. Check back for further progress
January 16th:
The three Chiefs Traveled to Clintonville Wisconsin to do the final inspection
on the new 57-1. The weather was fringed with it being -7 degrees when we
landed and -21 when we left to come back home. After teaching Jim Shuster
our sales Guy how to work the heat in the rental Car we headed over to see the
engine. The engine looked great with there being minor changes that needed to be
done. Seagrave hopes to have it on the road Wednesday headed to the sales
office for clean up and delivery. Stay tuned for future dates.
Click Here for more pictures of the engine
January 13th:
Tonight was Installation of New Officers. Upland Fire Company along with
Borough Council were treated to a nice ceremony followed by a catered dinner.
Good Luck to all elected Officers.
Dec 22nd:
At 19:38 Company 57 was dispatched along with Companies 47 and 52 to 1129 Powell
Road on the Toby Farms section of Chester Township for a Fire Alarm. The
call was at Sam And Sam Meat Market. 57-2 Arrived on location to find a
heavy Haze in the building. Crews were advised A Freon unit in the storage
room was leaking freon. A crew from 57 was sent in under the command of
Asst chief Baron Belgrade from 47 and found the main refrigeration unit
for the building leaking. The building was secured until all freon had
been released from the unit and PPV fans were used to ventilate the building.
The store was closed for the night pending an investigation from the Heath
Inspector. Crews returned in a little over an Hour.
Dec 18th:
Upland Fire Company Was dispatched to 27 Church Street for the Dwelling fire.
Units responding were from Upland, Brookhaven, Chester Township, And Both Fire
And Medics from Parkside. 57-9 (Mike Madigan) went on location with a
Medium smoke condition in the dwelling. 45-1 arrived on location first and
were given the orders by 57-9 to use the thermal Imager on the second floor.
45 Command found a small fire in the upstairs bathroom and Handles it with a PW
extinguisher. 57-2 Arrived on location and checked the Third floor for any
extension. Remaining units staged with manpower. After a small
amount of overhaul units made themselves available.
2005 Elected Officers For Upland Fire Company
Chief: Mike Madigan
President: Steve Johnson
1st Asst Chief: Dan Smith
Company Vice President: Gary Meekins
2nd Asst Chief: Steve Johnson
Relief Vice President: Dan Kennedy
Chief Engineer: Doug Scott
Treasurer: Gwynn Adcock
1st Asst Engineer: Mike Sokolovich
Secretary: Jackie Meekins
Financial Secretary: Paul Mumley
Congrats to all Officers
Nov 26th:
We recently Received Pictures of the progress of our new engine. Jim
Shuster Was out doing final inspections on Lansdowne and Drexel Hill's New
Apparatus and snapped some shots for us. Delivery should be in the early
part of January. Check back for more info and pictures later.
Nov 22nd:
Lenni Heights Fire Company visited Upland Fire House to hold a Water Rescue
Drill. The purpose of the drill was to review with the members of Station
57 what to expect and what will need to be done if there is a need for a rescue
in the borough. Chief John Zachar and Asst Chief Jerry Rohme Brought
the Command Vehicle along with the 14 Foot Inflatable over for the
demonstration. Thanks again to Lenni for the drill.
Nov 20th:
Upland Fire Company Attended Brookhaven Boroughs annual Holiday Parade.
This years Parade had a theme of Supporting our troops during the holidays.
Adam Hart is an Active member of Upland Fire Company so the Station decided to
make a float not only supporting the troops but supporting "One of our own".
Happy Holidays to all troops and there Families from The Upland Fire Company.
Rescue Tool Now in Service
Esi Has Delivered and installed the new Holmatro Combi tool. The company purchased the equipment with grant money from the state. Several members of Upland Fire Company recently took the VRT class held at Brookhaven and Chester Townships Fire Houses with 5 going for there Department of Heath Certification Number. All members are encouraged to Review the Apparatus for changes that were made with the unit being installed in the rear of 57-2. Congrats to all who completed the courses.
Oct 16th:
The doors were open to the public as Upland Hosted their annual open house.
Mutual Aid Companies that run along side Station 57 were on hand to help out
with the day. Thanks to all who attended.
Oct 9th:
Upland Fire Company attended the Annual Delaware County Firemans Association
Parade Hosted by Yeadon Fire Company. Yeadon was housing A new Ambulance
along with celebrating their 100 years in service.
Full company went and Displayed all pieces of Apparatus and Marched pulling the
"Dilly" below is a list of Awards won.
Best Appearing Hand Drawn:
1st for The 1790 Mason know as the "Dilly"
Best Appearing Antique in Service: 1st
for the 1960 Antique
Best Appearing and most Functional Mini Pumper:
1st for Tac 57
Best Appearing and Most Functional Pumper 1988-1996:
1st for 57-2
The Company also took 2nd place for Best Appearing Company Overall!!
Good Luck Yeadon with your new Ambulance from the officers and members of Upland Fire Company
"THE MACK'S IN THE NEWS ALREADY"
After its long trip down to Greenville County, Tennessee the old 57-3 was renumbered to fit into Debusk Fire companies Apparatus Fleet. Shortly after the engine was placed in service it ran its first call. A working building fire in a Church. A quick knock down was performed by the manpower under the direction of Chief Rob Brown. The Mack performed Flawlessly. The fire is under investigation by the County fire marshal and the ATF due to it being in a church. We again Congratulate Debusk on the acquisition of the engine.
8/25:
The officers
and members of Upland Fire Company want to wish Sonny and Faye Johnson a Happy
50th Anniversary. A grand celebration was held at Upland Fire Companies
Baxter Hall. Family and Friends came out to wish the two many more years
of happiness. The party lasted long into the night.
8/18:
Congratulations to Engineer Mike Sokolovich and his wife Firefighter Jenn
Sokolovich on the birth of there baby Daughter. Baby Leann was born on
September 18th at 7:14am. She weighed in at 7lbs 14oz and was 19 1/2" in
length. Both mother and baby are doing great.
57-3 HAS LEFT THE BUILDING!!!
8/17:
After several
failed attempts by Debusk Fire Company to have the Mack transported down to
Tennessee they finally had a company that was willing to assist them.
System Transport out of Spokane Washington was dropping a piece of equipment off
in Chicago and agreed to stop by and pick up the truck. The Mack was
driven over to New Way Machine Components in Chester Township where there
Docking Pit was used to load the truck on the trailer. After securing the
engine down it headed for its long trip down to Greenville County, Tennessee.
To Chief Rob
Brown, The officers, and Members of Debusk Volunteer Fire Company the engine has
served the borough of Upland for many years we wish you many great years of
service with "The Mack"
8/30:
Members from
Company 57 inspected the new parking garage on the CCMC hospital grounds. The
inspection was to make sure TAC 57 could drive in the garage incase of any
emergencies. The stand pipe system was also checked.
8/30:
ESI
Corporation was at the firehouse tonight Measuring 57-2 for the holmatro Combi-Rescue
tools that were purchased with a grant received from the state. All
equipment should be in and installed within three to four weeks.
8/29:
Company 57
was asked by Carters Daycare of 601 Upland Ave. to attend there 1 year
anniversary and Open House. 57-2 and Tac 57 attended the event and allowed
the Children to put out flames of our Flame House. Fire Prevention
Material was also handed out. Upland Fire Company thanks Carters Daycare
for there hospitality.
8/15:
Upland Fire
Company attended the annual Wheaton Village Antique Muster in Millville NJ this
weekend. The Dilly was on Show for all to see. In the competition
part of the muster Upland Represented with three teams, Upland Team A consisted
off Steve Johnson, Woody Kibler, Rick Bailey, Dan Smith, and Kevin Koslowski.
Upland Team B Consisted of Gary Meekins, Doug Scott, Paul Michalkiewicz, Mike
Bailey Sr.. Upland Team C was our ladies team that consisted of Jackie Meekins, Sandy Johnson, Marsha Scott, Regina Smith, and Stephanie Johnson.
After bracket play in the barrel Fight Upland team A faced off against Upland
team B for first Place. First place went to Upland team A second to Upland
team B and special Judges award went to Upland team C. A great Time was
had by all. Thanks to 40-9A (Rocky) for the Pics.
ENGINE 57-3 SOLD !!!!
The officers and members of Upland Fire Company would like to congratulate Debusk Volunteer Fire Company from Greenville, Tenn. on the purchase of 57-3 "The Mack", Chief Rob Brown and Asst. Chief Travis Saulsbury made the trip on Thursday to review the engine then spent all day Friday going over the pump. 57-3 will have its call numbers changed to engine 22-02 and will be Debusk's first out engine on all calls. We wish you good luck and many years of service with your new "Mack".
FUTURE AT UPLAND FIRE COMPANY????
Backing in............................. And It FITS !!!!!
2004 Fund Drive in Effect
Dear Neighbors:
The Membership of the Upland Fire Company #1 requests your financial support of
our 2004 fund drive campaign. The community's participation in this annual
fund drive is critical to the overall success and continued operation of our
entirely volunteer fire company. All Funds raised through this campaign
directly support the day-to-day operational cost, facility maintenance,
apparatus maintenance, equipment upgrades, training costs and other fire related
activities.
Thanks again for helping us help you. Don't forget to dial 911 if you require our assistance for an emergency.
Sincerely,
The officers & members of Upland Fire Company #1
July 8th:
The officers and Members of the Upland Fire Company would like to congratulate
Joey Taylor IV for becoming Uplands first Cadet Fire Fighter. Upland now
accepts applications for membership in the cadet program. If you are 14 or
15 years of age and would like to be a part of our team stop by the station any
Monday night for an application.
CLEAN SWEEP!!!!!
July 4th:
Upland Fire Company participated in the annual fourth of July Competition help
between Brookhaven, Garden City, Parkside, And Upland. This years event
was sponsored by Garden City. The Competition was a bucket brigade.
For the Third year in a row the Team from Upland Fire Company has taken First
place. We would like to thank all the other teams who participated this
year for a great time.
June 19th:
The morning started off with the annual Cadet / Jr. Car wash at Upland Fire
House. Cars started to get cleaned at 10:00 am. At 10:52 the company
was dispatched to asst Company 52 (Brookhaven) with a building fire at 280
Bridgewater Road. The Trimble Run Apartments, Building F for a building fire.
52-9 ( R. Montella Jr.) Went on location with smoke showing from the second
floor. Units from 57 assisted Brookhavens manpower with opening up walls
and ceilings and checking for extention with the thermal image camera.
Units cleared at 12:09 and went back to washing cars.
June 9th:
Units were dispatched at 18:20 for a building fire at 1435 Rainer Road in the
Toby Farms section of Chester Township. Police went on location with a
working building fire. Crews from Upland entered the structure with the
Thermal Image Camera to look for the base of the fire. Units from 47, 52
(Brookhaven), and 45 (Parkside) were sent in for Fire Suppression. Units
were under the command of 47-9A Sally Comiseck. Companies 40 (Boothwyn)
and 49 ( Milmont Park) Covered 57's Local. Upland Cleared the scene at
20:23
April 26th:
At 3:08 in the morning Station 57 was dispatched to Assist Company 63 (Greenridge)
on a second alarm building response at 4948 Pennel Road. Greenridge Fire
Company were out on a strip mall fire that was in the Army Navy store along with
a Dry Cleaners. Company 57 responded and reported to Man power. The
crew from Upland Fire Company was put into service with members from Company 50 (Middletown) to ventilate the
Acme store and check for any extension. The company went available at
5:20. Check out Greenridge web
site for more on this Incident.
April 3rd:
The 78th annual awards banquet was held in Upland Fire Companies Baxter Hall.
There were plenty of awards to be given out starting with the highest honor in
the firehouse given to 2003 Honorary member Ed Rostron. Firefighter
of the year for 2003 went to Chief Mike Madigan and the Chiefs Award was awarded
to Paul Michalkiewicz. A new award was started this year with Chrissy
Scott Receiving the first ever Junior / Cadet Firefighter of the year.
Below is a Listing of this years top ten. Total number of calls for 2003:
293
1st Mike Madigan
211
6th Dan Smith
177
2nd Doug Scott
204
6th Mike Bailey Jr.
177
3rd Steve Johnson
201
7th Jack Albany
172
4th Marsha Scott
188
8th Harold Johnson
163
5th Rick
Bailey 183
9th Paul Michalkiewicz
156
10th Kevin Kozlowski 153
March 15th:
At 18:25 Companies 52, 57, 47, and 65 were dispatched to 532 West Brookhaven
Road, Camelot Court Apartments, J- Building for a Building Fire. 52-9 (Rob
Montella) went on location with smoke showing. 57-2 Arrived on location
and was told to proceed past the building and go into service with an 1 3/4"
hand line. The first in crew lead by Chief Mike Madigan entered the
basement of the structure to find a very heavy smoke condition. 52-1
arrived on location and supplied support to 57's crew. Company 65 had
Ventilation. The remainder of the balance went on location and started primary
and secondary searches of all apartments. Company 72 was dispatched
for Rapid Intervention. The fire was contained to the basement storage and
laundry area. Incident is under investigation by Brookhaven Car 1 Jim
Voss. Special thanks to 68 and 62 for covering during the incident.
Feb
9th:
Station 57 held its yearly Air Pack Recertification. Members had to show
that they knew how to don an air-pack and know each component. Along with
the Certification Compressed Air Systems was at the Station installing the
companies new Bauer P2 / w Securus air compressor system. Used for
refilling air Bottles. The unit along with all new Janesville Turn out
gear for the members were purchased with monies received from the Government
Fire Act Grant program.
Installation of Officers
Jan 8th:
Installation of this years 2004 officers was performed at the monthly meeting
with District Justice Kenneth Miller presiding. Public Safety Director for
the boro. of Upland Mike Ciach was also on hand.
2003 Calls per Boro. 2003 Call Breakdown
Click on Graph to Enlarge
SANTA VISITS UPLAND!!
12/20:
Santa visited
the boro of Upland to see all the good boys and girls. He went around on
the back of the Tac in the afternoon with his elves helping him hand out candy
canes. After heading over to Crozer Hospital to see the children that
would not be home for Christmas, Santa relaxed before heading out once again
this time at night with all the apparatus decorated for the occasion.
Congratulations to the 2004 Officers!
President: Steve Johnson
Chief: Mike Madigan
Vice President: Dan Kennedy
1st Asst. Chief: Jack Albany Sr.
Secretary: Jackie Meekins
2nd Asst. Chief: Dan Smith
Treasurer: Gwynn Adcock
Chief Engineer: Steve Johnson
Financial Secretary: Paul Mumley
1st Asst Engineer: Doug Scott
2nd Asst Engineer: Mike Sokolovich
Trustees: Harold Johnson
Doug Scott
Marsha Scott
12/12:
Company 57
was dispatched to Asst Aston Township with the Rapid Intervention Team.
The company responded to Rt. 452 and Mount Road where company 72
had a Propane tanker that had rolled over on its side with four other vehicles
involved. R.I.T. 57 was stationed in the veterinarian parking lot while
crews awaited for the off loading of propane into a secondary tanker.
Crews from Upland also assisted with placing the portable hydrant and Deck gun
in service. Crews cleared the scene at 1:15.
Upland covers Lennox Park
12/03:
Company 57
was dispatched at 21:13 to cover Station 68 (Lennox Park) while they were on a
two alarm building response in Marcus Hook. 57-3 and Tac 57 responded with
a total of 12 members. Units went available at 23:41
11/29:
Station 57 attended Marcus Hooks
annual Holiday and festival of lights parade through the streets of Marcus Hook.
The parade stepped off in the lower parking lot of ConocoPhillips in Trainer and went up
Market Street. 57-2, Tac 57, And holiday float 57 all attended the parade.
11/22:
At 16:23
Company 57 was dispatched for the Rapid Intervention Team to Bethal and
Highland Aves for a reported building fire in an abandoned school. 47-9
(Jeff Comisack) went on location with smoke showing. 57-2 was second
engine on scene and was immediately released from R.i.t. duties and was told to
drop a 5" line back to Rescue 47. Crews from 57 went into service
with a 1 3/4" hand line off rescue 47. The Thermal Image Camera was used
to find the seat of the fire. After a lengthy interior attack it was found
the bulk of the fire was located in the roof area in the insulation.
Trench cuts were performed to stop the fire spread. Company 72 was brought
in to replace 57 with R.I.T. Units were made available at 19:49
Click for pics of the incident
11/19:
@ 16:12
Company 57 was Dispatched to CCMC for a reported building fire. 57-9 went
on location to find a large Turbine Boiler Engine in the Co-Generation plant had
internally Malfunctioned causing the manifold to blow apart. 60 Gallons of
Synthetic oil mixed with antifreeze and diesel fuel had to be contained.
Company 50 (Middletown) was dispatched for the Spill Unit. 57-9 had
Hot-Zone Command with 50-9 (Sonny Strohl) having Interior Haz-Mat Command.
Total loss to the unit according to CCMC officials was over $200,000.
Units made them selves available @ 18:15. Companies on location were
57 (Upland), 52 (Brookhaven), 45 (Parkside), 65 (Garden City), Tower 14
(Swarthmore), 82 (Chester), Telesqurt and Spill Unit from 50 (Middletown),
Upland Car 1, Medics 45-7 and 82
Special Thanks to Companies 49 (Milmont) and 40 (Boothwyn) for covering during the emergency.
11/17:
Company 57
Held a Drill on Holmatro Rescue tools. John from ESI / Holmatro brought
tools for the members to try out. Special thanks to John from ESI and Ron
Mayo for Donating the Truck.
11/15:
@ 4:42
Company 57 was dispatched to cover sta. 40 ( Boothwyn) while they were out on a
working building fire @ 2021 Broomall Street. While making the response
57-2 was directed to report to the scene to asst with fire suppression.
57's Crews used the Thermal Image Camera to find hidden hot spots. Crews
also assisted with salvage and overhaul. Company was available at 8:33
Oct 30th:
R.I.T. Company 57 was dispatched to 2211 West 11st Street at 18:00 for a report
of a building fire in Chester Township. 57-2 Arrived on location and was
advised by PD that a grease fire in the kitchen was extinguished with a heavy
smoke condition in the building. Crews from Ladder 32 under
the command of Asst Chief Jay Smith Ventilated the building. Units were
under the command of 47-9 Jeff Comisak. Units were available in a little
over a half hour.
BUSY DAY FOR STATION 57
Oct 27th:
Units were dispatched at 19:47 to number 9 7th street for a report of a building
fire. 57-9 went on location with a dryer fire with smoke conditions in the
building. Crews from 45-2 and 57-3 contained it to the dryer and units
were available at 20:22. Companies on location were Company 57, Company
52, Company 45, Ladder Company 65, and Medic 45-7
Shortly after returning from the dryer fire the box was re-dispatched to 411 West 24th Street for a building fire. 57-9 went on location with Brownies on fire in the Oven. Crews from 45-2 and 57-3 secured the munchies with 52 providing the ventilation. Companies on location were Company 57, Company 45, Company 52, Ladder Company 65, and Medic 45-7. Units cleared at 21:21
Fatality on the Highway
Oct 26th:
Station 57 was dispatched to I 95 South in the Rear of Crozer Hospital to Assist
the State Police with Lighting. Upon going on location 57-9 was
notified that the highway need to be lit up so the state could do an
investigation of a subject struck and killed. Units were on the highway for a
little over 2 and a half hours.
Oct 13th:
It was a busy day for the members of Upland Fire Company. The day started
off with Assisting Parkside fire company with a working building fire with
possible entrapment. 45-9A went on location with heavy fire showing no
entrapment. Crews from 57 asst the crew from 45 with fire suppression on
the third floor. Upland Crews were made available in an hour and a half.
Later that same day Upland Fire Company was dispatched to 601 Upland Ave for a vehicle fire. 57-9 went on location on the Kerlin street bridge with a vehicle fully involved. Crews went into service with a 1" forestry line backed up with the piercing nozzle. Assisting the members of Upland was 52-6A from Brookhaven. Pics taken by 52 member Bob Stephano.
CLEAN SWEEP!
This years Delaware County Convention Parade was held in Folcroft. Folcroft was housing a 2004 Pierce Skyboom. Even though some unwanted rain fell the parade started at noon. Below is the list of awards received from Station 57 on the day:
Best Appearing Pumper 1982 to 1992
57-2 took 1st
Best Appearing Mini Pumper / Tac
Tac 57 took 1st
Best Appearing Antique Fire Company Owned
57-1 took 1st
AND MOST IMPORTANT!!!
COMPANY 57 TOOK 1ST FOR BEST OVERALL FIRE COMPANY THERE!!!
Congratulations to Station 01 on the housing of your new apparatus from the officers and members of Upland Fire Company
Upland Fire Company recently attended the 124th annual Pa State Firemans Convention hosted by Marcus Hook (Station 32). With Twenty -Two members marching and every piece of apparatus Upland had to offer the hope for a clean sweep was dashed one shy. The officers and members would like to congratulate Marcus Hook on a great parade.
Below is a list of Awards won By Station 57:
Best Appearing and Equipped Pumper in Service
1991 - 1995 57-2
took 1st
1981 - 1985 57-3 took 2nd
Best Appearing and Equipped Tac Unit
Tac 57 took 2nd
Best Appearing Non-Motorized Antique
The Upland Dilly took 1st
Best Appearing Motorized Antique
57-1 took 1st