Archive

6/4/09 The officers and members of the Upland Fire Company would like to wish Firefighter Shawn Nagy best of luck. Shawn completed three weekends of Delaware State Fire School and is now able to pack up and fight interior fires. Good job Shawn!

6/4/09 At 10:05Am Company 57(Upland) was dispatched to 1000 Main Street for wires. 57-2 responded with a staffing of 5 and arrived to find high tension line down. Crews blocked off the street and waited for Peco to arrive.

5/31/09 At 20:03 Company 57(Upland) was dispatched to 1108 Church street for a Carbon Monoxide Alarm. 57-9(D. Smith) and 57-1 responded and arrived to find an active leak inside the building. 57-9 then asked for company 45 for an engine to assist. Tac 45 and Tac 57 arrived and assist with manpower. Crews called Peco and companies went available.

5/31/09 At 14:03 Company 57(Upland) was dispatched to Upland Ave and Kerlin for a vehicle fire. 57-9(D. Smith) arrived on location to find an engine compartment well involved. 57-2 responded with a staffing of 6 and pulled the forestry line when they arrived. Crews extinguished the fire and the company went available.

5/11/09 At around 18:30 The Company was reported for drill. Tonight the Delaware County Training Trailer Crew brought down the trailer for members from the 57th house to do any kind of training needed. Crews did search and Rescue and RIT Oppressions. Great Job by all members and we would like to thank the county for the trailer once again!

5/3/09 Today 57-9(D. Smith) and Jenny Rae welcome their new son Joshua into the world. Joshua was 6 pounds, 8 ounces, 18 and a half inches long at 12:40Pm. All the members wish Don and Jenny Rae the best luck with their new addition to the family.

5/3/09 At 08:14Am Companies 45(Parkside) 57(Upland) 65(Garden City) 63(Green Ridge) and RIT 43(Holmes) were dispatched to 264 E. Avon Road for a building fire. 57-2 responded with 5 and put their man power into the man power pool. Crews knocked down the fire and started overhaul. Company 57 went available at 9:45.

The Upland Fire Company does an annual air pack challenge every year and Rocky Eusden was a judge of that competition for the last 10 years. This year, that award was renamed “The Rocky Eusden Air pack Challenge Award”. Rocky was a longtime member of Upland Fire Company and his memory carries on there as it does at Aston-Beechwood Fire Company. The following members were rewarded.

5/2/09 Tonight our annual Banquet and Awards Night was a great success. About 65 people attend. The dinner and award presentation went smoothly. All the members did a great job in 2008 and the company appreciates it. Thanks to all members that were here all week getting the place ready.

5/2/09 At 06:00Am Companies 47(Chester Township) 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) 63(Green Ridge) 68(Marcus Hook) 40(Boothwyn) RIT 39(Lower Chi) and 23(Media) were dispatched to 2943 Carter Ave for a building fire. 47 command arrived to find a 1.5 Single Family Dwelling with heavy fire showing in the rear. 57-1 responded and arrived to assist with knocking the fire. Companies brought the blaze under control and went available at 7:13Am. There was also on fire alarm in Chester Township today that was found to be tripped. Our Company banquet will be under way tonight at 6:00Pm.

5/1/09 At 19:09 Companies 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) 63(Green Ridge) and medic 45-7 were dispatched to 12 5th street for an accident with fire. 57-9(D. Smith) 57-2 and Tac 57 responded with a total staffing of 13. Crews arrived to find a vehicle from a hit and run stopped in the middle of 5th street. The caller stated that the vehicle was smoking. Crews secured the vehicle and went available at 19:52.

4/25/09 At 14:18 Company 57(Upland) and Medic 45-7 were dispatched to 851 Upland Ave. @ Sam and Sam Meats for an accident with injuries. 57-2 responded and arrived to find a 2 vehicle accident with one injury. 45-7 transported and 57 went available.

4/19/09 Around 17:00 Companies 47(Chester Township) and 57(Upland) were dispatched to 3910 Worrilow Road for a Vehicle. Police arrived on location reporting heavy fire coming from the vehicle. Police also advised that the vehicle was up against the building. 47-9 arrived confirming the police report. Tac 57 responded with with a staffing of 5 and pulled an 13/4 line when they arrived. 47-9 then added 52 for an engine. Crews from the Tac also pulled the piercing nozzle. Rescue 47 arrived and supplied the Tac with a water supply. Crews checked for extension and ventilated. The vehicle was towed and companies went available at 17:58.

4/11/09 At 14:26 Company 57 was dispatched to 93 Griffith Street for wires. At the same time the tones dropped for the fire alarm at Crozer Chester Medical Center. 57-1 responded to Crozer as 57-2 took the wires. It was found out that the pole and wires down on Griffith Street was the reason for the fire alarm at Crozer. 57-9(D. Smith) recalled the fire alarm and 57-1 headed to the wires. Crews secured the area and handed the incident over to Peco.

4/11/09 Around 9:30Am The Borough started their Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Community Members were served breakfast and able to take Pictures with the Easter Bunny. 7 members of the Fire Company took a ride over to the Borough Hall to grab some Breakfast. Due to the rain the Egg Hunt was Cancelled and Postponed till next Saturday April 18th 2009.

4/10/2009 At 19:25 Companies 47(Chester Township) 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) and 45-7 were dispatched to 1547 Rainer Road for a building fire reported to be an oven. 57-1 responded with 6 and arrived with light smoke showing. 57-1 went in service with an 1 3/4inch line. 57-2 arrived and dropped 350 feet of 5inch into the scene. Tac 57 responded as well. Crews knocked the fire and started overhaul. Great Job by all Units on Scene.

3/28/2009 At 17:49 Company 57(Upland) and medic 45-7 were dispatched to Upland and Medical Center Blvd. for a Accident with a vehicle into a pole. 57-9(D. Smith) and 57-2 responded and arrived with a one vehicle accident with a vehicle into a pole. Crews cleaned up and secured the vehicle, medics transported and 57 went available.

3/18//2009 At 21:50 Companies 47(Chester Township) 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) and 45-7 were dispatched to 3929 Elson Road for a building fire. 47-9a arrived to find heavy smoke showing. 57-1 arrived next and kicked the basement door out front in. Crews from 57-1 put an 1 3/4inch. hand line in service. Quint 52 arrived next and pulled a back up line off 57-1 into the basement. The first in line knocked a small amount of fire down. Crews cleaned up and ventilated the building before returning and available.

3/1/2009 About 10:00Am Companies 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) 50(Middletown) 65(Garden City) 47(Chester Township) and RIT 23(Media) and 63(Green Ridge) were dispatched to 110 Roberts Drive for a building fire. Police arrived on the scene reporting heavy smoke as well as numerous calls. 52-9 arrived on scene confirming heavy fire from the upper floor of a 1 1/2 story single family dwelling. Quint 52 arrived and a 2 1/2 blitz attack line was put in service on the upper level. Firefighters encountered heavy fire conditions and soon found numerous areas of the upper and first floor involved. The evacuation tones were sounded as a defensive operation was put in effect involving numerous handlines and ladderpipe streams. Once a good knockdown was conducted, crews began another interior operation to finally bring the stubborn blaze under control. Crews remained on scene for overhaul and investigation for over four hours. Thanks to Engine 12 and Engine 49 for covering our local.

2/23/2009 At about 16:00 hours Companies 47(Chester Township) 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) 45(Parkside) and Medic 45-7 were dispatched to 1509 Rainer Rd for an out building. 57-1 was the first to arrive on scene with heavy smoke showing from the rear of the building. Tac 45 arrived in the rear to find heavy fire extending the height of the building. Quint 52 arrived and positioned their main to the roof. Crews had the bulk of the fire knocked down in about an hour. Crews remained on scene for about 4 hours before returning and available. Thank you to Engine 68, Engine 49 and Rescue 40 for covering our local.

Two Building Fires after Clean Up Night

1/26/09 Crews meet around the station at about 18:00 for clean up night. Crews finished up and started leaving the station the box assignment was hit at about 20:02 for 2410 Concord Road @ Chester Township Fire Company for a building fire. 57-1 responded under the command of 57-9a(S. Johnson) and arrived to assist firefighters from 47 to put out a mail box fire on the front of their station. 47-9 then placed the fire under control and asked all the companies for their help. Companies worked for about 45 minutes before returning. At 00:49Am Companies 72(Aston Beechwood) 63(Green Ridge) 54(Lenni Heights) 66(Bethel) 71(Chester Heights) 69(Lima) and RIT 57(Upland) were dispatched to 35 Mount Pleasant Drive @ Haggerty Plumbing for a Building Fire. 57-2 responded under the command of 57-9a(S. Johnson). 72 command then recalled the assignment.

Building Fire at 47.

57 Covers Chester City Again and then fights a Brush Fire!

1/25/09 At 11:33Am Company 57(Upland) was dispatched to 300 East 14th Street @ 82 Chester City Fire Company for a cover assignment. 57 covered the city while they operated on a working building fire for about an hour and received no calls. Later that day at 14:39 Company 57(Upland) was dispatched to Griffith and Race Streets for Brush. Tac57 responded under the command of 57-9a(S. Johnson) and arrived to find a small brush fire. 57-2 responded with a staffing of 6 right behind them. 57-2 supplied the Tac with more water to fight the fire. Crews had the fire under control about 20 minutes later.

1/9/09 At 15:48 Companies 47(Chester Township) 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) 63(Green Ridge) 40(Boothwyn) 68(Marcus Hook) 61(Reliance) and 81-7 were dispatched to 1518 Townsend Road for a Gas Leak Inside a building. 57-1 responded with 5 followed by 57-2 with a staffing of 4. Crews checked the building and called for Peco. Companies went available at 16:15. At 18:28 Company 57(Upland) was dispatched to 101 Glenway Ave to assist medic 45-7 with lifting. Tac 57 responded with a staffing of 5. The crew from the Tac assist the medics with a few things and went available at 18:43.

1/8/09 At 16:01 Companies 47(Chester Township) 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) 63(Green Ridge) 40(Boothwyn) 68(Marcus Hook) 61(Reliance) and 81-7 were dispatched to 200 South Commerce Drive for a Fire Alarm. 57-1 responded with a staffing of 6. Crews Stood by while 47 command checked the building and the assignment was recalled at 16:12. At 20:36 Companies 47(Chester Township) 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) 63(Green Ridge) 40(Boothwyn) 68(Marcus Hook) 61(Reliance) and 81-7 were dispatched to 105 South Commerce Drive for a building fire. 57-1 and 57-2 responded and arrived to check the building with crews from 47 and 63. Companies called Peco and went available at 20:36.

1/7/09 At 13:10 Companies 57(Upland) and 52(Brookhaven) were dispatched to 864 Upland Ave. for a vehicle fire. 57-9a(S. Johnson) responded followed by Tac 57 with a staffing of 3. Tac 57 arrived with nothing showing as 52-1 and 57-2 hit the street. 57-9a held company 57 and recalled 52-1. 57 was available at 13:30.

1/3/09 At 17:53 Companies 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) and 47(Chester Township) were dispatched to 4301 Chandler Drive @ The Christian Academy School for a Fire Alarm. 57-1 responded with a staffing of 6 and arrived to find nothing showing in the rear of the building. 57-2 responded with a staffing of 4 right behind 57-1 and arrived to take the hydrant in the front of the building. Crews from 57 and 52 checked the building and found burn food. The school was ventilated and companies went available.

12/18/08 At 14:28 Companies 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) and medic 45 were dispatched to 311 9th Street for a Smoke Detector Activation. 57-9a(S. Johnson) responded and arrived with nothing showing. 57-1 responded under the command of FF. (W. Fraim) and arrived to check the building. Crews checked 311 and 309 and found a tripped CO alarm. Company 57 went available at 14:57.

12/17/08 At 07:28Am Companies 47(Chester Township) 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) 68(Marcus Hook) 63(Green Ridge) 61(Reliance) and medic 83-7 were dispatched to 3003 Cater Ave for a building fire reported to be a heater. Tower 61 arrived with nothing showing. 57-1 responded with a staffing of 4 and arrived and staged. Crews ventilated the building and went available.

12/16/08 At 00:32Am Company 57(Upland) was dispatched to 3719 6th Street for wires reported to be the rear of the building. 57-2 responded under the command of FF. (J. Taylor) and arrived to found wires arcing on a transformer with power out in the area. 57 command then notified Fire Board that the pole and wire were on fire and that Peco was needed as fast as possible. 57 command then asked Fire Board to dispatched one Engine out of 52(Brookhaven) for the assist. 52-6a arrived and crews awaited Peco. Companies went available at 02:48Am. At 17:04 Companies 47(Chester Township) 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) 68(Marcus Hook) 63(Green Ridge) 61(Reliance) and medic 83-7 were dispatched to 63 Concord Road @ Tri State Sports camp for a fire alarm. 57-1 responded with a staffing of 7 but were recalled while responding due to a tripped alarm.

12/14/08 At 04:48Am Companies 47(Chester Township) 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) 68(Marcus Hook) 63(Green Ridge) and medic 83-7 were dispatched to 2418 Felton Ave for a Fire Alarm. 57-1 responded under the command of FF. (W. Fraim). Crews checked the building and found a tripped alarm and all Units were recalled.

12/13/08 At 08:31Am Companies 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) Rescue 47(Chester Township) Eng 45(Parkside) Truck 63(Green Ridge) and RIT 39(Lower Chi Chester) were dispatched to 900 Main Street for a building. 57-1 went responding and was advised by Fire Board that there was know fire and police were requesting that the fire company recall. 57 command held the assignment to 57-1 at reduce speed and recalled the balance. At 18:48 Companies 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) and Eng 45(Parkside) were dispatched to 1 Medical Center Blvd @ Crozer Hospital for an automatic fire alarm. 57-1 went responding and was advised by Fire Board that the alarm was tripped and there was know need for the fire company. 57 command held the assignment to 57-1 at a reduced rate of speed and recalled the balance. At 20:09 companies 47(Chester Township) 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) 68(Marcus Hook) 63(Green Ridge) and medic 83-7 were dispatched to 5 Commerce Drive for a Fire Alarm. 57-1 responded under the command of FF. (M. Sokolovich) and were recalled while responding due to a tripped alarm.

12/12/08 At 10:02 Company 57(Upland) was dispatched to 900 Main Street to assist the EMS. Tac 57 responded under the command of 57-9(D. Smith). As the Tac arrived the crew assist with getting the subject in the ambulance and went available at 10:24.

12/07/08 At 18:46 Companies 47(Chester Township) 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) 68(Marcus Hook) 63(Green Ridge) 40(Boothwyn) and medic 83-7 were dispatched to 5 Commerce Drive for a Fire Alarm. 57-1 responded under the command of 57-9(D. Smith). Crews checked the building and found a tripped alarm from a heater and all Units were recalled.

12/06/08 At 09:18Am Companies 47(Chester Township) 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) 68(Marcus Hook) 63(Green Ridge) 40(Boothwyn) and medic 83-7 were dispatched to 1043 Townsend for a fire alarm reported to be tripped. 57-1 responded under the command of FF. (T. Chalfant). 47 command arrived with nothing showing and the assignment was recalled. At 13:51 Companies 47(Chester Township) 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) 68(Marcus Hook) 63(Green Ridge) 40(Boothwyn) and medic 81-7 were dispatched to 200 South Commerce Drive for a fire alarm. 57-1 responded under the command of 57-9(D. Smith). As 57-1 was responding they arrived at an accident with injuries at Brookhaven and Bridgewater Road in Brookhaven. Crews from 57 assist 52 with cleaning up and went available. The fire alarm was also tripped. At 18:11 companies 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) Eng 45(Parkside) and medic 83-7 were dispatched to 1 Medical Center Blvd for a Fire Alarm. 57-1 arrived with nothing showing and held 57. 57 went available at 18:41.

12/04/08 At 13:48 Companies 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) 47(Chester township) 65(Garden City) 50(Milddetown) 45(Parkside) and 54(Lenni Heights) were dispatched to 5200 Hilltop Drive Apartment C2 for a building reported to be an oven. 52-1 arrived with nothing showing. 52 command then recalled the assignment.

12/01/08 At 01:35Am Companies 47(Chester Township) 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) 68(Marcus Hook) 63(Green Ridge) and medic 83-7 were dispatched to 5 North Commerce Drive for a fire alarm. 47 command responded and was advised by the police that the alarm was tripped. 47 command then recalled all companies.

11/28/08 At 12:59 company 57(Upland) was dispatched to 5 7th Street to assist the EMS. 57-9(D. Smith) responded followed by Tac 57 under the command of 57-14(D. Scott). As the Tac arrived the crew assist with getting the subject in the ambulance and went available at 13:15.

11/26/08 At 16:23 Company 57(Upland) and 72(Aston Beechwood) were dispatched to 1405 Meetinghouse Road @ 40 Boothwyn fire company to relocate there station while they operated on a working fire in Upper Chi. 57-2 responded under the command of 57-9a(S. Johnson). Crews stood by for about 3 and a half hours and received no alarms. At 17:30 While 57-2 was covering station 40 companies were dispatched to 316 Scola Road for a Building Fire. 57-1 responded under the command of FF. (J. Taylor). 57-1 was recalled while responding.

11/25/08 At 17:24 Companies 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) 47(Chester township) 65(Garden City) 50(Milddetown) and 45(Parkside) were dispatched to 5200 Hilltop Drive Apartment G17 for a building reported to be smoke inside the residents. 52-1 arrived with nothing showing but was confirming a smoke condition inside. 57-1 responded under the command of 57-9 (D. Smith) followed by 57-2 under the command of FF. (J. Chmielowski). Crews checked the building and notified Peco for electric problems inside the building. Companies were available at 18:02.

11/25/08 At 08:22Am Companies 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) 47(Chester township) 65(Garden City) 50(Milddetown) and 45(Parkside) were dispatched to 249 Upland Road @ Our Lady of Charity for a fire alarm. 52 command arrived and found all the kids out of the building with the alarm sounding. 57-2 responded under the command of FF. (W. Fraim). Crews checked the building and nothing was found. All units went available.

11/25/08 At 00:32Am Company 57(Upland) was dispatched to 300 East 14th Street to relocate company 82 while they operated on a working fire in the City of Chester. Crews stood by for about 3 hours and received no alarms.

11/24/08 At 21:25 Companies 47(Chester Township) 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) and medic 83-7 were dispatched to 1327 Powell Road for a Gas Leak inside. 57-1 responded under the command of FF. (J. Taylor) followed by 57-2 under the command of 57-14a (J. Cassidy). Crews checked the building and found nothing. All companies went available.

11/24/08 At 16:16 Company 57(Upland) and medic 45-7 were dispatched to the 400 -Block of 6th street for an accident with wires down. 57-2 responded under the command of FF. (W. Fraim) and arrived to find a 2 vehicle accident with 1 subject still inside the vehicle due to wires on top and below the car. 57-9a(S. Johnson) and 57-9(D. Smith) responded and arrived to take command. Crews moved all pedestrians back and awaited Peco to arrive. Peco then arrived and the electric was secured. The subject walked out of the car and did not need any medical attention. The road was cleaned up and reopened. Company 57 went available at 17:59.

11/23/08 At 14:02 Companies 47(Chester Township) 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) and medic 45-7 were dispatched to 1335 Powell Road for a fire alarm. 57-1 responded under the command of Chief (D. Smith) and arrived with nothing showing. Tac 57 responded under the command of FF. (J. Chmielowski). Crews checked the building and found a tripped alarm. All units went available at 14:20.

11/21/08 At 15:17 Company 57(Upland) was dispatched to 24th Street and Upland Ave. for a fuel spill. 57-9(D. Smith) arrived to found debris on the road way. Tac 57 responded under the command of FF. (T. Chalfant). Crews cleaned up the debris and went available.

11/19/08 At 07:45Am Companies 47(Chester Township) 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) 45(Parkside) 63(Green Ridge) and medic 45-7 were dispatched to 140 Powell Road for a building fire reported to be electrical. Crews arrived to find a small fire in the ceiling of the garage. 57-1 responded under the command of FF. (W. Fraim) and arrived to assist company 47. Units went under control and available at 8:57Am.

11/16/08 At 00:25 Companies 47(Chester Township) 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) 68(Marcus Hook) 63(Green Ridge) and medic 45-7 were dispatched to 5 North Commerce Drive for a fire alarm. 57-2 responded under the command of FF. (W. Fraim) followed by Tac 57 under the command of FF. (J. Taylor) and arrived to assist with investigating. Crews waited for a key ho0lder and found nothing. Companies went available at 1:35Am.

On September 27th 2008 Total Wine in Delaware had a drawing to win a 2008 Miller Lite Harley Davidson V-ROD Motorcycle. Sonny put in for the drawing and won the bike. All the members hope Sonny enjoys the bike and comes up big again. Be safe on the road Sonny.

11/14/08 At 08:59 Companies 57(Upland 52(Brookhaven) and medic 45-7 were dispatched to 8 Hill Street for a Fire Alarm. 57-9a(S. Johnson) went responding and arrived to found a tripped alarm and companies were recalled.

11/13/08 At 19:07 Companies 47(Chester Township) 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) and medic 45-7 were dispatched to 1534 Rainer Road for a gas leak inside the building. Crews found a odor coming in the basement from the house next door. Crews made entry and ventilated the building. Units went available at 19:38.

11/12/08 At 05:13 Companies 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) 47(Chester Township) 50(Middletown) and 65(Garden City) were dispatched to 4235 Edgemont Ave for a building fire. 52 command arrived with smoke showing and crews found a fire on the stove. 57-1 responded under the command of FF. (W. Fraim). Companies went available at 05:37. At 05:59 Companies 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) 47(Chester Township) 50(Middletown) and 65(Garden City) were dispatched to 5200 Hilltop Drive for a building fire reported to be smoke in the building. 57-1 responded FF. (W. Fraim). Companies found nothing and units went available at 06:14. At 09:58 companies 72(Aston Beechwood) 63(Green Ridge) 54(Lenni Heights) 71(Chester Heights) 40(Boothwyn) 61(Reliance) and RIT 57(Upland) were dispatched to 1319 Cherry Tree for a building fire reported to be a basement. 72 command arrived with fire in the walls and RIT 57 set up in the front of the building. Companies went available at 10:25.

11/11/08 At 13:16 companies 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) and medic 45-7 were dispatched to 601 Upland Ave for a gas leak inside. 57-9 responded and arrived to investigate. 57-1 responded under the command of FF. (J. Taylor). Crews found a gas leak inside the building and Peco made the response. Companies went available at 14:03.

11/10/08 At 18:38 companies 45(Parkside) 57(Upland) 65(Garden City) 63(Green Ridge) 69(Lima) and RIT 43 were dispatched to 2617 Parkside Terr. for a building fire reported to be a couple calls. 45 command arrived and found a working fire. 57-1 went responding under the command of 57-9(D. Smith) and arrived to drop a 5 inch line from the hydrant up to Tac 45. 57-2 responded under the command of Cadet FF. (J. Chmielowski) followed by the Tac 57 Under the command of FF. (M. Byrne). Crews worked together to put out the fire and start overhaul. Great Job by all on location and thanks to our covers from 49, 68, and 40 for watching over Upland When we were out.

11/9/08 At 12:03Am companies 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) Eng 45(Parkside) Rescue 47(Chester Township) Truck 63(Green Ridge) and medic 45-7 were dispatched to 602 Upland Ave for a building reported to be electrical. 57-9(D. Smith) responded and arrived with nothing showing. 57-1 responded under the command of FF. (M. Scott) and arrived to assist with checking the building. Crews Found a light fixture from water on the 2nd floor to be the problem. 57-9 held the assignment to Eng 45 and company 57. At 00:27Am company 57 went available. At 23:35 Company 57(Upland) was dispatched to 714 Belmont Ave to relocate company 49. 57-2 went responding under the command of FF. (J. Taylor). 57-2 stood by station 49 for about 1 hour before returning.

11/8/08 At 3:14Am company 57(Upland) was dispatched to 5 7th Street to assist the EMS. Tac 57 went responding under the command of FF. (W. Fraim). As the Tac arrived the crew assist with getting the subject in the ambulance and went available.

11/6/08 At 12:15 Companies 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) and 47(Chester Township) were dispatched to 5005 Edgemont Drive @ Hollywood Video for a fire alarm. 52 command arrived to find nothing showing. 57-1 responded under the command of 57-9a(S. Johnson). Crews investigated and found a tripped alarm and the assignment was recalled.

11/2/08 At 19:14 Companies 45(Parkside) 57(Upland) 63(Green Ridge) 65(Garden City) and 69(Lima) were dispatched to 3100 Edgemont Ave for a building fire reported to be smoke in the area. 45 command arrived with nothing showing. Nothing was found and the assignment was recalled. At 21:46 companies 63(Green Ridge) 72(Aston Beachwood) 54(Lenni Heights) 71(Chester Heights) and RIT 57(Upland) were dispatched to 44 Dogwood Lane for a building fire reported to be a chimney. 72 command arrived with nothing showing. Crews investigated to find a chimney on fire. Company 57 set up the RIT in front of Truck 63. All units went availble at 22:32. Great Job by all companies on location.

11/01/08 The Delaware County Fallen Firefighter & Ems Memorial was dedicated Saturday. The ceremonies were attended by hundreds of Emergency responders, family and government officials. The memorial walls which are shaped as a Maltese cross, are lined with plaques naming all of those responders that have fallen in the line of duty, 64 in all. One Plaque is in memory of all those who fought the toxic waste fire in Chester city, for those whose lives have been lost or changed forever due to this tragic fire. The center piece is surrounded in black granite with names of those who contributed to the project in a very big way. The front piece has the name of the memorial inscribed. A bell donated by the Marcus Hook Fire Company sits atop of the center piece. Helmets were placed on the wall over each plaque by the representative company, and roses were placed on the plaques by family members. All of the hard work and dedication of those involved in bringing this dream to reality really shows in this awesome memorial. They should all be proud of this huge accomplishment.

10/31/08 At 20:18 Company 57(Upland) was dispatched to the rear of CCMC I 95 South for a vehicle fire. Tac 57 responded under the command of FF. (J. Taylor) and arrived with nothing showing. 57-2 responded under the command of FF. (T. Chalfant) and arrived to assist the Tac with traffic. The vehicle was wet down and 57 went available.

10/30/08: The officers and members of the Upland Fire Company would like to wish Firefighter Dan Nuscis and his wife Stacy good luck with their new baby boy Nathan James Nuscis. Nathan was born on October 30th, 2008. Nathan was 19 inches and 7 lbs.

10/28/08 At 15:12 Companies 47(Chester Township) 57(Upland) and 52(Brookhaven) were dispatched to 279 Bridgewater Road for a fire alarm. 57-1 went responding under the command of 57-9a(S. Johnson). As 57-1 was responding 47 command gave orders for them to respond to1625 Powell Road for wires. 57-1 arrived with wires hanging and Peco was notified. 57 went available at 15:30.

10/27/08 At 10:42Am Companies 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) and 47(Chester Township) were dispatched to 700 Creekside Drive for a fire alarm. 52 command arrived to find nothing showing. 57-1 responded under the command of 57-9a(S. Johnson). Crews investigated and found a tripped alarm and the assignment was recalled.

10/25/08 At 18:17 Companies 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) 47(Chester Township) and 50(Middletown) were dispatched to 325 Melvin Drive for a building fire reported to be a kitchen. 52-1 arrived with nothing heavy smoke showing. 52 command then reported fire was extinguished but had a smoke condition inside. 57-1 responded under the command of 57-14a(J. Cassidy. III). As 57-1 was responding the assignment was held to company 52 and the balance was recalled.

10/24/08 At 18:47 Company 57 and medic 45-7 were dispatched to the Upland shopping center for an Accident with injures. 57-2 responded under the command of 57-9a(S. Johnson) and arrived to find a one car accident in the parking lot. 57 then went available due to no services needed.

10/21/08 At 17:25 Companies 47(Chester Township) 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) 63(Green Ridge) 68(Marcus Hook) 61(Reliance) and medic 81-7 were dispatched to 2730 Bethel Road for a fire alarm. 57-1 arrived with nothing showing followed by 47-9a(Barron). Crews from 57 checked the building to find a tripped alarm. Tower 61 arrived to assist with the investigation. 47 command then held 57 and 61 and recalled the balance. 57 and 61 went available at 17:55.

10/20/08 At 17:20 Companies 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) and Eng 45(Parkside) were dispatched to 1 Medical Center Blvd for a Fire alarm. 57-1 responded and arrived with nothing showing. Crews from 57 and 52 checked the building and found a tripped alarm as Eng 45 took the hydrant. All units went available at 17:54. The Companies were dispatched to the hospital again later that night for the fire alarm. The alarm was tripped and units went available. At 21:45 Companies 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) 47(Chester Township) 50(Middletown) and 65(Garden City) were dispatched to in the area of 4801 Edgemont for a building fire reported to be smoke coming from a bank. 57-1 responded under the command of 57-9(D. Smith) and arrived to take the hydrant as 57-2 responded under the command of 57-9a(S. Johnson). Crews checked the building as 65-5 checked the roof. Nothing was found and all companies went available.

10/19/08 At 8:00Am members from the Upland Fire Company gathered at the station to attend the Philadelphia Fire Muster. 57-2 and Tac 57 with the trailer and dilly attended the Muster and participated in the fire competitions. The members took home a total of five trophies and one plaque. The members won awards for the trucks and games. Great job by all and we hope everyone had a good time. Pictures of the day are displayed below.

10/17/08 At 14:15 Companies 47(Chester Township) 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) 63(Green Ridge) 68(Marcus Hook) and medic 81-7 were dispatched to 2754 Bethel Road for a fire alarm. 47 command arrived with nothing showing and the assignment was recalled at that time.

10/15/08 At 14:49 Company 57 and medic 45-7 were dispatched to Upland Ave and Kerlin Street for an Accident with injures. 57-9a(S. Johnson) went responding and arrived to find a two accident in the city of Chester in front on 1437 Kerlin Street. 57-9a then recalled company 57.

10/13/08 The officers and members of Upland fire company would like to thank everyone in the community that attend the open house on 10/13/08. The open house was a great turn out and everyone had fun. The kids and even adults learned more fire safety to keep them and others safe. If anyone has anymore questions please call or stop by the station. A big thanks to Company 06(Collingdale) for the training house. Pictures of the night below.

10/11/08 At 20:15 Companies 47(Chester Township) 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) 63(Green Ridge) 68(Marcus Hook) and medic 81-7 were dispatched to 200 South Commerce Drive for a fire alarm. 47 command arrived with nothing showing. 57-1 responded followed later by 57-2 and arrived to investigate the alarm. Crews found a tripped alarm and the assignment was recalled.

The officers and members of Upland fire company would like to invite the members of the community to join us at our open house on October 13th 220 from 6-8Pm at the fire house located at 1 McClintock Drive. We will be having hot dogs and soda while children and adults go from station to station learning fire safety.

The officers and members of Upland fire company wish to welcome two new members to the crew. Matthew Archacki and Todd Chalfont became active senior members of the company. Both already have Fire School. Good Luck guys.

10/8/08 At 00:47Am Companies 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) and Eng 45(Parkside) were dispatched to 601 Upland Ave for a Fire alarm. 57-1 responded with a staffing of 4 and arrived with nothing showing. Crews checked the building to find that the CWA was flushing hydrants in the area and tripped the alarm. All units went available.

10/7/08 At 10:40 Companies 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) and Eng 45(Parkside) were dispatched to 1 Medical Center Blvd for a Fire alarm. 57-1 responded and arrived with nothing showing. Crews from 57 and 45 checked the building and found a tripped alarm as 52-1 took the hydrant. All units went available at 11:02.

10/6/08 At 13:43 Company 57 and medic 45-7 were dispatched to 1000 Upland Ave for an Accident with injures. 57-9a(S. Johnson) went responding and arrived to find a two car head on accident. 57-2 arrived right after. Crews cleaned up and waited for a tow.

10/3/08 At 17:58 Companies 47(Chester Township) 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) and medic 45-7 were dispatched to 1693 Powell Road for a fire alarm. 57-1 responded under the command of 57-9(Dan Smith) and arrived with nothing showing. Crews checked the building to find a tripped alarm and the assignment was recalled.

10/1/08 At 06:55Am Companies 47(Chester Township) 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) 63(Green Ridge) 68(Marcus Hook) 61(Reliance) and medic 81-7 were dispatched to 200 South Commerce Drive for a fire alarm. 47 command arrived with nothing showing and found a tripped alarm. The assignment was recalled at that time.

It is with the deepest sympathy and regret that we inform you of the Passing of FF Bryan Holland. Bryan died at home September 13, 2008 after injuries he sustained in his barn around 19:30 hours. He will be missed by all.

Bryan joined the Upland Fire Company in May of 2007 as a junior. Bryan came to the company from Marcus Hook fire company were he was a junior as well. Bryan turned 18 on March 20, 2008 and was able to attend the April class of basic fire school in Dover Delaware. Bryan completed the class and was made a senior firefighter/member. This enabled Bryan to pack up and fight interior fires. This past year Bryan also joined the Ogden Fire Company in Upper Chi Chester Township.

Bryan's viewing & service will be Thursday September 18, 2008 at the Kaniefski-Kendus-D' Anjolell Memorial Home @ 3900 West 9th street Trainer, Pa. 19061.

9/5/08 Around 3:00pm workers from compressed air installed a light tower on the top cab of 57-2. Members came up to the station to assist with the installation. Members learned how to use the light so that it can be used on emergencies as necessary.

9/2/08 At 21:23 Company 57(Upland) was dispatched to cover station 40(Boothwyn) while they operated on a working building fire in their area. 57-2 responded with a crew of 7 and arrived to find an empty station. 57-2 covered Company 40 for about Two hours before returning.

8/31/08 At 10:18Am Companies 47(Chester Township) 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) 68(Marcus Hook) 63(Green Ridge) and medic 100-7 were dispatched to 200 South Commerce Drive for an automatic fire alarm. 57-1 responded with a crew of 7 under the command of Firefighter (D.Nusic) and arrived to assist with checking the building. Crews found a tripped alarm and went available. At 19:00 Hours Tac 57 went to Upper Chi Chester Township to assist them with fire works. Tac 57 stood by until the fire works were over before returning to the station.

8/30/08: At 20:46 Companies 47(Chester Township) and 57(Upland) were dispatched to the 1400 Block of Rainer Road for a brush fire. 47 command responded followed by Tac 57 under the command of 57-9a(S.Johnson) and arrived with nothing in the area. Tac 57 and 47 command checked the area and found nothing. 57 went available at 20:55. At 21:10 right after Company 57 went off radio Companies 467(Chester Township) 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) 68(Marcus Hook) 63(Green Ridge) and medic 81-7 were dispatched to 1998 Concord Road @ the highland motel for an automatic fire alarm. 57-1 responded under the command of 57-9a(S.Johnson) with a crew of 6 and was recalled by 47 command while responding.

8/27/08: At 08:07Am Company 57(Upland) was dispatched to 8th and Upland Ave for wires. 57-2 responded under the command of 57-9a(S.Johnson) and arrived to find a Comcast wire hanging on the sidewalk. Crews from 57-2 cut the wire and notified Comcast before going available. At 11:48 Companies 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) and 47(Chester Township) were dispatched to 301 E. Dutton Mill Road for an automatic fire alarm. 57-1 responded under the command of 57-9a. 52-1 arrived with nothing showing and investigated. 52 command then recalled the assignment. 57 went off radio at 12:00.

8/26/08: At 15:55 Company 57(Upland) was dispatched to 1 Medical Center Blvd for a Brush Fire. Tac 57 responded under the command of 57-9a(S.Johnson) and arrived with a small brush fire. Tac 57 went in service to wet the area down and went available at 16:07.

8/25/08: At 18:06 Companies 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) 47(Chester Township) 65(Garden City) 50(Middletown) and RIT 23(Media) were dispatched to 280 Bridgewater for a building fire reported to be smoke in the building. 57-1 responded under the command of 57-9(D.Smith). 57-1 took the hydrant assignment when they arrived. 57-2 responded under the command of Firefighter (H.Johnson) but was recalled when responding. 52 command held the asignment to 52 and recalled the balance.

8/24/08: At 02:23Am Companies 47(Chester Township) 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) and medic 45-7 were dispatched to 1328 Adair Road for a building fire. 47 command went responding and was advised that it was a working fire. At that time 47 command asked for the RIT teams out of 63(Green Ridge) and 39(Lower Chi Chester). 57-1 responded under the command of 57-9a(S.Johnson) and arrived to assist crews. Great Job by all companies on location. Companies went available at 04:23Am. At 9:13Am Companies 47(Chester Township) 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) and medic 45-7 were dispatched to 1043 Townsend Street for a fire alarm. 57-1 responded under the command of Firefighter (D.Nuscis) and were recalled while responding. At 19:13 Company 57(Upland) was dispatched to 1202 Oak Lane for wires. 57-2 responded under the command of Firefighter (J.Taylor). 57-9(D.Smith) also responded and arrived to take command. Crews were told that the wires were hit with a basketball and sparked. Peco and Comcast were notified for the wires and 57 went available.

8/22/08: At 8:36Am Companies 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) were dispatched to 1 Medical Center Blvd for a vehicle fire. 52-1 hit the street first and arrived to find no need for the fire company. 57 command then recalled the assignment.

8/19/08: At 21:20 Companies 47(Chester Township) 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) and medic 45-7 were dispatched to 1618 Powell Road for a building fire. 57-1 responded under the command of Firefighter (W.Fraim) and arrived to take the hydrant assignment. Crews investigated to find a home owner that did not call the fire company. Companies went available at 21:20. At 22:46 Companies 47(Chester Township) 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) and medic 45-7 were dispatched to 1230 palmer Street for a building fire. The assignment was recalled by 47 command before company 57 responded.

8/18/08: At 20:48 Companies 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) and medic 45-7 were dispatched to 223 8th Street for a Gas Leak outside. 57-1 responded under the 57-14a(J.Cassidy) followed by 57-9(D.Smith). Crews arrived to find the gas meter broken and gas leaking inside the residents. Tac 57 responded under the command of 57-10(P.Michalkiewicz) and arrived to assist crews. Crews called Peco and went available when they arrived.

8/17/08: At 4:29Am Companies 47(Chester Township) and 57(Upland) were dispatched to 113 Arbor Lane to assist the medics with lifting. Tac 57 responded under the command of Firefighter (W.Fraim) and assist the medic before going available. At 15:12 Companies were dispatched to 1998 Concord Road for a fire alarm. The 57 crew was out at a fire house event and unable to response. The Fire alarm was tripped. At 22:30 Companies 47(Chester Township) and 57(Upland) were dispatched to 113 Arbor Lane to assist the medics with lifting. Company 57 was out at a fire house event and unable to response.

8/15/08: At 10:38Am Companies 47(Chester Township) 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) 63(Green Ridge) 61(Relinace) and medic 45-7 was dispatched to 35 Commerce Drive for a building fire. 57-1 responded under the command of 57-9a(S.Johnson) and arrived to investigate. Crews called for Peco do to a wire being hit by working and went available. At 13:28 companies 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) 47(Chester Township) 50(Middletown) 65(Garden City) and RIT 23(Media) were dispatched to 208 Aucott Road for a building fire. 57-1 responded under the command of 57-9(D.Smith) and were recalled while responding by 52 command.

8/14/08: The officers and members of Upland fire company wish to welcome two new members to the crew. Zach Archacki and Shawn Nagy became active members of the company. Shawn was voted in as a senior firefighter and Zach was voted in as a Cadet Member. Shawn will be attending Delaware State Fire School this October. Good Luck guys.

8/14/08: 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 time to help out the firehouse.

8/13/08: At 21:31Am Companies 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) Eng 45(Parkside) and medic 45-7 were dispatched to 900 Main street @ Upland Woods Apartments for a smoke detector activation. 57-9(D.Smith) arrived with nothing showing. 57-1 responded under the command of firefighter (D.Nuscis) and investigated a tripped alarm. Companies went available at 21:39.

8/11/08: At 3:35Am Company 57(Upland) was dispatched to 363 West 21st Street for a Carbon Monoxide Alarm. 57-1 responded under the command of 57-9(D.Smith) and arrived to investigate. Crews found a tripped alarm and the assignment was recalled. At 6:33Am Companies 45(Parkside) 57(Upland) 65(Garden City) 63(Green Ridge) 69(Lima) and RIT 43(Ridley) were dispatched to 2610 Edgemont Ave For a building fire. Tac 45 arrived on location first with heavy fire showing on the 2nd floor. 57-1 responded under the command of Firefighter (W.Fraim) and arrived to assist on the fire ground. Crews were in service for a few hours before returning. Great Job by all companies on location and thanks to our RIT team out of 43. At 18:30 Company 57(Upland) was dispatched for all members to report for drill. 15 members showed up and crews went to the Upland Park to Drill. Great Job by all member that attend tonight.

8/10/08: At 20:12 Companies 72(Aston Beachwood) 63(Aston Township) 54(Lenni Heights) 71(Chester Heights) RIT 57(Upland) and medic 72-7 were dispatched to 100 Crozerville Road @ Aston Vo-Tech School for a building fire. Companies 72 and 63 were already on location for an investigation when 72 command upgraded the assignment to a building fire. 57-2 responded under the command of 57-9(D.Smith). As 57-2 was responding the assignment was recalled.

8/7/08 At 19:39 Companies 47(Chester Township) 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) and medic 81-7 were dispatched to 1315 Harshaw Road for a building fire reported to be a bed room. 47 command arrived with nothing showing but was advised by the police that there was a working fire in the back bedroom. 57-1 responded under the command of Firefighter (J.Taylor) and arrived the same time as 52-1. Crews from 57 and 52 put water on the fire and started overhaul. Great job by all the companies on location and thanks to the RIT team from 39(Lower Chi).

8/4/08 At 18:30 the tone was dropped for all members to report for drill. The company went down to the ball park and charged some water lines and shot some water around. At 19:39 while crews were drilling the tone was dropped including Companies 52(Brookhaven) and Eng 45(Parkside) for 601 Upland Ave for an automatic fire alarm. 57-1 and Tac 57 went responding and arrived with nothing showing. Crews from 57 checked the building and found no need for the fire department. 57-9(D.Smith) then recalled the assignment.

8/1/08 At 16:04 Company 57(Upland) and medic 45-7 was dispatched to Upland Ave and Kerlin Street for a motor vehicle accident. 57-2 went responded under the command of 57-9a(S.Johnson) and arrived on location with a hit and run. 57 crews found a large spill from a tar truck that left the scene before any emergency vehicles arrived. The police followed tracks from the accident to I-95 South but were unable to locate the truck. Crews from 57 blocked the lanes where the tar was and assisted the police with traffic. Fire Police were called and Penn Dot was notified for a sand truck. Crews then hosed the area down to cool the tar down. 57 went available at 17:14.

7/31/08 At 16:15 Company 57(Upland) was dispatched to assist the police at 503 Golden Lane for a child search. The child was reported to go missing while playing outside. Residents and Police Officers were looking for the girl. The Upland Police then called for the fire company to assist as well. 57-9(D.Smith) arrived as 57 crews were getting ready to go responding. As Units went responding the assignment was recalled due to the girl being found at 16:32. At 21:31 Companies 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) Eng 45(Parkside) and medic 45-7 were dispatched to 900 Main Street @ North Western Human Services for an automatic fire alarm. 57-1 responded under the command of 57-10(P.Michalkiewicz) and arrived with nothing showing. Crews found water from the 2nd floor running to the first floor to be the cause of the tripped alarm. Crews were unable to reset the alarm so the fire marshal was notified. 57 went available at 22:25.

7/28/08 At 13:13 Companies 47(Chester Township) 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) and medic 83-7 for an automatic fire alarm. 57-1 went responding under the command of 57-9a(S.Johnson) and arrived with nothing showing. Company 57 was then recalled by 47 command.

7/27/08 The day started at 12:56 when companies 47(Chester Township) 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) 68(Marcus Hook) 63(Aston Township) and Medic 83-7 were Dispatched to 1300 Engle Street for a building fire investigation. 47 command arrived to find no need for the fire company and units were recalled. At 14:07 Companies 72(Aston Beachwood) 63(Aston Township) 54(Lenni Heights) 71(Chester Heights) RIT 57(Upland) and medic 72-7 were dispatched to 2995 Surrey Lane For a building fire reported to be a building struck by lighting. 57 was confirming during the dispatched due to the man power at the station. 57-2 responded under the command of 57-9(D.Smith). Rescue 72 arrived with nothing showing and the assignment was recalled. At 15:24 Company 57(Upland) was dispatched to 2 Main Street for wires. 57-2 responded under the command of 57-9(D.Smith) followed by Tac 57 under the command of 57-9a(S.Johnson). Crews notified Peco and Secured the area and went available. While on location wires flared back up and 57-9(D.Smith) asked crews to check the buildings around the area. Crews remained on Location Standing by before returning at 16:41. At 22:22 Company 57(Upland) was dispatched to 208 8th street for an assist the medics call. Tac 57 responded under the command of Firefighter (J.Taylor) and arrived to help carry the subject out of his residents. Tac 57 went available at 23:20.

7/26/08 At 13:46 Companies 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) 47(Chester Township) were dispatched to 5200 Hillltop Drive for an automatic fire alarm. 57-1 responded under the command of firefighter (M.Sokolovich) and were recalled by 52 command on the way.

7/25/08 At 09:55 Companies 52(Brookhaven) 57(Upland) 47(Chester Township) 45(Parkside) 65(Garden City) 50(Middletown) and RIT 23(Media) were dispatched to 5200 Hilltop Drive for a building fire. 52-1 arrived with Heavy Smoke showing on the 2nd floor. 57-1 responded under the command of 57-9a(S.Johnson) and arrived to assist crews. 57 went available at 10:50.

7/24/08: At 12:17Am Company 47(Chester Township) 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) 68(Marcus Hook) 63(Green Ridge) 61(Reliance) and Medic 100-7 were Dispatched 5 North Commerce Drive for an automatic fire alarm. 47 command arrived with nothing showing and recalled the assignment. At 21:29 Company 57(Upland) was dispatched to 900 Main street @ Northwestern Human Services for a tripped fire alarm. 57-1 responded under the command of firefighter (J.Taylor) and arrived with nothing showing. Crews checked the building, reset the alarm and made themselves available.

7/23/08: At 5:19Am Companies 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) and engine 45(Parkside) were dispatched to 1 Medical Center Blvd @ Crozer Chester Medical Center for an automatic fire alarm. 57-1 arrived with nothing showing and investigated to find a tripped alarm and the assignment was recalled. At 12:51 Company 47(Chester Township) 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) 68(Marcus Hook) 63(Aston Township) 61(Reliance) and Medic 81-7 were Dispatched to 50 Milton Road @ Custom Compound for an Automatic Fire Alarm. 57-1 hit the street with a staffing of 4 and arrived to take the hydrant assignment. As crews checked the building 63 and 57 command were advised that fire board was holding another call for them at 16 West Roland Road in Parkside for a building fire. 57-1 then responded to Parkside. Crews from 45, 63, and 57 checked the building and found no need for the fire company and all units went available.

7/21/08: At 12:17Am Company 47(Chester Township) 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) 68(Marcus Hook) 63(Aston Township) 61(Reliance) and Medic 100-7 were Dispatched 105 Commerce Drive for an automatic fire alarm. 57-1 responded with a full crew and arrived to take the hydrant. Crews investigated the alarm and recalled the assignment after nothing was found. At 17:41 Companies 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) Engine 45(Parkside) Rescue 47(Chester Township) 50(Middletown) Truck 63(Green Ridge) and RIT 72(Aston Beachwood) were dispatched to 301 Glenway Ave for a Building Fire reported to be an odor of smoke on the 2nd floor. Chief Smith went responding and arrived with nothing showing. 57-1 hit the street with 8 and arrived to investigate to find the odor to be unattended cooking and the assignment was held to company 57. At 19:00 right after the building fire the tone was dropped for all members to report for drill. The company went down to the Upland Baptist Church located on main street to do a walk through of the church and chapel with the Rev. Brenda Shaw. The members learned the building construction of both buildings and went over pre-planned assignments. The company also gave some advise to the church on where to place signs on doors to allow firefighters to know what is in a room before entering and to make it easier for companies investigating the building should we receive an alarm there.

7/19/08: At 20:52 Companies 72(Aston Beachwood) 63(Aston Township) 54(Lenni Heights) 71(Chester Heights) RIT 57(Upland) and medic 72-7 were dispatched to 31 Venuti Drive for a Building Fire reported to be an odor of smoke in the building. 72 command arrived with nothing showing and investigated. 72 command then held the assignment to 72 and recalled the balance.

7/18/08: At 01:40Am Companies 72(Aston Beachwood) 63(Aston Township) 54(Lenni Heights) 71(Chester Heights) RIT 57(Upland) and medic 72-7 were dispatched to 5130 Pennel Road for a building Fire. 72 Command arrived with nothing showing and investigated. Crews checked the building and held the assignment to 63 and 72. At 15:52 company 57(Upland) and medic 45-7 were dispatched to west 24th and Upland for an motor vehicle accident. 57-2 arrived on location with a two car accident and no entrapment. 57 crews secured the batteries and put down oil dry. 45-7 transported to Crozer and 57 went available.

7/15/08: At 4:47Am Company 47(Chester Township) 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) 68(Marcus Hook) 63(Aston Township) and Medic 81-7 were Dispatched to 50 Milton Drive @ Custom Compound for an Automatic Fire Alarm. 57-1 hit the street with a staffing of 4 and arrived to help crews check out the building. Nothing was found and units went available. At 19:22 company 57(Upland) was called for an engine to cover company 68 as they operated on a working building fire. 57-2 and Tac 57 made the response to station 68 with a total staffing of 11. Crews cover for one hour before going available.

6/10/08: At 11:43Am hours Companies 47(Chester Township) 57(Upland) 52(Brookhaven) 63(Green Ridge) 61(Reliance) 68(Marcus Hook) 39(Lower Chi) and RIT 72(Aston Beachwood) and medic 81-7 were dispatched to 2119 Felton Av. For a Building Fire reported to be an explosion inside. 57-1 hit the street with a staffing of 5 and arrived right behind engine 47 to find a working fire. Crews operated in master streams for hours before returning at 13:43. Thanks to our cover companies for looking over Upland while we were out.

In Loving Memory of Rocky Eusden

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the Family of Rocky Eusden.
Rocky was a six year member of the Upland Fire Co. and participated in many of our activities. Rocky has been our M.C at many of our banquets, and judged our Air Pack Challenge for the last ten years. He will truly be missed.

5/17/08: Today members from the Upland Fire Company attended the funeral of one of our own, Helen "Faye" Johnson. She was loved by all, and will be greatly missed by everyone. As a Honorary member of the Upland Fire Company she gave all her free time supporting the company and being there for us all. If there was any work that needed to be done "Faye" was always there to help. "Faye" will forever be remembered at the Upland Fire Company, we all love and miss you "Faye".