Station 21 (Penn Wynne) and Medic 313 (Narberth
Ambulance) were dispatched to the 300 blk of Ballytore Circle to investigate fumes in the residence. Crews
arrived to find the homeowners outside, and the plumber that was working on the location suffering from
respiratory distress. The homeowners reported they mixed bleach and ammonia in an attempt to unclog the drain.
Crews proceeded to don Tyvex protective suits and SCBA, and entered the residence to investigate the problem. In the bathroom,
they found a half-full, clogged bathtub and the bottles of bleach and ammonia. Crews worked to mitigate the
problem and utilized positive pressure ventilation to air out the house. Air quality monitoring was performed
before the residence was turned back over to the homeowners. Station 21 made themselves
available at 2:26pm. The plumber having respiratory distress was transported by Medic 313, Class 2 to
Llankenau Hospital. Chief J. Fallon (21-5) had the command.
RESCUE DEMO AT FRIENDS' CENTRAL SCHOOL
Date:
3/21/05
Squad 21 with a crew of 6 participated in a drunk
driving presentation setup by Deputy Chief Steve Weber and FF Alex Shusterman at the Friends' Central School and narrated by FF Jason
Saro, all from Station 28 (Union). The presentation was displayed to show the process after an accident
occurs along with the impact it has when alcohol and driving are mixed. Also participating in the event
were Rescue 22 (Belmont Hills), Narberth Ambulance, and the Lower Merion Police. We would like to extend our
thanks for the invitation to participate in the event, and to the Friends' Central School who provided
brunch to the emergency service personnel who participated.
FIREFIGHTER II PRACTICAL AT BUCKS COUNTY
Date:
3/19/05
Recently, 14 firefighters from the Penn Wynne Fire
Company, along with other members from the Lower Merion Fire Department and the Green Ridge Fire Company
took part in the National Firefighter II Certification Class. Classes started for the 24-hour class back on February 16,
and culminated with a practical, hands-on test at the Bucks County Public Safety Training Center. The pictures
below show some of the evolutions that the participating firefighters took part in for the practical exam part
of the test.
CHANGING OF THE GUARD IN THE KINGDOM
Date:
3/16/05
Tonight, members attended the swearing in ceremony
for Lower Merion Township Fire Marshal ChaS McGarvey as the new Township Chief Fire Officer. The township
board room was filled with members in blue to support our new chief, and to say thanks to retiring Chief
Harry Knorr. After the swearing in, Chief McGarvey received a standing ovation from everyone in the room.
The Board and Brigade of the Penn Wynne - Overbrook Hills Fire Company wishes to thank Chief Knorr for his
support throughout his career, and looks forward to working with our new township chief.
PENN WYNNE 2004 MOVIE
Date:
3/12/05
Pennwynnefire.org is proud to announce the debut of
the movie, "Penn Wynne Fire Company 2004". The movie is a 5 minute and 28 second, picture slide show that shows pictures from
incidents, training, and community events primarily from the 2004 year, but includes some from 2003 and some
great pictures from years past. The movie is in Windows Media Video format and can be attained by clicking here, or
can always be accessed from the video archive on the Multimedia page.
A TIGHT SQUEEZE IN BRYN MAWR
Date: Time: Units:
3/10/05 12:23am Squad 21 Rescue 22 Station 23 Medic 313
At 12:23am, Station 23 (Bryn Mawr), Rescue 22
(Belmont Hills) and Squad 21 (Penn Wynne) were dispatched to Springmill Road and Mt. Pleasant Road for a
vehicle rescue. 23-5 (Chief W. Gallagher) arrived and reported he had a vehicle wedged between 2 trees.
Crews worked to extricate the victim. 23-5 declared the rescue complete at 12:43am.
PennStar 1 was placed on standby but later resumed, so the patient was taken by ground transport Medic
313 (Narberth Ambulance) Class 2 to Bryn Mawr. Crews from 21 and 22 cleared at 12:51am, while 23 stood by
with LMPD for the investigation.
PENN WYNNE COMPANY STORE IS ONLINE!
Date:
3/8/05
Pennwynnefire.org is proud to announce the opening
of the Penn Wynne Fire Company Store on the internet. This new storefront through the FireCompanies.com
Store enables us to accept online orders for the merchandise posted from anywhere, with the added convenience
of payment by credit card. To shop our current online selection, simply click the
Store link at the top of the page.
Merchandise is still available anytime as well by cash or check through our in-station store. In the coming months,
watch for an expanded selection on the online store, the return of Live Dispatch, and some other improvements
in the works.
ALL HANDS WORKING IN 21'S LOCAL
Date: Time: Units:
3/4/05 2:59am Station 21 Engine 23 Air 24 Station 26 Medic 313
At 02:59am, Station 21 was dispatched to the 200
block of Henley Road for a dwelling with a report of smoke in the residence. Once enroute, County advised Engine
21 that the Lower Merion Police were on location reporting a working fire. Full company Station 26 (Narberth)
was requested. Engine 21 and 21-54 arrived on-scene and reported a "2 story, single family" dwelling with "heavy smoke showing". Reports
from the Police and homeowner advised of a fire in the basement, and two cats still inside. 21-5 (Chief J.
Fallon) established command. Crews stretched an 1 3/4" handline to the back door and encountered heavy
smoke conditions. The hose team located the basement stairs, and were faced with extreme heat coming from
the basement. Meanwhile, Ladder 21 began a search, and located the staircase to the 2nd floor, which was
next to the living room. Search crews reported to command they had heavy fire also in the living room.
At the same time, outside ventilation was conducted, and fire began pouring from the windows. With
deteriorating conditions, command ordered all members to evacuate the dwelling and County evacuation tones
were transmitted. Once the bulk of the fire was knocked down, crews re-entered the structure for
extinguishment and extensive overhaul. The fire was placed under control at 03:52am. Additional units assisting
were Engine 23 (Bryn Mawr) as the FAST team, Air 24 (Gladwyne), and Medic 313 (Narberth Ambulance). The Lower
Merion Township Fire Department is currently investigating the cause of the fire.
