On September 27 and 28, Chief Fallon, Deputy Chief Schmid, and
Assistant Chiefs Gilbert and Watrous went to Pierce Manufacturing in Wisconsin to perform the factory
inspection of Rescue Squad 21. The officers took the rescue for a test drive and went over the complete
operation of the rescue. A few minor issues were noted, but all should be taken care of before the delivery
sometime in the next week.
At 2:12 PM, Station 21 (Penn Wynne) and Rescue 22 (Belmont Hills) were dispatched to City
Avenue and Haverford Road for the reported personal injury accident. After Squad 21 had gone responding (with 6), County
advised that no rescue was needed. Units proceeded in for confirmation. Philadelphia Fire Department
units were already on scene, and it was confirmed no rescue. The assignment was held to the units from two one. Delco 34-7
(Llanerch) and Philadelphia Fire Department Medic 9, both transported patients. Units cleared at 2:48 PM.
RESCUE SQUAD 21 TAKING SHAPE
Date:
9/21/05
Penn Wynne recently received an update for Rescue 21 for the week
ending 9/17/05. At this stage, the body has been merged with the cab, and assembly has been completed. Next week,
Chief Fallon, Deputy Chief Schmid, and Assistant Chiefs Gilbert and Watrous will be taking a trip to the Pierce
Manufacturing factory to check out the new rig. Open up the following PDF files to view more pictures and details.
Today, members from Penn Wynne and a member from the Union Fire Association
(Station 28) went to the township burn building for a class on Basic Tower Rappel Operations. This class
was organized and taught by Penn Wynne Engineer Chris Feder, who is also a state certified
instructor. The class consisted of a brief lecture on terminology and techniques, with an emphasis on
safety. Once this was complete, members were able to perform multiple rappels using Figure 8 descenders
and a brake rack. This was also a great opportunity for those members who recently received the new Morning
Pride turnout gear and Gemptor rescue harness. Thanks to Station 28 for letting us use their equipment.
RESCUE SQUAD 21 UPDATE
Date:
9/7/05
Penn Wynne recently received two updates from Pierce Manufacturing
regarding the new Rescue 21. At this stage, the cab has been fabricated and painted, and the chassis has
been merged with the cab. In addition, the box has been fabricated, painted, and is in the process of being
merged with the chassis. Open up the following PDF files to view more pictures and details.
Station 25 (Ardmore), Squad 21 (Penn Wynne), Rescue 22 (Belmont Hills)
and Medic 313 (Narberth Ambulance) were dispatched to Sheldon Lane and Elm Avenue in the Ardmore section of
Lower Merion Township for a vehicle rescue. The accident occurred when a go-kart driver proceeded around a corner
and drove underneath a Jeep Wrangler. Crews from Station 25 used a floor jack to lift the vehicle, cribbed, and then removed the patient from under the vehicle.
Squad 21 then cut the steering wheel off to free the patient. The subject was flown via PennStar to Childrens
Hospital of Philadelphia, class 1.
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