Today, members organized our Annual Halloween Parade for the
children in the community. The children were entertained by "Poly the Magician", and then paraded around
the firehouse to be judged for the scariest, funniest, and the most origianal costumes. Even
Assistant Chief Paul Daly got into the mood. Thanks to the Halloween committee for organizing this event and
all of the members who participated. Right before the event started, Station 21 was dispatched to the
1400 block of Knox Rd. for the dwelling, reported to be the kitchen. Station 25 (Ardmore) was added to
the assignment. 21-52 (Assistant Chief M. Gilbert) arrived and reported a dryer malfunction in the kitchen.
The situation was quickly placed under control by securing the utilities to the unit.
RESCUE TWO ONE PICTURES AND SPECS
Date:
10/30/05
The Two One House recently took delivery of a 2005 Pierce
Saber/Encore Rescue. Rescue 21 is equipped with a 4 door, 8 man, raised roof, climate controlled cab,
Pierce Encore 18' non-walk-in body, Cummins ISL 330 HP diesel engine, Allison EVS 3000 automatic
transmission, Gortite roll up doors, slide out tool boards, sliding and tilting trays, Winco 25kW PTO
generator, Will-Burt 9000W Night Scan, (2) 500W FRC Focus recessed body lights, (3) 350W FRC Focus
swiveling lights, (2) 750W FRC Focus tripod lights, Hurst Electric Trimo, 6 Hannay reels; 3 hydraulic,
2 electric, 1 low pressure air, Warn 9000 lb portable winch with 4 pinnable winch receivers around the
truck, ladder tunnel, Federal Q2 siren.
PENN WYNNE'S PAST
Date:
10/26/05
Recently, Station 21 was contacted by Earl Phillips, the son of
the late David C. Phillips, who was a past member of the Penn Wynne Fire Company. David Philips was a member of Penn Wynne
from 1957 to 1965, and was a past Deputy Chief of the company. In addition, from 1960-1965 he was one of the
two "paid men" who staffed the station 24-hours a day, with rotating 24-on/24-off shifts. We would like to thank
Earl Phillips for contacting us and passing along the pictures and information.
Ladder truck in front of station (1963)
David Phillips driving Ladder truck (1960 or '61)
Oldest Engine Penn Wynne had at the time. Earl can be seen "riding the seat" for a parade. ('62 or '63)
Collage of collected badges.
ROPE/HIGH ANGLE 1 COMPLETED
Date:
10/19/05
Tonight, members completed our Rope/High Angle I class taught by Penn
Wynne Engineer/Bucks County Instructor Chris Feder. In tonight's scenario, we simulated an
upgrade rescue. Member broke up into two teams, a roof team and a ground team. Roof team members
packaged the patient in the stokes basket to be lowered to the ground. The ground team set up a hauling
line with a brake rack, and a belay line with a Figure 8. A 4:1 mechanical advantage was also attached to
the hauling line. Thanks to all of the members who were able to attend this class.
ROPE/HIGH ANGLE RESCUE 1
Date:
10/16/05
Today, members from stations 21 (Penn Wynne) and 28 (Union)
conducted hands on evolutions for Rope/High Angle Rescue I. This was day one of a three day course.
Today's topics covered basic ascending (prusik climb) and descending (rappelling) techniques, anchors and
anchor selection, the picket system, the simple mechanical advantage system and patient packaging. The
class then conducted a rescue scenario. A victim was placed at the bottom of a 45', steep angled hill
at Wynnewood Valley Park. Members then set up an anchoring system, rappelled down to the victim, and began
patient care. Atop the hill, a simple, 4:1 mechanical advantage system was placed into service and secured
to a 1-1-1 picket system. The mock victim and rescue personnel were hauled up by a dual rope system (haul
line and belay line). Once the scenario was complete, members set up a "Zip Line" and had some fun. A high
line was setup on a hill using two trees approximately 125’ from each other. A special thanks goes out to
the Bucks County Public Safety Training Center and Firefighter/Bucks Instructor Chris Feder for conducting
this class. We would also like to thank Career Firefighter Sean Reilly and Firefighter Daniel Gilbert for
their assistance. In addition, the Penn Wynne Fire Company would also like to thank Station 28 for the use
of their technical rescue equipment.
Tonight was our annual Fire Prevention Open House. Apparatus
was on display, informational pamphlets were available, and the proper use of a fire extinguisher were
on display for members of the community to see and use. A good time was had by all. Thanks to the
members who came out to help, and our career staff who have handled many fire prevention classes during
the day.
PIERCE TRIFECTA COMPLETE
Date:
10/5/05
Tonight, after our monthly meeting, members looked over the new
rescue squad. Members got familiar with the generator and light tower operations. Guardian Fire
Equipment is scheduled to install the Hurst Trimo electric motor on Friday, October 7th. The following
week mounting will take place. The anticipated in service date for Rescue Squad 21 is Wednesday, October 26th.
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