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Thursday, 18 June 2009 |
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The old saying of “April Showers Bring May Flowers” has been altered this spring. April showers brought May showers and then even more rain in June. One result of all of this spring rain is an increased danger for West Nile Virus. In describing this danger, Newtown Square Fire Company’s Emergency Medical Consultant Lisa Migliori volunteered, “The first step in the prevention of West Nile is the prevention of the breeding and the second step is the disease prevention through personal preventive practices.” |
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Monday, 08 June 2009 |
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Far too many people couple carbon monoxide danger with cool, heating weather. The review of recent Newtown Square Fire Company dispatches validates a truth known by fire fighters. Carbon monoxide, a product of any form of combustion, can be a danger all-year. |
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Friday, 05 June 2009 |
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It is no secret that training is a very important element in providing emergency services. Another truth in this activity stresses that not all activities of a Fire Company are a focus on extinguishing fires. The increasing number of vehicles on the region’s streets and a collection of changes in driving habits have created an increase in serious accidents. Being properly schooled and skilled and having the proper equipment has become a new challenge Newtown Square firefighters are meeting.  Newtown Square firefighter Joe Shapiro, second from the right directs the careful coordination the proper tensioning of the two vehicle stabilizing Rescue Jack devices. The use of both chains and rescue webbing maintain the need posture of the jacks so they prevent any movement of the vehicle. |
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Thursday, 04 June 2009 |
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For many, a great deal of time can be invested in style and the type of apparel that is worn. Making the right fashion statement at the right time has become an important part of life for many. A recent observation by a Newtown Square Fire Company member demonstrated that mistakes can be made in the selection of attire. |
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Thursday, 04 June 2009 |
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When the television news and the print media tell of the serious injuries sustained in a vehicle accident, there is empathy. When the local media recently shared the story about an accident in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia, emotions bridged from shock to true concern. How could a 4-month-old infant be transported without proper restraints? |
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Thursday, 04 June 2009 |
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Darkness is one of the worst enemies of the fire service. Not only does the lack of daylight hamper fire ground activities, it has a similar impact upon training. The seasonally extended light levels explains the increased amount of hands-on training undertaken by members of the Newtown Square Fire Company this time of the year.  High school student Zach Conan recently learned the phrase, “some assembly required,” carries over to the volunteer fire service. He is seen during the final assembly of a portable deluge gun used to deliver large amounts of water to a fire from a safe distance. |
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Thursday, 04 June 2009 |
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Vacations are planned to be a time of fun and relaxation. As one Newtown Square Fire Company member reported, relaxation of some common sense rules of safety can ruin the fun of a vacation. |
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Run Statistics
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January
| 59
| | February | 42
| | March | 50
| | April | | May
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| | 2009 Total
| 151 | 2008 Total
| 616
| | 2007 Total | 547
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