A Weekend of Cooperation

Saturday, 18 May 2013 16:43

A Weekend of Cooperation

On Saturday May 11, Newtown Square Fire Company was dispatched to assist Broomall Fire Company for a possible electrical fire on Sylvan Drive. They arrived to find sparks had come from the dishwasher. The dishwasher was unplugged and no further damage was found.

Upon leaving the scene of the first call, Broomall Fire Company was dispatched to a building fire at the Anthem Institute in the Marple Crossroads Shopping Center. Due to the size of the building it elicited a large response including Newtown Square Fire Company, Swarthmore Fire Department, Springfield Fire Company, Rose Tree Fire Company and Marple Township Ambulance Corps. The reported odor of something burning was unfounded.

Only 22 minutes after returning from Anthem Institute; Broomall Fire Company, Newtown Square Fire Company, Manoa Fire Company and other companies were dispatched to a building fire at a rehab/nursing center at 50 N. Malin Rd. They found and quickly extinguished a bathroom fan that was on fire.

Auxiliary Mothers Day Plant Sale

Thursday, 09 May 2013 08:38

The Newtown Square Fire Company Auxiliary is having its annual Mothers Day plant sale. We will be located at the Acme shopping center across from the Hallmark store. Please join us from 9 AM - 3 PM. Rain or shine.

Rescue Assist to 73

Tuesday, 12 March 2013 00:00

At 1257hrs the Rescue was dispatched to Bishop Hollow and Providence Rd in Upper Providence to assist Company 73 on the accident with entrapment. Rescue 41 staffed with 5 arrived on scene and had one occupant confined in the vehicle. The rescue crew quickly stabilized the vehicle and placed the 32s in service to pop the door. Extrication was complete within 5min and patient turned over to EMS 23.

Vehicle fire with exposure

Sunday, 10 March 2013 00:00

At 1155hrs the company was dispatched to Rafferty Subaru for a vehicle fire. PD on scene with an exposure to other vehicles and the building. Chief 41 arrived on scene with a vehicle well involved underneath the canopy of the service department to the dealership. Building response was added for the exposure and crews from Engine 41 staffed with 4 and stretched a 1-3/4” inch hand line and begin fire suppression. Crews from 53-3 stood by the hydrant at 4700 block of West Chester Pike, 41-9 established "West Chester Pike Command", 41-9A was deemed operations and crews from 73, 53, and 64 assisted with ladders, fans for building ventilation and further fire suppression of the primary and secondary vehicles. Chem dry is the operating company of the primary vehicle and representative from that company was contacted and reporting to the scene for further MSDS sheets if required. All water, material and run off was checked and deemed water soluble for no further service requirement from the DEP and EPA departments. Vehicle was extinguished, building soffet and roof line were checked and cleared of smoke or fire being evident, and the incident was placed under control.

For more pics of the fire please go to https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.521928091191749.1073741825.184556048262290&type=3

Assist to Chester County 02

Monday, 04 March 2013 00:00

At 0629 the Ladder was dispatched on the building assignment in Easttown Twp. Chester County. Chesco Police arrived with smoke showing and Chief 2 asked for the working fire dispatch. Engine 2-3 hand a quick handle on the fire. Ladder crew assisted with overhaul and was released within 30min.

Support

Dear community member,

The Newtown Square Volunteer Fire Company depends almost entirely on financial backing from the community we serve. Your annual financial support is vital to meet the cost of operations, building maintenance and vehicles. Your tax-deductible contribution helps to provide fire protection, fire police, rescue, ambulance assistance, and a host of other emergency services. Last year our volunteer members of the fire company gave more than twenty thousand hours of service to the community. That is the equivalent of ten full time employees!

Two examples of major cost items include people and vehicles. Beyond the training and equipping of volunteers, it is necessary to supplement our volunteer staff with paid firefighter/EMT's to ensure a 24 x 7 level of response.  Another key fiscal consideration is the cost of fire fighting vehicles. Sophisticated fire trucks cost in the range of $200,000 for an engine, to $1,000,000 for a ladder truck.

Clearly, the fire company must deal with the same financial challenges as other organizations. Your generosity enables the fire company to maintain our capabilities.

We are asking you to “invest” in your local volunteer fire company, so our community can continue to enjoy the best emergency services possible. Please consider us in your financial planning. Donating is easily done by clicking on the “donate button” on the left to use a credit card, or your PayPal account. If you prefer to donate by check, you may do so at any time. Our address is: Newtown Square Fire Co. #1, P.O. Box 453, Newtown Square, PA 19073-0453

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Thank you,

The Officers and Volunteer Members of the Newtown Square Fire Company #1