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CHANGE YOUR CLOCK, CHANGE YOUR BATTERY
The Brookline Fire Company offers free smoke detectors and free batteries. Homeowners in the Brookline
fire district can call the firehouse on Monday nights between 7 PM and 9 PM or call 610 449-4567 and
leave a message. Allow approximately two weeks or less for installation. |
Email us at bfc35@comcast.net
| JAWS TRAINING |
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8/5/08 |
Brookline Fire Company recently put into service a Holmatro cutter & spreader to be used for forcible entry & vehicle extrication. The Holmatro Company provided instructors to teach the required two day training on the tools.
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| LITTLE JIMMY WINS AGAIN! |
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7/29/08 |
Congratulations to Brookline FF Jimmy Gulliver on winning the George T. Lewis Memorial Scholarship AND the Main Line Chamber of Commerce Scholarship for the 2nd time in a row. Jimmy was presented the check from the Main Line Chamber of Commerce, from Board of Director, Matthew Donohue. Jimmy is a sophomore at the University of New Haven, in Connecticut, working towards a B.S. Degree in Fire Science. Jim's dad, Bill Gulliver is the Chief of the Veterens Administration Hospital Fire Department in Coatesville, PA and a Captain here at Brookline. We here at Brookline are proud to have them both on board!! Good Luck Jimmy!
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| JULY 4TH FIRE TRUCK RIDES |
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7/4/08 |
Brookline Fire Company, again teamed up with the Penfield Civic Association for there Annual 4th of July Parade & Extravaganza. The day started with a parade around the Grange Field, followed by the ever popular Fire Truck Rides, that are alway's enjoyed by kids and adults alike. Kid's moonbounce, games and food completed the July 4th event.
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| BROOKLINE GOES COUNTY |
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5/28/08 |
As of May 28, 2008 Brookline's truck & officer designations will be changing over to Delaware County designations as we continue to move forward to being on line with the rest of Delaware County. Haverford Township will continue to dispatch us until the switch over to County Fireboard is complete, but to assist in the transistion, we have begun to use the County designations. So if your listening, here is our new designations:
Engine 31 ----- Engine 35
Engine 32 ----- Foam 35
Spill 3 ----- Spill 35
Ladder 3 ----- Ladder 35
Brookline 5 ----- 35-9 (Viola)
Brookline 6 ----- 35-9A (Sweeney)
Brookline 7 ----- 35-9B (Kelly)
Brookline 7A ----- 35-9C (Stapleton)
Brookline 8 ----- 35-12 (Gavigan)
Brookline 9 ----- 35-12A (Gulliver)
Brookline 12 ----- 35-13 (Coyle)
Brookline 12A ----- 35-13A (Poole)
Brookline 12E ----- 35-14 (Donnelly)
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| COURTHOUSE FIRE |
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4/17/08 |
At Approx. 4:45 pm the call came in for a building fire at 525 West Chester Pike, The Haverford Towsnhip District Court Building, located in the Llanerch section of Haverford Township. The Haverford Bureau of Fire responded from Llanerch, Brookline, Manoa & Bon Air Fire Companies. Upon arrival, they where greeted with heavy smoke & fire visable from the 1st flr to the roof.
As companies went into service, and the bulk of the fire was knocked, it was discovered that the fire originated from the outside, from a pile of mulch, where possible a disgarded cigerette may have ignited the mulch. The fire caught the cedar facade on the face of the building and burned up to the roof. Firefighters did a great job in containing the fire and keeping it from spreading to the inside. A specail call was made for the RIT Team from Oakmont. The Bureau of Fire cleared the call at just past 6:00 pm.
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| THE ROOF IS ON FIRE (OAKMONT ASSIST) |
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3/30/08 |
The call was recieved at 2014 hrs for a reported fire showing from the roof at 1701 Karakung Drive in the Ardmore section of Haverford Township. Oakmont & Brookline Fire Companies responded. Oakmont 5 (McGoldrick) arrived and confirmed fire showing from the roof of a single family dwelling set back about 100 yards off the road way. Engine 11 arrived first and went straight in, Engine 31 waited for Ladder 1 to accend the driveway before backing up the driveway and reverse laying about 800 feet of 5" hose out to the hydrant at Karakung Drive & Haverford Rd. Oakmont & Brooklines crews worked together to get a quick knock on what could have been a long night.
The fire was caused when an exhaust fan on the 3rd flr shorted out and caught fire. The fire spread to the outside and ignighted the wooden cedar shingle roof. The fire was contained to the originating wall and roof area. Crews picked up & cleared at approx. 2145 hrs
A special call was made for Bon Airs Rescue/Air Unit to assist with re-filling air bottles.
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| THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT |
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3/16/08 |
Brookline Fire Company would like to thank the over 600 residence, family, & friends who turned out for our Annual Pancake Breakfast held on Sunday March 16. The Board & Crew greatly appreciates your support, and hope to see you again next year.
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| SANTA SATURDAY?!?!? |
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12/22/07 |
Due to inclement weather conditions on Sunday December 16th, and the impending Nor' Easter on Sunday December 23rd, we made contact with Santa Claus and he was able to come down from the North Pole on Saturday December 22nd, and spread Joy to the residents & friends of the Brookline Fire District. Santa jockeyed between 2 Fire Trucks, handing out Candy Canes & Gum to all.
We apologize for the inconvinence that this caused to those that make plans around this day, but at least we where able to work with Santa's schedule and eventually make an appearance.
The Board of Director's, Fire Officer's & Crew Members of Brookline Fire Company wish all a Happy, Healthy, & Fire Free 2008.
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| SANTA SUNDAY! DECEMBER 16, 2007 |
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12/16/07 |
Santa Claus will be visiting the Brookline Section of Haverford Township on Sunday, December 16th. He is expected to be dropped off by his Reindeer at 11:30 am, and after a brief visit with his helpers from the Brookline Fire Company and a tour of the truck, he will climb on board the fire truck and will be escorted around the district, distributing Candy Canes & Sweets to all.
So be on the look out around 12:00 noon for Santa on the Fire truck.
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| BROOKLINE ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHT |
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11/17/07 |
Brookline Fire Company celebrated it's 93rd year with it's Annual Banquet and Awards Night, on Saturday November 17, 2007. The Banquet was held in our own house, a place we used to call "Ye Old Fire Hall". The Board & Crew gathered together with guests representing the other 4 Fire Companies of Haverford Township. The night began with a delicious dinner, and ended with the awards and dancing til midnight.
Amongst the award winners where Chris Viola, Ryan Kincade, and Tony Corbino for 5 years of service. Board member Lou Verzella for 15 years of service. Fire Chief John Viola was honored for 40 years of service. Board Member and former President Charles Hensil, was given a standing ovation for his dedication of 70 Years of service to Brookline Fire Company.
The award presentation was completed after Crew member Steven Hand was presented with the Fire fighter of The Year award for his actions in helping save the life of a woman in an early morning fire in neighboring Radnor Township. Steven performed CPR after the woman was rescued from her burning home by Radnor Police Officers.
A fun filled night was had by all. (Thanks to Oakmont, Llanerch, Bon Air & Manoa Fire Companies for covering our district while we celebrated). Photos courtesy of Marcia Kelly
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| HOUSE FIRE ON WOODMERE WAY |
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10/16/07 |
2158 hrs. Haverford Police received a call of a possible house fire at 1620 Woodmere Way in the Brookline section of Haverford Twp. E3 (Brookline) Company 2 (Llanerch) and R5 (Manoa) where dispatched along with HTPD. Police arrived and reported smoke showing from the attic vents on a 3 story single family dwelling. Police also reported the house to be unoccupied. Brookline 5 (Chief Viola) arrived and ordered E31 to come straight in and stretch a 2" line to the front door. E32 dropped the 5" at the hydrant which was picked up by E22. E31's crew advanced the 2" line to the 2nd flr where the where met with heavy smoke & heat conditions. 2nd crew advanced a line through the 1st floor and tried to make into the basement where the fire originated, but due to unsafe conditions & limited access, they where pulled back. A hole was cut into the kitchen floor above the fire in the basement, and with the crews valent effort, the fire was knocked in the b asement. A special call was made for 1 engine & ladder truck from Oakmont for RIT & ventilation on the roof. (Brookline's ladder was out of service). The Air Bank Rescue truck from Bon Air was also requested as well as 34-7 & M108 for rehab.
Crew's from Manoa, Llanerch, Bon Air & Oakmont assisted with ventilation & fire suppression.
All in all, everyone went home safe, with no injuries to fire or civilian personnel.
Brookline cleared the scene at approx. 0110 hrs on Wednesday 10/17/07.
Photos courtesy of Brian Feeney, Steve Hand Jr, & John Hayes.
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| FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 10/7 THRU 10/13 |
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10/07 - 10/13 |
Fire prevention week is now upon us, and the theme for this year is to Practice Your Escape Route. Along with our members visiting the local schools and speaking with your children about fire safety, we will be holding our annual Open House on Friday night 10/12 from 7pm - 9pm. Do to large crowds and safety issues we hold our Open House at the Veterans Field Parking lot. Next to the Haverford Police Station.
This year we will demonstrate how we extinguish a vehicle fire, by setting an actual car on fire. We will also have our popular maze set up as well as all of our apparatus on display. There will be plenty of fire prevention material for you to take home, and hopefully a visit from the PennStar Helicopter. So please plan on stopping by this Friday night.
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| HAVERTOWN DAY, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6TH |
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10/6/07 |
Mark your calendar's and bring your appetites, cause the BBQ Pit is back. Make sure you bring the family, for a day filled with fun for everyone. The Parade starts off from Manoa Shopping Center at 10am, and Brookline's BBQ Pit opens up right after.
The Pit is located next to the Firehouse and we will be serving up the same good old, finger licking, BBQ, that has made our Pit famous.
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| COMEDY NIGHT |
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10/20/07 |
Please join us for the Brookline Volunteer Fire Company 8th Annual Comedy Night. Saturday October 20th, from 8pm - midnight. Tickets are $25.00 and only a limited number will be sold. So buy them early for this popular fund raising event.
Last year was a huge success and we'd love to have a repeat with even funnier comedians. The event is held in the Brookline Fire Hall, and the price includes a catered buffet dinner, DJ music, & dancing before & after the show. Call 610-446-9955 for tickets.
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| DAYTIME RUN TO LLANERCH DAY CARE |
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9/20/07 |
A call was received for a fire inside the TLC Day care Center, located at 19 Llandillo Rd in the Llanerch section of Haverford Township. Haverford Police arrived and found the building evacuated and smoke coming from the windows. A fire was located inside a closet on the 1st floor. Full company 2 (Llanerch) 3 (Brookline) Rescue 4 (Bon Air) & Rescue 5 (Manoa) where dispatched with E21 arriving first. The crew from Llanerch stretched an 1 3/4 thru the front door and put a great knock on the fire, containing it to the closet. Ladder 3 arrived and was ordered to drop the 5" on the way in for water supply. Brookline's crew assisted in ventilation & overhaul, along with the crews from Manoa & Bon Air.
Companies cleaned up and went back in service at approx. 1610 hrs.
Photos courtesy of Brian "Feen" Feeney.
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| COMPANY ASSIST INTO LLANERCH'S LOCAL |
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9/10/07 |
0845 hrs Company 2 was dispatched to 116 West Township Line Rd for a reported vehicle fire on the property of the Llanerch Quarry. Haverford Police arrived and found not a vehicle, but the Quarry pump house on fire in the rear of the property. The response was upgraded to a building bringing in Brookline & Bon Air Fire Companies. Ladder 3 was ordered to respond to Prospect & Joanna Rds and set up there ladder pipe, as access to the fire was hampered by dry trees & brush. The building was a total loss & an exterior operation was established. Engine 4 & Company 2 entered off of Twp Line Rd, and soaked down the surrounding area to prevent further spread of the fire. Oakmont was dispatched to assist with manpower & Brookline's Spill Unit responded to prevent any hazardous materials from spilling into a small stream near by. Crews picked up & cleared at approx. 1041 hrs. Photos courtesy of Llanerch Fire Company
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| HOUSE FIRE IN BROOKLINE'S LOCAL |
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9/1/07 |
1152 hrs Company 3 was dispatched along with Engine 2 & Rescue 5 to 235 Kathmere Rd for a reported fire in the attic. Brookline 7a (Stapleton) was at his residence across the street from the fire scene, and immediatley reported a working fire with smoke showing from the 3rd floor of a 3 story twin. He assumed Kathmere Rd Command and ordered Ladder 3 to the front of the building, with there Crew advancing a line into the building. Crews where meet with a fire in the front part of the 3rd floor. They made a quick knock but experienced heavy smoke and heat conditions. Llanarchs crew arrived and assisted with ventilation & opening up. Rescue 5's crew was assigned to check the adjoining twin and found a heavy smoke condition on the 3rd floor. They ventilated and cleared the smoke. A specail call was requested for Bon Air's Rescue for Air Support & Oakmont for the Rapid Intervention Team. All 5 Bureau of Fire Crews worked well together to keep the fire from
extending beyond the original fire room. All Companies picked up & cleared at approx. 1401 hrs.
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| SCHOLARSHIP WINNER |
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8/27/07 |
Brookline Fire Fighter, James "Little Jimmy" Gulliver, has been awarded the George T. Lewis Memorial Scholarship for the fall of 2007 and the spring of 2008 semesters. The scholarship is named for the late Delaware County Fire Marshal, George Lewis, and awards $1500.00 to the college bound freshman. Jimmy will be studying Fire Science at The University of New Haven in Connecticut. We wish him well.
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| CONGRATULATIONS & BEST OF LUCK TO ONE OF OUR OWN |
| Date: |
7/23/07 |
Brookline Fire Company member Gary Langhans has paddled with the Philadelphia Dragon Boat Association (PDBA) for the past 2 years now. The PDBA won the USA Nationals last year, giving them the right to represent the United States of America at the International Dragon Boat Federation World Championships in Australia this September.
We here at Brookline wish Gary all the best, we know how hard he has worked to get this position.
GO USA !!!!!
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| MIDNIGHT GARAGE FIRE IN MANOA |
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7/18/07 |
0040 hrs Company 5 ( Manoa), Engine 4 (Bon Air), & Ladder 3 (Brookline) where struck out for a reported garage fire in the 600 blk of Country Club Lane. Haverford Police arrived and reported a working fire in a garage in the rear of 602. Crew from Manoa was able to put a quick knock on the fire, while the crew from Ladder 3 opened the roof for ventalation. Manoa, Bon Air, & Brookline, working together, had the fire under control in about :15 mins. Crews remained on the scene for approx. 1 hr for overhaul & clean up. Photos courtesy John Hayes.
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| TRAPPED ON PRINCETON ROAD |
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7/10/07 |
Just prior to 2300 hrs, Brookline was dispatched along with Rescue 5 from Manoa Fire Company, Ambulance 34-7 from Llanerch, and Haverford Medic 108, to the unit blk of Princeton Rd for a vehicle Crash with a person trapped.
Engine 31 arrived with Assistant Chief Ken Kelly in control. They reported a single vehicle on it's side with the driver still inside. Chief Kelly had his crew stretch a line as a precaution, while the Crew from Rescue 5 arrived and where told to cut the roof from the vehicle. The sole occupant was removed from the vehicle and transported by 34-7 to the University of Penn. hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The driver lost control while reaching for a cell phone they had dropped. The vehicle also struck 2 other parked vehicles.
Crews remained on scene for about 1 hr until the vehicle was removed.
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| BROOKLINE ASSISTS MONTGOMERY COUNTY |
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6/25/07 |
On Monday night, at approx. 2244 hrs, Brookline and Oakmont Fire Companies where requested to respond to assist the Merion Fire Company of Ardmore, (Montgomery County), with a large fuel spill in the creek adjacent to the Philadelphia Skating Club, located near the intersection of County Line Rd & Holland Ave in Ardmore. Brookline's Spill Unit 3 & Foam Engine 32, responded under the direction of Brookline 5 and laid numerous booms & spill pads to attempt to contain & absorb the large spill of home heating fuel that was polluting the creek, which came from a broken fuel tank in a residence on Spring Ave. in Ardmore. Several bags of oil dry where also turned over to Ardmore Fire Company to clean up the spill inside the house. Brookline cleaned up and cleared the scene about 0010 hrs.
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| BROOKLINE DRILLS WITH BROOMALL |
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6/18/07 |
On Monday night, Brookline hooked up with Broomall Fire Company of Marple Twp on a combined Foam Drill at the Delaware County Fire Training Grounds in Darby Township. Using Engine 32's foam/pump system, Broomall's members teamed up with our members to simulate actual fuel/fire scenario's. The 2 company's worked well together and learned how each company will operate if called to assist each other in this type of incident.
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| LADDER ASSIST TO MANOA |
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5/14/07 |
At 1405 hours, Company 5, (Manoa), Engine 2 (Llanerch), and Ladder 3 (Brookline), were dispatched for a reported garage on fire at 219 N. Manoa Rd. Haverford Police arrived and reported heavy smoke showing fronm a closed garage. Crew from Manoa got a quick knock on the fire, which was contained to the "overstuffed" garage. Ladder 3's crew assisted with ventalation and overhaul. Companies picked up and cleared within 1 hour. Photo's courtesy of John "Willie Mays" Hayes (AKA Manoa FP1).
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| MILL ROAD ROLLOVER |
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4/16/07 |
Engine 3 along with Rescues from Oakmont & Manoa were dispatched at around 1515 hrs, to the 500 block of Mill Rd, for a car CRASH with a vehicle overturned, and possible subject trapped. Haverford Police arrived, and reported a vehicle on it's roof, but no entrapment. Engine 31 arrived under the command of Assistant Chief Bill (Zipper) Stapleton, and held the assignment to Engine 31, recalling the ambulance & rescues, as the driver was not injured. Engine 31 stood by until the tow company arrived and removed the vehicle. 2 cans of oil dry were used to absorb some leaking oil on the road. Engine 3 was available in just under 45 minutes.
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| PANCAKE BREAKFAST A SUCCESS |
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4/3/07 |
On behalf of the crew and officers of the Brookline Fire Company, I wish to extend a big "thank you" to the community for your continued support to our annual Pancake Breakfast which has been running for over 10 years now. Without your generosity and support, functions such as this would be impossible. We even had our Congressman, Joe Sestak, stop for breakfast. Hopefully he and you can support us again in October with our Comedy Night. Thank you again, and look forward to seeing you next year. Photos courtesy of Marcia Kelly.
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