Building fire with Entrapment  in the 19th

 

Sunday July 25, 2010 - Company 16 was dispatched on the 2nd alarm fire with people trapped. The company assisted with rescues and fire attack. Company was in service for a 5 hours. Special thanks goes out Norwood Ladder 02 and Boothwyn Engine 40 for standing by at our station while we were on the fire.

 

Asst Co 76 on a brush fire

 

Sunday July 4, 2010 - Company 16 was dispatched with a few other companies to asst Darby Twp. on a large brush near City Wide Services on Hook Rd. The company was in service for a few hours helping control the brush fire.

 

 

Engine Covers Upper Chichester Township

 

Tuesday March 16, 2010 - Around 2240hrs Engine Company 16 and Squad Company 51 were dispatched to relocate Station 40 (Boothwyn Fire Company) for cover up while they where on a working house fire in Marus Hook (Station 68). Thanks to R. Fuller 40-9A for calling us. Hope we can help you guys again.

 

 

 

Working Fire in Lansdowne Puts Company 16 to work

 

Sunday March 14, 2010 - Company 16 (Yeadon) was dispatch along with Company 19 (Lansdowne), Company 24 (E. Lansdowne) and Medic 105 (Mercy EMS) to 211 N. Lansdowne Ave. for a building fire. While Ladder 16 was responding fireboard reported PD was on scene with a working fire. 19-9B (R. Russel) on scene with a 2 1/2 story single with heavy fire in the kitchen. Engine 19 and Engine 24 both put 1 3/4 handline in-service to extinguish the fire. Ladder 16 crew did a primary search on the second floor and open the walls to check for fire. When the fire was placed under control the ladder crew asst with salvage and overhaul to check for anymore fire. The company was available a few hours later.

 

Command R. Russel 19-9B

Interior M. Melazzo 16-9

EMS P. Bochanski Medic 105 (105-14)

 

Working Fire First Due local

 

Friday March 12, 2010 - Companies were dispatched to 667 Parkview Blvd. Medic 16-7 arrived on location with nothing showing from the exterior but reported wires arcing in the attic with insulation on fire. 16-9 arrived on location and assumed Parkview Blvd command. Truck 19's crew went to the attic and used a PW extinguisher on the fire. Crews from 16-2 and Engine 24 went to the second floor and pulled ceilings to find the rest of the smoldering insulation. Crews from Pipeline 19 were to secure the electricity to the house. Crews found that the fire was in the insulation and had also burned the beam. 16-2 placed a 1 3/4" hand line in service to extinguish the fire. After the fire was extinguished crews began salvage and overhaul. Parkview Blvd command then placed the fire under control. Crews continued salvage and overhaul until the rest of the smoldering material was extinguished. A positive pressure ventilation fan was also put into service to remove the remaining smoke from the building. Companies then went available.

 

Command M.Melazzo 16-9

Division 2 (2nd Floor) D. Haggerty 19-9A

Division 3 (3 Floor) T. Young Sr. 19-9

EMS Command C. Karr Medic 16-7

 

Rescue Cover Aston Township

 

Monday March 8, 2010 - Around 2000Hrs Rescue 16 (Yeadon) was dispatched to relocate Station 72 (Aston Beechwood Fire Company) while they were on a working fire in Upper Chichester Township. Rescue recorded no calls while there. Thanks to 72-9 for the cover hope we can asst you guys again.

 

 

Building Fire in Lansdowne

 

Thursday March 4, 2010 - Companies were dispatched to 22 N Maple Ave. for a building fire. Fireboard advised 19 command that the police were advising nothing going on and 19 Command reduced the speed with the exception of Engine 19. After further investigation crews found a malfunctioning heater with high levels of CO in the building. Ladder 16 assisted with the investigation and ventilation of the building. Crews then went available.
 

New Medic in Town

 

Monday March 1, 2010 - Congratulation to Jessica DiIenno on becoming a Paramedic. From the members of the Yeadon Fire Company. Good Job Jess.

 

Cover At Station 69

 

Thursday February 11, 2010 - Engine Company 16 was dispatched to relocate at Station 69 (Lima Fire Company) along Ladder Company 65 (Garden City Fire Company). No calls were recorded while company was coving.

 

 

 

 

Building Fire, Cover up and asst the 69th

 

Sunday February 7, 2010 - The day started when the company was dispatched to East Lansdowne for a reported building fire at 212 Hirst Ave. Crews from E. Lansdowne and Yeadon founded a candle burning in the basement. Later in that day the company was dispatched to cover Station 69 (Lima Fire Company) with Ladder Company 65 (Garden City Fire Company). While the crew was at station 69. Command called them to the scene to asst Company 69 at the mall.

 

 

 

Snow Snow bring alot calls to Yeadon

 

Saturday February 6, 2010 - Over the next two days the company was very busy due to the snow. The Company had over 20 fire calls due to the snow storm that hit the borough.

 

Congratulation to one of our cover companies

 

Friday February 5, 2010 - Congratulation to the Boothwyn Fire Company (Station 40) on the purchase of there new light rescue.

 

 

 

Building fire in Darby

 

Thursday February 4, 2010 - Ladder 16 arrived to asst Engine 04 with the investigation. Crew shut the power off to the washer and dryer. Homeowner was told to call a plumber and electrical.
 

Building Fire and a Car Fire in Yeadon

 

Monday February 1, 2010 - Yeadon Fire Company along with Lansdowne and E. Lansdowne was dispatched for a reported building fire. While enroute, the fire company was advised by Deputy Fire Marshall Rufus Stokes that a microwave oven was originally on fire, but the fire was out upon his arrival. Deputy Fire Marshall Stokes also stated that there was still a light smoke condition inside the building. Chief Melazzo held the assignment to 16-2 to assist with ventilation of the building. After assisting with ventilating the residence, company 16 returned to headquarters available. A few hours later the company was dispatched to 743 W Cobbs Creek Pwy for a vehicle fire. 16-2 arrived on scene to find a engine compartment on fire. Crews place attack line service to knock the fire.

 

Very Busy Day For The 16 House

 

Wednesday January 27, 2010 - The Company had 5 fire calls for the day. The day started when Company 16 (Yeadon) and Truck Co. 19 (Lansdowne) were dispatched during the early morning hours to 544 Brookside for an AFA. A few hours later just before dawn, the company was dispatched to assist Medic 16-7 with lifting.  During the morning rush hours the company was dispatched to assist Company 19 (Lansdowne) for a report of a working fire at 146 S. Lansdowne Ave. Ladder 16's crew had their hands full on this job. Ladder Co. 16 arrived on scene and was assigned to do roof work and were later asked to assist with fire suppression. A great job was done by all on scene. While the Ladder was in Lansdowne the remainder of the Company was dispatched to 46 Schappet Terr for a building fire. Engine 24 (E. Lansdowne) arrived on scene with steam coming from a dryer vent and recalled the assignment. Company 16 remained off radio for that call. During the evening rush hours, Company 16 was originally dispatched to 620 Cedar Ave at the Sav-A-Lot supermarket for a gas leak. 16-9 (Chief Melazzo) was advised responding that the original dispatch was incorrect and was diverted to 1604 Patricia Dr for a building fire. Chief Melazzo arrived on scene to find smoke coming from one of the Parkview Court Apt. buildings.  During investigation it was determined to be 1601 Patirica Dr . Ladder 16's crew entered the building to find a resident had left an unattended pot on the stove in one of the Apts. The building was ventilated by the crew using high speed postive pressure fans. The company cleared the incident a few minutes later.

 

 

Working Fire in Colwyn

 

Tuesday January 26, 2010 - The companies 04 (Darby #1), 21 (Darby #2), 42 (Collingdale #2), 06 (Collingdale), Engine Company 16 (Yeadon), and RIT Company 19 (Lansdowne) were dispatched to 32 S. 3rd Street for a building fire.  Engine 16-2 arrived on location and deployed a supply line to from a hydrant to Engine 04-2. The supply line was not needed and was never charged. The crews assisted with cleanup and the company then went available.
 

 

Building Fire in 19 Local

 

Sunday January 24, 2010 - Company 16 (Yeadon) was dispatched to assist Company 19 (Lansdowne) to 148 Marshall Rd for a reported building fire. Upon arrival, the fire was determined to be out. Lansdowne Command (19-9) released all apparatus and Company 16 returned to the station.

 

Gas Leak Inside

 

Thursday January 21, 2010 - Companies 16 (Yeadon), 19 (Lansdowne) & 04 (Darby #1) were dispatched to 1107 Alfred Dr for a report of a gas leak inside the building. Crews arrived and found that caller was having a neighbor dispute and believes the neighbor is "spraying gas all over the back of the apartments". PD were on scene and were going to handle the situation. There was no gas found inside or outside of the residence by the fire company during their investigation.
 

Building Fire in 19th

 

Wednesday January 20, 2010 - Company 16 was dispatch to asst Company 19 (Lansdowne) on a building Fire at 140 S. Lansdowne. Upon arrival, the fire was discovered to be an unattended cooking pot on the stove and the fire was determined to be out. Crew of Ladder 16 assisted company 19 with ventilation and investigation. Company then returned to headquarters.

 

Building Fire and AFA

 

Sunday January 10, 2010 - Ladder Company 16 was dispatched to 260 N. Wycombe Ave (Marshall House Apartments) for an AFA. Ladder 16 was recalled shortly after arrival. Later in the day Company 16 (Yeadon), Company 24 (East Lansdowne), Company 19 (Lansdowne), Company 04 (Darby #1) and RIT 03 (Clifton Heights)  were dispatched to 2109 Alfred Dr. for a building fire. 04-1 arrived on scene with 3 story garden style apt building with nothing showing. Crews found a resident had burned food in Apt A. Crews put fans in service to ventilate the building and company was available at 2303hrs

 

 

Building Fire and Asst Medic 16-7

 

Friday January 8, 2010 - Company 16 was dispatched to 14 Lincoln Ave to asst Medic 16-7 with lifting. 105-9A special called 56-7 to the scene for help. Later that day the company was dispatched to the borough of Colwyn. Assist company 04 w/ an electrical fire in the basement. No services from YFC.
 

 

AFA in Yeadon

 

Thursday January 7, 2010 - Company was dispatched for a fire alarm. Upon arrival was met by the homeowner who stated there was an odor and a haze in the basement. Upon further investigation it was determined the home heater had malfunctioned and backfired. The power to the heater was secured and the homeowner was advised to contact a repair company to service the heater. The house was checked with a CO meter and determined to be safe. A smoke ejector fan was used to assist in the ventilation of the basement. Companies returned to service without incident.
 

Clean up after the accident

 

Tuesday January 5, 2010 - Yeadon Fire Company was dispatched to Fern and West Cobbs for an accident. Upon arrival, found one vehicle into a tree. Medic 16-7 transported patient to Misericordia Hospital. Seiples towing arrived and removed tree from tree line. TAC 16 and Ambulance 24-7A stood by throughout clean up without incident.

 

 

New Years Day start the year with AFA in Lansdowne

 

Friday January 1, 2010 - Happy New Year

Take a look at the member page to see the officers for 2010. The first fire call of the new year was a AFA in Lansdowne at 19 S Lansdowne Ave. Ladder 16 was dispatched to 19 S Lansdowne ave for the fire alarm. Engine 19 arrived on location and reported nothing showing from the exterior. Ladder 16 arrived and stood by on location. 19-9A then released ladder 16. The company then went available.

 

Building in East Lansdowne

 

Saturday December 12, 2009 - Company 16, Company 24 (East Lansdowne), Company 19 (Lansdowne) were dispatched to 703 Glenwood Ave in East Lansdowne for a Building Fire. Engine 16-2 arrived to find nothing showing from the building. Crews from Engine 16-2 and Truck 19 found that it was a pot-of-meat. Crews put a fan in service and companies were a available a few mins later.

 

 

Building Fire and a few assist Medic 16-7

 

Friday December 11, 2009 - Company 16 was dispatched along with Company 19 (Lansdowne), Company 24 (East Lansdowne), and RIT Company 09 (Sharon Hill) to 67 N. Lansdowne Ave the WAWA for a Building fire. Crews from all three companies did a search of the building and could not find anything so 19-9 (T. Young Sr.) made all companies available.

 

AFA and a Vehicle Fire

 

Thursday December 10, 2009 - Company 16 (Yeadon) and Truck Company 19 (Lansdowne) were to 555 Industrial Dr for a AFA. Crews arrived to find a 1 story business with nothing showing. Crews spoke with the owner and found that it was a accidental trip while using a toaster. Crews found no smoke or fire evident. Alarm was reset and companies returned available. Later that afternoon Company 16 was dispatch to the 800 Serrill Ave for a vehicle fire. 16-12A (L. Kunkle) advised that it was on the 900 Blk of Serrill Ave. Fireboard advised 16-1 that is was a tar kettle well off. 16-1 on location to find a tar kettle well off. Crews lead off with a 1 3/4 and a ansal ext. to cool the fire down. 16-9 (M. Melazzo) added Engine Company 24 (E. Lansdowne) to asst with the fire. 16-9 also advised Tac 16 to come off of Mac Dade Blvd and go in service with the foam. Tac 16 placed a 1'' trash line in services as a foam line to extinguish the fire and cool the tank down. Crews from both companies assisted with the fire until the fire was extinguished. Crews took up and returned available.

 

AFA and a Pump Out

 

Wednesday December 9, 2009 - Company 16 (Yeadon) and Truck Company 19 (Lansdowne) were dispatched to 2 N. Lansdowne Ave for a AFA. The company was recalled by 19 Command. A few hours later the company was dispatched to 423 Holly Rd for a Service Call. Tac 16 arrived to find at least 3ft of water in the basement. Crew put a pump in-service to remove the water from the basement.

 

 

Co alarm and AFA at fitz

 

Tuesday December 8, 2009 - Company 16 and Truck Company 19 were dispatch to 903 Chester Ave for a Co alarm. Truck 19 and 16-1 were on location to find 20ppm on the first and 25ppm on the second floor. Crews found that the pipe from the heater that goes outside that was giving off Co's. The homeowner was advised that he needs to get a 90 degree pipe to stop the Co from coming the house. A few mins later the Company was dispatched to Fitz Hospital for a AFA.

 

MVA on Baily Rd.

 

Saturday December 5, 2009 - Company and Medic 16 dispatched to Bailey and Industrial for an accident with injuries. 16-9A arrived and found 2 injuries per M16 and had 19-7 and M105 dispatched for the second patient. 2nd patient advised he was going to go to ER pov so 19-7 and M105 were cancelled. M16-7 transported to MFH. Crews awaited tow service and went available after tow truck left.

 

Fuel Spill

 

Friday December 4, 2009 - Company 16 was dispatched to 664 Church Lane for a fuel spill. Rescue 16 used 3 buckets of oil dry to clean up the spill while they waited for the tow to arrive.

 

3 AFA for the day

 

Thursday December 3, 2009 - Around 0530hrs Ladder Company 16  and Engine Company 19 (Lansdowne) were dispatched to 2 N. Lansdowne Ave (Lansdowne Diner) for a AFA. The company was held in station. Around 0900hrs Engine Company 16 and Truck Company 19 (Lansdowne) were dispatched to 538 Arbor Rd. for a AFA. 16-1 was on location to find that the alarm was tripped due to owner cleaning. Around 1130hrs Ladder Company 16 and Engine Company 19 were dispatched to 114 E. Baltimore Ave for AFA. the company was recalled in less than a few mins.

 

2 AFA and a Building fire

 

Wednesday December 2, 2009 - It all started when the Company was dispatched along with Company 04 (Darby #1) and Company 21 (Darby #2) to 1500 S. Lansdowne Ave Mercy Fitz Hospital for a AFA. 04-9 (C. Caruso) held it to 04-2 and recalled Company 16 and 21. A few mins later the Ladder Company 16 was dispatched with Company 19 (Lansdowne) to 2 N. Lansdowne Ave (Lansdowne Diner) for a AFA. Ladder 16 responded under command of (LT J. McGowan).

 

Building Fire on Yeadon Ave

 

Tuesday December 1, 2009 - Company 16 (Yeadon) was dispatched with 19 (Lansdowne),24 (East Lansdowne),03 (Clifton Heights) to 1122 Yeadon Ave. in Yeadon for a building fire. 16-9 (Chief Melazzo) arrived first and advised he had a two story twin with nothing showing. 16-9 advised that he had a small fire in the basement extinguished at that time and held the assignment to 16-1 and Truck 19. 16-9 also requested Yeadon Car 1A (R. Stokes) to respond. 16-1 and Truck 19 arrived and placed 2 fans in service for ventilation. Yeadon Car 1A arrived and began his investigation. While crews were ventilating they discovered and natural gas leak in the basement in the front by the heater. 16-9 advised fire board to have peco gas respond and crews secured the gas to the house. A resident complained that she was not feeling well and a ambulance was dispatched to the scene. Crews finished ventilating and wrapped up. 16-9 made all units available and turned the property over to the homeowner. The investigation is ongoing with the Yeadon Fire Marshall's office and the Yeadon police department.

 

AFA at the old A& P again.

 

Sunday November 29, 2009 - The Company was dispatched to 6250 Baltimore Ave the old A& P warehouse for a water flow alarm. Upon arrival, the investigation revealed a faulty compressor for the water flow system. Company returned available.

 

2 Calls for the day

 

Friday November 27, 2009 - It all started when Ladder Company 16 was dispatched to asst Company 04 (Darby #1) on a building fire at Park Lane School. Ladder 16 was recalled by 04-13B (D. Traband) Later that night Company along with Truck Company 19 (Lansdowne) were dispatched to 400 S Lansdowne Ave. Upon arrival of 16-1 crews found incense burning on a stove on the 2nd floor. Incenses was put out prior to crews arrival. Company returned without further incident.

 

Busy Thanksgiving Thursday and Plus the Thanksgiving day football game

 

Thursday November 26, 2009 - On Thursday morning the local fire companies had a football game at Penn Wood East. The Yeadon Fire Company would like to thank everyone that came out to watch or play. Hope to see everyone again next year. When the game was over 16-9 (Chief Melazzo) had the company dispatched to Baily and Arbor Rd. for a fuel spill Crews had to uses about 20 bags of oil dry to stop the spill and Spill Company 09 (Sharon Hill) was dispatched to asst Company 16. A little after 1:30pm the company was dispatched to 540 Bonsall Ave for a CO alarm. Crews found a dead Battery in the house. The Company had 3 more calls for the day 2 Building Fires and a Asst the medics.

 

 

Fire Alarm Wednesday

 

Wednesday November 25, 2009 - The fire company had a busy day with AFA's. The day started at 0630hrs when the company was dispatched along with Truck 19 (Lansdowne) to 6250 Baltimore Ave the old A & P warehouse for a fire alarm. Then later in the afternoon Company 16 and Truck 19 were dispatched to St. Michael School for a fire Alarm and then when the company was going to return fireboard noticed 16-9 (Chief Melazzo) that the company was getting dispatched to 415 S Lansdowne Ave for a fire Alarm. 16-2 held the 2nd emergency in the town under command of Deputy Chief M. DiIenno Jr.

 

 

MVA with injures

 

Tuesday November 24, 2009 - Company and Medic 16 was dispatched to Church and Myra for a vehicle accident with injuries. Medic 16-7 was on location and notified that it was a three vehicle accident. Tac 16 arrived on location and secured the area. A second ambulance was requested for a second injury. Tac 16 stood by while waiting for the tow to arrive. After the vehicles were towed away the crews cleaned up after the accident and put oil dry down for the oil on the highway. The company then went available.

 

CO Alarm on Yeadon Ave

 

Monday November 23, 2009 - Company 16 (Yeadon) and Truck Company 19 (Lansdowne) were dispatched to 755 Yeadon Ave for a CO Alarm.

16-1 arrived on location with nothing showing from the exterior. Crews from 16-1 investigated. 16 command reduced the speed of truck 19. After investigation crews found that the detector had bad batteries. The home owner replaced batteries and nothing was found on the gas meter. The home owner was then advised he should replace the batteries and the company went available.
 

Trash fire on Yeadon Ave

 

Sunday November 22, 2009 - At 1730hrs the company was dispatched to 635 Yeadon Ave for a trash fire. 16-9 on location to find a BBQ grill in the backyard that they were calling on. 16-9 Held the company the station.

 

2 AFA

 

Saturday November 21, 2009 - The fire company had to AFA during the day one was at 504 S. Lansdowne and the other was at 599 Penn St. Both calls the company was held in the station.

 

Building fire in Darby, Asst Medic 16-7, and AFA in Lansdowne. Congratulations to one of our Cover Companies.

 

Friday November 20, 2009 - Around 8am the company was dispatched along with Company 04 (Darby #1), Company 21 (Darby #2), Company 42 (Collingdale #2) and Company 06 (Collingdale #1) to 114 South 3rd Street for a building fire. While L

adder 16 was getting ready to respond 04 Command (B. Chiz) held it to 04-2. A Few hours later Company 16 (Yeadon) was dispatched to asst Medic 16-7 with lifting at 14 Lincoln Ave Manor Care Nursing Home. Tac 16 responded to asst them. Around 1800hrs Company 19 (Lansdowne) and Ladder Company 16 (Yeadon) was dispatched to 260 N. Wycombe for a AFA. Also around 1700hrs Lima Fire Company (Station 69) took delivery of their new Tac Unit.

 

 

Accident with injuries and a car into the building

 

Thursday November 19, 2009 - Company 16 (Yeadon) and Rescue Company 19 (Lansdowne) were dispatched to 727 Church Lane for a accident with entrapment. 16-9 on location with no entrapment but has 2 injures. Rescue 16 assist with pt care and clean up. Company was returned a few mins later.

 

Accident with injuries

 

Wednesday November 18, 2009 - The company was dispatched to Chester Ave and Church Lane for an accident with injuries involving a septa trolley. 16-9 arrived on location advising that he had a septa trolley into a car. Medic 16-7 accessed the patients and there were two with injuries. Medic 16-7 transported to fitz and 19-7 was requested for the second injury and transported to fitz. Crews from Rescue 16 assist the ambulance with patient care and cleaned up after the accident. Septa supervisor was on location and notified about the incident. The company then went available.
 

 

Asst Company 22 on a Dumpster fire.

 

Monday November 16, 2009 - Engine Company 16 (Yeadon) and Engine Company 24 (East Lansdowne) were dispatched to Assist Company 22 (Millbourne) on a dumpster fire. Crews assisted with fire extinguishment and went available after being released by Asst Chief J. Artmont (22-9A).

 

Busy Day 4 fire calls and a few medic runs

 

Saturday November 14, 2009 - It all started when Company 16 (Yeadon) was dispatched to asst Company 19 (Lansdowne) on a building Fire at 630am. The Rescue responded with crew of 4 under command of Chief Melazzo. Later in the day the Company 16 (Yeadon) and Company 19 (Lansdowne) was dispatched to 957 Macdade Blvd for the AFA. 16-12B (B. Sloan) held the companies in station. Later that night Company 16 (Yeadon), Company 24 (East Lansdowne), Company 19 (Lansdowne), Company 04 (Darby #1) and Company 03 (Clifton Heights) to 1901 Heather Circle for a building fire. It was burnt hog dog on the stove. Around 8pm Company 16 (Yeadon), Company 24 (East Lansdowne), Company 19 (Lansdowne) and Company 03 (Clifton Heights) to 504 S. Lansdowne Ave for a building fire. Upon arrival of 16-1 and Truck-19 Crews were advised by 16-9 and Medic-16 of an active fire in the kitchen area. Crews immediately went into service with a PW and a dry chem extinguishers. All visible fire was knocked down area was checked for extension result was negative. ventilation was performed and companies were returned without further incident. Fire is under investigation by Yeadon Car 1A.

 

4 Fire Calls for the day

 

Thursday November 12, 2009 - Company 16 (Yeadon) was dispatched to 1200 Alfred Dr. for a fire type unknown. While Tac 16 was responding fireboard advised that pd was on location nothing showing. Tac 16 on location to find a small pile of trash in the rear of 1210 Alfred Dr. The fire was extinguished by the crew and company was available a few minutes later. Around 11am Ladder Company 16 (Yeadon) and Company 19 (Lansdowne) were dispatched to 100 Green Ave Penn Wood High School for a AFA. While Ladder 16 was responding we were recalled by 19-9A (D. Haggerty). Company 16 had 2 more fire calls after 1pm

 

Cover Station 69 (Lima Fire Company)

 

Tuesday November 10,2009 - Engine Company 16 (Yeadon) and Ladder Company 65 (Garden City) were dispatched to cover station 69 while they were on a fatal accident in Middletownship.

   

 

 

Car Fire and a Building Fire

 

Sunday November 8, 2009 - Company 16 (Yeadon) was dispatched to 431 Laurel Rd. Fireboard advised 16-9 that PD was reporting that the fire was out. 16-1 responded at Reduce speed under command of 16-9 (Melazzo). 16-1 on location to find a vehicle that was on fire but out at this time. Company was available a few minutes later. Companies 16 (Yeadon), 24 (East Lansdowne), 04 (Darby #1), 19 Lansdowne), and RIT 03 (Clifton Heights) for a Building Fire at 2102 Alfred Dr. Apt A. 16-9 (Melazzo) on location to find a problem with the stove. 16-9 (Melazzo) held it to Ladder 16, Truck 19, and 04-1.

 

2 AFA in Lansdowne

 

Saturday November 7, 2009 - Company 16 (Yeadon) and Company 19 (Lansdowne) was dispatched to 31 N Lansdowne Ave for the AFA. Fireboard advised 19 Command that it was a tripped alarm. 19 Command recalled both companies. Company 16 (Yeadon) and Company 19 (Lansdowne) were dispatched to 260 N. Wycombe Ave for a AFA.

 

Building Fire on Lansdowne Ave.

 

Thursday November 5, 2009 - Company 16 (Yeadon),24 (East Lansdowne),19 (Lansdowne) and RIT 09 (Sharon Hill) were dispatched to 146 N. Lansdowne Ave for a building fire. Fireboard advised that the correct address is 146 S. Lansdowne Ave. 19-9B (R. Russell) on location nothing showing. 19-9B advised fireboard that it was a pot of meat with heavy smoke in the building. 09-2 Put a fan in service to vent the apartment building. Companies were available a few minutes later.

 

Drill with Company 24

 

Tuesday November 3,2009 - Company 16 (Yeadon) and Company 24 (East Lansdowne) had a Ladder Ops Drill last night. Great job to both stations for participating in the drill.

 

Happy Halloween

 

Saturday October 31, 2009 - Happy Halloween to all.

 

3 Fire calls and a few Medic runs

 

Friday October 30, 2009 - Today around 10:30 the fire company was dispatched to asst Medic 16-7 for a lift asst. A few minutes after 11am, the company was dispatched to 15 S Lansdowne for a building fire reported smoke in the building. Ladder 16 responded under command of Firefighter Gallo Jr. The company stood by and assist Company 19 (Lansdowne). At 1300hrs the company was dispatched to 6250 Baltimore Ave the old A & P Warehouse for AFA. 16-1 responded under command of Chief Melazzo. It end up being a tripped alarm.

 

2 AFA for the day, Medic unit ran 4 calls

 

Monday October 26, 2009 – Company was dispatched to 1023 Guenther Ave for AFA and 5 Herford Place for AFA. Both fire alarms turned out to be nothing.

 

 

Philly Fire Muster and 3 Fire calls

 

Sunday October 25, 2009 – Today the company took the Ladder to the Philly Fire Muster. The company placed very well. Ladder 16 first place best appearing Ladder. The crew took first place in the quickest dress and second place in the bucket brigade. Great job by all who attended. At 645am the company was dispatched to 6200 block of Baltimore Ave for a MVA. Crews had to put the chain saw in service.