Darby Fire Comany #1

On October 29th at approximately 1600, Companies 04, 21, and Rescue 42 were dispatched to 5th and Main to assist Medic 04-7A on an accident involving a private ambulance. 04-7A advised 04 command that PECO was needed due to the possibility of wires being down on the ambulance. 04-7A requested 2 additional ALS units and 1 BLS unit for a total of 6 patients. 04-2 assisted 04-7A with removal of all patients and remained on scene until SEPTA secured the power and the ambulance was removed from the pole. Companies 04 and 21 remained on scene for 2 1/2 hours.

Units on scene:

Fire Units

04-2 and 04-1

21-1

Rescue 42

EMS Units

Medic 04-7A

BLS 04-7

Medic 16-7

Medic 105

Chief 04-9 had command with 04-13 as Operations

Shortly after 8:30pm, Companies 21, 04, and 42 were dispatched to the 500 block of Keystone avenue for the dwelling fire reported flames from the 1st floor windows. 04-9 arrived to find fire showing from the 1st floor of a 2 story end of the row and added RIT 19. 04-2 was first arriving engine laying the supply line and pulling an 1 3/4inch handline. Crews made quick work of the fire and went into overhaul operations. Fire was placed under control in about an hour.

On Sunday, Darby 1 traveled to the Fireman's Hall Museum Fire Safety Exposition and Muster held in Philadelphia. Crews participated in competitions and events. The crew took 04-1, 04-7, 04-8, The Ram and The Shiffler. Good job to all who participated. They brought home the following trophies:

People's Choice Award Most Money Raised for MDA - 1st Place

Bucket Brigade - 1st Place

Best Chief's Vehicle - 1st Place

Best Non Motorized Fire Dept Owned - 2nd Place

Quickest Dressed - 2nd Place

2 Honorable Mentions

Darby Fire Company #1 will be attending a Dedication Ceremony at Clifton Heights Fire Company at 1pm and a Remembrance Ceremony at Darby Recreational Center at 3pm. This is to honor those brave men and women who lost their lives 10 years ago today. Never Forget.

Shortly after 2300hrs, Companies 04, 21, and 42 were dispatched to the 400 block of Darby Terrace for the building fire. While 04-1 was responding, PD advised smoke showing from 413 Darby Terrace. 04-1 arrived confirming smoke showing from a 2 story middle of the row from division 2. 04-1 dropped a supply line and went in service with an 1 3/4" handline. The fire was located on division 2 side A bedroom in a closet. Crews extinguished the fire and preformed overhaul and ventilation. Crews in service for approximately 2 hours. To see more pics, click here.

On Wednesday August 31st, New Construction started in the side lot of the firehouse. The concrete slab was broken up and removed. This is one of many stages to go in this long process.