PUMP TRAINING WITH TOWER 59

 

Thursday, Jun 11: Today members traveled to the Chester Heights Industrial Park under the instruction of Deputy Chief S. Iannucci. Crews then met with members of Station 59 (Concordville) who were kind enough to bring Tower 59 for the members to familiarize themselves with. Tower 59 is the 1st due ladder company for Chester Heights. Members were shown equipment placement, then permitted to climb the Tower. Pump operators were familiarized with connecting, and pumping on the tower. Thanks to 71-9A and the crew from Station 59 for making this a successful night of training.





 

EARLY MORNIG RUN TO ASTON

 

Thursday, June 11 At around 7:45AM Engine 71 was dispatched to 900 Tryens Rd for the building fire. The call had originally been dispatched as an Automatic Fire Alarm for the Aston township companies, and was then upgraded to a building response by 72-9 (J. Lloyd)upon arrival. Engine 71 stood by at the hydrant while the crew was transported from the staging area to the scene by Rescue 63. The crew assisted with the investigation and was in service for around an hour.

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHIEF

 

The members of Chester Heights Fire Co. would like to extend birthday wishes to Chief L. Ward (71-9) who recently celebrated a milestone birthday. Chief Emeritus J. Ward was kind enough to help celebrate the current Chief Wards birthday with very festive lawn decorations. We hope that he celebrates many more with us in the years to come.


 

ENGINE ASSISTS ON WORKING FIRE

 

May 24th, The company was dispatched at 12:55 to assist Aston Beechwood on a house fire. Engine 71 arrived second and laid 400' of supply line to Engine 54. The crew from Chester Heights assited with fire suppression and ventilation.








 

TRAINING AT THE BURN TOWER

 

May 16th, The company participated in a live burn drill. The burn took place at the new West Chester Burn Building. Also making the trip were Ogden and Parkside fire companies. Despite the humid weather everyone had a great time. Thank you to Sharon Hill Engine 09-2 for providing coverage while we were gone. The cover company ran one fire alarm in Concord Twp.

 

QRS 71 CELEBRATES EMS DAY AT STATION 72

 

May 10, Today members from Chester Heights helped kick off National Ems week at Aston Beechwood's 2nd Annual Ems celebration. QRS 71 was on display for the public to see along with other Ems units from the area. The officers and members would like to thank Aston Beechwood for inviting us. Units on display were Aston Beechwood 72, Green Ridge 63, Parkside 45, Brookhaven 52 and Lima 69.





 

UTILITY 71

 

The officers and members would like to thank the Lucky Sign Shop in Edgemont for lettering the companies Utility truck.