Congratulations

 

The Chester Heights Fire Co. would like to congratulate its two newest EMT's. John Ryan and Andrew DellaColetta; recently successfully completed their EMT-B class, held at the Delaware County Training Center. Thanks for your hard work and have fun on the many QRS calls in the future!


 

CHFC 2010 Officers

 



Chief 71-9 Larry Ward
Deputy Chief 71-9a Sam Iannucci Jr
Assistant 71-9b Rob Hazlett
Captain 71-12 Mike Kokoszka
Captain 71-12a Rich Myers
Captain 71-12b Andrew DellaColetta


 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

 

The Chester Heights Volunteer Fire Co. 1 is actively seeking applications for our Fire and Ems division. Even if firefighting or Ems isn't for you, there are plenty of ways to help. We are always looking for members to help with fundraising, fire prevention or for administrative duties. Stop by any Thursday evening after 7pm and meet the men and women that proudly serve the residents of Chester Heights and the surrounding communities. If you have additional questions, please feel free to email us at Membership@chesterheights71.com.


 

2009 REVIEW

 

This year proved to be the second busiest in company history as the members logged 486 calls. Fire alarms still contribute the most volume with over 180 calls. This year members logged a significant amount of time towards training with members completing classes such as National Fire 1, 2, Driver Operator, Instructor, Officer 1, Officer 2, Art of Reading Smoke, Vehicle Rescue, and EMT.
TOP 10 RUNNERS
1.LARRY WARD 354
2 JOHN BARBOSA 306
3.SAM IANNUCCI 248
4. JOHN RYAN 185
5. SAM IANNUCCI SR 166
6. ANDREW DELLACOLETTA 149
7. MIKE KOKOSKA 148
8. ROB HAZLETT 147
9. BILL EWING 114
10. JIM BARNES 97





 

CONDOLENCES TO THE BETHEL FC 66

 

The Officers and Members of the Chester Heights Fire Company would like to send our thoughts and prayers to all the members at Bethel FC (66) on the passing of Assistant Chief Ron "Corky" Windsor, Jr. Ron was a 19 year member of the Bethel FC and held many positions at Station 66.

 

ASSIST 72 WITH A GAS LEAK

 

Wednesday December 30, 2009: The company assisted Aston Beechwood FC (72) on the 2200 block of Clearview Lane with a gas leak. When crews arrived they found a gasoline odor in several homes and dispatched additional help. Engine 71 stood by for several hours while the companies on scene tried to locate the source. Thanks to Ogden (55) for covering the station while we were out.

 

COVER STATION 63

 

Saturday December 12, 2009: The company covered for Green Ridge FC (63) tonight while they attended a Christmas party at there station. The company responded to two calls while covering. The first run was to the Toby Farms section of Chester Township for a building fire. Engine 71 was returned while enroute. The second call was on Knowlton Rd for a motor vehicle accident. Crews assisted with patient care and controlled all hazards. Also covering was Brookhaven (52)