Thursday, April 7, 2011 Weekly drills continue as the weather starts to break. On Monday firefighters trained on simulated car fires. Crews used the car donated by EMS Lieutenant Chris Stanton, to simulate how we would attack a car fire using the bumper line on the Rescue. On Wednesday firefighters worked with the pipeline flowing 2 deck guns and a hand line. Crews went over the effects of friction loss, and how it affects us in the fire service. Crews went old school, and used the hard sleeve off the Pipeline to hook into the hydrant, to flow almost 1,100 gallons a minute out of the Pipeline. Firefighters from Vauclain will continue to drill as the weather break, so keep posted for more drill events.
Firefighter Baxter
Friday, March 25, 2011 Just after 9:30pm, on March 25th, companies were dispatched to 95 in the area of Stewart Ave. Engine 70 and Rescue 62 made the response along with the Medics from Taylor Hospital. Upon arrival Engine 70 found a 3 car accident, with a vehicle into a pole at the top of the ramp from 95. Engine 70 requested the Rescue to go into service with tools upon arrival, and also requested 2 more BLS units. Crews from the Rescue went into service with the Holmatro Tools, and popped the driver’s side door of the vehicle, and assisted EMS with extricating the patient. Crews were in service for about 15 minutes, before clearing the scene and returning. Also assisting on scene were ambulances from Vauclain, Leedom and Tinicum Twp. A total of 4 patients were transported to the hospital.
Monday, February 21, 2011 Vauclain firefighters continued to work with Rescue Operations for drill this week. Firefighters braved the elements and went out back to continue working on Chris Stanton’s car. Crews practiced with Chains and Come-A-Longs this week. Firefighters worked to remove the front doors and roof of the vehicle without the aid of hydraulic tools. Crews wrapped chains around the doors, and pulled them forward to the front of the car. They then used saws to cut the windshield, and used chains and Come-A-Longs to pry the roof back to access the passenger compartment.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Company 62 and 70 were dispatched to a gas leak in the area of Zack’s Hamburgers just after 430 pm. Pipeline 62 under the command of Chief Henderson, arrived in the area, and reported no evidence of any odor of gas. Crews checked the area further and found nothing. The companies went available Shorty after.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Tonight members of Vauclain attended a Strip Malls class held at the Glenolden Fire Company. The class was taught by Dave Karlunas, and reviewed several malls and shopping centers in the area. Crews learned about different methods used to fight fires in strip malls and shopping centers. Vauclain would like to thank Dave Karlunas and the members of Company 05 for the invite.
Monday, February 14, 2011 As the weather breaks, Vauclain will be working on rescue drills. EMS Lieutenant Chris Stanton donated his car to the company, and firefighters will be working with it over the next few weeks. Tonight crews worked with the new cribbing, and the junk yard dogs to practice stabilization. Crews also worked on patient packaging and extrication. Firefighters practiced removing a victim from the driver’s seat out the driver’s door. They also practiced tunneling thru the back of the car to package and extricate through the rear of the car.
62 Crew
Friday, February 4, 2011 Vauclain was dispatched to assist Tinicum Twp. Fire Company on a commercial building fire. The fire was located at Penn Linens in the 400 block of Seminole St. in the Lester section of Tinicum Twp. The call originated as a fire alarm, but as police arrived on scene, they reported an alarm sounding with an odor of smoke in the area. As crews from Snozzle 8 entered, they found heavy fire in the warehouse. A 2nd alarm was struck, bringing in Pipeline 62. Pipeline 62 under the command of Chief Henderson arrived on scene and sent manpower with tools to the manpower pool. Crews stood by for a short time before being placed into service. 62-9A (Burk) was sent in to relieve interior command, and assist with overhaul operations. Several firefighters from Vauclain were also sent to the roof, to assist with roof operations, and overhaul on the roof. Crews were in service for about an hour and a half before returning to the station. Thank You to Steve Hall for the use of his Photos.
Sunday, January 23, 2011 Vauclain started the day out by covering up the Collingdale Fire Company, while they fought a 2 alarm house fire on Main St. in Darby. Crews spend almost 3 hours at Station 42 before returning. Later that night, the company was dispatched to the 700 block of Eddystone Ave. in Eddystone for a Dwelling fire. Engine 12-1 arrived on scene and found a small fire in the basement. Companies responding were advised to reduce speed. The assignment was held to Engine 12-1 shortly after reducing the speed. Shortly after going off radio, the company was dispatched to the 1200 block of Haverford Rd. for a gas leak inside. Crews arrived on scene to find no gas in the apartment, but a strong odder. The odder was found to be emanating from a petroleum based paint that had been burning off by heaters in the apartment. Later in the evening, Leedom and Vauclain were dispatched to an accident on Rt. 291 in the area of Sellers Ave. Crews from Vauclain assisted Engine 70 with oil dry, before returning to the station.
Friday, January 14, 2011 The Vauclain Firefighters started the day out early with a minor Accident on I-95 North, just prior to Stewart Ave. Engine 70 arrived on scene to a 2 car accident in the high speed lane, with PSP already on scene. Crews from Rescue 62 and Engine 70 assisted Ridley 7 with the transport of one minor injury. Later in the evening hours, 62-7 started our weekend of Duty Crew with their first call around 17:30 hours. The Duty crew ran a total of 5 calls for the night, including an accident on I-95 just after 19:00 hours. 62-7 arrived on scene to find several vehicles in the high speed lane, with one injured. The accident was caused by a car traveling North bound on 95, just past the blue route. The car struck the guide rail several times ending up in the left lanes, blocking the 2 north bound lanes of traffic. Rescue 62 and Engine 70 arrived on scene, and assisted EMS Crews. Firefighters also contained fluids on the highway, and also cleaned up debris off the highway. Firefighters remained on scene until Twin Oaks Towing could clear the wreck from the highway.
Friday, January 7, 2011 Companies 70 and 62 were dispatched for a report of a boat fire in the Ridley Marina just after 7 p.m. Engine 70 responded soon after and arrived on scene with a boat well off. Pipeline 62 responded with 6 and arrived on scene shortly after. The Pipelines crew assisted Engine 70 with fire suppression, and pulled a second line from Engine 70. The Driver of the Pipeline supplied Engine 70 with water supply, while crews tried to make an attack on the fire. After several attempts to knock the fire, 70 Command called in a special call for Engine 8 for foam. Engine 8 arrived on scene and deployed their foam getting the upper hand on the fire. Firefighters used saws to cut holes into the hull of the boat, to gain access to the inside of the vessel. After checking for further extension in the hull, the fire was placed under control. Crews remained on scene for a short time assisting with clean up. Thank you to Rachael Bierman (08) for the use of her photos.
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