CLOSED BID BOAT/MOTOR/TRAILER PACKAGE SALE
THE TINICUM TOWNSHIP FIRE COMPANY IS NOW ACCEPTING SEALED/CLOSED BID OFFERS FOR THE ITEMS LISTED FOR SALE BELOW.
BIDS ACCEPTED UNTIL 7:00PM, JULY 2ND 2009
1.      1976, 19.1 FT. FIBERGLASS “RED” CENTER CONSOLE
a.       SOLD “AS IS”
b.       2001, 90 HP MERCURY MARINE OUTBOARD
c.        1972, “Steel” Sea Lion Trailer
d.       Kenwood UHF Marine Radio/antenna
e.       MINIMUM OPENING BID $1500.00
 
2.      1954, 16 FT. ALUMINUM “WHITE” BOAT, DEEP “V”
a.       SOLD “AS IS”
b.       __________, 9.9 HP EVINRUDE OUTBOARD
c.        __________, Steel trailer,
d.       MINIMUM OPENING BID $300.00
 
3.      2004 LUND, 14 FT. “GREEN” FLAT BOTTOM
a.       SOLD “AS IS”
b.       2004, 9.9 HP MERCURY OUTBOARD
c.        2004, “Steel” trailer,
d.       MINIMUM OPENING BID $800.00
RULES OF SALE:
·         CAREFULLY LOOK OVER THE BOAT YOU INTEND TO BID ON!!!!
·         EACH LISTED ITEM IS OFFERED FOR SALE AT A MINIMUM OPENING BID. 
·         THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE HIGHEST OFFER FOR EACH BOAT PACKAGE IS AWARDED THE SALE OF THAT SPECIFIC BOAT PACKAGE.
·         SEALED/CLOSED BIDS ARE BEING ACCEPTED BY TRUSTEE JACK MEDENDORP (215-796-1181) UNTIL THE COMPANY MEETING OF JULY 2ND 2009, 7:00PM.
·         ALL ENVELOPES MUST BE SEALED, AND EXTERIOR OF ENVELOPE SHOULD ONLY BE MARKED WITH     “BID FOR BOAT” DO NOT INDICATE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENVELOPE WHICH BOAT YOU ARE BIDDING ON!!
·         SEALED/CLOSED BIDS WILL BE OPENED AND THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR EACH BOAT PACKAGE ANNOUNCED AT THE JULY 2ND MEETING.
·         ALL SALES ARE FINAL, ALL BOAT PACKAGES ARE SOLD “AS IS,” THE WINNER OF THE BID IS RESPONSIBLE TO REMOVE THE BOAT/TRAILER FROM FIRE COMPANY PROPERTY ONCE PAYMENT IS FINALIZED.
·         CHECKS ARE TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO THE “TINICUM TOWNSHIP FIRE COMPANY.”
·         GOOD LUCK!!!

There will be a meeting on Tuesday June 23rd at 7PM to discuss fund raising, parade books and trophy sponsors for the up and coming County Convention Parade. All members who wish to help are urged to attend. Any questions, please contact Deputy Chief Nick Canzanese.

On June 11th around 0050 hours, the box was sent to 216 Powhattan Avenue in the Essington, for the automatic fire alarm. Upon arrival of Tinicum Township Police, the Sergeant reported fire showing via a window in the rear warehouse section of the structure. Assistant Chief Byrne advised fireboard to upgrade the assignment to a building fire. Upon arrival of Ladder 48, Assistant Chief Buschmeier reported a commercial building with fire showing via the window on side B. A/C Buschmeier assumed Powhattan Avenue command and A/C Byrne took the interior. The Ladder crew forced the door utilizing the irons and stretched a line to the fire. Engine 8 grabbed the plug and put a 5 in the street for water supply.  The guys on interior did an outstanding job and made a quick knock, preventing any further extension or property damage. After the fire was completely extinguished, crews from Engine 48 and Ladder 7 began opening up the building for ventilation. A short time later, the fire was placed under control and units began wrapping up.

** Great job to the guys on Ladder 48, train as you fight and fight as you train! OUTSTANDING

On Thursday June 4th, a crew from Station 48 headed down to the Philadelphia Airport Fire Department ARFF Trainer. This training was conducted in conjunction with the Philadelphia Airport Fire Department Station 78 and was held to meet the FAA part 139 training requirements for airport firefighting training. The curriculum was physically demanding and each person was challenged with conditions that would be encountered in a actual aircraft emergency. Crews encountered multiple practical scenarios including interior aircraft firefighting, fuel fed fires, engine fires and wheel fires. Captain Righter, Lieutenant Powley, Lieutenant Loder, Firefighter Dawson and Firefighter Kline all passed the required scenarios without incident.

There is a con-ed class at station 48 Tuesday 6/9/2009 at 7:00pm. The training topic will be on cardiac emergencies and all members are welcome to attend.

Around 1100 hours, the Ladder was dispatched to relocate Station 81 (Chester City Fire Department). Chester units were dispatched for a fire alarm and arrived to find heavy fire from the 2nd floor of a 3 story apartment building with confirmed entrapment. While en route to Station 81, Chester 11 struck the third alarm which called for Ladder 48 to redirect to the scene. Upon arrival of the Ladder, under the command of Asst Chief Buschmeier, crews went to work assisting with fire suppression, ventilation and overhaul. Great job to all the firefighters on scene, first in units had there hands full and kept things in check.

Ladder 48 relocated Station 61 (Reliance)  while their units operated at the Sunoco Refinery explosion. The Ladder under the command of Asst. Chief Byrne stood by until about 0300 hours with Montgomery County Squad 36 (Washies). No calls were received during the duration of the cover assignment.

On Monday May 25th, Tinicum Township will be hosting a Memorial Day Parade to remember all of the men and women who have served our country. The fire company will be participating and we are asking all members to report to the station by 0830 hours. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all of our veterans who have served in our armed forces.

The Tinicum Township Fire Company would like to congratulate firefighter/EMT Michael Golden and Firefighter/EMT Daniel Caldwell on recently completing there firefighter 1 certification. Michael and Daniel had to go through many months of training to complete this task. Good luck on your upcoming national test.

This weeks training brought the Engine and Ladder back to the training center for ground ladder training. Crews were instructed on the proper techniques on how to quickly and safely deploy ground ladders, placement of ground ladders and operating with and/or around ground ladders. Crews were also instructed about our SOG on ground ladder deployment, which is to try and throw all the ground ladders all the time. A great job was conducted by all the firefighters who participated in the evenings training.