A major snow storm is threatening the Mid Atlantic Region. Winter Storm Warnings are posted across the area from 4pm Friday until 7pm Saturday evening.

The Tinicum Township and area fire companies are asking for your assistance. If you have a fire hydrant in the area of or adjacent to your property could you please dig it out and keep the area clear.

Also please use extreme caution when walking or driving during the snow storm. Try to stay in doors and only travel when absolutely necessary.

BE CAREFUL AND STAY SAFE !!!

**** All firefighters available for duty crew, please contact Assistant Chief Tommy Byrne with there availability.**** Thanks

There will be a "Social Night" held at the Lazaretto Ballroom adjacent to Station 48 on February 13th from 7pm to midnight. Food / Beverages will be provided and the new Ladder 48 will be backed in the station for all to see. This invitation is extended to all members and 1 guest of their choice. Hope to see you there.

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Today members from the New Ladder committie traveled to Ocala,FL for the final inspection of the NEW Ladder. After spending 3 days going over the truck the committie returned home and the ladder began it's trip to Guardian fire equipment. The truck is due to spend 2 weeks at Guardian getting some tools mounted and haveing it's state inspection done, before making it's final journey to Station 48.  

The box assignment was sent to Ridley Park for a building fire in the area of Hinkson and Deakyne Streets. Upon arrival of PD they reported the correct address on the 400 block of Deakyne Street and had heavy smoke and fire showing from the rear of the properties. Engine 8 arrived first and found a fully involved large shed with moderate extension to a 15' x 25' garage and dropped the five inch supply from Deakyne and Hinkson to the front of the building. Crews from Engine 8 and Engine 7 stretched dual handlines to begin putting a knock on the fire. Upon arrival of Engine 48, the crew assisted with opening up the involved structures as well as the exposures. The bulk of the fire was knocked down within minutes and the companies began wrapping up a short time later.

On Sunday January 3rd, the box was struck for a building fire on the 800 block of 10th Avenue in Prospect Park. Chief 08-9 arrived to find a working fire on the 3rd floor of a single Victorian style structure. Snozzle 8 dropped a 5 in from 10th and Lincoln and laid in to the scene. 08-9 called for the 1 3/4 and the boys from Snozzle 8 stretched and advanced up the three flights to find a room and contents involved. The attack crew made short work of the hot and smoky blaze and immediately began to open up and ventilate. The crew from Engine 48 assisted with laddering the building and conducted salvage and overhaul. An outstanding job was conducted by all units on scene.



 

The box was sent to the 300 block of Seminole Street in Lester for a building fire with possible entrapment. Upon arrival of PD, they reported heavy fire showing from the second floor and confirmed that everyone was out of the building. Engine 48 arrived, put a 5 in the street on the way in and led off with a 1" 3/4 hand line. Interior crews made an aggressive and efficient attack on the fire and held it in check. Mutual Aid departments assisted with throwing ground ladders and taking care of ventilation. OUTSTANDING JOB to the boys with the quick knock. Thanks to Frank Wesnoski for the photos.

The 12th District will be hosting Railroad Safety for Emergency Responders Class at Station 48. The classes will be on January 13th and January 20th at 1930 hours. A sign up sheet will be posted asap, any questions contact Chief W. LEE.
 
 
This class is taught to Fire Fighters, EMS, and Police throughout the Delaware Valley who would respond to local rail incident emergencies. This is a lecture course including a power point support and video, prepared exclusively for emergency responder's who will respond to all rail incident emergencies, both freight and passenger trains. The program details information concerning the safe and proper response to rail incidents. Students will receive a manual and certificate of attendance.  

The box was sent to the Motel 6 in Essington for a building fire. Upon arrival of TIniucm Township Police Department, PD reported a working fire with heavy fire and smoke evident. Engine 48-1 arrived under the command of Lieutenant Powley and went in service with a 1"3/4 hand line. The crew from Engine 48 made a quick and aggressive knock on the fire while assisting departments arrived to help with ventilation and checking for extension. The fire was placed under control via Deputy Chief Canzanese at the second ten minute mark.

SAT. DEC 19th KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY BE AT THE STATION AT 9:00am TO HELP SETUP.

SAT. DEC 19th  7:00pm. MEMBERS CHRISTMAS PARTY. ALL MEMBERS AND THEIR SPOUSES & LADIES AUXILARY ARE INVITED.

WED. DEC 16th SANTA RIDE AROUND ALL HELP NEEDED BE AT THE STATION AT 5:00pm.

We are sponsoring a canned and non-perishable food drive. Please remember those less fortunate and drop off either type of these food items. We will be collecting non-perishable food items up until December 19th.

On Monday evening November 23rd crews conducted a joint training effort on Technical Rescue. The training  includeded 3:1 mechanical advantage rope rescue systems, working with confined space entry tripods and rappelling exercises. The members of the Tinicum Township Fire Company were joined by the Prospect Park Fire Company and the Boeing Fire Department to assist with manpower and equipment. Thanks to Deputy Chief Signora from the Prospect Park Fire Company and the Boeing Fire Department for assisting with the evenings training.