The Officer's and Member's would like to send are thoughts and prayers to Eddystone Fire Co. Chief Charles "Cuzzy" Rowles (12-9) on a speedy recovery. Chief Rowles Injured himself at work and he will be out of service for several weeks.

   The Tinicum Township Fire Co. was recently awarded a Port Security Grant for a fireboat. The Boat committee decided to go with a Firehawk 30 Aluminum boat from Harbor Guard Boats. The overall length of the vessel will be 32’. The vessel will be powered by twin gas Mercury Verado 300hp 4-stroke V6 super charged outboard engines which will be able to do approximately 43 knots. The 3rd engine will be a jet drive mounted midship 385hp Kodiak Marine V8 which will drive the fire pump at a rate of 2000 GPM. The pilot house will also serve as a ambulance for any injured patients that we may have in are waterways. A tentative date for delivery will be early spring of 2012.

Thanks to all the members who helped out with the 2011 Childrens Christmas Party.  This year the Fire Company provided approximately 200 gifts for the Children of Tinicum Township.  (Click on Picture for additional photos)

On Saturday 9/17 Engine 48-2 took a ride down to the wildwoods for the New Jersey State Fireman's Convention. 48-2 took 1st place for best appearing Engine.

On Saturday 9/24 the crews went to the Pocono Mountains for the Pennsylvania State Fireman's Convention hosted by Lake Harmony and Albrightsville Fire Co.s. Ladder 48, Rescue 48, Engine 48-2, and Utility 48 took the drive up. Ladder 48 took 1st place for best appearing aerial. Engine 48-2 took 3rd place for best appearing engine and Utility took 2nd place for best appearing special service unit.

Thanks to all members who helped get the trucks ready.   

ALL OFFICERS AND MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO

THE ACS FIREHOUSE SOFTWARE TRAINING

THAT WAS SCHEDULED ON MONDAY AUGUST 29TH AT 7PM

HAS BEEN CANCELLED (will re-scheduled on a later date)

ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT DEPUTY CHIEF NICK CANZANESE

On 8-14-2011 Company 48 was dispatched to cover station 01 (Folcroft).  Rescue 48 along with 48-9(Lee) made the response. Shortly after arriving at staion 01 we were joined by Telesquirt 50(Middletown twp.). Units were on location for a few hours and ran no calls. 
 
Later on in the day due to the heavy rain Company 48 was dispatched to numerous water rescues in Prospect Park,Trainer Borough, and the City of Chester. 
There was also a fire alarm on "The Island".

 
Later in the day Company 48 was also dispatched to Prospect Park for a building fire which ended up being a electrical fire and company 48 was recalled.

 
Just before 22:00 the company was dispatched to Wanamaker ave and Industrial Hwy for a 2 vehicle accident. crews cleaned up debris and went avialable shortly.

Con-Eds

7/19 Statewide BLS Protocols 2011

8/16 Rehab- Firefighter Emergency Scene

9/13 Cardiac Emergencies (Advanced)

10/25 Lifting and Moving

11/29 Bleeding and Shock

Please be at the station by 18:45.

The 2011 Tinicum Township Fire Company Banquet Video. Thanks to Lou Clarke Jr. and everyone Else who helped with the video.

Today Company 48 escourted Captain Neil Calore of the Philadelphia Fire Department who is rowing/sailing his home-built wooden dory over 425 miles to raise awareness for Autism, stopping at Fire Boat Stations in Washington DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York. Marine 48 and Marine 48A escourted Captain Neil Calore from the Commadore Barry Bridge in Chester to the Riverside Yaht Club in Essington. Captain Calore bunked over-night and continued his journey to raise Autism Awareness to Philadelphia. All along the river Fire Companies made Arches to support the cause of Autism Awareness. If you'd like to donate go to Help fund the Regional Autism Fire Safety Campaign and the Voyage for Autism Awareness through the Fireman’s Hall Museum, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization online at: www.firemanshallstore.com or mail checks to:

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The Philadelphia Fire Department Historical Corporation
147 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2010