Just as forecasters predicted, a total of 30 inches fell on Milmont Park. Firefighters manned the firehouse, and ran a total of 2 calls in the last 48 hours. Just after the snow started to cripple the town, firefighters were called out to Ohio Ave. to assist EMS crews with shovels, and salt. On Sunday, Tower 49 was dispatched to Village Rd in Folsom for a report of smoke in the building. Tower 49 under the command of Chief Burke, was recalled before arriving on scene. Forecasters are now predicting a second storm, that could possibly drop another 1-2 feet of snow on the Delaware Valley. Milmont will be sure to have a crew on standby, and will run an Engine on all EMS calls in the local.

 Milmont is proud to announce the Top Ten EMS runners for 2009.

1. Amy Jackson 50

2. Mark Dougherty 49

3. Laura Curran 35

4. Ron Januzelli 29

5. Robert Baxter 26

6. Nicole Brennan 26

7. Angie Margavitch 20

8. Chris Page 12

9. Frank Benson 7

10. Kevin Margavitch 7

Congratulations, and keep up the good work!!!!

A very strong storm is approaching the Delaware Valley. The storm looks to drop anywhere from 12-18 inches of snow. Milmont has already started preparing for the storm, by checking all of the equipment and tools. Milmont will also have a crew standing by for any emergency’s in the local. Firefighters will also assist our EMS crews with lifting and clearing paths with shovels if needed. Residents are reminded to prepare for this storm, and be sure to keep a close eye on the elderly and small children. If the storm gets bad, PLEASE do not go out unless you need to, so that local plowing crews can work to remove the snow from the roadways.

The 2009 Video Yearbooks are finished. The DVD is about 20 minutes long, featuring videos, and pictures from events throughout the 2009 year. DVDs are available at the firehouse for those who are interested. Please see Mark Dougherty for a copy of the DVD.

On January 21, 2010 at 0845 hours, Companies 67 (Woodlyn), 12 (Eddystone), 18 (Folsom), 49 (Milmont), and 70 (Leedom) were dispatched to 1852 Toth Drive for a building fire reported in the basement.  Under the command of Lieutenant Sean Dougherty, Tower 49 responded and was instructed by 67-9 to stage in the front of the residence with forcible entry tools. Engine 12-1 pulled a 1 3/4 inch attack line and knocked down the fire in the basement. Crews began to ventilate the house and overhaul the damaged contents from the basement.

As Tower 49 was still on location at Toth Drive, Station 49 was dispatched to the intersection of MacDade Boulevard and Virginia Avenue for a vehicle accident with  fuel on the highway. Under the command of Assistant Chief Joe Maginnis Engine 49-2 responded. Before on location, police cancelled the fire company because of no fluid on the highway.

Company was in service one hour and forty-five minutes.

On January 21, 2010 at 0129 hours, Companies 18 (Folsom), 14 Swarthmore, 43 (Holmes), 49 (Milmont), and 70 (Leedom) were dispatched to 325 Swarthmore Avenue for a building fire. Under the command of Jay Volpone Sr., Tower 49 responded and was advised to lay supply hose from the hydrant to the fire scene. 18-9 advised of heavy smoke conditions on the first floor, and Squirt 43 put in service a 1 3/4 inch attack line and knocked down the fire in the basement. Tower 49 put in service a positive pressure fan and ventilated the building.  Company was in service for a hour and twenty minutes.

The Milmont Fire Company #1 have announced the Top 10 Fire Responders for 2009.

   They are:

1. Richard Sullivan Jr.

2. Mark Dougherty

3. Charles "Chopper" Hornberger (Engineer)

4. Brian Cribb

5. Terry Burke Sr. (Chief)

6. Shawn Billingsley

7. Arthur "Arty" Grenier (Safety Officer)

8. Sean Dougherty (Lieutenant)

9. A.J Grenier (Captain)

10. Joe Maginnis (Assistant Chief)

10. Steve Peisochenske

On January 8, 2009 at 0852 hours, Woodlyn (67), Milmont (49), Eddystone (12), and Folsom (18) Fire Company's were dispatched to  228 Crum Creek Drive for a Building fire reported to be in the basement.

           Squirt 67 and Engine 12 were first on location with heavy smoke conditions on the third floor. As Tower 49 went responding with a full crew, 67 command held apparatus on location and recalled the balance.  

The Milmont Fire Company would like to wish everyone a Happy and Safe New Year! 

The Milmont Fire Company  would like to wish Fire Captain A.J. Grenier a happy 24th Birthday Day!

On December 29, 2009 the Milmont Fire Company #1 held its annual  election for the position of Trustee for the Board of Directors. The following members were voted onto  the Board of Directors;  Trustee Jay Volpone Sr., Trustee Charles Hornberger, Trustee Raymond Donnelly, and Trustee Kevin Margavitch. All Trustees will take their post at the first board meeting in January. 

Also, Anne Everman was voted in as Junior Trustee. 

Congratulations to all newly elected officials.   
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   On December 21st and 22nd the Milmont and  Vauclain Fire Companies will have a special guest helping them hand out candy canes. Thats right boys and girls, Santa Claus is the special visitor that day. Both Fire Companies will start at 6 pm both nights. Santa Claus will be visiting Milmont Park and Crum Lynn on Monday and Tuesday nights.  Be sure to listen for the siren, so you will know he is getting closer. Santa hopes to see you!