The Ridley Water Ice, and Daro Depot were thanked this week, for all their support over the last year. Chief Burke, took some time from his busy schedule to stop in and personally thank the employees of the 2 local businesses. The Ridley Water Ice, assisted the fire company last month, with a fund raiser to help the firefighters in this troubling economy. Firefighters spend several hours selling water ice and ice cream, and where ever else the employees needed it. A percentage of the money raised that day went to the firehouse, to help with the cost of equipment, and other expenses.

Daro Depot also assisted Milmont last month, when Milmont held the Nelson’s BBQ Fundraiser. The BBQ was a huge success, and Chief Burke wanted to thank Dave Daro, for the use of their parking lot. Firefighters brought down fire equipment, and apparatus to show on display, as they helped the Nelson’s Group with the BBQ. Ribs and Chicken was the menu of the day, and at a low cost helped Milmont and Nelson’s to sell out by 3 p.m.

Both businesses were thanked by Chief Burke, and presented a plaque for all of their help. We look forward to working with them in the future, and we appreciate the business they have given us.

PHOTO’S COMING SOON!!!!

Cover to 68

Engine 49 headed down to station 68 around 4:40 this morning. The boys from the 68 house, were busy assisting Upper Chichester with a working house fire. Firefighters were busy in master stream operations, and called for Engine 49, Engine 12, and Ladder 65 to cover their local, until the fire could be placed under control. Crews stood by the 68 house until just before 7am before they were released by 68 Command.

THANKS to Chief Joe Lombardo from station 65 for going to get the donuts and coffee!!!!

Milmont has recently taken delivery of new Motorola 1250 portable radios. These new radios will be outfitted to the apparatus, and allow for each crew member to have a radio. Milmont has also taken delivery of some new nozzles, lock-out tool, traffic cones, hand tools, and fire helmets. Engine 49 has also been getting worked on by Engineer C. Hornberger. Chopper has been working to clean up the diamond plate and tools, bringing the 83 Sutphen back to its classic look. We hope to have the Engine ready and cleaned in time for parade season.

 
The fire company is also working on some upcoming drills to better train our firefighters. We will be working on car fire drills in the very near future at the training center, as well as a “Forcible Entry Mock-Up” with the help of our friends from Prospect Park Fire Company. Milmont also plans to work closer with Vauclain Fire Company, to make our members more aware of the hazards that they might run into around an accident scene. Technology has come a long way in the last few years, and today’s modern and hybrid cars can come at a cost. Today’s newer cars can hold up to 20 airbags that can go off, even after the power has been secured from the vehicle.

A short time after midnight, the tones dropped for 1400 W. MacDade, for a report of a possible building fire. The box brought in Woodlyn (67), Milmont (49), Folsom (18), and Eddystone (12). Squirt 67 responded with in minutes, and fireboard reported that residents herd an alarm sounding for some time, and they could now smell something burning from an adjacent apartment.  Tower 49 responded with a crew of 5, followed by the Engine, and took positions in the pre planned assignments. A pot of hot dogs was found to be left on the stove in an apartment in C building. The Tower’s crew assisted Woodlyn with the thermal imager, and went in to check for any extension. The assignment was held to the Squirt, Tower and Engine 18, while EMS attended to a resident. Crews were available from the scene a short time later.

The Milmont Fire Company ha announced the date for our anniversary!!! On Saturday October 17th 2009, the company will celebrate its 90th year with a parade and banquet. The parade will start at 11 a.m. at the Notre Dame School, on Fairview Rd. and head down to the firehouse on Belmont Ave. T-Shirts and Mugs will be for sale at the firehouse, and a small ceremony will follow. Later that evening, the company will hold an Anniversary Banquet at the Folsom Firehouse. The Banquet will kick off at 7 p.m., and last until 11 p.m.

Anyone with any History, Information, Pictures or Story’s on the Milmont Fire Company, is asked to contact us. Any information you can provide would be helpful, as we would like to make this event, as successful as possible. We look forward to seeing everyone in October!!!!!

Thanks to Steve Hall for the picture!!!!

This weeks duty crew ended with a bang. The last night of crew led to an accident with confinement. Around 3:30 a.m., Rescue 43, Medic Ridley 7, and duty crews 49-7 were dispatched to an accident with reported entrapment, on Amosland Road. Units responded within minutes, and upon arrival found an SUV on its side, with one person still inside. Medics works to assist the driver out of the vehicle, and to the ambulance. The driver was sent to a local hospital for evaluation, as rescue crews remained on scene to wait for the hook. The driver was headed south on Amosland, and hit a parked car, sending the vehicle onto its side. The duty crew racked in 7 calls through the week. Weekend duty crew is right around the corner!!

Ambulance 49-7 headed up to the Ridley High School, to stand by for the graduation today. 49’s 4-10 crew, Kerns and Jackson, spent a few hours on stand-by, during the commencement ceremonies. 49-7 also handled a local transport to Taylor Hospital. Congratulations to all the graduates, and be careful and stay safe during your time of celebration.

An early morning storm rolled through the Delaware Valley early this morning. These storms brought strong winds and heavy rain. Several local strikes of lightning were also seen from the ramp of the firehouse. About 7:45am the tones dropped for a report of a building fire at the Raymore and Flanagan building on West MacDade Blvd. in Woodlyn. As Tower 49 was about to make the response, 67 Command (Woodlyn) reported an alarm sounding in the building, due to a lighting strike, as well as a power outage in the area. Tower 49 remained off radio, and crews stood by in house, for a brief time while the storm passed through.

Just around 4pm the tones dropped for a call of smoke in the building in the Holmes section of Ridley Twp. The call was in the 2100 block of East MacDade Blvd. at the Dentistry for Children building Engine 49 with a crew of 5, responded to the call, along with the rest of the Holmes building response. 43 Command (Holmes) held the assignment to Company 43. Holmes Chiefs reported that the smoke was coming from a light ballast inside the building.

 The Nelsons BBQ was a HUGE success over the weekend. Milmont went out in full force, and worked from 10am until almost 5pm in the Daro Depot parking lot. Milmont and Nelson’s sold out of everything on hand, from the ribs to the chicken. Nelsons offered a full meal of ribs or chicken, with a side dish, and soda. Milmont looks forward to working with Nelson’s again in the very near future. Nelson’s is a big hit in the Delco. area. His home made food, is very well known, and hand prepared just before the sales. We look forward to more successful fundraisers with the Nelson’s group.

Milmont participated in the Upland and Vauclain Memorial Day Parades today. Tower, Engine, Command, and Ambulance 49 headed down to Upland around 8:30 this morning. The Upland parade kicked off, and fire trucks and string bands from all over the area, paraded through Upland. Milmont then headed down to Crum Lynne, and followed Vauclain and Post 777 through the community to the Memorial on Chester Pike for a quick service. The Memorial Service was followed by a parade back to Post 777, where food and refreshments were served. It is important to remember all those who have given their lives so that we may all live freely.

Late this afternoon the tones dropped for a report of a building fire in the 500 block of East MacDade Blvd. In the Folsom section of Ridley Twp. The fire was reported in the rear of Hawaiian Tans. Tower 49 under the command of Chief Burke, responded within minutes, along with the rest of the building response. 18 Command (Folsom) reported no evidence of smoke or fire, and reduced the speed of the apparatus. The incoming Engine Companies took position off to the side of the building, as Tower 49 took a position to the front of the building. 18 Command soon returned the companies, and crews from Folsom remained on scene to investigate.