Congratulations Dave & Deb Henry , Its a Girl (05/15/08)
Congratulations to Dave & Deb Henry on the birth of their daughter Amanda Elaine Henry (8lb, 2oz). The officers and members of the Nottingham Fire Department offer our best wishes the Henry family.
Congratulations Bob & Jen Race, Its a Girl (05/1/08)
Congratulations to Bob & Jen Race on the birth of their daughter Carolyn Marie Race (7lb, 10oz). Their firstborn child was born May 1st at 12:50am adding to the May birthday list. The officers and members of the Nottingham Fire Department wish the Race family well.
Kitchen Fire at Local Hotel(04/20/08) 65-24
Police on scene at the Extended Stay America on Tillman Drive reporting a working fire with possible entrapment. Chief 65 AOS an established command and Engine 65 supported the sprinkler system. Engine 65 reported a smoke condition on the 3rd floor then discovered a stove fire in Room # 309. The fire was quickly extinguished and the assignment was held to 2 Engine Co's. and a Ladder Co. All searches were negative.
Nasty Wreck on Route 1 (04/18/08) 65-28
Chief 65 AOS and reported 1 overturned vehicle and 1 vehicle over the embankment in the Northbound Lanes of RT 1. Engine 65 on location and assisted 22 PD with the removal of the female driver of the school van. Crews secured all hazards and treated 3 pre-school patients and 2 adult patients. Medic 185 and Medic 114 transported the injured to local hospitals and the busy highway was closed for appropriately 2 hours while police investigated the accident and the vehicles were removed.
Bensalem Police on location at Creekside Apartments confirming a working fire and possible entrapment. Deputy 65 AOS and report smoke showing from the 3rd floor on an apartment. Engine 16 took the hydrant and Engine 65 went in service with an 1 3/4" waterline. Ladder 65 opened the roof and with assistance from Quint 28 and Ladder 16 performed primary and secondary searches (both negative). The fire was contained to Apartment 110-06 and no injuries were reported. Bensalem FMO on location for the investigation.
Truck Co. Opens Roof(04/17/08) 88-03
Chief 65 AOS (Williamson Ct.) and reported smoke showing from the roof of a 2-story end of the row dwelling. Chief 44 established Newport command and placed E-88 and E-8 in service with an 1 3/4" waterline and Ladder 65 to open the roof. Fire was contained to the attic and was quickly placed under control. Bensalem FMO on location for the investigation.
NFD Members Honored By American Red Cross
Crew from Engine 65 of the Nottingham Fire Department, Bensalem, PA.Fire Rescue Heroes: This group showed tremendous teamwork and bravery in firefighting and rescue operations at the Franklin Commons Apartments in Bensalem Township. They found Mr. Patrick, who was trapped and unconscious in a rear bedroom and brought him to help and safety in very severe fire conditions.
Chief 65 arrived on location and reported smoke showing from side C of an attached two car garage. Engine 65 picked up a hydrant on Knights Road and went in-service with a 1 3/4" waterline. Engine 65 Command advised Chief 65 of a vehicle fire on a lift in the garage with a heavy smoke condition and extension. Ladder 65 vented the garage and Quint 28 pulled a second 1 3/4" waterline. The fire was contained to the garage , the Bensalem Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
Room and Contents Job at the Inn of the Dove (03/22/08) 65-30
Engine 65 originally dispatched for anautomatic fire alarm , arrived on location and reported smoke showing from unit A-102 and requested the Box Alarm be struck. Chief 65 AOS , established command and advised the communications center that Engine 65 was in-service an 1 3/4" waterline and Ladder 65 was to go in-service with ventilation. Interior crews quickly knocked the fire down and were able to hold the fire to one unit. Engine 4 assisted with overhaul and all other units stood by on Old Street Road. The fire is being investigated by FM 222-1.
Overnight Dwelling Fire In Trevose (03/26/08) 4-5
Deputy 65 (Robert Sponheimer) arrived on scene with fire showing from side b of a one story 50' x 30' structure. Engine 4-1 and Engine 65 arrived and went in-service with an 1 3/4" waterline. Interior crews made a quick knock down of the fire and the incident was placed under control at 04:55 hrs. Other units on the scene were Ladder 65, Engine 84 and Medic 186. Bensalem FMO is investigating the cause of the fire.
Deputy 65 AOS and reported no entrapment but one vehicle was on its roof in the Northbound Lanes of Route 1 just inside the Philadelphia City Limits. Engine 65 went in-service securing the hazards and assisting Medic 186 and Medic 185 with patient care.
Engine Company Makes Quick Work of a Porch Fire(3/19/08) 4-5
Chief 65 AOS of a one story single family dwelling and reported light smoke from the rear. Engine 65 dropped a dry 5" supply line to side A and stretched a booster line to the rear of the dwelling. Engine crew extinguished the fire on the porch and checked for extension. Ladder 1 went in-service with positive pressure fans and Engine 4 assisted Engine 65. Bensalem FMO is investigating the cause of the fire.
Small Fire at the Great American Diner (3/19/08) 65-21
A box assignment was transmitted at the Great American Diner in the 2900 block of Street Rd early Wednesday morning. Engine 65 arrived to find a small fire smoldering in the parapet wall above the main entrance. E65, L65 & TW16 were in service for a brief period. The fire was quickly extinguished and there was no extension. FM222's office is investigating the cause.
Afternoon Extrication on Route 1 Soutbound (2/21/08) 4-32
Chief 65 AOS reporting a 2 vehicle accident with 1 entrapped. E65 arrived , cribbed the vehicle and assisted E84 with a driver's side door pop. R9 later arrived and assisted. 2 patients were transported to Frankford Torresdale Hospital.
Truck Goes to Work on 2 Alarm Fire (2/20/08) 21-74
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Ladder 65 was added on Box 21-74 (2nd Alarm). Chief 21 arrived and reported heavy fire through the roof of a two story cluster of homes. Crews originally went in-service with master streams followed by an interior attack. Ladder 65's crew was split and assisted Ladder 8 opening the roof and Engine 9 and Rescue 31's with interior operations. All hands were in-service for an extended period of time.
Salem Crossing Apartments Vehicle versus Building (2/18/08) 65-14
Lt. Marshall Starts the Police Academy
Congratulations to Lieutenant Dave Marshall who has been hired by Bensalem Township Police Department and recently started the Police Academy. Lt. Marshall decided to leave his cushy job as a high school teacher (summers and weekends off) to serve and protect Bensalem Township. Good Luck Dave we are all proud of you.
Renovations to the Bunkroom and Computer Lab 2/9/08
After a months of planning the bunkroom renovation project has begun. In approximately two weeks the new bunkroom will be operational with new layout (expansion), carpet, , sheet rock, electric, storage space, hvac, and lockers. In the summer the department will be renovating the existing game room and making it into a state of the art computer lab / study room.
NFD Goes to Work on MVA w/ Entrapment (2/6/08) 65-04
Engine 65 was originally dispatched with Medic 186 and Bensalem PD for a MVA with an unconscious on Mechanicsville Road in the area of Century Lane. Upon arrival Bucks County Fire Radio advised the Engine Co. that police were reporting entrapment. Deputy 65 arrived and reported a two vehicle MVA with one entrapped. Engine 65 went in-service with stabilization and popping the passenger side door of a Nissan Pick-up truck. Ladder 65 arrived and secured all hazards and assisted EMS with patient care as Rescue 16 set up scene lighting. All units remained on location for approximately 45 minutes assisting Bensalem Police with scene lighting.
Route 1 Extrication (01/25/08) 65-28
Engine 65 was dispatched with Medic 186 for an accident in the northbound lanes of Route 1 superhighway north of the PA Turnpike interchange. Upon arrival Engine 65 was advised by the medic crew of 1 female trapped in the vehicle. Engine 65 went in service with cribbing and a combination rescue-tool to remove the roof of the vehicle. E84 and R4 arrived on scene and assisted E65. The patient was transported the Frankford Torresdale. The engine crew stood by for a brief period and assisted 22pd with scene lighting.
Small Fire in Apartment ( 01/21/08) 28-11
Deputy 65 AOS of a 2-story apartment and reported smoke showing from the 2nd floor. Ladder 65 OIC reported a fire in a heater with limited extension to the attic. Engine 16 dropped a dry 5" supply line to Side A and Quint 28 advanced their crew to the second floor to assist Ladder 65. The fire was quickly placed under control and the scene was turned over to Bensalem Twp. L&I.
Vehicle Runs Down 5 at the Casino (01/18/08) 65-122
Medic 186 was on location at the Philadelphia Park Casino treating a fall victim, when the medic unit and a group of pedestrians were struck by an out of control car in the valet pick up area. Medic 186 advised Bucks County fire radio of the situation and requested an MCI (Mass Casualty Incident) be dispatched.
Deputy 65 arrived on location and met with Medic 186's crew and confirmed that numerous pedestrians had been struck, with one victim trapped under the vehicle. Engine 65 went in service with a combination rescue-tool and cribbing to extricate the pinned pedestrian, the remainder of the engine crew assisted EMS with patient care. Rescue 4 arrived and assisted Engine 65's crew with the extrication (appx. 30 minute extrication time). Engine 88 was added and assigned to set up a landing zone for the incoming Penn Star medical helicopter , they air transported the subject who was trapped to the University of Temple Hospital in Philadelphia. Medic 186, Medic 185, Medic 114, Medic 143, Medic 168, Medic 113 and Medic 122 later arrived and transported other patients to local hospitals. Bensalem Police are still investigating the crash.
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