Chief 6 AOS and reported fire showing from a detached two car garage. Ladder 65 was the first in piece of apparatus on location and went in-service opening up the garage. Engine 1 arrived pulled a 1 3/4" waterline and went in-service. The bulk of the fire was located in the attic of the garage and an additional hand line was pulled to assist Engine 1's crew. Engine 4, 6 and Medic 114 were on location and assisted. Lower Southampton FMO on location for the investigation.
Ladder Runs Job on Bristol Pike (5-28-09) Box 16-2
Assistant 16 AOS of a 2 story tax payer and reported fire showing Side A. Engine 16 went in-service with an 1 3/4" waterline. Ladder 65 took Side C (rear was 3 stories) and laddered the building, forced doors, and performed a primary search of the second and third floors (negative results). The fire was contained to the restaurant with limited extension to the apartment on the upper floors. Bensalem FMO and PD were on location for the investigation.
Large Dumpster Fire (5-24-09) Box 65-4
Engine 65 was returning from a run at approximately 0200 hrs on Sunday May 24, 2009 when the Bucks County Dispatch Center advised the Engine of a dumpster fire in the 2800 block of Century Lane. Engine 65 AOS and reported a fully involved 40-yard dumpster with no exposures. Engine 65 dropped a 5" supply line and went in-service with an 1 3/4" waterline and hooks. The Engine Company was in-service for approximately 30 minutes. Bensalem FMO is investigating.
Bensalem Township Dedicates Firefighters Field 05/16/2009
Crews from all of the Bensalem Township Fire Departments along with FM Scanlon and Public Safety Director were on hand May 16, 2009 for the Grand Opening of Firefighters' Filed located at Rockhill Drive and Richlieu Road.
Ladder 65 Added on Station 44 House Fire (4/27/09) Box 44-25
Chief 44 arrived O/S , one (1) story single family dwelling with heavy smoke showing. Interior crews reported heavy fire in the basement with extension into the first floor. E44, E88, E16, Q28 were put into service, L65 R8 & R9 (RIT) were then added. Upon arrival L65 split it's crew ventilating the dwelling and assisting the engine co's. The cause of the fire is under investigation by Bensalem FMO and 22pd.
Dwelling Fire in Lower Southampton (4-27-09) Box 6-27
Engine 65 along with other Bensalem Twp. Companies were dispatched to assist Lower Southampton FD late in the afternoon for a 2-alarm townhouse fire on Pebble Ridge Ct. Engine 65 remained on location for approx. an hour.
FF Costello Appointed to the DCFD
The Officers and Members of the NFD would like to congratulate Firefighter Kevin Costello on being hired by Washington DC Fire Department. Good Luck Kevin, make us proud.
Members Honored for Saving a Life
The American Red Cross of Lower Bucks County, Citizens Bank and PECO presented Deputy Chief Robert Sponheimer, FF/PM Thomas Topley of the NFD and 4 paramedics from Bensalem EMS with the 2009 Real Heroes Award. On Thursday March 29, 2008, Sponheimer, Topley (Engine 65) and the paramedics (Medic 186/185) responded to Third Ave. for a report of a drowning in a pool. Deputy Chief Sponheimer arrived on location first and discovered neighbors had pulled a 2-year old boy (who was not breathing and blue) from the pool in the rear of the home, Sponheimer began administering immediate care and decided to pick the child up and run to the front of the home to deliver him to FF/PM Topley and the arriving Medic Units. Sponheimer drove the Medic Unit to the hospital as Topley and the other Medic's administering life saving care. The courageous acts of Sponheimer, Topley and the Medic Crews saved the life of young Jude Antoni.
Sponheimer, Topley and the Paramedics also received citations from Pennsylvania Senate, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and Bensalem Township Mayor and Council.
Apartment Fire in First Due ( 3-28-09) Box 65-15
Crews dispatched for an apartment fire with possible entrapment. FM 252 (Harris) AOS and reported heavy fire showing from side C of a 3 story garden style apartment building. Deputy 65 (Sponheimer) placed 1 and 1 in-service. Engine 65 established a water supply and quickly knocked the fire down with an 1 3/4" waterline. Ladder 65 assisted interior crews with a search and laddered the building. Assignment held to 2 and 2 - Bensalem FMO on location to investigate the fire.
MVA with Live Wires Down (03/26/09) Box 65-9
Engine 65 was just leaving the scene of a MVA on Street Road when Bucks County Fire Radio dispatched the company for an auto extrication assignment on Byberry Road. Chief 65 reported one vehicle vs. a telephone pole with one person trapped in the vehicle, with live electrical wires down on the vehicle. Engine 65, Rescue 16 and Medic 185 awaited the arrival of PECO prior to gaining access to the vehicle
Fire Rips Through Bensalem Apartment (2-12-09) Box 28-12
Deputy 65 AOS of a 3 story apartment building andreported smoke showing and numerous victims hanging out the 2nd and 3rd floor windows. Engine 65 was first in and dropped a 5" supply line and stretched 3" to a courtyard pack to the interior. Asst. Chief 28 arrived on location established command and struck a 2nd Alarm. Tower 16 and Ladder 65 laddered the building and removed numerous victims from the 2nd and 3rd floor windows (Bensalem PD assisted other residents out of the building via the stair towers). Interior crews (Engine 65 and DC65) encountered a heavy smoke condition on the basement level and located the fire in apartment 14. Ladder 65 crew performed a primary and secondary search (negative results). The fire was knocked down by Engine 65 and contained to apartment 14 and the 1st floor hallway- Crews from 28's, 37's and 44's check for extension on the 2nd and 3rd floor (negative results). Bensalem Fire Marshal's Office (FMO) was on location investigating the cause of the fire. The Bucks Co. Red Cross assisted with setting up a Shelter for approximately 50 displaced residents of Building D.
NFD , Instructor I Class Presentations (2-7-09)
The officers and members of the Nottingham Fire Department send our condolences to thefamily of officer Jones and Middletown Township Police Department.
In Memory of Officer Chris Jones
LODD 1/29/09
Kitchen Fire at Toscana ( 2-4-09) 4-16
Engine and Ladder 65 assisted the Trevose FD on February 4th at the Toscana Restaurant on Street Road. Deputy 4 established command and reported a fire in the kitchen that extended into the ductwork. The restaurant was evacuated and the fire was quickly extinguished. Bensalem FMO was on location to investigate the cause of the fire. No injuries were reported, the restaurant was forced to close due to damage.
Fire Quickly Knocked by Engine Company ( 01-27-09) 65-9
Deputy 65 AOS of a 2-story single family dwelling (2675 Knights Road) and reported a light smoke condition on the interior. Engine 65 arrived on location and assisted the Deputy on the interior with a fire that extended out of a pellet stove. Engine 65 extinguished the fire and checked for extension. Quint 28 laddered the exterior of the dwelling and checked for extension. Bensalem FMO is investigating the cause of the fire and no injuries were reported.
Ladder Gets Added on Dwelling Fire (12-22-08) 8-8
Ladder 65 was added to the scene of a dwelling fire at 7 Tempo Drive Middletown Twp. Command reported heavy fire conditions from a 2-story single family dwelling (all hands in-service). Ladder 65 laddered the dwelling and checked for extension on the first and second floors. Middletown Twp. FMO is investigating the cause of the fire.
Santa Claus Comes to Town (12-21-08)
The Officers and Members of the NFD assisted Santa Claus on his annual trip through the neighborhoods of Nottingham’s first due. Over a thousand can goods were collected and donated to a local food bank and kids of all ages were extremely excited to see Santa atop Engine 65.
NFD’s Christmas Party (12-20-08)
The Nottingham Fire Department held its annual Christmas Party on Saturday Night December 20, 2008 at the Maltese Room. The 2008 Firefighter of the Year was FF/EMT John Paul Shirley and the 2008 Chief’s Awards went to FF/VP Thomas Topley and FF/EMT Mike Sekulski.
Deputy Chief Robert Sponheimer and Firefighter / Vice President Thomas Topley were honored as Life Members of the Nottingham Fire Department – Sponheimer and Topley received this status after 15 years of service to the department.
Toy Drive Luncheon (12-06-08)
Nottingham Fire Department, Bensalem Police Department and Carrabba's Italian Grill hosted a Public Safety Toy Drive Luncheon on Saturday December 6th. The toys collected will be donated toe families in Bensalem Township. Thanks to everyone who participated and or donated a toy.
Large Brush Fire for NFD (11-23-08) 65-2
Engine 65 was dispatched to the rear of Country Commons Apartments for a brush fire, upon arrival the Engine Co. discovered a large rubbish fire (with construction equipment) in the rear of the Bensalem Twp. Public Safety Training Center. Engine 65 went in-service with two 1 3/4" waterline and added two additional Engine Companies and a Field Truck to assist.
Bensalem Emergency Managment Drill (11-7-08)
The Nottingham Fire Department participated in the Annual Bensalem Township Emergency Management Drill on Friday November 7th. The drill took place at the Neshaminy Mall and showed just how well Bensalem Emergency Services (Fire / Police / EMS) work together. The following Departments took part in the drill: Nottingham FD, Trevose FD, Cornwells FD, Newport FD, Bensalem FMO, Bensalem Police Dept., Bensalem SWAT, Bristol SWAT, Falls SWAT, Bensalem EMS, Bensalem EMA, Bucks County 911, and Bucks County EHS.
Dryer Fire at Creekside Apartments (11-1-08) 28-18
Chief 65 AOS and reported smoke showing from a one story community center. Quint 28 stretched an 1 3/4" waterline to the interior; Ladder 65 split their crew (laddering the building and interior), the interior crew reported a medium smoke condition and a fire in a dryer. Engine 16 dropped a 5" supply line to Quint 28 and advanced their crew to Side A. The fire was quickly extinguished and the assignment was held to 2 Engines and 2 Ladders. FM 222-1 is handling the investigation.
MVA on Mechanicsville Road (10-27-08) 65-9
Engine 65 arrived on location of a one vehicle accident on Mechanicsville Road just north of Byberry Road and reported one subject entrapped. Engine 65's crew stabilized the vehicle and popped the door with a combination tool prior to the arrival of the Rescue Company.
NFD Open House10/11/08
The Nottingham Fire Department Annual Fire Safety Day (Open House) was held on Saturday October 11th and once again it was a huge success. Nearly 1,000 people attended this years event and were treated to a wonderful day. The NFD would like to thank everyone who attended including the following special guests: Bensalem Police K-9, Bensalem EMS, Penn Star Medical Helicopter, Mayor DiGirolamo, State Representative DiGirolamo, Public Safety Director Fred Harran, Fire Marshal Jay Scanlon, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Lower Bucks Red Cross, PA Masons, National Massage Therapy Institute, Kremer Laser Eye Center and all the NFD family members who worked the Alex Lemonade Stand.
Special Visitor Stops by the Open House 10/11/08
The special day was topped off with a special visit from Jude, a local three year old that was rescued by members of the NFD and Bensalem EMS earlier this year. Jude and his family were treated to a ride on Engine 65, a close up view of Medic 186, a fire department t-shirt, a toy fire truck, and he was named Chief of the Fire Department for the day.
Engine 65 Makes a Quick Knock (10-09-08) 65-7
Engine 65 was dispatched for a fire alarm, while enroute BCFR advised Engine 65 that PD was on location reporting smoke showing. Engine 65 dropped in and went in-service with a 2 1/2" waterline. Upon arrival Deputy 65 set up Nottingham Command and placed 2 and 1 in-service. Ladder 65 vented the building and Engine 88 assisted Engine 65 with hooks. Interior crews reported heavy smoke throughout the pizza shop and located the fire in the rear of the store. 2 additional Engine Co's were placed in-service (Engine 44 and Engine 84). Fire was contained to the rear of the pizza shop, however smoke damaged two other businesses in the shopping center. Bensalem FMO and PD are investigating the cause of the fire.
Ladder 65 Goes To Work In The Valley (11-04-08) 88-5
Chief 44 AOS of a 2 story twin dwelling with heavy smoke showing from the 1st and 2nd floors. Engine 88 went in-service with an 1 3/4" waterline and Engine 44 pulled a 2nd 1 3/4" backup line. Ladder 65 went in-service with truck company operations (laddering the dwelling, venting the roof and searching the dwelling). Interior crews reported high heat and heavy smoke conditions prior to finding the fire, additional units were dispatched to the scene and assisted the originally dispatched companies. All hands were in-service for an extended period of time. FM 2221 is investing the cause of the fire and no injuries were reported.
Engine Runs First In Apartment Fire (10-03-08) 28-18
Companies (E65, E28) were initially dispatched for the alarm system at Creekside Apartments Friday afternoon. Bucks County Fire Dispatch quickly upgraded the assignment upon recieving multiple 911 calls reporting a working fire. Deputy 65 arrived on location , reporting a 3 story garden style apartment with heavy smoke showing. Engine 65 arrived, dropped in and went in service 1" 3/4 water line to the 3rd floor. Tower 16 was ordered to the roof for ventilation. Engine 4, Engine 44 and Ladder 37 were also put into service. Bensalem FMO and Bensalem Police are handling the investigation.
Nottingham Fire Department
3420 Street Road
Bensalem, Pa 19020
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