Welcome to Parkside Fire Company

A BROTHER IN NEED!!

Thursday, January 26, 2012

James "Jimmy" Graham born and raised in West Chester is a 24 year veteran with the Good Will Fire Company #2. Jimmy has served as Lieutenant, Captain and Trustee. Jimmy was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier this month and as you might imagine that has left him and his family reeling emotionally and financially. On Saturday February 18, 2012 starting at 6pm the Good Will Fire Company #2 will be hosting a beef and beer fundraiser to benefit Jimmy. There will be raffles a silent auction, great food, refreshments and music.

Tickets are $30.00 in advance or $35.00 at the door please email jimgrahamfund@gmail.com to purchase tickets.

If you cannot attend the beef and beer there is an account at TD Bank for people to donate to Jim Graham and his family! Go to any TD bank Branch and donate to "The Jim Graham Fund" or by mailing a check made payable to the fund, to the firehouse at 552 East Union Street, West Chester, Pa 19380

Chester hits second alarm

Thursday, January 26, 2012

On January 26th 2012 Chester City fire department was dispatched to 230 Houston street for a dwelling fire. Engine 82 arrived on location with a two story twin with smoke showing side alpha division two. Moments after Chester 11 arrived on location fire board notified of another emergency pending in the City. Chester 11 requested the second alarm bringing the City call backs, TAC 45, Rescue 52, Engine 652, Tower 14, and canteen 47. TAC 45 went responding moments after dispatch with 5 and was advised to come to Houston and Madison and set RIT up on the Alpha side of the dwelling. TAC 45 set up RIT started saws, did a 360 of the dwelling and made an action plan if RIT services were needed. RIT 45 was on scene for 35 Min's before being released by Chester 11.

Engine goes to the farm's

Monday, January 23, 2012

At 1443 hrs Jan. 23 companies 47 52 57 and Engine 45 were dispatched to 201 Bridgewater Rd for the fire alarm. Engine 45 made the response with in minutes after dispatch. Engine 45 arrived on location with a two story school with nothing showing. Engine 45s officer was met by police saying someone from the school stated there was something going on in a bathroom on the 2nd floor.Engine 45s crew made its way to the 2nd floor to find an odor and a light haze in the bathroom. After further investigation a bunch of crumbled up paper was found that had been set on fire and had been extinguished by itself due to the floor being covered in water. Engine 45 notified fire boarded to start the fire Marshall due to a set fire and to hold the assignment to engine 45 and company 47. Evidence was turned over to Rescue 47 officer and Engine 45 was available.


ANYONE WITH INFO ON ANY LIFE OR HONARY MEMBER OF PARKSIDE FIRE COMPANY NO. 1 CAN YOU PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO eng513ine@gmail.com WITH NAME AND DATES OF SERVICE IT WOULD BE GRATELY APPRECIATED THANKS BOBBY HELMER WEBMASTER

Engine stretches on a dwelling

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

On January 18th at 1454hrs The box assignment was dispatched for 27 Church Street Upland Boro for smoke coming from the house. Engine 45 made the response moments after dispatch. Engine 45 Arrived on location at 1509 to find a 3 story twin with smoke showing from side Alpha division 3. Engine 45 pulled passed the dwelling and lead off with an 1.75" attack line from the rear. Tower 82 threw ground ladders and took windows while Engine 82 backed up engine 45's crew. Fire was knocked with with in ten minutes. Primary and secondary search were negative. Quint 52 set up ventilation at the front door and checked for extension. Fire was was placed under control at 1535hrs. Deputy 45 had the Upland Command. Special thanks to Medic J. Ley and EMT K. Butler for throwing ladders and assisting with fire ground operations!

RIT HEADS TO HOLMES

Friday, January 13, 2012 21:05

On Friday January 13th at 21:05 the companies were dispatched to 721 Pearl Ave in Holmes for the building fire. Rescue 45 went responding shortly after dispatch with 8 men followed closely by TAC 45 with 5. Once on location the RIT split up into 2 teams throwing numerous ground ladders and clearing egress points, after RIT was set up Team1 was placed on the Alpha side of the structure and team 2 was placed on the Charlie side. Companies operated till 23:30 hours. Special thanks to First Due Emergency Photography for the pictures

FIRE ALARM UPGRADED TO BUILDING FIRE IN GARDEN CITY

Friday, September 30, 2011 00:16

At 00:16 hrs, ENG 45 was dispatched to 607 South Providence RD in Nether Providence, at the ST John's School, For the AFA. Shortly after the arrival of the first units, a small fire was discovered in the kitchen area. Engine 45 arrived on scene and was ordered to assist with ventilation efforts. Fire was knocked down with a can and the building was cleared of all smoke. All units were made available shortly after.

Relocate to company 41

Friday, November 12, 2010

Engine 45 with 5 headed to Newtown to cover company 41's first due while their members could attend their yearly banquet. At 1830 cover companies were dispatched for a motor vehicle crash on west Chester pike in the area of Surrey Drive. Engine 45 arrived on location with a single vehicle into a pole. All occupants were out of the car. engine 45 started patient care until medics arrived. Ladder 4 contained all fluids from the car. a total of 3 patients were transported to Crozer. Companies were available in 45 Min's. Dinner was provided at the Ale house and was great.

Images to come

And another 2nd alarm to the city.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

City of Chester fire department was dispatched for a dwelling fire. Chester 11 arrived on location with heavy smoke showing from a 2 story occupied dwelling. City units found heavy fire on the first and second floor. Chester 11 requested the 2nd alarm. TAC 45 made the response with 6 personnel. Tac 45 arrived on the scene. Tac 45 officer made a 360 while the rest on of the crew started saws and set up rit on the alpha side of the building. Company 45 was ready for service a little over an hour.

Images to come

Company to chester for the 2nd

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

At 2022 City of Chester fire department was dispatched for a dwelling fire with possible subjects trapped. Chester 11 arrived on location with heavy smoke showing from a 2 story middle of the row occupied dwelling. City units found heavy fire on the first and second floor. Chester 11 requested the 2nd alarm. TAC 45 made the response with 6 personnel. Tac 45 arrived on the scene. Tac 45 officer made a 360 while the rest on of the crew started saws and set up rit on the alpha side of the building. Company 45 was ready for service in 1.5 hours

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