| 1914 |
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| January: |
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100 people attended Ladies' Auxiliary
Supper.
Requested three more "water plugs" from the board of commissioners. |
| February: |
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Merion Fire Company donated a locomotive
bell for a fire bell.
Fund Raiser (shooting match) grossed $26.75; netted $18.00
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| March: |
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Autocar Co. donated a load of firewood.
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| May: |
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Order placed with Autocar Co. for a rebuilt
auto chassis on which to place the engine.
May 27: First payment to Autocar : $100.00
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| June: |
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James Boyd and Brothers quoted a price of
$150.00 to mount our chemical and air tank on the Autocar chassis.
Mr. Deaves offered the use of his shed to house the apparatus, but it
would require alterations. Mr. Warner White, with a mallet in his hand,
approached the members of the Ladies' Auxiliary who were in the session
and asked for a loan of $100.00 to be used for purchasing a "body".
Some of the ladies demanded further information. In consequence
thereof, all the members of the fire company who were present went to
assistance of Mr. White and, after giving an interesting hard luck
story, the ladies decided to consider the matter and report at the next
meeting.
Pennsylvania State Highway advised that no license is required for
automobile fire apparatus, but it must be registered. |
| July: |
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Rech Marbaker quoted a price of $80.00 for
the body on the new apparatus plus $30.00 for the brass railing. The
Ladies' Auxiliary agreed to pay for the body. |
| September: |
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Mr. Connell was asked to permit the fire
alarm (locomotive Fire bell obtained from PRR) put on his property at
the corner of Eagle and Coopertown Roads. |
| December 12: |
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Oakmont Fire Company Incorporated. |
|
1915
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| February 16: |
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Mr. Deaves presented Plans for a new
building and hall, together with the financing plan. |
| March 9: |
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The semi-monthly meeting held at Oakmont
High School, as our previous meeting placed burned down. |
| May 26: |
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New firehouse being used. |
|
1916
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| April 26: |
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Oakmont Fire Co. agreed to grant the use of
the building on Coopertown Road near Oakmont station for the temporary
headquarters for a police department to be established in the near
future. No compensation will be required. |
| December 27: |
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Committee appointed to investigate having a
new stone building for the firehouse. |
|
1917
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| April 26: |
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Host the Delaware County Fireman's
Association. |
|
1918
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| March 13: |
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Chief Cocker reported he has been appointed
Assistant Fire Marshall, in this district (the fourth district). |
|
1919
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| March 25: |
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Oakmont Fire Company agreed to pay half the
cost of a party wall between Robert Little's garage and the proposed
new firehouse. |
| April 26: |
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Contracted with Frank Wilson to erect the
new firehouse, not to exceed $14,000.00 |
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1920
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| February 17: |
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Dedication of new firehouse at Bellemead
and Coopertown, with a self-sustaining banquet with entertainment. |
|
1922
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| July 4: |
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Ladies Auxiliary presents a new Ford
chemical engine, fully equipped, to the Commissioners of Haverford
Township as a "first aid in fire protection". |
|
1923
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| March: |
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Fire Chief William Crocker was seriously
injured at a fire in the Brookline District. This was the first serious
accident sustained by a member of the company. |
|
1924
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| May 13: |
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Fire Chief Remy suggested an alarm system
and an active fire-fighting crew. |
|
1925
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| April 20: |
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Three types of new fire engines were
compared: piston-pump, centrifugal; and rotary-geared pump. A decision
was made to by an American LaFrance rotary-geared 600 gallons capacity
with the specs to be made later, for $10,250.00. |
| July 18: |
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Housing of new fire engine. Fourteen
companies with 175 men attended. |
| October 13: |
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The entire real estate of the company was
ordered sold by the board. |
| November 18: |
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Above sale consummated for $51,000.00, and
a lot 50' X 125' on the "southeast" side of Benedict Avenue was then
purchased for $4500.00. |
|
1926
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| January 12: |
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Plans for new firehouse rejected as cost
were excessive, new plans requested. Firehouse plans approved for
$20,592.00, awarded to Frank Wilson. |
| February 9: |
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Fire police (special officers) appointed. |
| August 10: |
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Final settlement on new firehouse. |
| October 12: |
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The Ford Chemical overhauled. |
|
1927
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| February 8: |
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Action to be brought against P&W
railroad, compelling them to provide a section for pedestrians over the
bridge on Eagle Road. |
|
1928
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During the year of 1928, there were 47
fires, (18 house fires). |
| May 7: |
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Siren tower erected. |
| September 10: |
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Graham Dodge bid of $3047.00 accepted for 1
_ ton chassis, completed. |
|
1929
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During the year of 1929, there were 42
fires, (8 dwellings). |
| February: |
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Settled with Thornton Fuller for new
Graham-Dodge. |
| May 7: |
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New Graham-Dodge has insufficient sepped,
and Thornton Fuller was requested to look at this. |
| June 10: |
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New Graham-Dodge now operating
satisfactorily. |
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1930
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During the year of 1930, there were 50
fires, (3 house fires). |
| July 1: |
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Ford Chemical truck converted to "hauling
late-comers". |
|
1931
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During the year of 1931, there were 50
fires, (11 dwellings fires). |
|
1932
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During the year of 1932, there were 47
fires, (16 dwellings). |
|
1933
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During the year 1933, there were 38 fires,
(11 dwellings). |
| November 5: |
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Advised the Township Commissioners we are
opposed to any form of taxation to support the fire company. |
|
1934
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| |
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During the year 1934, there were 76 fires,
(18 dwellings). |
| February 13: |
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Title of "Honorary Chief" bestowed on Gus
Remy. |
| October 9: |
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Letter sent to Postmaster General, James
Farley requesting a local post office. |
| December 11: |
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Gas mask with speakers diaphragm purchased
(all purpose Burrell). |
|
1935
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| March 11: |
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The LaFrance pumper now 10 years old, and
should be looked over by LaFrance as soon as ready cash is available. |
| December 9: |
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George Beard installed new siren ($247.00
for a 3 hp, 220v, single phase, vertical "Federal" Siren, shipped by
Nat Alexander. |
|
1936
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| July 21: |
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Two red lights mounted on the wagon for
night fires. |
|
1937
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| March 9: |
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Chief suggested replacement for Ford
Chemical Engine. |
| June 1: |
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Autocar bid rejected. |
| April: |
|
Club composed of active crewmembers
organized. |
| September 24: |
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Fire Chief's car acquired. |
|
1938
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| February 8: |
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Door opener working in conjunction with the
blowing of the siren. |
| April 11: |
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New Autocar wagon authorized. |
| October 10: |
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Arrangement completed for housing and
parade to consist of 22 fire trucks, from 10 companies. |
| November 14: |
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First Aid classes instituted. (WPA project
Red Cross supervised). |
| December 12: |
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Committee to investigate feasibility of an
ambulance. |
|
1939
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| April 11: |
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New Autocar Wagon Authorized. |
| October 10: |
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Arrangements completed for the housing and
parade. |
| November 14: |
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First Aid classes instituted, Red Cross
Supervised |
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1940
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| November 12: |
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Following members in active military
service: Ulmer C. Strang, Rex Blackmore, and R. Baker. |
|
1941
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| September 8: |
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Deputy Chief Russell Baker and Captain J.
Kain designated Honorary Members due to U.S. Military service. |
|
1942
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| May 05: |
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22 5-gallon Indian tanks furnished by the
Commissioners. |
| October 10: |
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"A group of residents" installed a
short-wave radio for use in the event the Teletype system is destroyed
by air raids (30 feet mast). |
| October 13: |
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Firehouse insulated due to fuel shortage. |
| December 18: |
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18 of the 35 firemen are in Armed Forces. |
|
1943
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| May: |
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Lots adjoining firehouse obtained by the
township for the fire company. |
| August: |
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"For the duration" crew age reduced from 18
years old to 17 years old. |
|
1945
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| November: |
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Chief Nicoladse resigned as chief. He was
made Honorary Chief for life. |
|
1947
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| During the year of 1947, there
were 115 fires, (19 houses). |
| June 10: |
|
Electric clocks again appearing on the
market. One purchased. |
|
1949
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| June: |
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Honorary Chief Nicoladse appointed Life
Member. |
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1950
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| March 22: |
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Bought Peter Pirsch Ladder Truck from
Keystone Fire Company, Boyertown, Pa. For $ 9500.00 |
|
1951
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| January 9: |
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Chief Ernest Heimberger appointed to the
position of Fire Chief for a 5-year term. |
| February: |
|
Crew in actual fire-fighting service for 18
hours and 41 minutes to assist Lower Merion at Ryan & Christie
warehouse fire. |
| November 13: |
|
Mr. C.E. Land made "Honorary President" for
life.
The Board of Directors and Board of Managers became a single board. |
|
1952
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| October 1: |
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LaFrance Engine, Model year 1924, sold to
George M. Hughes for $551.00. |
|
1953
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| |
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Peter Pirsch 1000-gallons-per-minute foam
pumper delivered. |
|
1954
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| April 13: |
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85' Peter Pirsch Aerial purchased for
$34,756.00 |
| October: |
|
Seventeen men on stand-by during Hurricane
Hazel. |
| October 12: |
|
"Quad" Peter Pirsch Ladder Truck Scorched
at Haverford Road Fire. |
|
1955
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| January 19: |
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After test, Middle Dept. Association of
Fire Underwriters recommended that the Peter Pirsch Aerial be accepted.
|
| February 24: |
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Peter Pirsch Aerial in service. |
|
1956
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| January 4: |
|
Ernest Heimberger Reappointed to the
position of Fire Chief for a 5-year term. |
| February 14: |
|
Mr. Brooks, Golfview Road granted Life
Member after $1,000.00 donation to the company in appreciation of our
assistance at his house during the flood. |
| March 13: |
|
Plans for a traffic light at Darby &
Benedict Ave. completed. Awaiting state approval. |
| May 8: |
|
Dr. Lidle chosen as first recipient of
Meritorious Award. |
| June: |
|
Air horns tested satisfactory during alarm
# 75, A Civil Defense Red Alert. |
| September 10: |
|
Cosmo Anastasia awarded Life Membership in
appreciation of construction work donated on our building. |
|
1958
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| October 14: |
|
Discussion on considering a new emergency
rescue truck. |
| December 9: |
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Contract to Christopher to build the body
of new rescue truck approved, $10,500.00. Chassis from Madden Ford $
4,111.00. |
|
1959
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| January 5: |
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Ordered New Ford-Christopher Rescue Truck. |
| September 8: |
|
The 1939 Autocar, which had been converted
into a light truck, was sold to Trevose Heights Fire Company for
$700.00. |
| November 9: |
|
Township has appropriated $20,000.00 for
the new pumper. The apparatus committee is to draw up the
specifications. New rescue truck in service. |
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1960
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| November 10: |
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Architects Monaghan & Forrest selected
for the firehouse addition. |
|
1961
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| January 10: |
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Ernest Heimberger Re-appointed to the
position of Fire Chief for a 5-year term. |
|
1962
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| June 12: |
|
F.M. Supplee contracted to build extension
to the building for $83,174.00. The board required a $60,000.00
Construction bond from the builder. |
| September 11: |
|
In Lieu of the 50th anniversary, the new
kitchen is completely furnished. |
|
1963
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| April 9: |
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Contractor Supplee in financial difficulty.
|
| November 12: |
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Accepted $4,000.00 settlement for improper
cement floor grading. |
|
1964
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| April: |
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Meritorious award posthumously to Charles
Runk by Father Grifferty of St. Denis. |
| September 8: |
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Extension of the building accepted. |
|
1965
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Fire Calls for the year: 246. |
|
1966
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| |
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Fire Calls for the year: 203. |
| May 10: |
|
E. Heimberger, seconded by J. Healy,
motioned the board to request the township place in the 1967 budget
sufficient funds for a new pumper. |
| May 11: |
|
Alarm No 84. Barn Fire. Chief Ernie
Heimberger suffered a fatal heart attack, collapsed and died at the
scene. Transported to Bryn Mawr Hospital in the rescue truck, Dr.
Joseph Wagner, Fire Surgeon, pronounced him dead on arrival to the
hospital. |
| May 12: |
|
John J. Healy appointed temporary Fire
Chief. |
| May 14: |
|
Alarm no 90 Beloved FIRE CHIEF buried with
full military honors. Fire engine used as the hearse. |
| July 12: |
|
John J. Healy appointed to full 5 year term
as Fire Chief. |
| October 10: |
|
New fire officers appointed by the chief. |
|
1967
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| |
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Fire Calls for the year: 241. |
| February 15: |
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Recommended to the township that the
present Bureau of Fire be recognized as the Fire Department and that a
full time fire marshal be appointed for fire prevention, investigation
and enforcement and would be an ex-official member of the Bureau of
Fire and the American Insurance Institute Fire Code be adopted. |
|
1968
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Fire Calls for the year: 249. |
| June 12: |
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Requesting the Township replace their fire
engine with a new fire engine. |
| October 8: |
|
Discussion on a smaller rescue unit. |
|
1969
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Fire Calls for the year: 238. |
| February 11: |
|
Claire Heimberger (Wife) awarded Life
membership with voting privileges. |
| October 4: |
|
Apparatus and uniformed crew attended Bryn
Mawr Fire Company Parade & Housing. |
| October 14: |
|
James McGoldrick appointed Solicitor; Dr.
George W. Miller, III, Fire Surgeon. |
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1970
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Fire Calls for the year: 203. |
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1971
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| |
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Fire Calls for the year: 224. |
|
|
Plans approved for the 60th Anniversary
celebration. |
| September 14: |
|
Chief John J. Healy re-appointed for five
years. |
|
1972
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|
| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 179. |
| |
|
Fire Company Banquet held at Llanerch
Country Club. |
| |
|
Commissioners award the purchase of a 1250
Gallon Per Minute Engine Fire Truck to Imperial. This truck is to be
the first truck in the fire company to be painted yellow. |
|
1973
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| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 218. |
| |
|
Fire Company Banquet held at Llanerch
Country Club. |
| October 15: |
|
Placed into service 1973 Imperial 1250
G.P.M. Engine. |
|
1974
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| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 253. |
| |
|
Fire Company Banquet held at The Falcon
Center in Havertown. |
| |
|
Raymond J. Keller Jr. Appointed to the
position of Fire Chief for a 4-year term. |
| |
|
Run #144 Captain Martin J. Basile was
killed in the line of duty while responding to this call. |
|
1975
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|
| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 275. |
| |
|
The 750 Gallon Pirsch Engine placed 1st
place in its class of pumpers at the Darby Township Parade. According
to Chief Keller this is the 1st prize in Oakmont's history. |
|
1976
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| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 257. |
| |
|
Fire Company Banquet held at The Falcon
Center in Havertown. |
| June 24: |
|
Contract signed for a 100' Peter Pirsch
Ladder Truck |
| |
|
Ford Rescue "Dumbo" sold to Laurel Fire
Department in Laurel Delaware. |
|
1977
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|
| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 325. |
| |
|
Fire Company Banquet held at St. David's
Inn, Radnor Pa. |
|
1978
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|
| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 350. |
| February: |
|
Old Ladder-1, 1955 85' Peter Pirsch sold to
the city of Pittston Pa. |
| May: |
|
Father McKendrick, Pastor of St. Georges
Church of Ardmore appointed to Fire Chaplin. |
|
1979
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|
| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 382. |
| |
|
Raymond J. Keller Jr. Reappointed to the
position of Fire Chief for a 4-year term. |
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1980
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Fire Calls for the year: 382. |
| |
|
Fire Surgeon Dr. Miller. Chaplin
McKendrick, and solicitor James McGoldrick appointed to a 2-year term. |
|
1981
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|
| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 346. |
| June 15-21 |
|
Oakmont Fire Company stood by at Merion
Country Club for the US Golf Open. |
|
1982
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|
| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 367. |
| March 9: |
|
Contract was signed with Peter Pirsch for
an Engine. |
| |
|
The front apron of the firehouse was
replaced. |
|
1983
|
|
| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 325. |
| |
|
Placed into service 1983 Peter Pirsch 1000
Gallon Per Minute Engine. |
|
1984
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|
| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 315. |
| |
|
The Oakmont Fire Company Newsletter was
named The Oakmont Volunteer. |
| |
|
Arthur J. O'Conner was appointed to the
position of Fire Chief for a 4-year term. |
| |
|
The old Engine-13 (1953 1000 Gallon Per
Minute Peter Pirsch) was sold to Mr. Bill Prince of Havertown. |
| July 21: |
|
The "Hurst Tool" placed into service and
put to service for the first time. |
|
1985
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| |
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Fire Calls for the year: 307. |
| |
|
This was the first year for the fire
company to participate in the Lower Merion Police And Fire Softball
League. |
|
1986
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|
| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 261. |
| May: |
|
Contract signed with Sutphen for the
purchase of a 1250 Gallon Per Minute Engine painted yellow. |
| |
|
The softball team won the season and league
Championship. |
|
1987
|
|
| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 273. |
| |
|
The softball team won the season and league
Championship. |
| June 6: |
|
Saturday the fire company hosted a parade
to celebrate our 75 Anniversary of the Oakmont Fire Company. |
| |
|
Fire Company banquet held at the Twelve
Caesars Restaurant in Philadelphia. |
|
1988
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|
| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 265. |
| February: |
|
Placed into service a 1988 Sutphen 1000
Gallons Per Minute Engine (Engine-12). |
| March 16: |
|
William G. Hatton Sr. Appointed to the
position of Fire Chief for a 4-year term. |
|
1989
|
|
| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 263. |
| |
|
Fire Chief Hatton reports 23 members have
received a certificate for Hazardous Material Incident Analysis. |
| May 13: |
|
25 Members of this fire company attended a
parade for the Oakmont Fire Company in Oakmont Pa., on their 100th
Anniversary, located outside Pittsburgh. |
| June 3: |
|
The Fire Company participated in the 75th
Anniversary parade at the Brookline Fire Company. |
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1990
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| |
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Fire Calls for the year: 233. |
| |
|
Fire Company Banquet held at the St.
David's Inn, Radnor Pa. |
| February: |
|
A 4-bottle Air Cascade system purchased. |
| May 21: |
|
1990 Emergency One (E-ONE) GMC Rescue
placed into service. |
| |
|
Old Rescue-1 (1977 Dodge Maxi-Van) sold to
Ally Stevens |
|
1991
|
|
| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 245. |
|
1992
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|
| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 252. |
|
1993
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|
| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 247. |
| July: |
|
Placed into service 1993 White Chevy
Suburban as the Fire Chief's Vehicle. |
| May: |
|
Dedication for the New Fire Training Tower,
Located off of Old West Chester Pike. |
| May: |
|
Distribution and Installation of free smoke
detectors started. |
|
1994
|
|
| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 318. |
| |
|
Fire Company banquet to be held at the
Overbrook Country Club in Radnor, Pa. |
| January: |
|
This Month the fire company had the most
fire calls, 53 for a month in the history of the fire company. |
|
1995
|
|
| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 269. |
| |
|
Placed into service 1995 Emergency-One
(E-ONE) 100' Ladder Truck. |
| |
|
Fire Company Banquet held at Overbrook
Country Club in Radnor. |
| March 8: |
|
Hosted The DELCO Fire Police Meeting. |
|
1996
|
|
| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 284. |
| |
|
Fire Company Banquet held at Overbrook
Country Club in Radnor. |
|
1997
|
|
| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 285. |
|
1998
|
|
| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 256. |
| |
|
Gibraltar Fire Company Pa. purchased the
old Engine-11 (1983 Peter Pirsch Engine), and old Ladder 1, (1977
100' Peter Pirsch Aerial Truck). |
|
1999
|
|
| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 341. |
| |
|
Fire Company Banquet held at Williamson's
atop the GSB building in Bala Cynwyd. |
| |
|
Kulpmont Fire Company Pa. purchased the old
Engine-12 (1988 Sutphen Engine). |
| |
|
Placed into service 2 (twins) Emergency-One
(E-ONE) 2000 Gallon Per Minutes Engines. Trucks designated Engine-11
and Engine-12. |
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2000
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|
| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 291. |
| |
|
Fire Company Banquet held at Llanerch
Country Club. |
| |
|
William G. Hatton Reappointed to the
position of Fire Chief for a 4-year term. |
| June: |
|
Engine room painted Red & Black. |
|
2001
|
|
| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 267. |
| |
|
Fire Company Banquet held at Llanerch
Country Club. |
| |
|
Hosted the DELCO Fire Police Meeting. |
| |
|
Joseph M. Parks receives the "Fire Police
of the Year" from the Delaware County Firemen's Association. |
| |
|
William H. Connor Receives the "Fireman of
the Year" from the Delaware County Firemen's Association. |
|
2002
|
|
| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 274 |
| May |
|
Placed into service a White, 2002 Chevy
Tahoe designated as the Chief's Vehicle. |
| July |
|
Chief and Members of the department
attended the funeral services in Gloucester New Jersey, where 3 New
Jersey firefighters were killed in the line of duty |
| August |
|
Chief and members of this department
attended a memorial service on Staten Island New York, for a New York
City firefighter. "Gary Geidel" of Rescue-1. |
| September |
|
Fire Company Banquet held at Llanerch
Country Club. |
|
2003
|
|
| |
|
Fire Calls for the year: 309 |
|
|
Fire Company Banquet held at Llanerch
Country Club. |
|
|
Oakmont had 28 members complete the FF1
Standards to be National Firefighters. |
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2004
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Fire Calls for the year: 263 |
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Fire Company Banquet held at Llanerch
Country Club. |
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Oakmont Fire Company accepted a FEMA grant
for $64,400.00. |
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2005
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Fire Calls for the year: 302 |
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Fire Company Banquet held at Llanerch
Country Club. |
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2006
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Fire Calls for the year: 248 |
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Fire Company Banquet held at Llanerch
Country Club. |
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2007
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Fire Calls for the year: 243 |
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Fire Company Banquet held at Llanerch
Country Club. |
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2008
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| February 28 |
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Chief William Hatton Sr. Retires as Chief,
Robert J.(Mags) McGoldrick is appointed to the term of Chief. |
| July 12 |
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Ground breaking for the new firehouse. |
| September 27 |
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Fire Company Banquet held at Llanerch
Country Club.
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December 1
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Loan approved
from Haverford Township for the new building
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Fire calls for
the year 234
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