| 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.
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| 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.
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| December 12: |
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Oakmont Fire Company Incorporated.
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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.
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| March 9: |
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The semi-monthly meeting held at Oakmont High School, as our previous meeting placed burned down.
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| May 26: |
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New firehouse being used.
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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.
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| December 27: |
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Committee appointed to investigate having a new stone building for the firehouse.
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1917 |
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| April 26: |
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Host the Delaware County Fireman's Association.
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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).
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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.
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| 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.
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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".
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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.
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1924 |
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| May 13: |
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Fire Chief Remy suggested an alarm system and an active fire-fighting crew.
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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.
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| July 18: |
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Housing of new fire engine. Fourteen companies with 175 men attended.
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| October 13: |
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The entire real estate of the company was ordered sold by the board.
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| 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.
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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.
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| February 9: |
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Fire police (special officers) appointed.
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| August 10: |
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Final settlement on new firehouse.
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| October 12: |
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The Ford Chemical overhauled.
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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.
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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.
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| September 10: |
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Graham Dodge bid of $3047.00 accepted for 1 _ ton chassis, completed.
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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.
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| May 7: |
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New Graham-Dodge has insufficient sepped, and Thornton Fuller was requested to look at this.
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| 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".
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1931 |
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During the year of 1931, there were 50 fires, (11 dwellings fires). |
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1932 |
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During the year of 1932, there were 47 fires, (16 dwellings).
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1933 |
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During the year 1933, there were 38 fires, (11 dwellings).
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| November 5: |
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Advised the Township Commissioners we are opposed to any form of taxation to support the fire company.
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1934 |
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During the year 1934, there were 76 fires, (18 dwellings).
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| February 13: |
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Title of "Honorary Chief" bestowed on Gus Remy.
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| October 9: |
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Letter sent to Postmaster General, James Farley requesting a local post office.
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| December 11: |
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Gas mask with speakers diaphragm purchased (all purpose Burrell).
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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.
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| 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.
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1936 |
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| July 21: |
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Two red lights mounted on the wagon for night fires.
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1937 |
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| March 9: |
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Chief suggested replacement for Ford Chemical Engine.
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| June 1: |
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Autocar bid rejected.
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| April: |
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Club composed of active crewmembers organized.
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| September 24: |
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Fire Chief's car acquired.
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1938 |
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| February 8: |
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Door opener working in conjunction with the blowing of the siren.
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| April 11: |
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New Autocar wagon authorized.
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| October 10: |
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Arrangement completed for housing and parade to consist of 22 fire trucks, from 10 companies.
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| November 14: |
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First Aid classes instituted. (WPA project Red Cross supervised).
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| December 12: |
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Committee to investigate feasibility of an ambulance.
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1939 |
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| April 11: |
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New Autocar Wagon Authorized.
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| October 10: |
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Arrangements completed for the housing and parade.
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| 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.
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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.
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1942 |
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| May 05: |
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22 5-gallon Indian tanks furnished by the Commissioners.
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| 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).
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| October 13: |
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Firehouse insulated due to fuel shortage.
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| December 18: |
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18 of the 35 firemen are in Armed Forces.
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1943 |
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| May: |
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Lots adjoining firehouse obtained by the township for the fire company.
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| August: |
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"For the duration" crew age reduced from 18 years old to 17 years old.
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1945 |
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| November: |
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Chief Nicoladse resigned as chief. He was made Honorary Chief for life.
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1947 |
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| During the year of 1947, there were 115 fires, (19 houses).
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| June 10: |
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Electric clocks again appearing on the market. One purchased.
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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
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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.
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| February: |
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Crew in actual fire-fighting service for 18 hours and 41 minutes to assist Lower Merion at Ryan & Christie warehouse fire.
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| November 13: |
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Mr. C.E. Land made "Honorary President" for life.
The Board of Directors and Board of Managers became a single board.
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1952 |
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| October 1: |
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LaFrance Engine, Model year 1924, sold to George M. Hughes for $551.00.
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1953 |
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Peter Pirsch 1000-gallons-per-minute foam pumper delivered.
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1954 |
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| April 13: |
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85' Peter Pirsch Aerial purchased for $34,756.00
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| October: |
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Seventeen men on stand-by during Hurricane Hazel.
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| October 12: |
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"Quad" Peter Pirsch Ladder Truck Scorched at Haverford Road Fire.
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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.
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| February 24: |
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Peter Pirsch Aerial in service.
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1956 |
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| January 4: |
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Ernest Heimberger Reappointed to the position of Fire Chief for a 5-year term.
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| February 14: |
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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.
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| March 13: |
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Plans for a traffic light at Darby & Benedict Ave. completed. Awaiting state approval.
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| May 8: |
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Dr. Lidle chosen as first recipient of Meritorious Award.
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| June: |
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Air horns tested satisfactory during alarm # 75, A Civil Defense Red Alert.
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| September 10: |
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Cosmo Anastasia awarded Life Membership in appreciation of construction work donated on our building.
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1958 |
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| October 14: |
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Discussion on considering a new emergency rescue truck.
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| 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.
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1959 |
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| January 5: |
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Ordered New Ford-Christopher Rescue Truck.
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| September 8: |
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The 1939 Autocar, which had been converted into a light truck, was sold to Trevose Heights Fire Company for $700.00.
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| November 9: |
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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.
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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.
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1962 |
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| June 12: |
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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.
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| September 11: |
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In Lieu of the 50th anniversary, the new kitchen is completely furnished.
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1963 |
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| April 9: |
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Contractor Supplee in financial difficulty.
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| November 12: |
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Accepted $4,000.00 settlement for improper cement floor grading.
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1964 |
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| April: |
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Meritorious award posthumously to Charles Runk by Father Grifferty of St. Denis.
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| September 8: |
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Extension of the building accepted.
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1965 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 246.
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1966 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 203.
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| May 10: |
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E. Heimberger, seconded by J. Healy, motioned the board to request the township place in the 1967 budget sufficient funds for a new pumper.
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| May 11: |
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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.
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| May 12: |
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John J. Healy appointed temporary Fire Chief.
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| May 14: |
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Alarm no 90 Beloved FIRE CHIEF buried with full military honors. Fire engine used as the hearse.
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| July 12: |
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John J. Healy appointed to full 5 year term as Fire Chief.
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| October 10: |
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New fire officers appointed by the chief.
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1967 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 241.
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| 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.
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1968 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 249.
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| June 12: |
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Requesting the Township replace their fire engine with a new fire engine.
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| October 8: |
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Discussion on a smaller rescue unit.
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1969 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 238.
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| February 11: |
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Claire Heimberger (Wife) awarded Life membership with voting privileges.
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| October 4: |
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Apparatus and uniformed crew attended Bryn Mawr Fire Company Parade & Housing.
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| October 14: |
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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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Fire Calls for the year: 224.
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Plans approved for the 60th Anniversary celebration.
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| September 14: |
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Chief John J. Healy re-appointed for five years.
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1972 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 179.
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Fire Company Banquet held at Llanerch Country Club.
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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.
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1973 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 218.
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Fire Company Banquet held at Llanerch Country Club.
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| October 15: |
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Placed into service 1973 Imperial 1250 G.P.M. Engine.
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1974 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 253.
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Fire Company Banquet held at The Falcon Center in Havertown.
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Raymond J. Keller Jr. Appointed to the position of Fire Chief for a 4-year term.
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Run #144 Captain Martin J. Basile was killed in the line of duty while responding to this call.
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1975 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 275.
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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.
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1976 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 257.
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Fire Company Banquet held at The Falcon Center in Havertown.
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| June 24: |
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Contract signed for a 100' Peter Pirsch Ladder Truck
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Ford Rescue "Dumbo" sold to Laurel Fire Department in Laurel Delaware.
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1977 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 325.
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Fire Company Banquet held at St. David's Inn, Radnor Pa.
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1978 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 350.
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| February: |
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Old Ladder-1, 1955 85' Peter Pirsch sold to the city of Pittston Pa.
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| May: |
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Father McKendrick, Pastor of St. Georges Church of Ardmore appointed to Fire Chaplin.
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1979 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 382.
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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.
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Fire Surgeon Dr. Miller. Chaplin McKendrick, and solicitor James McGoldrick appointed to a 2-year term.
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1981 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 346.
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| June 15-21 |
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Oakmont Fire Company stood by at Merion Country Club for the US Golf Open.
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1982 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 367.
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| March 9: |
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Contract was signed with Peter Pirsch for an Engine.
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The front apron of the firehouse was replaced.
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1983 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 325.
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Placed into service 1983 Peter Pirsch 1000 Gallon Per Minute Engine.
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1984 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 315.
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The Oakmont Fire Company Newsletter was named The Oakmont Volunteer.
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Arthur J. O'Conner was appointed to the position of Fire Chief for a 4-year term.
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The old Engine-13 (1953 1000 Gallon Per Minute Peter Pirsch) was sold to Mr. Bill Prince of Havertown.
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| July 21: |
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The "Hurst Tool" placed into service and put to service for the first time.
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1985 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 307.
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This was the first year for the fire company to participate in the Lower Merion Police And Fire Softball League.
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1986 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 261.
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| May: |
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Contract signed with Sutphen for the purchase of a 1250 Gallon Per Minute Engine painted yellow.
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The softball team won the season and league Championship.
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1987 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 273.
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The softball team won the season and league Championship.
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| June 6: |
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Saturday the fire company hosted a parade to celebrate our 75 Anniversary of the Oakmont Fire Company.
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Fire Company banquet held at the Twelve Caesars Restaurant in Philadelphia.
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1988 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 265.
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| February: |
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Placed into service a 1988 Sutphen 1000 Gallons Per Minute Engine (Engine-12).
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| March 16: |
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William G. Hatton Sr. Appointed to the position of Fire Chief for a 4-year term.
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1989 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 263.
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Fire Chief Hatton reports 23 members have received a certificate for Hazardous Material Incident Analysis.
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| May 13: |
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25 Members of this fire company attended a parade for the Oakmont Fire Company in Oakmont Pa., on their 100th Anniversary, located outside Pittsburgh.
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| June 3: |
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The Fire Company participated in the 75th Anniversary parade at the Brookline Fire Company.
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1990 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 233.
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Fire Company Banquet held at the St. David's Inn, Radnor Pa.
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| February: |
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A 4-bottle Air Cascade system purchased.
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| May 21: |
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1990 Emergency One (E-ONE) GMC Rescue placed into service.
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Old Rescue-1 (1977 Dodge Maxi-Van) sold to Ally Stevens
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1991 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 245.
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1992 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 252.
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1993 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 247.
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| July: |
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Placed into service 1993 White Chevy Suburban as the Fire Chief's Vehicle.
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| May: |
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Dedication for the New Fire Training Tower, Located off of Old West Chester Pike.
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| May: |
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Distribution and Installation of free smoke detectors started.
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1994 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 318.
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Fire Company banquet to be held at the Overbrook Country Club in Radnor, Pa.
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| January: |
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This Month the fire company had the most fire calls, 53 for a month in the history of the fire company.
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1995 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 269.
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Placed into service 1995 Emergency-One (E-ONE) 100' Ladder Truck.
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Fire Company Banquet held at Overbrook Country Club in Radnor.
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| March 8: |
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Hosted The DELCO Fire Police Meeting.
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1996 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 284.
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Fire Company Banquet held at Overbrook Country Club in Radnor.
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1997 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 285.
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1998 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 256.
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Gibraltar Fire Company Pa. purchased the old Engine-11 (1983 Peter Pirsch Engine), and old Ladder 1, (1977 100' Peter Pirsch Aerial Truck).
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1999 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 341.
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Fire Company Banquet held at Williamson's atop the GSB building in Bala Cynwyd.
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Kulpmont Fire Company Pa. purchased the old Engine-12 (1988 Sutphen Engine).
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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.
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Fire Company Banquet held at Llanerch Country Club.
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William G. Hatton Reappointed to the position of Fire Chief for a 4-year term.
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| June: |
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Engine room painted Red & Black.
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2001 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 267.
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Fire Company Banquet held at Llanerch Country Club.
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Hosted the DELCO Fire Police Meeting.
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Joseph M. Parks receives the "Fire Police of the Year" from the Delaware County Firemen's Association.
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William H. Connor Receives the "Fireman of the Year" from the Delaware County Firemen's Association.
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2002 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 274
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| May |
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Placed into service a White, 2002 Chevy Tahoe designated as the Chief's Vehicle.
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| July |
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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
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| August |
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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.
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| September |
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Fire Company Banquet held at Llanerch Country Club.
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2003 |
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Fire Calls for the year: 309
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Fire Company Banquet held at Llanerch Country Club.
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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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