FREE SMOKE DETECTORS
Attention all Haverford Township residents, including all
residents in the Oakmont fire district and surrounding districts, if you would like a free smoke detector,
please call 610-446-9342 and leave a message with your name, phone number, and address. An Oakmont member will
get back to you soon after to arrange receiving and installation of your new detector. A working, properly operating
detector can save your life! Also, if your detector is more than 10 years old, it is time to replace it with a
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DONATE YOUR OLD VEHICLE
If you have an old vehicle, they can be donated to the fire company for our use in Vehicle Rescue Program. Your donation is tax deductible. For further information or to arrange you donation, email us at oakmont1@comcast.net or via phone at 610-446-9342. |
| THE LAST 4TH OF JULY IN THE OLD STATION |
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7/4/08 |
This 4th of July will be the last holiday celebrated in the old firehouse. The existing building has served the fire company and community well during the last 82 years. As always the parade will kick off from the firehouse and be lead up to Grasslyn Park. Registration for the parade will begin at the firehouse at 11am. For any further questions you can contact us via phone (610-446-9837) or e-mail (info@oakmontfire.org). We look forward to seeing you on the 4th to help us celebrate a milestone.
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| BEGINNING OF THE END... |
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6/20/08 |
As most of you have found out the Oakmont Fire Company will be commencing construction on a state of the art firehouse facility. The "OLD" firehouse must have everything cleaned out by July 1st, so demolition can begin. The pictures below show members removing equipment and keepsakes from the existing station to be placed in the new building. Stay tuned throughout the summer to track the building process. The Oakmont Fire Company would like to thank the local businesses and surrounding residents for their understanding during this process of demolition and re-building.
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| Squad and Rescue 38 Assist Company 58 |
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5/9/08 |
Just before 10 am units were dispatched to Glendale Road/Burmont Road for an auto accident with entrapment. On the arrival of FM-1 (Marino) he confirmed the entrapment and had the Rescue Companies expedite due to heavy entrapment. On arrival the crew of Squad 38 went to work on the drivers side of the vehicle, after stabilizing it. After removing the roof, both doors and the 'B' post on the drivers side, the patient was removed and transported to 56-7 where he was stabilized and transported to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for treatment. The companies were returned to service at approximately 11 am. Photos courtesy of HTPD.
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| ENGINE 11 ASSISTS PD AND PENNDOT |
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4/2/08 |
Just after noon the call was received for one engine to assist HTPD
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PENNDOT on Darby Road at the I-476 overpass. An extremely lucky dump truck
driver had severely damaged the sound barrier at the overpass. PENNDOT was on
scene and removing the remaining pieces that were hanging precariously from the
overpass. The engine was available shortly before 3pm. Photo courtesy of HTPD.
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| COMBINED DRILL |
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3/31/08 |
Tonight all five Haverford Township fire companies participated in a drill at the Township's fire tower. The training committee, made up of members from all five companies, drew up the plans for evening. Though the companies only completed three evolutions, the lessons learned were invaluable. The drill was observed and evaluated by all five Township chiefs. The OIC of each evolution were the junior officers from all five companies. The training committee would like to thank all members that participated and Brian Feeney for taking the time to record the whole event. Nice work everyone!, see you next time. Photos courtesy of Brian Feeney.
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| FIRE ON THE ROOF |
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3/30/08 |
At approximately 8pm Company 1(Oakmont) and Engine 3 (Brookline) were dispatched to the 1700 blk. of Karakung Drive for a fire on the roof. Oakmont 5 (McGoldrick) arrived and confirmed same, while taking command. Quick work by the crews prevented this from escalating. Rescue 4 (Bon Air), 34-7 and Medic 108 were also on the assignment, but were not needed. The companies returned to service just prior to 10 pm. Photos courtesy of Steven Hand, Jr.
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LINE OF DUTY DEATH:
LCFD - DELCO STATION 39 |
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3/5/08 |
From the Officers and Crew of the Oakmont Fire Company our sincerest condolences go out to the family of Lt. Nicholas Picozzi, Jr. and the Lower Chichester Fire Department. Nick made the ultimate sacrifice on March 5th, 2008 at the scene of a 3-alarm house fire in Upper Chichester Township. Nick was a 7-year member of the Lower Chichester Fire Department and was, like the rest of the firefighting community, extremely dedicated to what he volunteered to do. Rest in Peace.
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| HAZ-MAT OPS REFRESHER |
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2/25/08 |
Tonight ended 6 hour refresher class in Hazardous Materials Operations. Our skills were enhanced, in part, by the addition of the "Level B" SWAT teams from Haverford Township, Upper Darby Township and Upper Chichester Township Police Departments. They are all part of a five county Anti-terrorism response team. If there were a large scale "event" the team would be called into action. The participating counties are: Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, Bucks and Philadelphia. Each county was given a Major Incident Response Team (M.I.R.T.) vehicle. Pictured is the Homeland Security vehicle that is housed at the Haverford Township Police Department for Delaware County. Our scenario involved the team needing to be decontaminated after an incident involving Hazardous Materials. Thanks to the participating teams for suiting up.
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| DAYLIGHT SAVINGS |
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3/9/08 |
Don’t forget to “Spring Forward” this Sunday morning and change your clocks ahead for Daylight Savings. We also recommend that you change the battery in your smoke and carbon monoxide detector when you change the clocks.
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| THE FUTURE OF THE OAKMONT FC |
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3/1/08 |
This is the architects drawing of our latest project. This will be the new home of the Oakmont Fire Company when all is said and done. The new building will be erected on the same spot as the existing 82 year old firehouse currently stands. We have outgrown the existing building, which has served us well during the years. We are attempting to break ground sometime this year. Stay tuned for updates regarding the status of the construction.
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| INSTALLATION OF NEW FIRE CHIEF |
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2/28/08 |
This evening the fire crew and several surrounding fire company officials came to the station to celebrate the "changing of the guard." After 20 years as fire chief William G. Hatton stepped down. His successor Robert J. "Mags" McGoldrick was appointed by the board of directors. It will be tough to fill Bill's shoes, but Mags' work is cut out for him. Thank you to Bill for all of your guidance and leadership and Good Luck to Mags, lead on!
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| ENGINE 11 COVER RADNOR FC |
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2/28/08 |
Shortly after 10 am the call was recieved for Engine 11 to cover up at Radnor FC. Radnor and several surrounding companies were busy fighting a stubborn house fire in Radnor Township. The engine covered Radnor's local along with Ladder 25 (Merion of Ardmore) and Ambulance 4 (Malvern FC). The engine crew assisted Radnor's crews with getting their equipment back in service and they did not handle any calls while covering. The engine returned to service at approximately 1:15 pm.
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| MEMBERS LEAVE FOR BASIC TRAINING |
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2/27/08 |
A few members left or will be leaving shortly, for basic training in several different branches of the military. Patrick Kelly, son of Michael Kelly (life member and board of director) left for ARMY training at Fort Benning Georgia. Kevin Sweeney will be leaving shortly for Air Force training. John Millison will also be leaving for additional training in the near future. And Eric Hatton will be re-deployed to Iraq for an unknown amount of time. We wish them all the best of luck and please keep them in your prayers. Stay safe, guys!
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| TWO IN A ROW! |
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2/2/08 |
Just after 5:30 pm Company 1 (Oakmont) and Engine 3 (Brookline) were dispatched to the 2400 blk of Whitby Road for a fire in the bathroom. Assistant Chief Sava arrived on scene with a light smoke condition on the 2nd floor. Deputy McGoldrick also arrived and noted heavy smoke coming from around the vent pipe on the roof. Crews went into service quickly and held the situation to the bathroom. It seems that a plumber on scene soldering pipes and possibly ignited some combustible material in the floor and wall area. Engine 31 stood by the hydrant in case a water supply was needed. The companies were returned to service just before 7 pm. Also assisting on scene were HT fire police, HTPD and FM-1.
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| QUICK WORK BY CREWS |
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2/1/08 |
Just before 9 am Company 1 (Oakmont) and Engine 3 (Brookline) were dispatched to the 800 Blk of Railroad Avenue for a fire on the second floor. On the arrival of Deputy Chief McGoldrick, it was determined to be a working fire. Engine 11lead off with an 1 3/4" attack line and made quick work of the fire. Ladder 1's crew assisted in knock down and ventilation. Engine 31 and Engine 12's crew brought in needed support equipment for ventilation. The companies were returned to service just before 10 am. Also assisting on scene were 56-7, Medic 108, FM-1, HT fire police and HTPD.
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