Monday November 26, Oakmont Fire Company held a Mayday drill at the Normandy botanical garden. The company worked on several scenarios involving the use of the Rapid Intervention Team. This drill was used to strengthen the knowledge and keep the company prepared in case this unfortunate event occurs.

Come and join Oakmont Fire Company for the turkey raffle.  After years of hiatus we are bringing it back for the 100th anniversary. The event will be held Saturday, November 17^th at the firehouse from 7pm to 9pm. Test your luck and see if you can walk away with a 18 to 20 pound turkey. 25 cents for a ticket and the spin of the wheel is all you need.

Monday October 15, Oakmont Fire Company held a mayday drill in station. Instructors from Safety & Survival Training, LLC came into the station to give a lecture and some hands on training. Members heard from the instructors their first hand experiences with calling for maydays at fire scenes. After the lecture the crew went into the engine bay and did hands on training of when to call for a mayday or an urgent message. Below are some pictures from the drill.

Sunday October 14, Oakmont Fire Company participated in a block party held on Woodcroft. Members of the company brought Engine 38 to the event. Children and adult were able to look around the truck as well as spray the hose from the truck. It was a great time for all.

Saturday October 13 Oakmont participated in a parade held in Yeadon. The company spent several nights preparing Ladder 38 for the parade, and was able to win the 2nd place trophy.  We would like to thank and congratulate all the members that took time out of  their days and nights to get the truck ready.  Also congratulations to the other compnaies in the township who took home trophies.  (Photos from Delaware Valley Fire Photography)

On Saturday, September 29th, eight members of the Oakmont Fire Company,  along with 53 members from Haverford’s other four fire companies, made the trip  up to Norristown to participate in the 133rd Pennsylvania State Fire Convention  Parade. The members of the five fire companies made history, and marched as one  township department. Pride, dedication, and teamwork was evident in the days activities. Members of each company spent countless hours cleaning their apparatus and participating in marching practice to be in tip-top shape come parade day. Congratulations to the Brookline and Llanerch fire companies for first place finishes for their apparatus, and strong work to everyone who participated! Please visit Delaware Valley Fire Photography’s page on Facebook to see more photos.

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On Sunday, September 16, 2012 over 200 of Super Steves’ friends, families, neighbors, co-workers and brother fire-fighters came together for the 1st Annual Super Steve Stroll. This event raised over $6,000 for PENN Medicine’s Mesothelioma and Pleural Program. It was a great day, filled with music from DJ Tommy Tunes, face painting, balloon animals, and raffle baskets. We look forward to the years to come!!

Oakmont Fire Company would like to welcome our new Junior Members.  Zachary Assenmacher, Timothy Baca, and Mike Muff were voted in at the September Board of Directors Meetings.

On August 30, 2012 at 8:55am companies 35 (Brookline), 34 (Llanarch), Rescue 56 (Manoa), and Medic 108 were dispatched to 927 Edgewood Rd for a building fire, with reported occupants inside the residence. Multiple calls came in reporting heavy fire in the rear of the building. Company 38 (Oakmont) was dispatched as RIT. On arrival all the occupants where reported out of the house. 35-9 (Viola) assumed command of the scene and asked for fireboard to dispatched Company 38 as full company. Crews knocked the heavy fire in the rear while Engine 56 began ventilation. Multiple handlines were places in service by all companies. The fire was placed under control at 926am and salvage and overhaul began.  All Haverford township companies were on the scene, with Rescue 53(Broomall) for the RIT.   To view more pictures and a video of the fire copy and paste this website address in your search bar.  http://www.mainlinemedianews.com/articles/2012/08/30/main_line_times/news/doc503f68e972d08344660477.txt

Please join us for a 1-mile fun walk in memory of Steve Tibero

Lifetime Member of Oakmont Fire Company

Sunday, September 16th 2012

Family Fun starts at 2pm

Starts at Oakmont Fire Company

23 West Benedict Avenue

Please visit http://superstevestroll.weebly.com for more information and registration.

All donations will go to Penn Medicine’s Mesothelioma and Pleural Program