At 09:24 on April 28th, 2011, the company responded to an accident with entrapment at 1212 Township Line rd. Responding units included Squad 38, Engine 38, and Rescue 38 in addition to apparatus from Companies 56 (Rescue) and 58 (Engine). Ambulances 34-7 and 56-7 along with Medics 108, 108-9 and 108-9A were on seen as was Haverford Car 1. The only patient found in the car was flown by PENNSTAR 2 to HUP and Company 38 went available at 09:48.
On Sunday April 17th, firefighters from Oakmont Fire Company joined with members of Llanerch F.C., Brookline F.C., Bon Air F.C., Manoa F.C., and Woodbridge F.C. of Connecticut in an engine operations drill run by the Haerford Township Bureau of Fire Training Board. The drill took place at the township drill tower and went over typical firefighting tactics and inter-company operations.
Haverford Township will sponsor a Rabies Inoculation Clinic for Township residents’ pet dogs and cats, three months of age or older, on April 16th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Oakmont Fire Company (23 W. Benedict ave. in Havertown). The cost is $5.00 per pet and more information can be obtained by contacting the township Health Department at (610) 446-1000 ext. 202. Please note that cats are to be in cat carriers and dogs on leads no more than 6 feet long.
This Monday (March 28th) fire fighters from Oakmont Fire Co. and Manoa Fire Co. teamed up for a rescue drill at House 56 (Manoa). The night was spent going over equipment and techniques which can be used and discussing ways in which the companies can aid each other in the future.
On Monday March 21st, Company 38 traveled to house 34 (Llanerch Fire Co.) to use the maze facility for confined space training. Not only was the training a great opportunity for the fire fighters to gain valuable experience but the company responded to a small fire in a dwelling on the 2700 block of Chestnut ave. The dispatch came in at 20:25 and all company apparatus responded to handle the call. Upon arrival firefighters reported the fire to be out and assisted the homeowners with clean-up.
Just after 0700 hours Saturday, March 17th company 38 was dispatched to Ellis and Woodleigh roads to assist company 56 with a vehicle on fire. The original dispatch was for company 56 to Lawrence and Ellis. Upon arrival, Squad 56 and 56-9 (Chief Norman) were advised by fireboard that the vehicle had been driven into Oakmonts local and Squad 38 responded with Engine 38 and Rescue 38 following. Ambulance 56-7 was also on seen.
February 20th, 2011
Shortly after 18:00 on Sunday, Company 38 was dispatched for an accident with entrapment/vehicle into a building at the Exxon gas station on Haverford and Eagle along with ambulance 34-7 and Medic 109. As company 38 worked on the exrication of one person, the assistance of Medic 108 and ambulance 56-7 was requested for additional patients. After a quick exrication was completed, one patient was flown by PENNSTAR 1 to the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania.
At roughly 09:45 hours that Thursday, companies 34, 35 and 56 were dispatched for a dwelling fire with reports of smoke showing on the 300 block of Manoa rd. Haverford Car 1 arrived on seen and confirmed reports while also requesting that company 38 be dispatched as the Rapid Intervention Team. Fire was placed under control at roughly 10:45 and companies completed overhaul by mid-day.
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, company 38 was dispatched for an accident with partial ejection and possible entrapment in the area of 3400 block of Darby road, along with ambulance 56-7 and Medic 53 . Squad 38 arrived quickly and was followed by Rescue and Engine 38 to safely remove two patients one of which was flown by PENNSTAR 1 to the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania before company 38 became available again.
Just after 1am, Company 34, 35, Rescue 56,Rit 38 Ambulance 34-7, and Medic 108 for the report of a dwelling fire. 34-9 (Roberts) arrived on location reporting heavy fire through all three floors of the single family dwelling. Immediately a 2nd alarm was struck bringing Full Company 38, Rit 56 and 58 for the Air bank. Crews set up exterior operations due to the amount of fire and no immediate life threat . The fire was placed under control at the 50 minute mark. Extensive overhaul took place after in order to determine the cause of the fire.