Liberty Mutual Insurance has created a “Fire Safety Pledge Program” where your local fire department (Oakmont Fire Company) can win a $10,000 grant from Liberty Mutual. The Fire Safety Pledge program is an interactive fire safety resource for families from Liberty Mutual. Now through December 21st, 2009, learn more about home fire hazards and take the quiz to test your Fire Safety IQ.  Then credit your quiz to your local fire department.  If your community rallies the most support, your local fire department could earn one of ten $10,000 Awards! 

Just three easy steps:

1. Take the Quiz.
2. Credit Your Fire Department.
3. Spread the Word!

Just click on the link below and follow the directions. Thank you in advance for helping your local volunteers!!

http://www.befiresmart.com/

To all Township residents, please take this opportunity to stop by and check out our new fire station. On Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 from 10am until 2pm, in conjunction with Haverford Township Day, we will be hosting an open house at our new station. We will be having fire prevention demonstrations to kick off Fire Prevention Week. Light refreshments will be served and tours of the station will be given. Stop by and see your local volunteers in their new home. See you there!!

Within the last few weeks Eric & Corey Hatton have returned from active military duty overseas. They now will return to the hustle & bustle of everyday civilian life. We would like to thank the Hatton brothers, as well as all of our military brothers and sisters, for the sacrifices they have made in defending the USA. Welcome home and enjoy your family and friends!!

The long awaited 4th of July race results are finally in. Congratulations to all of the winners. See everyone in 2010.

4th-of-july-race results 2009

Within the next two weeks FF Kevin Sweeney will be deployed overseas. He is expected to be gone for approximately 3 months. We all wish him well and, as always, be safe. See you when you return Kevin.

FF Kevin Sweeney

On Monday, August 24th three members were selected by the Main Line Chamber of Commerce to receive financial awards towards their education. The members: Christopher Smith, Kevin Sweeney and Domenic J. Marino each were the recipients of $1,000.00. Congratulations to the members and a huge thank you to the Chamber of Commerce for the their continuing assistance in recruitment and retention of new volunteers!

FF Chris Smith and Matt Donahue, The Addis Group

FF Domenic Marino and Matt Donahue, The Addis Group

FF Kevin Sweeney and Matt Donahue, The Addis Group

Just before 3pm on Monday, July 20th the call was received to cover Penn Wynne FC. Most, if not all, of the Lower Merion Fire Department was operating at a fatal high-rise fire in the Bala-Cynwyd section of the Township. Engine 38 stood by until just before 5pm. Photo courtesy of DJ Marino.

Engine 38 in Montco Station 21

Just after 430pm on Tuesday, June 30th, the call was received for Squad 38 to cover at Delco Station 15 (Radnor FC). They were part of the many agencies operating at the tractor trailer accident at I 476/I 76. The Squad returned to service just before 600pm.

On Monday evening, June 29th, the company utilized the search & rescue trailer from the Delaware County Emergency Services Training Center. The members in attendance were given assignments before entering the smoke filled trailer. In teams of two they proceeded in the entrance, through the maze inside and exited via the rear doors of the trailer. Each scenario was changed keeping the members “on their toes.” Thanks to Dave and Earl from the DCESTC for bringing the trailer out to the fire training tower.

Once again the Oakmont Fire Company will hold its annual 4th of July celebration. The parade will kick off at the fire station at 11:00 am. At the conclusion of the parade join your neighbors at the Grasslyn field for food, refreshments and races for the kids. Should you have any questions or comments, do not hesitate to contact us at 610-446-9837 or via e-mail info@oakmontfire.org. Hope to see everyone there!!