Past Chief/Board of Director laid to rest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today the Oakmont Fire Company said goodbye to Past Chief Jack Healy. Jack was given a last ride past the station and on to St. Denis Cemetery. We would like to thank Jack’s family for letting him be a part of the fire company for such a long time. We also thank the Brookline Fire Company for their assistance with Ladder 35. RIP, Jack.

Board of Director passes away

It is with deep regret that the Oakmont Fire Company announces the passing of Past Chief Jack Healy. Jack served the company for many years and was Chief of the brigade from 1966-1974. Currently, he was still serving on the Board of Directors.

Funeral arrangements are as follows:
VIEWING: Stretch Funeral Home, 236 East Eagle Road,  Havertown, Pa. 19083 on Wednesday, August 27th 1800-2100 hours and again Thursday, August 28th 0930-1045 hours

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: St Denis Church beginning at 1100 hours.

INTERNMENT: St Denis Cemetery immediately after the services.

 

Jack, thank you for your many years of service and guidance.  RIP.

 

Residents of Buck Ln and Tunbridge Circle

The oakmont Fire Company will be doing firefighter training at 223 Buck Lane on Sunday, August 24th, 2014. The training will begin at 10:00 AM and conclude by 3:00 PM. This training will involve the use of various firefighting tools, and smoke machines. During this training session we will not conduct live fire training. Nothing on site will be on fire. the opportunity for this type of training is hard to come by and we appreciate every opportunity that is presented to us. If an issue does arise, please do not hesitate to make contact with a fire officer on scene sunday. Thank you for your patience and understanding during these hours.

Larry Howard
Captain/ Training Officer

Working House Fire

At 0116 hrs on July 24th Company 38(Oakmont),Company 35(Brookline) and Medic 108(Haverford) were dispatched to 843 Cricket Ave for a house fire. Haverford Pd arrived on location with fire showing from a rear porch. Engine 38 arrived on location and went into service. The fire was contained to the back porch. Engine 35 assisted with water supply. Great response by two companies with over 40 members responding. Special thanks to 34-7(Llanerch) and Haverford Pd Officer Gardner for thier assistance.

200 Block Wyndom ln Radnor

On July 9th at 1646 hrs Engine 38 was requested to assist Co 15 (Radnor) at 200 Wyndom Lane for a house fire. Engine 38 with a crew of 7 responded and assisted with fire suppression. The crew was on scene for two hours before returning.

4th of July

Please join us for our annual 4th of July celebration!
Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. at the firehouse. The parade to Grasslyn Park starts at 11:00 a.m.
There will be Hot Dogs and drinks as well as races for all ages.
Celebrate July 4th with Oakmont before heading to your BBQ’s and fireworks.

Another Win

On May 17th, 2014 Oakmont Fire Company traveled to Eddystone Fire Company Station 12 to take part in a parade. Oakmont came home with not one but two first place trophies in the catagories of Best Equipped & Appearing Aerial 2002 or older. The second trophy was for Fire Company/Department traveling the longest distance. Thanks to those who spent many hours and some late nights preparing the ladder.

2014 Social is Thursday, May 15th!

The 2014 Oakmont Fire Company Social will be held on Thursday, May 15th from 7pm – 10pm at the firehouse (23 W. Benedict Ave, Havertown). All you can eat food and beverage as well as a 50/50 and a raffle for various door prizes! Come out for a good time with great people. All are welcome!

Busy Day for the Volunteers

On Thursday, April 24th the Volunteers of Oakmont were kept busy. The day started off at 2am with a Building Fire response to the Bryn Mawr Terrance Assisted Living Facility. Crews arrived and found a small fire in the laundry room. The fire was contained to the room by the building’s sprinkler system and the companies on scene fully extinuished the fire and removed the smoke from the building. Units on scene included Oakmont, Brookline, Haverford Paramedics, Llanerch EMS and Haverford Police. Three automatic fire alarms, two brush fires and a gas leak inside were also handled by the company, for a total of seven emergencies before midnight.

New Chief

April 3rd, 2014- Leadership change: After six years of leading the Oakmont Fire Company, the current chief, Robert J. “Mags” McGoldrick, retired from his leadership role. Many family members, friends and representatives from the other township fire companies attended the ceremony.
In a heartfelt ceremony, Chief McGoldrick touched on his trials and tribulations from the time he was promoted to Lieutenant all the way up to Chief. He added that our future is derived from our past. Making note of past Chief Jack Healy’s presence.
McGoldrick expressed his thanks to family, friends and his firehouse family for their unwavering support and dedication. He went on to ask the firefighters to continue moving forward and fully support the new chief. He then officially turned the “helm” over to William Hatton, Jr. who also, in turn, thanked his family and friends for their support. Bill was ceremoniously handed the Oakmont Chief’s hat by his father, William Hatton, Sr., Chief emeritus.
Attendees then retired to the crew room for food and refreshments.
Thank you to Mags for your contributions and leadership over the years. Good luck to Bill in his future as Chief of the Oakmont Fire Company. Semper Paratus!!

 

Photos courtesy of  Pete Bannon