At approximately 21:15 Squad 38 (Oakmont) along with Ladder 36 (Conshohocken) were dispatched to Radnor Fire Company for a cover up assignment. Crews were then dispatched to the fire scene at 307 Hilldale Rd in Villanova for man power and overhaul operations. Crews were available from the scene around 23:30

For the past month crew members have been working hard detailing the ladder truck for a housing of Upland Fire Company’s new truck. For the crew all their hard work paid off when they came home with two 1st place trophy’s. One for Best Appearing Ladder/Quint and the other for Best appearing All Red Apparatus.

Oakmont Fire Company is hosting its annual fire prevention demonstration on Friday October 11 starting at 6:30pm at the firehouse located on 23 W. Benedict Ave. Visitors will learn about fire safety, tour the firehouse, and view a live demonstration of a vehicle and house fire.

It is with great admiration that Oakmont Fire company celebrates the life of Former Chief Raymond Keller Jr. Chief Keller was a 50 year member of the company and thirty year member of the Haverford Township Police Department. His commitment to serving the people of Haverford Township was both inspirational and nothing short of exemplary. Joining Oakmont in 1951 “Ray” held the positions of Firefighter, Engineer, Captain, Assistant Chief, Chief, and Director. His time in the fire service spanned enough years to serve the length of two life memberships with the company and two and half life membership of the Haverford Township Relief Association. Chief Keller was also a member of the Delaware County Fireman’s Association and his legacy is carried on by his son, Firefighter/EMT Raymond “Skip” Keller III. The Chief was laid to rest at St. Denis Cemetery in Havertown with full firefighter’s honors and a police honor guard. His family asks that any contributions be made to either Oakmont Fire Company or The March of Dimes at the attn. of DRFR 1275 Mamaronieck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605.

While numerous companies from the tri-county area went to work on a commercial building fire in Radnor Township, Ladder 38 was requested along with Company 46 (Rocky Run) to cover Radnor for additional calls shortly after 12:00 PM. The companies responded to two calls in their time at the 15 house. Ladder 38 responded to a fire alarm and an elevator rescue call with confirmed entrapment on the 100 block of Lancaster Avenue. Upon arrival, a male occupant was found in good condition and freed from the car at 1:55 PM.

On July 31st, Contractors struck a four inch gas main at the intersection of Taylor Lane and Tunbridge Road. Engine 38 responded at 8:07 AM with Peco already en route. Upon fire crew’s arrival, utilities were quickly secured as the suppression team stood by without further incident. The Engine was available by 8:51 AM.

On July 6th, the fire company was called upon to respond to a building fire reported on the unit block of Langhorne Avenue. Upon arrival at 7:27 PM, police reported heavy fire on the C side of the building with traffic blocking access from Darby Road. Fortunately, all occupants were accounted for by police and along with Company 34 (Llanerch), Company 35 (Brookline) and Company 58 (Bon Air) fire crews went to work. Firefighters from Oakmont’s Engine 38 were sent to the second floor to suppress the flames and eventually overhaul the area with the fire placed under control shortly thereafter. No injuries were reported.

Independence Day was spent with the friends, family and neighbors of Oakmont Fire Company atGrasslynParkwhere the firefighters held our annual celebration. Trucks from the company took part in multiple parades culminating in a fun filled afternoon of games, food and music. A special addition to this year’s competitions was the bicycle decorating contest sponsored by John Newman of the neighborhood’s Havertown Bike Shop at the intersection Darby and Benedict. Winners were awarded gift cards ranging from $10.00-$75.oo. The days winners are as follows:

Bike Decorating

1^st) Owen Shehee        2^nd) Avery Stewart      3^rd) Nicky Campsin     4^th) Ellie Chester

Under Age 2 50 Yard Dash

1^st)  Chase Olints                     2^nd) Alex Duffy                       3^rd) Zoe Ventura

3-4 Year Old 50 Yard Dash Heat 1

1^st) Liam Reynolds                  2^nd) Rojan Milligan                  3^rd) Carly Olints

3-4 Year Old 50 Yard Dash Heat 2

1^ST) Allison Wintz                   2^nd) Rojan Milligan                  3^rd) Carly Olints

5 and 6 Year Old 50 Year Old Dash

1^st) Will Hasbrouck                 2^nd) Mary Kate Millison          3^rd) Wyatt Delevan

7 and 8 Year Old 50 Yard Dash

1^st) Jessica Ayers                     2^nd) James Deyman                 3^rd) Owen Horn

9 and 10 Year Old 50 Yard Dash

1^st) Olivia Hasbrouck              2^nd) Zach Jagodzinski              3^rd) Ella Horn

11 and 12 Year Old 100 Yard Dash

1^st) Chris Campetti                  2^nd) Andrew Moore                 3^rd) Paul Denman

13 and 14 Year Old 100 Yard Dash

1^st) Jake Doss              2^nd) Martin Doyle                    3^rd) Jack Denman

Adult 100 Yard Dash

1^st) Brad Barron                      2^nd) Brian Chester                   3^rd) Lou Ventura

5 and 6 Year Old 50 Yard Sack Race

1^st) Mary Kate Millison                       2^nd) Holly Fuscaro                   3^rd) Will Hasbrouck

7 and 8 Year old 50 Yard Sack Race

1^st) Owen Horn                       2^nd) Joe Millison                      3^rd) Erin Coyle

9 and 10 year old 50 Yard Sack Race

1^st) Gabrielle Mancuso            2^nd) Ellen Horn                        3^rd) Olivia Hasbrouck

11 and 12 Year old 100 Yard Sack Race

1^st) Paul Denman                     2^nd) Jenna Cirillo                     3^rd) Andrew Moore

13 and 14 Year old 100 Yard Sack Race

1^st) Martin Doyle                     2^nd) Jack Denman                    3^rd) Ben Katze

Adult 100 Yard Sack Race

1^st) Lou Ventura                      2^nd) Mike Cleaver        3^rd) Andy Horn

5 and 6 Year Old 3 Legged 50 Yard Dash

1^st) Holly Fuscaro/Matt Bedrosian

2^nd) Brian Horn/JakeChester

3^rd) Mary Kate Millison/Sean Hanson

7 and 8 Year Old 3 Legged 50 Yard Dash

1^st) Caitlin Coyle/Erin Coyle

2^nd)Gianna Muscatello/Gabriella Muscatello

3^rd) Marie O’Brien/Taylor O’Brien

9 and 10 Year Old 3 Legged 50 Yard Dash

1^st) Anthony Lawson/ Jordan Penot

2^nd) Emma Lenekeek/ Christian Lenekeek

3^rd) Mia Moore/ Tiernagh Moore

11 and 12 Year Old 3 Legged 100 Yard Dash

1^st) Andrew Moore/ Chris Campetti

2^nd) Nicky Campsin/ Laurie Hurwitz

3^rd) Gabrielle Muscaro/ Jenna Cirillo

Adult 3 Legged 100 Yard Dash

1^st) Jen Spaventa/ Matt Disanto

2^nd) Dave O’Brien/ Dominic O’Brien

3^rd) Lou Venturo/ Kate Venturo

7 and 8 Wheelbarrow

1^st) Ben Katze/ Olivia Hasbrouck ( 5^th consecutive year in a row)

2^nd) Abby Tascone/ Annale Ayers

3^rd) Christian Lenekeek/ Elise Lenekeek

3^rd) Zach Jagodzinski/Paris Swaine

9 and 10 Wheelbarrow

1^st) Maire O’Brien/ Taylor O’Brien

2^nd) Matt Clark/ Jordan Penot

3^rd) Mary Kate Millison/ Joseph Millison

11 and 12 Wheelbarrow

1^st) Andrew Moore/ Chris Campetti

2^nd) Ella Horn/ Owen Horn

3^rd) Gabrielle Muscaro/ Jenna Cirillo

Adult Wheelbarrow

1^st) Brian Chester/ April Chester

2^nd) Dave O’Brien/ Dominic O’Brien

3^rd) Pat Sheehee/ Andy Moore

We thank you all for your participation, and look forward to seeing you all next year.

The members of the Oakmont Fire Company regretfully announce the passing of past Chief Raymond Keller Jr. Funeral arrangements will follow.

This week, Merion Country Club will be hosting the PGA’s finest golfers as world class talent competes on one of the U.S.’s most tradition rich golf courses. As thousands of golf fans descend upon Haverford Township, extra covered will be needed from the Police, Fire and EMS staff. Oakmont Fire Company will have the distinct honor of serving at the open and will be sending several fully staffed trucks to cover seven, sixteen hour days. The crews will man multiple posts on and off the course and a Joint Command Center has been constructed to facilitate extra communication between emergency services on site. This will not however take the company out of service as Oakmont will still be providing fire protection and rescue services as normal.