Around 15:00 hours the fire assignment went out for a house fire in the 600 block of Darby Road, Company 34 (Llanerch) Company 35 (Brookline) and Rescue 58 (Bon Air) were dispatched. Engine 34-1 arrived to find a smoke condition on the 2nd and 3rd floor. As the crew stretched attack lines the request was made for the 2nd alarm, which brings Rapid Intervention Team from Oakmont (Engine 38) and an Engine from Station 56 (Manoa). When the crew from Engine 38 arrived and started to place ground ladders up for the safety of the firemen, part of the crew was assigned to interior firefighting. A requeste was then made for the remainder of Company 38 and 56. Ladder 38 extended its main to the “B” side of the building, cutting a large hole in the roof. Crews operated on the scene for an extended period of time and Company 38 went available at 17:30 Hours. A special call was made to have Montgomery County Ladder 25 (Ardmore) and Squad 23 (Bryn Mawr) cover Station 38 while we were at the Darby Rd Assignment.

On Friday Feburary 28th at 11:55 am Company 38(Oakmont) and 35 (Brookline) were dispatched to 2412 Linden Drive for a Building Fire. 38-9(McGoldrick) arrived on location and reported fire through the roof of a 3 story single family dwelling. 38-9 requested the call to be redispatched as a working fire and to upgrade to a second alarm which brought RIT 34 (Llanerch) Ambulance 34-7 and Rescue 58 (Bon Air). Engine 56 (Manoa) was requested for manpower. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to a small attic space that was being used as a bedroom. There were no injuries reported. Montco Ladder 25 (Ardmore) covered Station 38 while we were operating on Linden Dr. All crews were made availble around 13:30.

During the storm Oakmont and Manoa responded to 103 wood lane for the building fire. Crews arrived to find a fire in the stove. The assignment was held to engine and ladder 38 for ventilation.

Bryn Mawr Ladder 23 and Oakmont Engine 38 arrived and placed 1 3/4 water lines in service containing the fire to the stairway section of the building. Additional resources were called in for the safety of the firemen and and air bank along with EMS for the firemen safety. There was smoke and water damage to the entire building. The fire is listed as Not suspicious and is being investigated by the Haverford Township Police Departments Investigation Division. The Incident Command was Oakmont Fire Chief Robert McGoldrick.

Chief 38-9 reported fire in the basement of a three story single family dwelling. Crews placed multiple hand line in service to the interior. Command requested the second alarm struck
A special call was made for Ladder 35 (Brookline), Engine 56 (Manoa), Montco Engine 23 (Bryn Mawr), Rehab unit from Narberth Ambulance.

On December 15 Santa and his helpers will be riding on the fire truck in the Oakmont Fire district handing out candy canes to all the residents from 12 Noon until sunset. When you hear the sirens come on out and meet jolly old Santa himself.

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.