At 12:12 the company was called upon for a brush fire reported to be in the area of 26 Brennan Dr. After searching the area for a short time, it was realized that the fire was in the woods nearer to Interstate 476 milemarker 10 between that location and 3700 Darby Rd. Company  53 (Broomall) was called upon and soon after, company 64 (Edgemont) was added. The fire which strated roughly 200 yards into the woods and spanned an estimated 2 acres spread quickly as Engine 38 set up on Darby Rd., Squad 38 and company 53 set up on the Blue Route, and 64-4 (Brush) set up within the woods with 64-8 (Power Wagon) shuttling between it and Engine 38. Firefighters went to work at first controlling the fire with extinguishers and dirt while a viable water source was established. Roughly 3 hours and 15 minutes later the fire was under control and companies went available. No structures were in immediate danger and no injuries were reported.

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Yet again Engine 38 was parked inside a Bryn Mawr Fire Company engine bay, this time unexpectedly as Firefighters from Bryn Mawr assisted with an attic fire in a single family dwelling inside the Ardmore section of Lower Merion. The engine stood by on an otherwise calm day as no calls needed responses.

Shortly after 2:30 PM on April 4^th, Montgomery County Company 23 (Bryn Mawr) was dispatched with DelCo Company 15 (Radnor-being added after numerous 911 calls) to 200 South Ithan Avenue between Gramont Lane and Chalous Drive for a fire alarm with multiple callers reporting smoke and fire in the attic. Shortly there after, the crew of Oakmont was dispatched for Engine 38 along with Company 41 (Newton Square), Engine 56 (Manoa), Company 35 (Brookline) to cover at MontCo 25, Company 44 (Springfield) to cover at MontCo 23, Montgomery County Squad 47 (King of Prussia), MontCo 25 (Ardmore), MontCo 21 (Penn Wynne-Overbrook Hills), MontCo 24 (Gladwyne) 313-9 (Narberth Ambulance), Canteen 47 (Feltonville) and Radnor Car 1 (Fire Marshall). Crews quickly went to work in the large mansion (which was reported to already be evacuated) including the crew from Engine 38 which attempted to make entry to the upper floors. As the fire spread further it was decided a defensive exterior attack was necessary and all firefighters were evacuated. Traffic on South Ithan Road was shut down between Conestoga Road and Lancaster Avenue . The crew from Engine 38 then went into service with a blitz line on the B side of the dwelling which had been constructed in 1905. At 7:30 PM the crew was released and returned to serviceby 7:45.

Photo by Dannon Voight along with others

On Saturday, March 31st crew members past and present joined friends and family of the late Steve Tiberio in support of the fight against Mesothelioma. The walk was held in Ambler, PA were walkers and runners were given the chance to take part in either a 1K, 5K, or 10k to raise money for this important cause.

On Saturday the 24th, firefighters form Oakmont were sent to Bryn Mawr Fire Company in Lower Merion to cover for Bryn Mawr while they took part in a Mass Casualty drill at Villinova University. From 9:30 am to 2:00 am Oakmont Fire Company responded to all calls in the Oakmont, Ardmore (Havertown) and Bryn Mawr sections, being called upon twice.

On April 28th, Haverford Township will be sponsoring a rabies inoculation clinic for township residents’ dogs and cats 3 months of age or older. Between the hours of 10:00 am and 12:00 pm, bring you DOG ON A SIX FOOT OR SHORTER LEASH or CAT IN A CARRIER and have them protected from rabies for $5.00. For more information please call (610) 446-1000 Ext. 2204.

On Saturday April 21, 2012 from 3 to 7 PM the Oakmont Fire Company; as part of its 100 Year Celebration is having an old fashioned Fire House Social. We are looking for as many past members of the fire house as possible to come and have a great time and check out the NEW fire house. A good time is sure to be had by all members.

Just before 22:00 on Friday, March 9th Company 38, 35 and Medic 108 were dispatched to the 100 block of Golf House Rd. for a building fire. Squad 38 arrived on location to find an oven Mitt, which had made its way to the broiler pan causing the fire. Prior to the Squads arrival a fire extinguisher was used to control the small fire. The residence, which was above a set of detached garages was filled with smoke. The crews of the Squad and Ladder fully extinguised the fire and ventilated the residance, as the assignment was held to those two pieces. The company was returned to service within the hour.

It is with great sadness that we relay the news of Steve Tiberio’s passing today. Steve served the fire company and community as a firefighter, an engineer, and board member over the course of his 31 year career. But more importantly he was also a great friend and dedicated husband and father. Steve had battled illness with courage and even in his most difficult moments set the example for all of us on how to push on through our troubles and work to do what we love and care about. Team Super Steve will be walking as planned on the 31st of this month in Ambler, PA at Wissahickon High School in support of the fight against Mesothelioma. Steve’s memory will certainly carry on in the long rich history of Oakmont Pride and we wish his family all the best as we mourn the loss but celebrate the man along with them.

We would just like to remind everyone that we are inviting the community to celebrate our 100^th Anniversary with the crew on June 9^th when we hold our centennial parade. The parade route has not been officially announced yet, so check back often for new details. This event will be the culmination of our plans to celebrate the volunteer service that has been dedicated to the community by the fire company over these past 100 years. So be sure to take part in helping us mark the moment in our proud history.