On Sunday, December 27th at 1640 hours Company 38 and Engine 35 were dispatched to the 800 block of Ardmore Avenue for a house fire. Police arrived and found smoke coming from the basement and relayed to Engine 38 a report of a working fire. Engine 38 arrived and went into service. Ladder 38 arrived and stretched a 2nd attack line into the house and performed search & rescue. The fire was quickly extinguished and the companies were returned to service just before 1800.  A special call was made for RIT 56, AIR 58 and EMS to stand-by on scene. Photos courtesy of OFC and Tom Hayden.

800 block of Ardmore Avenue

On Monday, December 14th at approximately 1830 hours Company 38 and EMS were diaptched to the 300 block of Ellis Road for an auto accident with entrapment. Police arrived to find a serious two vehicle crash. Squad and Rescue 38 responded and assisted on scene crews with hazard control and stabilization. Unfortunately one driver had succumbed to his injuries on scene. The other driver was transported to a trauma center in Philadelphia for treatment. Company 38 remained on scene to assist HTPD’s special operations unit with the investigation in the cause of the accident. The company returned to service just before 2000 hours. Photos courtesy of OFC.

300 block og Ellis Road

300 block of Ellis Road

FF Patrick Kelly pictured with is father, Life Member, Michael Kelly at a recent family get together. Patrick is an Army Ranger and is awaiting his 2nd deployment overseas mid-December. The Board of Directors, Officers and Crew would like to take this opportunity to wish the Kelly Family a warm and safe holiday. As well, thank them for allowing Michael and Patrick to be part of the Oakmont Fire Company family. Patrick, stay safe and wish you a speedy return!!

FF Patrick Kelly and his father, Michael.

At approximately 0230 hours on December 3rd a request was made for Engine 38 to respond and assist Company 34 on a house fire in the 100 block of Juniper Road. On arrival the crew was put to work and Company 56 handled the RIT assisgnment. Engine 38 returned to service within the hour. Photo courtesy of Brian Feeney.

Juniper Road

Come one, come all!! Santa will be escorted through the streets of Oakmont Fire Company’s district. Santa is taking time out of his extremely busy schedule to check in and see if everyone is being good or bad! He will be coming around on Sunday, December 20th, 2009 starting at 12 noon. When you hear the fire truck sirens come on out and greet the big jolly fella!! Hope to see you curbside.

santa stepping in as a firefighter

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