Santa and his helpers will be touring the Oakmont Fire District on Sunday December 14th, from11:00 AM until 5:00 PM. When you hear the fire siren please come out to visit Santa and his helpers!

For those who are eagerly following the new firehouse progress, here is what has taken place so far. In mid-July the contractors started to demolish the old firehouse. From late-July until mid-august the contractor removed the old concrete and prepped the site for new footings and a foundation. Within a week the contractor should be building the cinder block walls to form a shell. The pictures attached to this update depict a transition from mid-july up until now. Stay tuned for further updates and once again thank you to everyone for your understanding and support during this time.

Today the Oakmont Fire Company held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new fire house. Joining the volunteers were Commissioners Oliva, Heilmann, Rushforth and Township Fire Marshal Marino. The short ceremony was topped off by speeches from the Oakmont Fire Company President John Stretch and Fire Chief Robert J. “Mags” McGoldrick. This event brings the much anticipated building demolition a bit closer. Demolition is tentatively scheduled to begin around July 23rd through the 25th. Stay tuned throughout the summer for progress reports on the demolition and construction. Or come by and take a look in person the fire house site is located at 23 West Benedict Avenue.

At 06:45 hours Company 38 and Engine 35 were dispatched to the 100 block of Stockton Road for a basement fire. When police arrived they reported heavy smoke showing. EMS was added to the assignment as a precaution. 38-9 arrived and assumed command. Quick work by the first-in crews kept the fire confined to the basement area. The companies were returned to service at 08:30 hours.

Congratulations are in order for Angela, Christopher and Dan Wintz. They are the proud parents of a new baby girl. Alison Daniele Wintz was brought into this world at 9:59 am and tipped the scales at 8 lb. 2 ounces. All are doing well. Good luck to big brother Christopher!

As we have done for the last 20 + years the Oakmont Fire Company celebrated the 4th of July in typical fashion. Aside from attending other civic organization parades, we held our own parade from our temporary headquarters to the Grasslyn Field. Friends and neighbors were treated to hot dogs, soft pretezels, refreshments and a favorite of the little ones….ice pops! Aside from a few passing showers, the day was, as usual, deemed a success. Thanks to all of our friends and neighbors for your continued support and we’ll see you all next year!

On this evening the Oakmont Fire Company crew spent the night moving the apparatus and other equipment from the “old” firehouse into our new temporary station, “the tent.” The tent is 40’ wide and 80’ long. As you can see in the pictures it fits all four fire trucks and our protective gear. Other items that are not essential to the day-to-day operations mere moved into a trailer to the rear of the “old” fire house. The Oakmont Fire Company is on the move into the future. Though we expect some growing pains, service to the community will remain uninterrupted and with the utmost of professionalism. We would like to continuously thank you the Township Of Haverford, the local businesses and surrounding residents for their understanding and support during this transition period.

Date: 6/20/08

As most of you have found out the Oakmont Fire Company will be commencing construction on a state of the art firehouse facility. The “OLD” firehouse must have everything cleaned out by July 1st, so demolition can begin. The pictures below show members removing equipment and keepsakes from the existing station to be placed in the new building. Stay tuned throughout the summer to track the building process. The Oakmont Fire Company would like to thank the local businesses and surrounding residents for their understanding during this process of demolition and re-building.

Just before 10 am units were dispatched to Glendale Road/Burmont Road for an auto accident with entrapment. On the arrival of FM-1 (Marino) he confirmed the entrapment and had the Rescue Companies expedite due to heavy entrapment. On arrival the crew of Squad 38 went to work on the drivers side of the vehicle, after stabilizing it. After removing the roof, both doors and the ‘B’ post on the drivers side, the patient was removed and transported to 56-7 where he was stabilized and transported to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for treatment. The companies were returned to service at approximately 11 am. Photos courtesy of HTPD.

Just after noon the call was received for one engine to assist HTPD and PENNDOT on Darby Road at the I-476 overpass. An extremely lucky dump truck driver had severely damaged the sound barrier at the overpass. PENNDOT was on scene and removing the remaining pieces that were hanging precariously from the overpass. The engine was available shortly before 3pm. Photo courtesy of HTPD.