Hosting a party? Call today and have the firefighters of Oakmont bring a truck to your event. Kids can explore the truck and its tools as well as use a real life fire hose. We will also give everyone the chance to explore the equipment we wear when firefighting. Whether you are having a birthday/block party or just a friendly get together, call today. Leave a message with your name, phone number, the date of your event and the time you would like for us to arrive at (610) 446-9837. Leave messages for Chris Smith or John Straub.

At 19:53 on Wednesday May, 25^th the company responded to its second emergency of the day, a multi car fire outside Brendans Auto Body at 210 W. Hillcrest. Squad 38 led off with an inch and three quarter line with Engine 38 pulling another inch and three quarter and a booster line. Soon after, Rescue 38 arrived with additional manpower before the scene was turned over to Haverford Car 1 (Fire Marshal). The company went available at 20:21.

At 12:44 on Wednesday May, 25^th Company 38 was dispatched to a commercial building fire at 1217 West Chester Pike. 38-9 (Chief McGoldrick) along with Engine 38 arrived on scene and set up for Rapid Intervention Operations on the C side of the fire building. Shortly after; Squad 38 was called upon for additional manpower. Once PECO arrived on scene, firefighters from multiple companies were able to knock down the electrical fire which had originated in the basement and Oakmont firefighters assisted with overhaul returning the company to available status at 13:49. Additional apparatus and personnel on scene included Haverford Car 1, Rescue 20, Engine 34, Rehab 34,  Ladder 35, 56-9 (Chief Norman), Squad 56, Engine 56, Rescue 56,  Pipeline 58, Rescue 58, 58-2, MontCo Medic 313, Medic 108, and Ambulance 56-7.

At 09:24 on April 28^th, 2011, the company responded to an accident with entrapment at 1212 Township Line rd. Responding units included Squad 38, Engine 38, and Rescue 38 in addition to apparatus from Companies 56 (Rescue) and 58 (Engine). Ambulances 34-7 and 56-7 along with Medics 108, 108-9 and 108-9A were on seen as was Haverford Car 1. The only patient found in the car was flown by PENNSTAR 2 to HUP and Company 38 went available at 09:48.

On Sunday April 17th, firefighters from Oakmont Fire Company joined with members of Llanerch F.C., Brookline F.C., Bon Air F.C., Manoa F.C., and Woodbridge F.C. of Connecticut in an engine operations drill run by the Haerford Township Bureau of Fire Training Board. The drill took place at the township drill tower and went over typical firefighting tactics and inter-company operations.

Haverford Township will sponsor a Rabies Inoculation Clinic for Township residents’ pet dogs and cats, three months of age or older, on April 16th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Oakmont Fire Company (23 W. Benedict ave. in Havertown). The cost is $5.00 per pet and more information can be obtained by contacting the township Health Department at (610) 446-1000 ext. 202. Please note that cats are to be in cat carriers and dogs on leads no more than 6 feet long.

This Monday (March 28th) fire fighters from Oakmont Fire Co. and Manoa Fire Co. teamed up for a rescue drill at House 56 (Manoa). The night was spent going over equipment and techniques which can be used and discussing ways in which the companies can aid each other in the future.

On Monday March 21st, Company 38 traveled to house 34 (Llanerch Fire Co.) to use the maze facility for confined space training. Not only was the training a great opportunity for the fire fighters to gain valuable experience but the company responded to a small fire in a dwelling on the 2700 block of Chestnut ave. The dispatch came in at 20:25 and all company apparatus responded to handle the call. Upon arrival firefighters reported the fire to be out and assisted the homeowners with clean-up. 

Just after 0700 hours Saturday, March 17th company 38 was dispatched to Ellis and Woodleigh roads to assist company 56 with a vehicle on fire. The original dispatch was for company 56 to Lawrence and Ellis. Upon arrival, Squad 56 and 56-9 (Chief Norman) were advised by fireboard that the vehicle had been driven into Oakmonts local and Squad 38 responded with Engine 38 and Rescue 38 following. Ambulance 56-7 was also on seen.

February 20^th, 2011

Shortly after 18:00 on Sunday, Company 38 was dispatched for an accident with entrapment/vehicle into a building at the Exxon gas station on Haverford and Eagle along with ambulance 34-7 and Medic 109. As company 38 worked on the exrication of one person, the assistance of Medic 108 and ambulance 56-7 was requested for additional patients. After a quick exrication was completed, one patient was flown by PENNSTAR 1 to the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania.