At roughly 09:45 hours that Thursday, companies 34, 35 and 56 were dispatched for a dwelling fire with reports of smoke showing on the 300 block of Manoa rd. Haverford Car 1 arrived on seen and confirmed reports while also requesting that company 38 be dispatched as the Rapid Intervention Team. Fire was placed under control at roughly 10:45 and companies completed overhaul by mid-day.
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, company 38 was dispatched for an accident with partial ejection and possible entrapment in the area of 3400 block of Darby road, along with ambulance 56-7 and Medic 53 . Squad 38 arrived quickly and was followed by Rescue and Engine 38 to safely remove two patients one of which was flown by PENNSTAR 1 to the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania before company 38 became available again.
Just after 1am, Company 34, 35, Rescue 56,Rit 38 Ambulance 34-7, and Medic 108 for the report of a dwelling fire. 34-9 (Roberts) arrived on location reporting heavy fire through all three floors of the single family dwelling. Immediately a 2nd alarm was struck bringing Full Company 38, Rit 56 and 58 for the Air bank. Crews set up exterior operations due to the amount of fire and no immediate life threat . The fire was placed under control at the 50 minute mark. Extensive overhaul took place after in order to determine the cause of the fire.
On Sunday December 19th, you can count on the Oakmont Fire Company to be coming around with Santa handing out candycanes. Just listen for the siren and come on out.
Around 1530 Hrs on the 27th, The call came out for an accident with entrapment, with the vehicle reported to be on fire at Township Line and Darby Road near the Kohls entrance. This brought out Company 34, Ambulance 34-7, Rescue, Squad, and Ambulance 56-7 , Rescue and Squad 38 along with Medic 108, 108A and 108-9. Also making the response were Ambulance 56-7A, HTPD, HTBF Fire Police and Haverford Car 1. The patient was quickly extricated from the car in just under 10 minutes and was taken to HUP.
On October 20th, Comapnies 38 and 56 along with Medic 108 were sent for a dwelling fire on Pheasant Hill Drive, in the Fox Fields section . Upon Arrival 38-12(Straub) Estatblished the Oakmont Command and upgraded the assignment with fire and smoke showing from the roof. This brought in company 35 as well. Engine and Squad 38 crews took the interior attack while ladder 35 took the roof. The fire was quickly brought under control with minimal damage. Crews remained on scene for just over an hour to check for extension.
Just after midnight on the 29th, A motor vehicle accident with confirmed entrapment occurred bringing Company 38, Ambulance 347, 347A and 567, Medic 108, Medic 313 . With Medics on location requesting to expedite, Squad 38 arrived on scene and quickly went into service, stabilizing the car and then removing a door and center frame of the car.It took just over 20 minutes to remove the first patient due to the condition of the car, the patient was then quickly airlifted by PennSTAR to The University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. Unfortunately the second patient had succumbed to his injuries and pronounced dead at the scene. The fire company remained at the scene to assist in lighting and clean up for the police investigation. Other units on scene included Rescue 38, Engine 38, Utility 34, HTPD, RTPD,LMPD.
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As the summer comes to an end we know a lot of the communities have block parties. If you would like for the Fire truck to make an apperance please contact the firehouse at 610 446 9837 and speak with one of the member or leave a message.
Just after 0800 hrs on the 19th, the assignment for a vehicle accident with entraptment was put out, bringing Engine 34 , Squad and Rescue 38 and Squad 56, along with Medic 108 and Ambulance 34-7. Upon arrival of Medic 108; Medic 103-7 , Ambulance 15-7 and Ambulance 56-7 were added for additional patients, while PennStar 1 was put on standby. Upon arrival of the squads, both companies went to work and performed the extrication in just over 10 minutes. Engine 34 stretched a line for protection of the crews.
The results of the races on the 4th of July….
Sack Race 5/6 year olds
1. Oliver Hasbrook 2. Jordan Pento 3. Elizabeth Chester
7/8 Year olds
1. Zak Zaginski 2. Jackie Marchiano 3 ViaVasili Karadimes
9/10 year olds
1. Paul Denman 2. Patrick Bond 3. Henry Shannon
11/12 year olds
1.Jack Denman 2. Adam Moccero 3. Brittany Bedrosian
Adult
1. Amber Millison 2. Rich Benot 3. John Millison
Short Race
Under 3
1.Jake Chester 2.Mary Kate Millison 3.Gabby Musotolio
3/4 year olds
1. Cassidy Taylor 2. Mary Kate Millison 3. Jake Chester
5/6 year olds
1.Joey Millison 2. Coli Androli 3. Oliver Hasbrock
7/8 year olds
1. Hayden Smith 2.Jackie Marchiano 3. Carol Wygo / Mirabell Gallagher
9/10 year olds
1. Patrick Bond 2.Andrew Willis 3. Paul Kerr
11/12 year olds
1. Connor Toft 2. Mark Christake 3.Meghan Gray
Adult
1. Pat Shehee 2. John Millison 3.Brian Chester
3 Legged
5/6 year olds
1. Jordan Penot-R.J Vanlungador 2. Margaret Yergen- Camila Stahl 3.Justin-Jack Marchiano
7/8 year olds
1. Paul Kokia-Hayden Smith 2.Zak Zaginski- R.J Vanlungador 3. Liam Mckee-Aiden Toy
9/10 year olds
1.Paul Denman-Henry Shannon 2.Lea Vanlungador-Rose Kelly 3.Ruri Mclaughlin-Mirabell Gallagher
11/12 year olds
1.Jack Denman-Brian Murray 2.Sean Toy-Matt Heisler 3.Jack Gray-Caliegh Gray
Adult
1.John-Joe Millison 2.Steve Castle-Dan Lynch 3.Brian-Shelia Klick
Wheel Barrel
5/6 year olds
1.Oliver Hasbrook-Ben Katze 2.Nicholas Bedrosian-Jack Denman 3. Jordan Pento-Andrian Willis
7/8 year olds
1.Caitlyn Bond-Makayla Clock 2.Liam Mckee-Aiden Toy 3.Gabrielle Mancuso-Mia Pazzi
9/10 year olds
1.Ruri Mclaughlin-Andrew Wolf 2.Alexis Christake-Madison Toft 3.Lea Vanlungador-Rose Kokol
11/12 year olds
1.Shanndon Bedrosian-Gretchen Heisler 2.Meghan Gray-Ashley Pazzi 3.Mark Christake-Connor Toft
Adult
1. April-Brian Chester 2. Steve Castle-Dan Lynch 3. Chris Chambers-Rich Penot