The Oakmont Fire Company will be hosting its annual celebration this sunday. The parade will begin at 11:00 am at the fire station. (23 West Benedict). The parade will then proceed to Grasslyn Field where there will be refreshments for all of the participants. There will also be races for the kids with ribbons given out. If you have any questions at all please contact us at 610-446-9837. We hope to see you all there!!
On June 16th, Fire companies were dispatched for a vehicle overturned with entrapment in the area of 1930 Lawrence Road. Upon arrival Squad 38 went into service and cut the A-Post of a pick up truck. Luckily the man was able to walk away with almost no injuries. Just the next day (17th) Fire companies were dispatched for another vehicle overturned with entrapment at Penn and Lancaster Ave. The patient was extricated from the vehicle and the Squad stood by for fluid clean up and assistance of patient care. The patient had a positive loss of consciousness and was flown via PennSTAR to The University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. Picutres will be posted when they are available
This year our very own Randy Berman will be graduating from West Chester University with a teaching degree, specializing in physical education. It has been a long 6 years for Randy, but through it all he maintained an active run status and was an integral part of the company. On behalf of the Oakmont Fire Company , Congraulations and good luck in the future.
Tomorrow the Oakmont Fire Company will be hosting a rabies clinic for your pets. The cost is only $5.00. It will be from 10am til 12 noon. Hope to see you there!!
The Llanerch Presbyterian Church is hosting a blood drive ran by the American Red Cross. It will be held on Tuesday March 30th, from 2:30pm-8:00pm. Appointments are preferred, to set one up please contact Dottie Berry at (610)446-8629. Remember this donation could save someone’s life.
On behalf of the crew and board we would like to extend our congratulations to Joe and Bonnie Mcgibney. Braydon was born on March 10th, Weighing 7.5lbs and 20 inches. All are doing well and have returned home.
The Oakmont Fire Company reminds you to change your clocks tonight and spring ahead an hour. Also to change the batteries and check operation of your smoke detector.
The Oakmont Fire Company will be hosting a Rabies clinic open to all residents of Haverford Township. The cost is $5.00 per animal. It will take place on Saturday April 24th 10am-12pm. In order for your animal to participate your dog or cat must be 3 months of age, in good health, and in need of a rabies vaccine. Dogs must be on a leash not to exceed 6 feet in length and cats must be in a carrier. Remember most groomers require that your pet be up to date with their shots or they will not be seen.
KEEP YOUR ANIMALS SAFE!
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