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

Within the next two weeks FF Kevin Sweeney will be deployed overseas. He is expected to be gone for approximately 3 months. We all wish him well and, as always, be safe. See you when you return Kevin.

FF Kevin Sweeney

On Monday, August 24th three members were selected by the Main Line Chamber of Commerce to receive financial awards towards their education. The members: Christopher Smith, Kevin Sweeney and Domenic J. Marino each were the recipients of $1,000.00. Congratulations to the members and a huge thank you to the Chamber of Commerce for the their continuing assistance in recruitment and retention of new volunteers!

FF Chris Smith and Matt Donahue, The Addis Group

FF Domenic Marino and Matt Donahue, The Addis Group

FF Kevin Sweeney and Matt Donahue, The Addis Group

Just before 3pm on Monday, July 20th the call was received to cover Penn Wynne FC. Most, if not all, of the Lower Merion Fire Department was operating at a fatal high-rise fire in the Bala-Cynwyd section of the Township. Engine 38 stood by until just before 5pm. Photo courtesy of DJ Marino.

Engine 38 in Montco Station 21