The members of Reliance are selling raffle tickets to the Philadelphia Phillies game against the Cincinnati Reds. The game is on July 9th and is also a fireworks game. The chances are priced at one chance for $2 & three chances for $5. If you are wishing to purchase chances please contact Thomas Vetri @ 484-645-9129.

@ 0400 the township box alarm was struck to 407 Beech St. reported fully involved. The township companies along with Rescue 45 (Parkside) for the Rapid Intervention Team & Medic 100-C were on the assignment. PD arrived and reported a 2 story single house fully involved and there were still vehicles in the drive way.

40-1 arrived confirming the report also reported powerlines down in front of the house arching. 40-1 went in service with heaviest water lines. Squrt 61 dropped 800' of 5" supply line from the hydrant on Pleasant Ave & arrived on the fireground. UC-9 arrived and requested Engine company 39 (Lower Chi) & Truck company 68 (MHTFD) for manpower. Squrt 61 put the boom in service along with 2 handlines. Canteen 67 (Woodlyn) was requested to the scene.

The fire was placed under control in 1 hour. Good job to all units who operated on the fireground.

Thanks to Ladder 48 (Tinicum) & Engine 47 (Chester Township) for covering.

Pictures to follow.

@ 1508, Engine companies 61 & 55 were alerted to Chichester Ave in the area of the I-95 overpass for a spill of an unknown substance. Engine 61 hit the street right away. PD advised incoming units that the substance was possibly paint. Engine 61 arrived with a large spill flowing down Johnson Ave that stretched all the way to Meetinghouse rd. Upon the arrival of Engine 61 the crew started to contain the substance. On the arrival of Squrt 61 & Brush 55, crews worked quickly to contain & control. Units found out that the substance was Bulls Eye weed killer dye. Penn Dot & the township were both notified for the sand trucks to cover the substance. Units operated on scene for about 3 hours.

Last night the members of Reliance celebrated the 77th year of service with a banquet. The night consisted of awards, door prizes, music & dancing. There was also a special ceremony for Shirley (Mom moms) Smith’s 75th birthday and a video.

 
The awards were as followed
 
Top 10 Responders 2007 of 486 Alarms- 1- Andrew Bannon 413, 2- John Bannon 402, 3- Mike Bannon 370, 4- Tom Adams Sr. 262, 5- Jackie Maffei 209, 6- Thomas Vetri 196, 7- Michael Mcdonald 195, 8- James Smith 186, 9- John Easby 186, 10- David Cuskaden 147.
 
Top 10 Responders 2008 of 502 Alarms- 1- Andrew Bannon 400, 2- John Bannon 365, 3- Mike Bannon 350, 4- Jackie Maffei 333, 5- Michael Mcdonald 205, 6- Thomas Adams Sr. 198, 7- James Smith 189, 8- Thomas Vetri 169, 9- Aaron Barrowclough 157, 10- John Easby 144.
 
Years of service
5-Michael McDonald, & Laura Barrowclough
10- John Blythe, Arthur Gorga, & Jonathon Ley
15- Andrew Maher, & David Cuskaden
20 (Life Membership)- Steven Bender
 
Phoenix Award- 2007 Dan Kelly & 2008 Steven Bender
George Bobak Award- 2008 Joan Marie Smith
Kenneth Star Award- 2008 James Smith
Len Burns Award- 2007 Brandy Beauchamp & 2008 Jackie Maffei
Firefighter of the Year- 2007 Thomas Adams Sr. & 2008 Thomas Vetri
Junior Firefighter of the year- 2007 William (Yoshi) Lee & 2008 Stephanie Bannon
Fire Prevention Award- 2008 Diana Bannon
Community Service Award (Presented by State Representative Steve Barrar)- 2007 Walt Caber & 2008 Jerry Gaspero
Special Thank You Awards- Shirley Smith, Walt Caber & Jerry Gaspero
 
We would like to thank the members for their dedicated service, David Zinni for being the toastmaster, Jerry Gaspero & Joan Marie Smith for cooking the delicious food, the businesses for donating the door prizes, & Brian Feeney for taking pictures.
 
 Special Thanks goes to Co. 68 (Marcus Hook Trainer FD) & NCC Co. 30 (Belvedere) for providing Ladder & Engine coverage.
 
Also Happy 75th Birthday Shirley (MOM MOM) Smith
 
Oh and Mike Byrne received a 15 year service pin that he has been anxiously waiting for.
 
Pictures to follow
 

The township box alarm was struck to 3360 Chichester Ave @ Willowbrook Apts H building. The township companies along with Truck 63 (Green Ridge), Ladder 68 (MHTFD), Rescue 39 (Lower Chichester), Rescue 45 (Parkside) for the Rapid Intervention Team & Medic 100-C were on the assignment.

Rescue 40 arrived at the front of the building with nothing showing, while the Tower arrived just after and staged behind the rescue. Interior crews found a stove fire that was under control. The crew from the Tower & Engine 55 ventilated the building with the electric ppv fans. Units operated on scene for about 20 minutes.

The township box alarm was struck to 1027 Beeson Ave reported with entrapment. The township companies along with Rescue 45 (Parkside) & NCC Rescue 13 (Claymont) for the Rapid Intervention Teams, Medic 100-C, Medic 66 & Medic 100 were on the assignment.

Fireboard advised that 1 subject was out and 1 subject was still reported trapped. 84 cars (UCPD) went on location and reported the 2nd subject was out of the building.

The Tower & 40-1 hit the street right after dispatch. 40-1 allowed the Tower to pass to have the truck stage in front of the building. The Tower & 40-1 went on location with a light smoke condition side A. The crew from the Tower found burnt food inside with a heavy smoke condition throughout the house. Crews ventilated the structure and 61-9 (J. Smith) made companies available. EMS evaluated the patients.

Tonight the Tower covered Station 68 (Marcus Hook Trainer FD) from 1700-2300 while they participated in a live burn @ West Chester burn building. Along with Tower 61 was Engine 49 (Milmont) & Ambulance 62 (Vauclain). The covers received 1 call which was a reported gas leak @ 1025 Green St. Upon arrival the crew noticed an odor of gas, PECO was notified to handle the situation. Units then were made available. There were no other calls recorded for the rest of the night.

 

Just before 9 a.m. The Tower was dispatched on the box to Chester Township to the Chester Charter School for an AFA the Tower & Rescue 40 arrived with nothing showing. Crews investigated and it was determined to be a tripped alarm from burnt popcorn on the 2nd floor office, the assignment was recalled.

 
At 0935 the Township Box Alarm was struck to the Praxair on Market St. The township companies along with Rescue 39, Ladder 68, Truck 63, and Medic 100C. Engine 61 arrived with nothing showing from side A while Engine 40-1 arrived and took the hydrant assignment. It was determined that a light ballast was on fire inside the business. The crew from Truck 68 set up a ground ladder inside & the fire was extinguished with a CO2 extinguisher. Units operated on scene for about 30 minutes.
 

After a great double header from the Reliance softball team the Marcus Hook box alarm was struck to the Sunoco Refinery reported with an Explosion. Full company 61 made the response along with Co. 68 (MHTFD), 40 (Boothwyn), & 39 (Lower Chichester). Responding units were advised of an explosion in the Ethylene unit on the Delaware side of the refinery. Delaware units were then dispatched. While in route to the incident, Heavy Fire could be seen from Blueball Ave. All units were advised to stage at Ridge Rd/Blueball Ave.

 
A Command post was set up inside the refinery that was handled by Sunoco Officials and 68-9 (T.Capasso). Companies went in service with heaviest water lines. All units operated on scene for about 10 hours to put the blaze under control. The Squrt was brought into the area and put into service. Thanks to Ladder 48 (Tinicum) & Montco Engine 36 (Washington Hose Co.) for providing coverage for us while we operated on scene. Pictures courtesy of Action News.
 

We would like to extend our condolences to the local 1400 (Chester Fire Department) and the family of Captain William "Bill" Suter Sr.  Captain Suter passed away May 14, 2009 while at home. 

Bill was a 37 year member of the Chester Fire Department.  During his 37 year career Bill served in many different capacities.  He was past President of Local 1400 and the Greater Delaware Professional Firefighter Association Trust, Trustee Emeritus of the Pennsylvania Professional Firefighters Association, as well as past Chairman of the Muscular Dystrophy Association Committee just to mention a few.  He was a beloved member of this union, as well as the department and will be missed by all.

ARRANGEMENTS:

Viewing will be held on Tuesday May 19, 2009.  Calling hours are 19:00-21:00 hours at The Kaniefski, Kendus & D'Anjolell Funeral Home 3900 West 9th Street Trainer, Pa

There will also be a brief viewing on Wednesday May 20, 2009 starting at 08:30 hours.  Funeral Services will immediately follow Wednesday's viewing.

Funeral Service will be held at Holy Savior Roman Catholic Church, 122 East Ridge Road Linwood Pa.

Internment will be at Lawn Croft Cemetery, 1000 West Ridge Road Linwood, Pa.

Apparatus is requested to participate Wednesday May 20th.  Staging will be at the parking lot located in the 1100 block of the Avenue of the States.  Flowers and other acts of kindness may be sent to the funeral home.  For more information contact Chester-11 at 610-447-7712 or at Station 82 at 610-447-7842.