Reliance members are selling raffle tickets to raise funds. We are raffling off Eagles vs. Redskins tickets for the October 3,2010 game. So come get your tickets to see the Eagles new starting Quarterback Kevin Kolb stomp some Redskin butt!  CHANCES ARE $5.00 EACH OR 3 TICKETS FOR $10.00.

DRAWING IS SEPTEMBER 16,2010

CONTACTS:

• Jackie Maffei (610)764-0526
• John Bannon (484)479-7215
• Station 61 (610)494-9742
• Reliance Chief line (610)497-2330

@ 1145 the township companies were dispatched to Arrowhead Apts for a CO alarm. The Squrt hit the street not to long after dispatch. The Engine responded shortly after the Squrt. Rescue 40 arrived & started checking the building. The Squrt about a minute later. 40-9 Recalled the assignment after the investigation.

On May 21,2010 Reliance was rewarded the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant. Reliance received $115,385 which will purchase a Mobile Breathing Air compressor to fill air cylinders and also will go towards much need equipment updates for the apparatus and some new gear.  A special thank you goes to Art Gorga, Jerry Gaspero, and Walter Caber for putting hard work and a lot of hours into ensuring we keep our frontline safe.

Tonight Members from Reliance along with Boothwyn 40, and Lower Chichester 39 took part in a drill that consisted of Roof Cuts, Proper Ladder Techniques, Breaching Walls, Checking for Extension, Ventilaton, and other topics. The drill was conducted @ an aquired house on Market St. We would like to thank Member and Owner of Kelly's Landscaping Dan Kelly for the use of the Building. Thanks to everyone who took part in the training. Also thanks to Boothwyn for the pictures.

@ 0326 the township box alarm was struck to 2439 E. Colonial Dr. reported to be a chimney. The township companies along with Truck 63 (Green Ridge) to replace the Tower because the Tower is O.O.S, Rescue 45 (Parkside) for the Rapid Intervention Team, & Medic 100-C. 

Numerous calls were reported of the structure fire and another call was reported with 1 subject down on the front lawn. Medic 100-C arrived and reported 2 subjects were still inside the building. Medics 66-7, 100-7, & 100 were added on the assignment.

40-1 arrived & went in service with an 1 3/4" handline. The Squrt arrived & dropped the 5" supply line to 40-1. Truck 63 arrived & started throwing ground ladders. UC-9 (J. Smith) arrived & had command. Interior crews had fire in the walls around the fire place with a heavy smoke condition throughout the building. 40's crew made a good quick knock on the fire. 

Units operated on scene for about 45 minutes. Good job to all units who operated on the fireground.

@ 0405, Engine companies 61, 55, & Ambulance 40 were alerted to 950 Kingsman Rd for a reported vehicle fire. UC-9 (J. Smith) arrived with a 1 vehicle fully involved exposed on the D side of a single family dwelling. UC-9 added Engine company 40 to the assignment. Engine 61 arrived and placed a 1 3/4" handline in service. The fire was extinguished within minutes, the crews from 40 & 55 checked the interior of the house for extension. Units operated on scene for about 1 hour.

Today, all of the 1st district companies participated in the annual memorial service parade. The route started @ Station 61 and traveled all through the district passing each station and then finally returning to the station. After the parade was finished, a service was held in the Phoenix banquet hall followed by a dinner. Thanks to all of the members who participated in this event and helped prepare the dinner.

For the past couple of days, the members of Reliance conducted the annual Mothers Day flower sale. Thanks to all of the members who helped, and the people who purchased flowers. Happy Mothers Day.

The Smith family as well as the officers & members of Reliance would like to extend our deepest thanks to the E.M.S crew from the 40-7 (Boothwyn) & Medic 100-C (Crozer) on Friday night.
 
Wilfred Smith Sr. whom is a life member of Reliance was transported to Crozer Chester Medical Center last night for a cardiac emergency. Wilfred is reported to be doing fine now. The EMS crews performed very professionally & distinguishably.
 
Everyone is extremely grateful about the performance of the EMS crew. Once again thank you guys.   

Today the Tower along with Engine 68 (MHTFD), & Rescue 39 (Lower Chi) covered Sta. 81 (Chester FD) while they held the funeral of our fallen brother Tony Cox. The crews covered for 8 hours.
 
Around 1400, just as the funeral procession started to get underway, the City covers received a call to 936 Highland for a box Alarm. 81’s covers along with the covers from Sta. 82 which consisted of Tac 45 (Parkside), Rescue 52 (Brookhaven), Ladder 65 (Garden City), & Engine 12 (Eddystone) as the Rapid Intervention Team responded on the box.
 
C/11 B (Capasso) arrived and found a 3 story duplex with fire showing side C & D on the 3rd Floor and established command. C/11 A (Bolgunas) arrived & was the operations.
 
Tac 45 arrived and went in service with handlines. The Tower arrived & staged on Grace St. and started throwing ground ladders in the rear. The crew from the Tower along with Ladder 65’s crew went to the roof and cut a hole on the 3rd floor side C/D. after that was complete the crew went inside and assisted with overhaul. The crews from 68 & 39 assisted with checking for extension and overhaul operations. Units operated on scene for about 1 ½ hours. Good job to all units who operated on the fireground.
 
After the call was over the Tower returned to Station 61.
 
Photos courtesy of A/C Mike Bannon.