On Friday March 26th the fabulous Grease Band returns to the Phoenix Banquet Hall. For tickets contact Joan Marie Smith @ 610-485-6166.

@ 0245, Engine 61 was alerted along with Rescue company 40, Engine 55, & Medic 100-C to I-95 South Bound for an Accident with possible vehicle fire. 40-7, & Deputy 40 (Fuller Jr) arrived with a 2 vehicle accident, no fire & debris all over the highway. Engine 61 arrived next and started setting up lighting. Rescue 40 & 40-A arrived next and started assisting the crew from the Engine with removing debris from the highway. The Engine operated on scene for about 45 minutes and then was released by 40-9A.

At 16:54 hrs the Chester Box Alarm was dispatched to 2126 West 9th Street for a building fire with entrapment.  Chester-11 arrived on location and reported heavy fire 1st floor rear side 4 of the structure.  Chester-11 was then advised by CPD that all occupants were out and the medics were transporting the owner to CCMC to be checked out. The 2nd alarm was then struck.

 

On the 2nd Alarm was Tower 61, Rescue 45 (Parkside) for the Rapid Intervention Team, Rescue 52 (Brookhaven), & Canteen 47 (Chester Twp)

 

Engine 83 arrived on location and secured a water supply and went in-service with an 1¾” hand line. Engine 82 arrived and pulled a backup line while the Tower crew conducted searches and provided ventilation. Tower 61 arrived and immediately was ordered to check the exposure building. After that was completed, the crew from the Tower assisted interior crews of the main fire building with checking for extension. The 2nd Alarm companies operated on scene for about 1 hour then was released. Good job to all units who operated on the fireground.  

Tonight hundreds of people celebrated the retirement of Chief Anthony Capasso in the Phoenix Banquet Hall. Tony served distinguishably as Chief of Lennox Park & Marcus Hook Trainer FD for 30 years.

Chief Jim Smith & President Steve Bender represented Reliance Fire Company and also attending were members of Marcus Hook Trainer Fire Department, Boothwyn Fire Company, Chester Township Fire Company, Green Ridge Fire Company, Lower Chi Fire Company, Parkside Fire Company, Chester City Fire Department, Upland Fire Company, , Conoco Phillips Trainer Refinery, and Pennsylvania State Senator Dominic Pileggi.
 
During Chief Capasso's speech he spoke on two moments during his 30 years as Fire Chief that touched him. The passing of Chief George Shade Jr. of Trainer Fire Company and Lt. Nick Picozzi II of Lower Chichester Fire Company. Chief Capasso dedicated this evening to both men.
 
This truly was a wonderful night honoring a great man for all his years as Fire Chief to the Boroughs of Marcus Hook and Trainer.
 
Tony was flowed with gifts, including a trip to Jamaica which was purchased through the Marcus Hook Trainer FD. 
 
Letter from Chief Capasso
 
I want to thank the officers and members of the Marcus Hook Trainer Fire Department and Lennox Park Fire Company for all the support you have given me during my 30 years as Fire Chief in this Great organization.
When we merged 3 years ago this was a monumental event that had taken place in Delaware County and many tasks had to be accomplished after the merger was completed. All 3 departments came together ( Marcus Hook, Trainer and Lennox Park ) and the members worked countless hours to make this department what it is today. I want to especially thank all the line officers who supported me during my tenure in office. I wish all the line officers who are moving up in their respective ranks the best of luck in your new position. I know you will be supported totally by the men and women who serve in this great organization. Thanks for everything and may the Lord always be watching over all of you.
 
P.S.: The memories and friends that I have made along the way will last a lifetime.
 
Past Department Chief
Tony Capasso
 

Chief Jim Smith & President Steve Bender presented Tony with a commemorative clock.

The Marcus Hook Trainer Fire Department presented Reliance a plaque for continued brotherhood that we share.

The officers and members of Reliance would once again like to congratulate Tony and wish him the best of luck

The officers and members of Reliance would like to congratulate our fellow Township company Boothwyn (40). The new 40-6A has just been placed in service replacing the former 40-6A which is a 1985 GMC. Once again congrats and good luck with the new rig.

Around 1400, the Lower Chichester box alarm was struck to Summit Ave Along with co. 61 & 39 (Lower Chi) were 40 (Boothwyn), 68(MHTFD), Truck 63(Green Ridge), NCC Engine 13(Claymont), Engine 55(Ogden), Rescue 45 (Parkside) for the Rapid Intervention Team, and Medic 100-7. The Lower Chi PD arrived followed by Chief 39(D.A.Durbano) with heavy smoke showing from the middle of the row. Chief 39 established the Summit Ave Command. Engine 39 arrived and went in service while the crew from Engine 61 went inside to check for extension and conducted a primary search. The first in crews made a quick stop on the fire and held it to the unit of origin. The crew from the Tower and Truck 63 went to the roof. Command placed the job under control under the 30 minute mark. Good Job to all units on scene.

Last night the members of Reliance hosted the 2nd Annual New Years Eve party in the Phoenix Banquet hall. Special Thanks to Joan Marie Smith for setting the event up again, Jerry Gaspero for cooking. Also thanks to all of the other members who have helped out with the event.

The following members have made the top 10 responders for 2009 out of a total of 465 Alarms.

1. Jackie Maffei 228

2. Michael Bannon 181

3. John Easby 178

4. Aaron Barrowclough 167

5. Jim Smith 166

6. Michael Mcdonald 163

7. John Bannon 160

8. Thomas Vetri 127

9. David Cuskaden 125

10. Ken Shuss 119

Thanks to all members who have helped get the apparatus out this past year.

@ 1208 the township box alarm was struck to 2938 Griffith Way. The township companies along with Truck 63 (Green Ridge), Ladder 68 (MHTFD), Rescue 39 (Lower Chi), & Rescue 45 (Parkside) for the Rapid Intervention Team were on the assignment. 40-12A arrived with nothing showing. After investigation the call was determined to be a malfunctioning oven. 61-9A held the assignment to Tower 61 for ventilation.

Administrative Officers
President- Steve Bender
Vice President- Mike Byrne
Treasurer- Andy Maher
Recording Secretary- Brandy Beauchamp
Financial Secretary- Jackie Maffei
Corresponding Secretary- Robin Mcghee
3 Year Trustee- Tom Adams Sr.
2 Year Trustee- John Filicko
1 Year Trustee- Michael Bannon
                                            
Tactical Officers
Chief (61-9)- Jim Smith
Deputy Chief (61-9A)- Aaron Barrowclough
1st Assistant Chief (61-9B)- Mike Byrne
2nd Assistant Chief (61-9C)- Mike Bannon
Captain (61-12)- Thomas Vetri
Captain (61-12A)-John Bannon
Lieutenant (61-13)-Jackie Maffei
Lieutenant (61-13A)-Mike Mcdonald
Chief Engineer (61-14)- John Filicko
Assistant Engineer John Easby