Old Bay in Boothwyn's Engine Bay This time we're doin it big in the Parking Lot Come out and support the Boothwyn Fire Company Annual Crab Feast Date: Saturday, September 6th, 2008 Time: 1 pm-5 pm Cost: $ 35.00 Per Person, $ 65.00 A Pair Location: 1405 Meetinghouse Rd, Boothwyn, PA 19061 All You Can Eat Crabs - Corn on the Cob - Side Salads - Hot Dogs - Beer - Soda - Water For More Information or Tickets Contact: Frank Campbell (484) 574-1270 or Ray Fuller (610) 551-8835 or Station 40 (610) 485-0269 Support Your Local Volunteer Fire Company !!!

Around dinnertime, The Daytime Box Assignment was struck to Roberts Circle in the local for the Building Fire. Responding units were advised of a Grill Fire with extension to the deck and rear of the house. 55-9 arrived and advised Squrt 61 on their arrival to pull a water line to the rear. Engine 40-1 followed and took the hydrant assignment. The Crew from 40-1 made their way up the hill, and checked the residence with a thermal imaging camera for any hot spots. The incident was scaled back to the township companies by Chief 55. Not long after 40-1 and the Squrt cleared the scene.

The Lt. Picozzi Memorial T-Shirts have finally arrived. The Shirts are $20.00 a Piece and they come in Large, Extra Large, 2X, 3X, and 4X. If Anyone would like to purchase a Shirt contact Assistant Chief 39 Chris Durbano @ 610-960-6976 or Deputy Chief 40 Ray Fuller Jr @ 610-551-8835.

Just after 6pm, The Marcus Hook-Trainer Box Assignment was struck to Congoleum on Ridge Rd for the Building Fire. Responding units were being advised of possible pallets on fire in a building. Rescue 39(Fuller Sr.), 40-1(Fuller Jr.), and Ladder 68(J.Smith) arrived simultaneously and began to access the situation. Rescue 39 and Ladder 68 set up in the front of the Building, while 40-1 took the hydrant assignment. Deputy 68(Smith) took the Congoleum, while 39-9(Fuller Sr.) took operations. A crew was sent to the top of the furnice to get a better overview of what was burning and how to access it. Once the crew got to the top, Deputy 40(Fuller Jr.) advised of a large amount of ceramic product that was burning on top of the Rico furnace. Crews down below started to use a pulley system to send up hand tools, shovels, salvage buckets, and Water extinguishers to start removal of the product to get to the fire. After 30 minutes, Deputy 40 advised that fresh crews were going to be needed because of the high heat from the furnace and the burning product. Deputy 40 also advised Command, that it would be more accessible to have Tower 61 set up in the front of the furnace to have more access for off loading of the product. Operations also advised Command that more manpower would be needed, so Command re-dispatched for additional manpower. Crews worked for about 2 more hours until the product was finally moved and the fire was extinguished. Good Job to all the Crews that worked well together to get the product removed. Around 8pm, Deputy 68 terminated the Congoleum Command and placed everyone available after they wrapped up. We would like to Thank Rescue 72(Aston Beechwood) for providing Rescue Coverage to Upper Chichester and Lower Chichester Township. While on the cover, they handled yet another Pedestrian Struck. This time in front of the Meetinghouse Apartments.

Besides the Cover to Wilmington Manor for the weekend. The Company also handled several incidents throughout the day on Sunday. The Company responded to Three Accidents, a Pedestrian Struck, and Two Fire Alarms. Both fire alarms turned out to be tripped alarms. The Pedestrian Struck was a minor injury, and the Three Wrecks were also all minor injuries. The Company had a busy Sunday as the Summer months keep moving along.

Today, the Rescue under the command of Chief Engineer John Manata traveled down to New Castle to provide coverage to Wilmington Manor's Fire District. The Rescue covered from Noon-8pm. The first part of the day, the Rescue was housed at Station 28, then moved to Station 32 in the evening. Around 6:30pm, while in quarters at 32, The Rescue Assignment was dispatched to the Hess Station across from Station 28 for the MVC with injuries. While en route the assignment was reduced to A-32, so the Rescue and 32-4 returned to quarters. We would like to Thank everyone from Wilmington Manor for the invite and hospitality. If you need us again, you know how to reach us.

Tonight, The Rescue and Ambulance was requested to Standby at the Lower Chichester Fire Works. The event takes place each year around this time at the Linwood Park on Hewes Ave. Everyone enjoyed the show and we would like to thank Lower Chichester for the invite. The Rescue and Ambulance returned to quarters around 10pm.

Around 1:35am, The Rescue Assignment along with Medic 100C were dispatched to Interstate 95 (SB)/Highland Ave for an Accident with Injuries. 40-12(Brady) arrived on scene first and advised of a three vehicle accident involving a Tractor-Trailer on 95 South just before the Highland Ave onramp and had Fire Police dispatched to assist. Rescue 40, 40-6A, and 40-7 made the response under the command of Deputy Chief Fuller. The Rescue Company arrived on location and began to access the situation. After checking all the vehicles, it was determined that there was a total of 5 injuries, with one patient being trapped in the rear of a mini-van. Deputy 40 took the 95 Command, and started 3 additional squads to the scene. Medic 100 arrived and took the EMS Command. The Crew from Rescue 40 & 40-6A stabilized the Mini-Van and removed the Drivers Side Sliding Door to access the patient that was in the rear of the Van. 40-7(1), 100-7(2), 83-7(1), 82-7(1) all transported patients to Crozer Hospital. The Rescue and 40-6A remained on scene to assist the PSP with their investigation and provided lighting for the tow company to remove the vehicles.

Just after 11pm, The Rescue Company was dispatched to Interstate 95 (SB)/Market St for an Accident with Injuries, vehicle reported overturned. Rescue 40, 40-6A, and 40-7 made the response within minutes under the Command of Chief Montello. Units arrived on scene with 1 vehicle overturned down an embankment at the off-ramp to Market St with negative entrapment. The crew from Rescue 40 & 40-6A controlled all hazards and 40-7's crew evaluated the patients. Chief 40 made all units available shortly after.

Tonight around 7pm, Rescue Company 40 along with Medic 100C were dispatched to Conchester Hwy (EB) / Market St for an Accident with Injuries. Rescue and Ambulance 40 made the response, and arrived at 322 & Bethel Ave with a Motorcycle down on the highway. The crew from 40-7 began to check out the patient. After further investigation, it was determined that another accident had happened a short distance up. The crew from Rescue 40, started to control all hazards from both accidents. Medic 100C began to check on the other Accident at the same time. Deputy 40(Fuller) started the second BLS unit to the scene while patients were being checked out. A short time later, 40-9A was advised of another accident that was part of a hit and run that was on the other side of the Market St bridge. 40-6A and 68-7 made the response to that accident. The crew from 68-7 transported that patient to Crozer with Back Pain. All patients from the First and Second Accident refused treatment, making 40-7 and Medic 100C available. Rescue Company 40 remained on scene until the highway was cleared out. Not to long after backing in the building, The Rescue was dispatched to assist the ambulance at the Chichester House Apartments with Lifting. Rescue 40 arrived and its crew assisted 40-7 with removing a patient from a third floor apartment.

The Officers and Members of the Boothwyn Fire Company would like to wish everyone a Happy but Safe 4th of July. We would also like everybody to take a moment to honor our American Heros serving over seas.

Friday Night, marked the first time for Comedy Night at the Ballrooms at Boothwyn. The Comedy Night was put on by the Fundraising Committee and it was filled with a ton of laughs, great food, and a lot of fun. We would like to thank everyone who came out and supported the Boothwyn Fire Company for this event. We would like to thank Joey Callahan for coming out and putting on a great show. We are looking into having more comedy nights in the months to come, keep checking back on our website for more details. We also want to remind everybody that our Crab Feast is also quickly approaching on Saturday, September 6th from 1-5pm. We hope to see everyone there as well, a lot of fun should be had.

Around 11:30am, the Marcus Hook Box assignment was struck to 10th St/Plaza St for the Building Fire. On the ticket besides Company 40 were Company 68, Rescue 39, & Tower 61. 68-9C went on location advising he had heavy fire with exposure to Marcus Hook's Firehouse. Rescue(Fuller) & Engine(Montello) 40 hit the street in minutes, and we're used to handle the rear of the structure. On the arrival of Company 40, The Rescue dropped a 5 inch supply line to Engine 40. 68-9C(Clausen) took 10th St Command, 39-9A(Durbano) Operations, and 40-9(Montello) had the Sector "C" Division. Numerous Master streams were placed in service by Engine 40, Tower 61, & Ladder 68. Portable Deck Guns and hand lines were also placed in service. Good Job to all units that operated on this very hot day. Thanks to Engine 69(Lima) and Rescue 72(Aston Beechwood) for providing coverage while we operated on scene.

Just after 7pm, The Rescue Assignment was dispatched once again, to Market St/Bethel Ave for the Accident with Injuries. Company 40 hit the street in seconds along with Chief 40(Montello). Units arrived on scene with a two vehicle accident with debris all over the highway. The Crews from 40-6A, & 40-1 controlled all hazards and assisted the ambulance before clearing the scene. Besides the working house fire in Aston Township, The Company also responded to a fire alarm in Chester Township, as well as an AFA in the local through out the day.

Not to long after Lunch time, The Engine was requested to assist the Aston Township Fire Departments as well as several other mutual aid companies on a Working House Fire on Bancroft Drive. Engine 40-1 made the response in minutes to find a heavy column of Black Smoke in the sky while en route up 452. The crew from the Engine assisted with exterior operations. 63-9(Herre) had Command of the Incident, 40-9(Montello) had the Manpower Pool. Good Job to all units on scene. Thanks to Telesqurt 50(Middletown Fire Company) for providing coverage to the residents of Upper Chichester and Lower Chichester while we operated on the Fire Ground.