Companies were dispatched for the working bldg fire. Arriving units found heavy smoke & fire from the rear of a 2 story twin. Crews were hampered on their initial attack due to numerous fireworks in the dwelling going off. Fire extended to the "B" exposure and eventually through the roof. The evacuation alert was sounded and companies went to an exterior attack, placing 2 Tower Ladders, deck guns and several hand lines in svc.

Companies were dispatched for the bldg fire to the rear of station-68. Arriving crews found a row of 8 garages, approx 30 x 100 well involved with the fire house as an exposure. Crews lead off with a 3" blitz line and 2 ladder pipes, Ladder-68 & Tower-61. Additional handlines were also stretched, along with the deluge gun atop of 40-1. Four 5" supply lines were dropped and charged in that short span of time also. All of this and the bulk of the fire was knocked with in the 1st 20 min mark. Very quick & good work to knock this fire before any serious damage occurred to the fire house.

An explosion and fire rocked a Chester Twp Home. Arriving crews had heavy fire in a 1-1/2 story SFD. The explosion ripped the house from it's foundation, and split it down the middle on the "B" side, leaving interior access impossible. Crews placed several portable deck guns and hand lines in svc from the exterior. Once the bulk of the fire was knocked, crews awaited a crane for demolition of the house to extinguish hot spots.

Companies were dispatched for the bldg fire at Marplewoods town homes. Units were o/s quickly reporting heavy smoke pushing from the eaves on 3 sides of the row type 2 story town homes. Crews made forced entry into several units searching for the source. Fire was found in the walls of the 2nd floor bathroom & bedroom extending into the common cockloft roof area. Attack crews made a good knock on the fire before it could extend to any other units. Fire damage was held to just one unit with smoke damage in several others.

Radnor Fire Company was dispatched for the dwelling fire in the 800 block of Maple Glen. Arriving units reported heavy fire from the rear of a large 2 story sfd and placed all hands in svc. Special calls for addl manpower from Sta-53 & 41 Delco, 23, 24, & 47 from Montco, & 2 & 3 from Chesco.

Companies were dispatched for the bldg fire. Chester-11 arrived reporting heavy smoke & fire from the 2nd floor of a 2 story bldg. An interior attack was mounted, but abandonded due to rapidly deteriorating conditions. They had extension into the "B" exposure. All companies were in svc with master streams

Chester-11 arrived o/s reporting heavy fire from front to rear, 1st floor of a 2-1/2 story eor vacant dwelling. Fire extended to the 2nd floor and thru the roof. The 2nd alarm was requested with extension in the "B" exposure, which was also a vacant. Companies went to an exterior attack on the original fire dwelling and the "B-1" exposure. Crews stretched a line into the "B-2" exposure, which was occuppied, and opened up, preventing spread of the fire into that bldg.

Arriving companies had heavy fire 1st floor of a 2 story Town House. The 2nd alarm was requested for trapped fire fighters due to a collapse of the 2nd floor. Three fire fighters were rescued from the bldg by fellow Fire Fighters and transported to Crozer Chester. Companies went to an exterior attack. 2 Fire Fighters received serious burns, while 1 was treated and released.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured Fire Fighters, their families and Company-45.

Thursday, August 23, 2007- PRESS RELEASE

Injured Firefighter Update 8/23/07

On August 21, 2007, Firefighter Dan Brees was released from Crozer Hospital. Dan is now at home with his family recovering from his injuries. The Brees family has asked that Dan not be approached for comment as he still has some recovery time ahead of him.

Firefighter Chase Frost continues to be listed in Critical Condition at Crozer Hospital. Questions regarding Chase’s condition should be directed to Crozer Hospital.

The Officers and Members of Parkside Fire Company wish to thank everyone for their continued support

Companies got the dispatch for the bldg in the area of 9th & Madison. Chester-11 arrived and reported heavy fire showing requesting the 2nd alarm on arrival. Crews went to an exterior attack due to the volume of fire and condition of the bldg. The bldg was a large 3 story vacant multiple occupancy dwelling.

At approx 01:30 Co-41 got the dispatch for the dwelling fire, P/D arrived on location within a minute of dispatch reporting the dwelling well involved with a victim on the front lawn. 41-9 requested the re-dispatch for a working fire and the R.I.T. from 23. 41-9 then arrived reporting a 2-1/2 story SFD approx 30 x 60 well involved in the rear, he then requested full company-53. Companies entered the bldg for an interior attack, but were unable to reach the "C" "D" corner of the bldg from interior due to that end of the bldg already in danger of collapse. Numerous handlines were in svc with truck companies opening the roof on the "B" "C" side of the bldg. Eventually all crews had to back out of the bldg for an exterior attack due to heavy fire conditions. 1 F/F fell thru the 1st floor to the basement, was transported to the hospital and returned to the f/g. Crews were still on scene at the writing of this story, 06:00.

Companies were dispatched to 184 Damview Dr for the dwelling fire. 73-9 arrived reporting heavy smoke showing from a mansion type dwelling. Crews found fire in the basement with extension thru the walls to the roof. Several handlines were placed in service with truck companies opening up walls, cielings and the roof. Some access problems existed with the high cathedral cielings inside the home. Crews were on scene for several hours.

Squrt-81 had an engine compartment well involved.

Chester P/D alerted fireboard to a working dwelling fire. It was an end of the row dwelling with extension to the "B" exposure. Engine 82 arrived to heavy fire 2nd floor and thru the roof. They stretched an 1-3/4 wtr line and made a good knock on the fire. Tower-82 opened the roof for ventilation.

Units arriving o scene had heavy fire from a 2 story twin with exposure problems. The 2nd alarm was called for immediately on arrival. 5 homes were eventually burned in this fire.

Companies had smoke showing from the roof area of a large 3 story SFD. Quint-73 lead off with an 1-3/4 water line, crews opened up the roof for a check for extension.

Station 65 was dispatched for the trash fire. 65-9 arrived o/s with a dumpster against the bldg, with extension to the interior of the bldg. The bldg assignment was then dispatched. Extra call for 2 add'l eng's, 1 Ladder, recue-52 for the air bank, and 2 R.I.T.'s Snorkel-23 and Eng-44.

2 story auto body shop, 2nd floor fully involved. Ladder pipes and master streams. I got there a little late due to the Lansdowne fire earlier.

2 story mor vacant dweeling, well involved on arrival.

2 story 30 x 60 apartments. Heavy fire 1st floor with extension to 2nd floor and thru the roof. The wind was a big factor in this fire. Freezing temperatures and wind blown water made for lots of ice. Numerous handlines stretched plus 2 deck guns. Limited access to the bldg for apparatus also hampered operations, by limiting their options. A long narrow driveway only allowed for one truck up to the scene.

All I can say is WOW. Helluva fire, Helluva job by all on scene.Glad I'm not picking up the almost 10,000' of 5" supply line laying on the ground. One lay was approx 6000' from Cheyney & Glenn Mills into the scene, another lay was at least 2500' to a pond in the rear of the property. I don't know how long the other lay was. Water problems initially due to distance, and hydrants on campus were not nearly enough to supply the massive need for this fire. 71-2 was drafting from a pond directly behind the fire bldgs. They had 5 hard sleeves connected to the front suction for the drafting operation. Who says drafting can't be done through a front suction!? I didn't get back to the other drafting operation. Numerous master streams in service, mostly aerial devices. A couple handlines in service later on in the fire from the exterior also. The wind was a big factor also. Blowing embers and master streams where ever it wanted to. I couldn't get to the "C" "D" corner until late in the fire due to the wind and water. The ground started icing up before I left. Both canteens also did a great job keeping everyone fed and hydrated.

63-9 arrived o/s first reporting heavy fire from a 2 story apt bldg. The bldg was an older bldg that had been converted into apts. Numerous renovations, which means lots of false walls and cielings, leaving plenty of places for the fire to hide and travel. The closest hydrant was approx 2500' away. A 5" supply line was dropped from this hydrant with 63-2 doing the relay. Tanker 59 was called in and supplied telesqurt-52 on the "B" side of the bldg. There was an attached garage on the "C" side of the bldg which ran the length. It's believed this is where the fire started and got into the roof of the apt bldg before the F/D's arrival. At least half of the bldg was well involved in fire when the F/D arrived. A trench cut was made in the roof which did help in keeping the fire from travelling the length through the "B" end. Several antique cars were housed in the garage, which were a total loss.

Companies were dispatched for a porch fire. 15-13 arrived to report heavy fire in the rear, on a 2nd floor porch. Fire extended into the outside walls & roof area. Crews did a great job of opening up and getting to it. Bryn Mawr & Radnor, with Gladwynne being called for the R.I.T.

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Huge 3 story Mansion type home apprx 75 x 75 irregular shaped, on Ithan creek rd. Heavy fire thru the roof on the A, B, & D side on F/D arrival. Home was occupied, but residents were not home at the time. The front of the home was under going some renovations.

A lightning strike caused this fire. Heavy fire side A & B 1st & 2nd floor on Fire departments arrival

Large home on Darby Paoli rd, fire started by a candle. Power in the area had been out for days due to severe weather from hurricane left overs. Heavy fire on arrival.

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Large 3 story SFD under construction. Fully involved on arrival, collapse of outside walls.

Large 3 story house abandoned. Nearly fully involved on F/D arrival