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RIT Training
at Bucks County Public Safety Training Center |
The fire company held drill at the
Bucks County Public Safety Training Center
on May 14, where we brushed up on Rapid
Intervention Team (RIT) skills. A RIT team
is assigned to protect firefighters working
at a structure fire incase something were to
go wrong. The RIT team would standby outside
the fire building and assist if something
were to happen and firefighters were stuck
inside the structure. Instructor Doug Tilley
showed us ways to lift and drag fallen
firefighters to safety using some basic
techniques and hand tools that we all carry
on us. Photos by Sara Grogan.
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Mass Casualty
Tent Training held at Station 79 |
On
April 30, 2008, the fire company received
training on how to deploy the new Zumro
mass-casualty tent at Station 79. The tent,
which was purchased with a grant from State
Senator Chuck McIlhinney's office, is
designed to be used in situations where
there are many victims that need to be
either treated or decontaminated. The unit
inflates with air in minutes, and comes with
heat and air conditioning and lighting for
all eventualities. The tent rolls up into a
bag for storage and transport. Photos
were taken by Larry Browne
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Fire Company
Goes to A-Day |
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The Volunteers of the
Doylestown Fire Company took the show on the
road on Saturday, April 26 to Delaware
Valley College on Route 202 in Doylestown
Township. The Students at Delaware Valley
College put together a state fair that runs
the entire weekend that showcases the
knowledge of the students and what the
college has to offer. Firefighters from
Doylestown took the opportunity to showcase
some of our equipment and show the public
who we are and what exactly we do. Photos
were taken by Sara Grogan |
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Brush Fire
Extends into Dwelling in Buckingham Township |
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The Doylestown Fire
Company was dispatched for a reported brush
fire up against a house at 3950 Sherwood
Lane in Buckingham Township on April 21,
2008. The call was quickly upgraded to a
dwelling fire when the owner reported to
Bucks County Radio that his siding was on
fire. Engine 19 was first on scene and put
out the fire. Also responding were Engine
19-1, Engine 79, and Engine 15. Minimal
damage to the house was reported, although
some siding needed to be removed to ensure
that the fire was out behind it. Photos by
Larry Browne. |
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Doylestown
Volunteers Assist Midway Fire Company with House
Fire |
The Doylestown Fire
Company was dispatched along with the Midway
Volunteer Fire Company on Sunday Morning,
April 20th around 1:30am for a single family
dwelling with heavy fire showing from the
second floor. Police on scene called in the
fire and told Bucks County Radio that the
house was well involved. Engine 5 was first
in and knocked back the fire with their deck
gun and hand lines. Engine 15 was second in
on the call. Doylestown Engines 19, 19-1,
and 79 arrived and assisted with attack
lines and overhaul. Additional engines to
the scene were New Hope Engine 46, Warwick
Engine 66, and Lingohocken Engine 95. The Plumsteadville
Fire Company covered Doylestown while we
assisted Midway. Photos by Midway Fire
Company Photographer Jeremy Beaver.
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Two Arrested
for Chemical Bomb |
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On April 4th 2008, at
approximately 1646 hours, the Doylestown
Fire Company was called to Our Lady Of Mount
Carmel School for a small explosion. The
Police Department on scene had reported a
small explosion next to a vehicle. "The
Works" bomb is created by mixing chemicals
together to produce a chemical reaction.
Doylestown Firefighters secured the area and
mitigated the chemicals involved. Doylestown
Borough Police officers arrested two 18 year
old males at the scene who admitted to
setting off the explosive. Photos by Paul
Kreuter |
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Doylestown
Assists on 2nd Alarm Fire in Tinicum Township |
The Doylestown Fire
Company was dispatched on the 2nd Alarm for
a fire in Tinicum Township at the Point
Pleasant Trading Post at 6 River Road. First
arriving crews reported multiple
outbuildings fully involved. Command was
established and a Tanker Task Force along
with the 2nd Alarm was requested. Engine 19
was assigned water supply, Rescue 19 was the
RIT Team, Ladder 79 went to the scene for
manpower, and Engine 79 was the fill site
engine at Station 41. Photos by Sara Grogan.
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Fire Company
Annual Banquet |
The Doylestown Fire Company No. 1
held its annual banquet on April 5th, 2008
at the Bucks County Country Club in Jamison.
The Banquet is a yearly event
that recognizes the accomplishments of the
members of the fire company over the past
year. Many thanks go to the Banquet
Committee for arranging such a great night.
Photos by Larry Browne.
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Small Rubbish
Fire at Doylestown Commons |
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Doylestown Fire Company was
dispatched for an apartment fire on March
24, 2008. Initial reports from residents on
scene were that flames could be scene from a
2nd floor patio of an apartment building.
Crews responded and found that there was a
fire in a flower pot and that the flames did
not extend into the building at all. This
was a close call that could have ended quite
differently. Photos by Mike Wood. |
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2008 Pancake
Breakfast is a Great Success! |
The Fire Company held its annual
fund raiser on March 15, 2008. The members
of the fire company and auxiliary served up
pancakes and sausage to what seemed like a
record setting amount of people. The line to
get in stretched all the way up to Main
Street. We even had to send people out in
the middle of the event to pick up more
supplies! Many thanks go out to everyone
that showed up to support the fire company.
Thank you and we hope to see everyone back
next year! Photos by Larry Browne
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Close Call at
Ooka in Doylestown Borough |
In the early hours of March 6,
2008, the Doylestown Volunteers were
dispatched to an alarm system at the Ooka
Japanese restaurant in Doylestown Borough.
The call was quickly upgraded to a building
fire due to reports of smoke coming from the
building. Crews went in service pulling a
hand line off of Engine 19 to attack the
fire. The fire was contained to a wooden
table that was later removed. Ladder 79 was
also on scene to assist with ventilation.
Photos by Larry Browne.
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Single Vehicle
Accident on Old Easton Road |
On February 23, 2008, The
Doylestown Fire Company was dispatched to
Old Easton Road for a reported car accident.
Arriving units reported a single vehicle
that sheared a utility pole in half. The
occupants of the vehicle were not hurt,
however traffic had to be diverted for a
good amount of time for utility crews to
secure the scene. Engine 19 was assigned to
secure the hazards on the vehicle so the tow
truck could remove it from the scene. Photos
by Sara Grogan.
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Fatal Dwelling
Fire on Doyle Street |
At 10:30am on January 29, 2008,
the Doylestown Fire Company was dispatched
to the 300 block of Doyle Street in
Doylestown Borough for a reported dwelling
fire with possible entrapment. First
arriving crews reported heavy smoke and fire
showing from a 1 and 1/2 story dwelling with
confirmed entrapment. Crews immediately went
to work to locate the victim inside, but
severe heat and wall collapse limited their
progress. Engine 19 stretched two hand lines
interior and Ladder 79 went to work with
ventilation and search and rescue. 1 victim
was located inside and two firefighters
received burns while trying to rescue the
victim. Assisting companies included Midway,
Warrington, Warwick, and Plumsteadville.
Photos by Mike Wood.
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