There will be a Kickball League coming to Delco at the end of July. Anybody that's interested in playing please post a list at your fire house, place of work, etc... Anybody can play in this league it will be a great time to get out and have some fun. Any questions please email Chris Durbano at 1stpclsr@comcast.net

This is the link to the Kickball League check it out. More info to follow.

 www.delawaresportsleague.com/Kickball-2008

Around 12:45 p.m. the Company along with Companies 39, 61, RIT 63, and Medic 100-7 were dispatched to assist the Marcus Hook Trainer Fire Department on a Confirmed Working Building Fire with Possible Entrapment on Plaza Street. 68-9B(J.Clausen) arrived on scene and advised he had heavy fire showing and established "Plaza Street Command" and struck the 2nd Alarm. Ladder and Engine 68 arrived on scene and began to go in service. Rescue 39 and Rescue 40 arrived soon after and went in service as well. The crew from the Rescue split up and assisted the first in crews. Chief 40(Powers) took his crew into an exposure where a subject was trapped on the second floor. At the same time, Deputy 40(Fuller, Jr.), F/F A. Pyle, and Jr. F/F R.King managed to remove the victim from the second floor by ground ladder on Side C of the Structure. Primary searches were completed in all houses that were involved with negative findings. Command also pulled his covers in to assist on the fire ground. All crews on scene worked well together knocking down the fire, opening up, throwing ground ladders and checking for extension. Command placed the fire under control just over 2 hours into the incident. Good Job to all personnel on scene. Thanks to 40-9B(Brady) for the picture.

Thanks to Engine 16(Yeadon) and Rescue 51(South Media) for covering our local while we operated on the fire ground. 

The Officers and Members of the Boothwyn Fire Company No.1 would like to to wish everyone a "Happy and Safe Fourth of July". Enjoy the firework shows around the area, and remember to keep it safe!

The month of July started off quickly for the Boothwyn Volunteers. Just before 11 a.m. the Township Companies were sent to Villiage Way for an AFA. The Engine was recalled in route by Engine 61 due to a tripped alarm. At 11:24 a.m. the Township Companies were sent to Conchester Lanes for another AFA. The Engine arrived on scene, and 61's crew advised of a tripped alarm so units returned to quarters. Just after 12:30 p.m. the Rescue and EMS were dispatched to Willowbrook for a Cardiac Arrest. The EMS advised that it was a DOA and recalled the FD response. To finish out the 1st, the Rescue and EMS response was sent to Chichester Ave/Meetinghouse Rd. for a Pedestrian Struck. The Rescue (13), Deputy, and Ambulance all made the response. 40-7 arrived on scene with one down on the highway. The crew from the Rescue assisted the EMS with patient care and packaging for transport. The Rescue remained on scene for about 30 minutes to assist the PD with lighting. Thanks to Brandon Smith for the picture.

Just after 4 am, Companies 40, 55, 61, RIT 45, & Medic 100C were dispatched to Beech Street in the First Due Local for a confirmed working house fire. Engine 40-1 with Chief 40(Powers) hit the street in no time, on the Engine's arrival the Chief advised he had a Single Family Dwelling Fully Involved going into defensive operations and asked for PECO asap due to the live wires down. Everyone was also reported out of the house. While the Engine crew was going in service, the Chief established the "Beech Street Command" and added Rescue 39(Linwood) and Truck Co. 68(MHTFD), also bringing Medics 100 & 100-7 to the fire ground. The crew from 40-1 worked quickly setting up the 2 1/2 with the Blitzfire, Deck Gun, and another 2 inch attack line to start attacking the raging fire. Squrt 61 arrived next and dropped a 5 inch supply line from Pleasant Ave to feed Engine 40-1. Due to the distance from the hydrant, Rescue 40 hand jacked 200 ft. of 5 inch to complete the lay for the Squrt. Engine 55-1 arrived next and they also brought in their own supply line to assist with the master stream operations. Squrt 61 set up the boom to assist as well. Upper Chichester 9(Small) arrived on scene and took over at the Command Post. The Crew from 39 & 68 assisted the Township Crews with placing several Master Streams in service. Beech Street Command also called for Canteen 67(Woodlyn) to assist on the fire ground. Command placed the Job under control in about 2 hours. Good job to everyone that worked on scene. Thanks to Squad 50(Middletown) for covering our local while we operated on scene. Thanks also to Chris Bradley and Frank Wesnoski for the photographs and Brandon Smith for the Video Footage.

The New Light Rescue Truck is finally at the Station and almost complete. Member Wayne Heacock from Fdgrafix will be starting the lettering this week. A few more things have to be completed as well as the tool mounting before the truck will be placed into service.

The Officers and Members of the Boothwyn Fire Company would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family, and friends of Chief Elliot. We would also like to send our condolences to his fellow officers of the Marcus Hook Police Department. Rest in Peace, Chief!

The weekend proved to be steady for the company. The first call call in to Luthern Knolls on Saturday afternoon. Engine 40-1(Brady) arrived on scene with nothing showing. The Squrt arrived next, followed by the Rescue which took the hydrant assignment. After further investigation the ticket was reduced to the Engine and Squrt per 40-9B(Brady). Around 4 p.m. the Rescue Assignment was dispatched to Chichester/Quillen for an Accident with Injuries. The Rescue hit the street but was not needed by the PD, and returned to quarters there after. Just after 6 p.m. the Township Companies were dispatched to Conchester Lanes were dispatched to Conchester Lanes for an AFA. Chief 40(Powers) held the assignment to Squrt 61 for the investigation. On Sunday around 2 p.m. the Rescue Assignment was dispatched to the front of the Wawa on 322 for an Accident with Injuries. Deputy 40(Fuller) already on the street made the response and arrived to find several cars piled up along the highway. The Deputy held it to the EMS who handled 1 refusal.

We would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Firefighter/EMT Nick Kolokithas. We would also like to send our sincere condolences to the Good Fellowship Ambulance, Alert Fire Co., and First West Chester Fire Co. If their is anything you need, don't hesitate to give us a call.

Just after 1 p.m. the Rescue Assignment along with Medic 100C were dispatched to Market St/Bethel Ave for an Accident with Injuries. Units arrived on scene to find a two vehicle accident in front of the Sunoco. The crew from the Rescue controlled the hazards and assisted the EMS before clearing the scene.