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Quick clip of Engine 40 responding to its second reported structure fire today. The first, Engine 40 arriving as the first due engine in Lower Chi and the second, Engine 40 arriving as the second due engine in Marcus Hook
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Last night, Rescue 40 was dispatched to 59s area for the residential structure fire. E59-2 arrived with nothing showing but then quickly got upgraded to a working fire. Rescue 40 was placed into service to help check for extension. Rescue 40 was back into service in about an hour
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Rescue 40 and MICU 40 are currently operating at an MVC on I-95 SB at the Highland Ave exit
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While Squad 40 was on scene of a medical assist an MVC with entrapment was dispatched. Squad 40 made the response to find a 3 vehicle MVC with negative entrapment.
Also on scene: Squad 17 ( duty engine ), Rescue 40, MICU 40, MICU 68, A-13 ( Claymont ) and Deputy 40
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Just after 10pm rescue company 40 dispatched to I-95 SB for the MVC with entrapment. Rescue 40 extricated 1.
While clearing the entrapment, rescue 40 was redirected to another MVC on I-95 SB between highland Ave and 452 . thanks to @chesterfirefighters for the assist. While we were on scene fire board notified Chief 40 of another MVC at Bethel and 322. Thanks to @astontwpfd for handling that for us.
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The officers and members of the Boothwyn Fire company want to wish firefighter Brian Taylor the best of luck as he has been selected as a cadet for the 198th Firefighter class of the Philadelphia Fire Department. Best of luck Beaks!
Engine 40 assisted station 13 ( Claymont ) on the multi-residential fire early this morning on Valley Run. 13-5 arrived with fire showing from the third floor window on a seven story high rise. E40s crew performed searches on multiple floors. Searches being negative on all 7 floors.
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Engine 40 first arriving engine ( Split lay ). Squad 40 second arriving engine from tonight’s reported house fire
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Just after 1 am this morning, Rescue 40 was dispatched to I-95 NB prior to the Highland Ave exit for the MVC with entrapment. While the rescue was enroute, fireboard notified them that they were getting reports of heavy entrapment and the police wanted them to expedite. Rescue 40 officer then added Rescue 39 ( Lower Chi )to assist station 40. Due to the circumstances and down pour of rain, Chief 40 added Ladder 82 ( City of Chester ) to assist with the extrication also. All three companies worked together and extricated the patient in 32 mins.
Earlier in the evening, the box dropped for a basement fire in Boothwyn. Truck 17 arrived first followed by Engine 40. Truck 17 crew knocked the fire with a can. Crews checked for extension with minimum damage.
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Yesterday, Rescue 40 responded to 59s local for the garage fire. E592 arrived with smoke showing and no threat to homes. E592 crew had the fire under control within the 10 min mark. This was station 59s second working fire yesterday.
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Don’t forget to Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day on Saturday, March 21st!
Big things have been happening around the Station over the past month. We just completed renovations of our kitchen, hallway and one of our restrooms. We would like to thank the members who volunteered their time to do the work to make this project come to life!
We would also like to send a special thank you to Chief Kelly and everyone at Energy Transfer for their support of our organization. We were fortunate enough to receive a grant in the amount of $25,000 to support this project.
We would also like to thank the following local businesses for also supporting us during these renovations. Please show your support for these great business partners.
Kamco Building Supply - Chester
Kol Marble & Granite PA
A & B Epoxy
CK Seidman Appliances
A & C Kitchens and Baths
Last night, Rescue 40 was dispatched for the residential structure fire in 59s area ( Concordville). Engine 59-2 arrived with nothing showing but then quickly got upgraded to a working fire. Rescue 40 was placed into service to help check for extension. Chief 59 had the command
**WORKING FIRE**
Rescue 40 ( Deputy Chief Civera ) currently operating at a working house fire in Concordville off of Cheyney road. All hands working with two lines in service
Rescue 40(Chief Rudolph) with a crew of 7 and MICU 140 are currently operating at this MVC on Interstate 95SB at the Highland Avenue offramp. Squad 55 (Ogden Fire Company) made the response as well. Thanks to Upper Chichester Township Fire Police for their assistance.
Rescue 40(Captain B. Caroselli), Squad 40(Chief Rudolph), and MICU 140 are just clearing this MVC scene. Interstate 95SB between Highland and 452.
While on scene of a medical assist an MVC with entrapment was dispatched at Market Street and Washington Ave. Squad 40 ( J Caroselli ) made the response to find a 3 vehicle MVC with negative entrapment.
Also on scene: Squad 17 ( duty engine ), MICU 40, Rescue 40, MICU 68, A-13 ( Claymont ) and Deputy 40
Rescue 40(Asst. Chief Fuller), Chief 40(Rudolph), and the MICU are operating on yet another MVC on Interstate 95. This one is 95SB between Highland and 452. Thanks to Bureau Of Fire Chester, PA for their assistance on scene.
While enroute, we were advised of another MVC in town at Bethel Avenue and 322. Thanks to Aston Twp. Fire Dept for sliding down to cover that one for us.
Thank you to Crozer EMS and all of the Fire Police units for their assistance on scene at both accidents as well.
Rescue 40(Asst. Chief Fuller) with a crew of 6 are currently operating on Interstate 95/Chichester Avenue underpass at an MVC scene with one trapped. Chief 40(Rudolph) has the 95 Command. MICU 140 is also on scene along with UCPD, PSP and 1st and 11th District Fire Police.
The officers and members of the Boothwyn Fire company want to wish firefighter Brian Taylor the best of luck as he has been selected as a cadet for the 198th Firefighter class of the Philadelphia Fire Department. Best of luck Beaks!
Engine 40 assisted station 13 ( Claymont ) on the multi-residential fire early this morning on Valley Run. 13-5 arrived with fire showing from the third floor window on a seven story high rise. E40s crew performed searches on multiple floors. Searches being negative on all 7 floors.
Just after 1 am this morning, Rescue 40 was dispatched to I-95 NB just prior to the Highland Ave exit. While rescue 40 was enroute, fireboard notified them that they were getting reports of heavy entrapment and that the police wanted the rescue to expedite. Rescue 40 officer then added Rescue 39 ( Lower Chi ) to assist 40. Due to the circumstances and the down pour of rain, Chief 40 added Ladder 82 ( City of Chester ) to assist also. All three companies worked together and extricated the patient in 32 minutes.
Yet again, yesterday afternoon Engine 40 was called to assist station 55 on another large brush behind Hilltop Elementary school.
