RECENT CALL ACTIVITY
Firefighters Battle 2 Alarm Fire in Wayne
Date: Jul-08-2010 Main Line Media News: Channel 6 Action News: http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=7541786
Time: 13:02 hours
Box: 0101
Location: 300 block West Lancaster Ave.
Township: Radnor
Photo courtesy of Radnor Fire Company
Car Fire in Devon; 1 of 10 calls on July 4th
Date: Jul-04-2010
Time: 17:13 hours
Box: 0234
Location: 144 Lancaster Ave. (Sovereign Bank)
Township: Easttown
Explosion Ignites 2 Alarm Blaze in Tredyffrin Twp.
Date: Jun-18-2010 DEVON, PA - On Friday, June 18th at 11:21 a.m. the Berwyn Fire Company, Radnor Fire Company, and Paoli Fire Company were dispatched to 6 Berkeley Rd. (Enivronex, Inc.) in the Devon section of Tredyffrin Township for a building fire. The initial 9-1-1 caller indicated there was a small gas explosion inside their business, but was unsure of the extent of the fire. -###- 2-alarm blaze damages Devon engineering facility
Time: 11:21 hours
Box: 0279
Location: 6 Berkeley Rd. (Environex, Inc.)
Township: Tredyffrin
Initial fire crews from Berwyn Engine 2-2 and Radnor Ladder 15 arrived at 11:27 a.m. to find a large two-story commercial structure with smoke showing. With no occupants outside the building to confirm everyone was able to exit the building safely, a rapid search was conducted to locate any trapped victims. At the same time water hoselines were being advanced into the structure to extinguish the fire before it could spread.
Based on intense fire conditions encountered by crews a 2nd alarm was dispatched at 11:38 a.m. with fire now consuming the ceiling of the 1st floor. The Chester County Haz-Mat Team was also dispatched due to reports of hydrogen gas and other chemicals being stored in the facility. Berwyn Assistant Chief Justin Brundage arrived soon after and established an Incident Command Post.
Firefighting crews from Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties eventually brought the stubborn blaze under control just before 2 p.m. At the height of the blaze, over 70 volunteer personnel were operating at the scene.
The Chester County Fire Marshal's Office investigated the cause of the fire. It was determined to be accidental in nature having been caused by a hydrogen tank leak at the facility's laboratory. According to the Chester County Fire Marshal's Office, damage is estimated at $325,000.
There were two reported firefighter injuries that were heat related. Both were treated on scene by medical personnel and did not require transport to a hospital. A civilian who worked at the facility suffered a chemical burn to the hand and was transported to a local hospital. Final units cleared the fire scene just after 4:00 p.m.
The fire was extremely dangerous due to the number of chemicals being used in the business. Initial crews encountered high heat conditions as they searched for the fire in zero visibility conditions. The fire was allowed to spread without notice due to the fact that hydrogen gas cannot be seen by the naked eye. This was further complicated by void spaces that allowed the fire to spread quickly over the heads of fire crews. Once the gas fed fire made contact with the various combustible materials in the building it then became visible. This also explained why the initial 9-1-1 caller reported that they were unsure if the fire was still burning.
The following additional companies assisted at the fire scene: Malvern Fire Company, King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company, Newtown Square Fire Company, Gladwyne Fire Company, Lionville Fire Company, Narberth Ambulance, and the Haverford Twp. Paramedic Unit.
Crews from the East Whiteland Volunteer Fire Association and Phoenixville Fire Department (EMS) stood by in Berwyn's firehouse during the incident.
For additional information contact Brendan Brazunas, Assistant Chief, at the fire station at 610-644-6050 ext. 11.
Explosion, fire at chemcial plant in Chester Co.
By John Rawlins
Channel 6 Action News
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=7506163
Hazmat fire damages Devon business
By Pete Bannan
Main Line Media News
http://www.mainlinemedianews.com/articles/2010/06/18/main_line_suburban_life/news/doc4c1b94f24f9c7166037900.txt
By Lauren McCormack
Daily Local News
http://www.dailylocal.com/articles/2010/06/19/news/srv0000008586756.txt
Car Crashes Into Building; Driver Airlifted
Date: May-21-2010 BERWYN,
Time: 13:30 hours
Box: 0224
Location: Waterloo Rd. & Berkeley Rd. (Waterloo Gardens)
Township: Easttown
Ambulance 2-1 and Paramedic 2-1 arrived on location moments later and found a single vehicle crash where the driver became trapped in their vehicle after it had struck a building at a high rate of speed. A medical helicopter was requested due to the severity of injuries sustained by the driver.
The crews of Engine 2-2 and Ambulance 2-2 utilized the Jaws of Life in order to safely extricate the driver. The extrication of the lone occupant was completed several minutes later.
Engine 2-3 responded and established a landing zone at the nearby Devon Horse Show Grounds. Ambulance 2-1 transported the driver to the landing zone, where the victim was airlifted by PENNSTAR aeromedical to a
Final apparatus and personnel cleared the accident scene by 3:30 p.m. The cause of the automobile crash is under investigation by the Easttown Township Police Department.
The vehicle hit the corner of the building trapping the driver.
The driver was wearing a seatbelt, which prevented them from suffering more serious injuries.
Photos courtesy of Chris Bickings (BFC) and Blaine Leis (BFC)
Berwyn Crews Respond to Newtown Square House Fire
Date: May-12-2010 NEWTOWN SQUARE,
Time: 19:57 hours
Box: 0041
Location: 100 block Hunt Valley Circle
Township: Newtown
The call was immediately upgraded by Newtown Deputy Chief (Michael Kenny) to a house fire response bringing additional resources from the Berwyn Fire Company, Paoli Fire Company, Malvern Fire Company, and Media Fire Company.
Fire crews from Newtown Engine 41-1 and Berwyn Engine 2-3 arrived on the scene to find a large two story home with heavy smoke showing from the front of the residence. The fire was located in the basement with a heavy smoke condition encountered throughout the house.
Over 50 volunteer personnel were on the scene working with multiple water hoselines and hand tools to extinguish the fire. The bulk of the fire damage was confined to the basement of the home due to the quick actions of the first in firefighting teams.
The Newtown Township Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the blaze, which is believed to have started in the basement. There were no firefighter or civilian injuries reported.
The homeowner's monitored fire alarm saved their home from further damage and is an excellent example of how a simple investment in fire alarm system can save your house from total destruction. For information on fire alarms/smoke detectors visit the National Fire Protection Association at www.nfpa.org.
Additional assistance came from the Radnor Fire Company EMS, Bon Air Fire Company (Haverford Twp.), and Riddle Hospital Paramedics.
Driver Trapped in Overturned Tractor Trailer
Date: May-12-2010 Assistant Chief Jim Gallagher from King of Prussia requested the Berwyn Fire Company (Rescue 2) and Swedesburg Volunteer Fire Company (Special Service 49) to assist with personnel and rescue tools due to the driver being heavily entangled in the wreckage.
Time: 04:38 hours
Box: 0047
Location: PA Turnpike Westbound (Valley Forge Interchange)
Township: Upper Merion
UPPER MERION
First arriving units discovered an overturned tractor trailer blocking the Westbound off ramp to the Valley Forge Interchange and also the on ramp to the Eastbound lanes. It was quickly determined that the driver was trapped and that the tanker was leaking a significant amount of liquefied sugar.
Firefighters stabilized the tanker and cab to ensure it would not move once the extrication effort began. Personnel from
The victim was safely removed after being trapped for over an hour. The subject was transported to a nearby landing zone by Lafayette Ambulance and then flown by PENNSTAR to a
The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the cause of the automobile crash. The on and off ramps affected by the crash were closed until
There were no reported firefighter injuries during the incident. Rescue 2 cleared the accident scene just before
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Firefighters Battle House Fire in Tredyffrin Twp.
Date: May-04-2010 TREDYFFRIN TWP., PA - On Tuesday, May 4th at 10:48 a.m. the Berwyn Fire Company, Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company, Radnor Fire Company, and the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company were dispatched to the unit block of Sullivan Rd. for a house fire. The fire was declared under control at 11:23 a.m. The Chester County Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the blaze. There were no firefighter or civilian injuries reported. Final units cleared the scene around 2 p.m. http://www.mainlinemedianews.com/articles/2010/05/04/main_line_suburban_life/news/doc4be05a14f375d184478693.txt
Time: 10:48 hours
Box: 0265
Location: Unit Block Sullivan Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Deputy Chief (Wayne Riddle), from the Berwyn Fire Company, arrived moments later to found a single family home with heavy smoke showing from the front of the residence. A 'working fire' was dispatched, bringing additional resources from the Paoli Fire Company, Malvern Fire Company, and Lafayette Ambulance (Upper Merion Twp.) to the scene.
Nearly 50 volunteer personnel were on the scene working with multiple water hoselines and hand tools to control the fire. Through strong teamwork the residence was spared from being a total fire loss. Many personal belongings were able to be salvaged by crews despite significant interior damage to the home.
The home was unoccupied at the time of the fire, but a dog was successfully rescued by firefighters during the search of the residence. The dog was treated by Tredyffrin Township Police Officers and the crew of Lafayette Ambulance prior to being transported to a local animal hospital.
Crews from Newtown Square Company, Minquas Fire Company (Downingtown Borough), and Phoenixville Fire Department EMS stood by in Berwyn's firehouse during the incident.
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For additional information contact Brendan Brazunas, Assistant Chief, at the fire station 610-644-6050 ext. 11.
Firefighters from Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties worked together to battle this midday blaze.
Tredyffrin Twp. Police and Lafayette Ambulance personnel treated the dog for smoke inhalation.
Images courtesy of Dannon Voight.
Driver Trapped After Car Plunges Over Wall
Date: Apr-20-2010
Time: 14:26 hours
Box: 0243
Location: 15 Leopard Rd. (Trinity House Apartments)
Township: Easttown
BERWYN, PA - On Tuesday, April 20th at 2:26 p.m. the Berwyn Fire Company Ambulance was dispatched to the Trinity House Apartments on
Ambulance 2-1 arrived on location moments later and found a single vehicle crash where the driver became trapped in their vehicle after it had plunged 15' over a retaining wall. During the descent the vehicle overturned onto its roof narrowly missing a nearby tree.
A medical helicopter was requested due to the severity of injuries sustained by the driver. Engine 2-2 established Incident Command and requested Rescue 2 with additional personnel to assist with the extrication effort.
The crews of Engine 2-2 and Rescue 2 utilized the Jaws of Life in order to safely extricate the driver. The extrication of the lone occupant was completed several minutes later.
Rescue 2 responded from the accident scene to establish a landing zone behind the Easttown Library. Ambulance 2-1 transported the driver to the landing zone, where the victim was airlifted by PENNSTAR aeromedical to a
Final apparatus and personnel cleared the accident scene by 3:30 p.m. The cause of the automobile crash is under investigation by the Easttown Township Police Department.
Photos courtesy of Tom Spurlock, Berwyn Fire Company
Car Strikes Building Trapping Driver in Berwyn
Date: Apr-07-2010 BERWYN , PA - On Wednesday, April 7th at 5:51 a.m. the Berwyn Fire Company Ambulance was dispatched to the area of Lancaster Ave. and Woodside Ave. for an automobile crash.
Time: 05:51 hours
Box: 0233
Location: 631 Lancaster Ave. (Fritz Lumber Yard)
Township: Easttown
The Easttown Township Police Department arrived on location moments later and found a single vehicle crash and confirmed that a victim became trapped in their vehicle after crashing into a building.
Ambulance 2-1 and Paramedic 2-1 arrived on location to find a single vehicle into a small structure with the driver entrapped in the wreckage. A medical helicopter was requested due to the severity of injuries sustained by the driver. Berwyn Fire Captain Eamon Brazunas established Incident Command and requested Traffic 3 from the Paoli Fire Company to assist with traffic control.
The crews of Engine 2-2 and Rescue 2 utilized the Jaws of Life to remove the roof of the vehicle in order to safely extricate the driver. The extrication was completed at 6:12 a.m.
Simultaneously, a landing zone was established by Engine 2-1 behind the Easttown Library. Ambulance 2-1 transported the driver to the landing zone, where the victim was airlifted by PENNSTAR aeromedical to a Philadelphia trauma center in serious condition.
Final apparatus and personnel cleared the accident scene by 8 a.m. The westbound lanes of Lancaster Ave. were closed between Woodside Ave. and the Berwyn Train Station for the same duration. The cause of the automobile crash is under investigation by the Easttown Township Police Department. 
Photos courtesy of ChesterFire.com
Rescue 2 Responds to House Fire in Charlestown Twp.
Date: Mar-29-2010
Time: 03:24 hours
Box: 0526
Location: 1700 block Horseshoe Trail
Township: Charlestown
CHARLESTOWN TWP., PA - On Monday, March 29th at 3:24 a.m. the East Whiteland Volunteer Fire Association, Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company, and the Malvern Fire Company were dispatched to the 1700 block of the Horseshoe Trail for a house fire.
First arriving units found a single family home with fire showing from a large portion of the residence. A 'working fire' was dispatched, bringing additional resources from the Berwyn Fire Company, Kimberton Fire Company, and Phoenixville Fire Department EMS to the scene.
Berwyn firefighters assisted as the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT). This is a specialized rescue team of highly trained firefighters that stand ready in the event that a firefighter goes down or becomes trapped in the building. Later, the Berwyn crew assisted with extinguishment and overhaul to check for hidden fire in the walls of the house.
The fire was declared under control at 4:28 a.m. The Chester County Fire Marshal, the PA State Police Fire Marshal and the Charlestown Township Fire Marshal are investigating the cause of the blaze. There was no firefighter or civilian injuries reported.
Rescue 2 (Berwyn) cleared the scene just after 6:00 a.m., while units from the initial alarm remained on scene until 7:45 a.m.
According to the Chester County Fire Marshal this home did not have any working smoke detectors. Thankfully this did not prove a fatal mistake by the homeowner who narrowly escaped before the fire company arrived. We would like to remind the community to put batteries in your smoke detectors and to test them monthly.
To learn more about smoke detectors please visit the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) website at www.nfpa.org.
View from the front of the home.
Photos courtesy of the Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company & the Malvern Fire Company
Fire Quickly Extinguished in Berwyn House
Date: Mar-06-2010
Time: 17:51 hours
Box: 0225
Location: 500 block Northfield Rd.
Township: Easttown
EASTTOWN TWP., PA - On Saturday, March 6th at 6:51 p.m. the Berwyn Fire Company was dispatched to the 500 block of Northfield Rd. for a fire alarm activation.
Tower 2 (Berwyn) arrived on location to find a large 2 story single family dwelling with no smoke or fire evident from the exterior. As the crew made their way around the house to investigate further, smoke was visible through the windows at the back of the house.
The call was then upgraded to a working dwelling fire response, adding assistance from the Radnor Fire Company, Paoli Fire Company and Newtown Square Fire Company.
The crew of Tower 2 forced entry into the back door of the house where heavy smoke began pouring out of the residence. A hoseline was deployed by the crew of Engine 2-3 to the back door as firefighters made their way inside. Both crews worked together to search the home for any occupants and to find the fire. The fire was located in the laundry room and quickly extinguished.
The fire was declared under control at 7:09 p.m. by Assistant Chief Justin Brundage. The family was not home at the time of the blaze, but unfortunately a dog succumbed to smoke inhalation. The fire accidentally started in the dryer.
Due to the fire alarm activation and quick response from the fire company the house was spared major damage and the family was not displaced. 
Driver Trapped After Head-On Collision
Date: Feb-28-2010 EASTTOWN TWP., PA - On Sunday, Feburary 28th at 2:42 p.m. the Berwyn Fire Company was dispatched to the 200 block of Sugartown Rd. for an auto-accident with possible entrapment. -###-
Time: 14:42 hours
Box: 0224
Location: 200 block Sugartown Rd.
Township: Easttown
The Easttown Township Police Department arrived on location moments later and confirmed a victim trapped after a head on crash.
Engine 2-2, Ambulance 2-1 and Paramedic 2-1 arrived on location at 2:49 p.m. and began rescue efforts. Berwyn Fire Chief Matthew Norris established Incident Command and requested a helicopter on standby for the trapped driver.
The crews of Engine 2-2 and Rescue 2 utilized the Jaws of Life to remove the roof and driver's side doors to safely extricate the driver. The extrication was completed at 3:24 p.m.
Simultaneously, a landing zone was established by Engine 2-3 at the PECO Energy Helipad on W. Swedesford Rd. in Tredyffrin Township. Ambulance 2-1 transported the driver to the landing zone, where they were airlifted by PENNSTAR aeromedical to a Philadelphia trauma center in stable condition.
Ambulance 2-2 assessed and transported a patient, from the second vehicle involved, with non-life threatening injuries to a local hospital.
Final apparatus and personnel cleared the accident scene by 5:30 p.m. Sugartown Rd. was closed between Waterloo Rd. and S. Fairfield Rd. until 6:00 p.m. The cause of the auto-accident is under investigation by the Easttown Township Police Department.
3 Alarm Apartment Building Fire in Tredyffrin Township
Date: Jan-30-2010 TREDYFFRIN TWP., PA - On Saturday, January 30th at 9:25 a.m. the Berwyn Fire Company, Radnor Fire Company, and Paoli Fire Company were dispatched to the Strafford Station Apartments at 419 Strafford Ave. for an apartment building fire. Initial 9-1-1 callers reported fire and smoke in the building and reports of residents possibly trapped.
Time: 09:25 hours
Box: 0289
Location: 419 Strafford Ave.
Township: Tredyffrin
The Tredyffrin Township Police Department arrived on location moments later and reported an apartment fully engulfed in flames. Prior to the arrival of firefighters, they assisted with evacuation of residents still in the building and ascertained that the resident believed to have been trapped had made it out safely. The Easttown Township Police Department also assisted with this effort and provided crowd control.
Based on the information relayed to Berwyn Fire Company Fire Chief Matthew Norris by the police, he requested a 'working fire dispatch' at 9:27 a.m. that brought additional resources to the scene from the Malvern Fire Company, East Whiteland Volunteer Fire Association, and the Gladwyne Fire Company.
Engine 2-3 (Berwyn) arrived at 9:31 a.m. and reported a 3 story apartment building with fire visible from the 3rd floor. Chief Norris followed at 9:33 a.m. and established an Incident Command Post. A 2nd alarm was transmitted at 9:35 a.m. with fire quickly spreading across the top of the building. A 3rd alarm was later transmitted at 10:02 a.m. to provide additional manpower needs.
Firefighting crews from Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties braved the bitterly cold conditions and brought the fire under control around 11 a.m. At the height of the blaze, over 100 volunteer personnel were operating at the scene.
The Chester County Fire Marshal and the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal are investigating the cause of the fire. Preliminary observations indicate that the fire is believed to be accidental. According to the Chester County Fire Marshal's Office, damage is estimated at $1.25 million with 22 apartments affected by smoke, fire, or water damage.
There were no reported first responder or civilian injuries during or immediately following the fire. Final units cleared the fire scene just after 3 p.m.
The Strafford Station Apartments Property Management Company and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Red Cross are assisting the nearly 40 residents displaced by the fire. If you would like to provide financial assistance to those displaced, please visit the Red Cross website at www.redcross-philly.org.
The following additional companies assisted at the fire scene with apparatus and personnel: Bryn Mawr Fire Company, King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company, Narberth Ambulance, Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company, Newtown Square Fire Company, Goshen Fire Company, Phoenixville Fire Department EMS, Lafayette EMS (Upper Merion Twp.), Good Fellowship Ambulance (West Chester Borough), Lionville Fire Company, and North Penn Goodwill Canteen Services.
Crews from Lima Fire Company, Lionville Fire Company, Kimberton Fire Company, Minquas Fire Company (Downingtown Borough), and Plymouth Ambulance stood by in Berwyn's firehouse during the incident.
For additional information contact Brendan Brazunas, Assistant Chief, at the fire station at 610-644-6050 ext. 11.
Photos used with permission from Jim DeStefano, Sr., Berwyn Fire Company Photographer, Officer Kevin Oreskovich, Easttown Twp. Police Dept., and Steve Hand, Gladwyne Fire Company
2+ Alarm Fire in Upper Merion Twp.
Date: Dec-16-2009 The King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company (Station 47) was dispatched for a fire alarm activation just after 6 p.m. at the AmeriGas Office Building on North Gulph Rd. Berwyn units were clear of the scene by 10:30 p.m.
Time: 18:26 hours
Box: 0047
Location: 460 N. Gulph Rd (AmeriGas Office Building)
Township: Upper Merion
First arriving units found heavy smoke showing from the back of the building on the 1st floor. Chief 47 immediately requested a building fire response that brought additional units from the three Upper Merion fire companies. A short time later, the 2nd alarm was requested due to the fire extending throughout the building.
Tower 2 responded on the 2nd alarm and worked off the ladder to ventilate the building and used chainsaws to expose fire in the soffit between the 1st and 2nd floor. The crew also worked on the 2nd floor cutting open sections of walls and ceiling with pike poles and axes to assist with extinguishment of the fire.
Engine 2-3 was called at 8:05 p.m. to assist with manpower. The crew worked alongside the crew of Squad 15 (Radnor) to open up the walls in the 2nd floor in a large portion of the structure to ensure the fire was fully extinguished.
Traffic 2 also responded and provided fire police traffic control assistance at N. Gulph Rd. and Warner Rd.
Over 100 volunteer firefighters from Montgomery, Chester, and Delaware counties fought the blaze for several hours. The fire was declared under control around 8:30 p.m.
The fire is under investigation by the Upper Merion Township Fire Marshal's Office. Fire damage was extensive to the 1st and 2nd floor of the multi-story building. There was no reported firefighter or civilian injuries.
BFC Units: Engine 2-3, Tower 2, and Traffic 2
BFC Staffing: 15 volunteer and 1 Career
Command: Chief 47 (W. Daywalt)
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Firefighters Fight Roof Fire in Berwyn
Date: Dec-15-2009 TREDYFFRIN TWP., PA - On Tuesday, December 15th, the Berwyn Fire Company (Station 2), Radnor Fire Company (Station 15) for an Engine and Ladder, and Paoli Fire Company (Station 3) for an Engine and Tower was dispatched at 3:59 p.m. for a structure fire at the Main Line Berwyn Apartments 'C' Building. The initial call to 9-1-1 indicated a possible fire on the roof.
Time: 15:59 hours
Box: 0280
Location: 750 Old Lancaster Rd. (Main Line Berwyn Apartments)
Township: Tredyffrin
Engine 2-3 (Berwyn) arrived on location at 4:02 p.m. and reported a 5 story apartment building with smoke and fire showing from the roof. The crew split up, with personnel accessing the fires location and also securing a water source at a nearby fire hydrant.
A 'working fire' was dispatched bringing additional resources from area companies to assist with the fire. This also called for more firefighters that would be needed to help with the evacuation of residents.
The fire crews from Tower 2 and Ladder 15 proceeded to the roof to fight the fire. A hoseline from Tower 2 was used to extinguish the fire, while chainsaws and axes were needed to open up the roof to expose hidden fire in voids of the roofline.
At the same time crews from Paoli Fire Company and additional personnel from Berwyn were evacuating residents in the building. In all, nearly 50 people were alerted of the fire.
The fire was placed under control at 4:29 p.m. Fire and water damage affected two apartments and a section of the roof. The Chester County Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire, which is believed to be accidental.
No civilian injuries were reported and the situation was quickly mitigated due to the quick actions of 60 volunteers and 8 paid personnel. Final units from Berwyn cleared the scene just before 6 p.m.
Command: Assistant Chief 2A (B. Brazunas)
Roof Operations Officer: Assistant Chief 2 (W. Riddle)
Lobby Control Officer: Deputy Chief 3 (E. Adams)
Water Supply Officer: Deputy Chief 2 (M. Norris)
Units on Scene:
Berwyn Fire Company
Engine 2-1
Engine 2-2
Engine 2-3
Tower 2
Rescue 2
Ambulance 2-1
Ambulance 2-2
Paramedic 2-1
Paoli Fire Company
Engine 3-1
Engine 3-5
Tower 3
Traffic 3
Radnor Fire Company
Engine 15-1
Squad 15
Ladder 15
Rescue 15
Malvern Fire Company
Ladder 4
East Whiteland Volunteer Fire Association
Rescue 5
West Chester Fire Department - Goodwill
Air 52
Photos used with permission of Evan Pioch 'The Spoke'.
House Fire in Chesterbrook; Resident Rescued
Date: Nov-26-2009
Time: 14:54 hours
Box: 0261
Location: 100 block of Valley Stream Circle
Township: Tredyffrin
TREDYFFRIN TWP., PA - On November 26th at 2:54 p.m., the Berwyn Fire Company, along with mutual aid units from Paoli Fire Company and Malvern Fire Company were dispatched to the 100 block of Valley Stream Circle, in the Chesterbrook section of Tredyffrin Township, for the house fire.
The 9-1-1 caller reported a fire in their dining room and that they could not make it outside due to a handicap. They also stated they would be near the front of the house waiting for assistance.
Tredyffrin Township Police Department Officers arrived moments later and were able to safely evacuate the disabled homeowner who was waiting at the front door. They further assisted with evacuation of neighboring residents.
Engine 2-3 and Deputy 2 arrived on location at 3:00 p.m. and found a 2 story middle of the row townhouse with heavy smoke on the 1st floor. At the same time a 'working fire' was dispatched bringing additional resources to the scene due to size of the building and unknown extent of the fire.
The crew of Engine 2-3 went in service with a hoseline and made quick work of a fire in the dining room. A search was done to ensure no other occupants were in the residence, which there was none. Additional crews from Berwyn and Paoli assisted with ventilation of the smoke and ensured no fire had spread into adjoining units.
Berwyn EMS personnel evaluated and treated the homeowner for minor smoke inhalation on the scene. A cat was rescued from underneath a bed and returned to the homeowner who is resting comfortably this evening with friends and family.
The Chester County Fire Marshal investigated and determined the cause of the fire to be accidental. Damage to the home is estimated at $40,000.
Final units from Berwyn cleared the scene just after 4 p.m. and then responded to an oven fire on Coldstream Dr. in Tredyffrin Township.
Berwyn volunteers and paid staff responded to 10 calls on this Thanksgiving Day.
Special thanks to Marisa Norris for responding to the scene with a 'cat taxi' for the displaced homeowner.
Berwyn Units: Engine 2-2, Engine 2-3, Rescue 2, Ambulance 2-1, and Paramedic 2-1
Mutual Aid Units: Engine 3-5 (Paoli), Ladder 4 (Malvern), Rescue 15 (Radnor), and Rescue 68 (Valley Forge)
Command: Deputy 2 (M. Norris)
Operations: Lt. 2 (E. Brazunas)
House Fire in the Village of Berwyn
Date: Nov-11-2009
Time: 21:42 hours
Box: 0223
Location: 500 block Midland Ave
Township: Easttown
On November 11th at 9:42pm, the Berwyn Fire Company was dispatched to the 500 block of Midland Avenue in Easttown Township for a reported chimney fire.
Engine 2-3 and Deputy 2 each responded in under 3 minutes and were advised by the Chester County 9-1-1 Center that the homeowner had a fire in the chimney and was attempting to put it out with a garden hose.
Within 5 minutes of dispatch, both Engine 2-3 and Deputy 2 arrived to find smoke showing from a 2 story single family dwelling. Upon further investigation, interior crews determined that the fire had extended from the chimney into the walls of the house.
Deputy 2 immediately requested that the assignment be upgraded to a dwelling fire. This added an Engine from the Paoli Fire Company and a Ladder Truck from the Radnor Fire Company to the call.
Interior and exterior crews pulled walls and siding away from the chimney to expose areas that were burning. Fire and significant charring was found within a large area of the side of the home. Crews from Berwyn, Paoli and Radnor worked together to extinguish all signs of fire and removed burning materials from the home to ensure the fire would not continue to spread.
Radnor & Paoli units were clear from the scene by 10:45 pm, while Berwyn units stayed on location to continue to check for hot spots and assist the Chester County Fire Marshal with their investigation.
All remaining Berwyn apparatus cleared the scene at 11:30pm.
Berwyn Units On Scene: Engine 2-1, Engine 2-2, Engine 2-3, Tower 2, Rescue 2, Ambulance 2-1, Medic 2-1, & Traffic 2
Mutual Aid: Engine 3-5 (Paoli), Squad 15, Ladder 15 (Radnor), & FM 100 (Chester County Fire Marshal)
Command: Deputy 2 (Matt Norris)
Interior Operations: Chief 2 (Craig Peterson)
Engine 2-3 Responds to Newtown Square House Fire
Date: Oct-28-2009 Delaware County Station 41 (Newtown Square) was dispatched at 4:09 a.m. to the 100 block of Brookside Rd. for the outside smoke investigation.
Time: 04:20 hours
Box: 0041
Location: 100 block Brookside Rd.
Township: Newtown
First arriving units arrived to find a 1 story rancher dwelling heavily involved in fire. Additional units were immediately dispatched from Broomall, Berwyn, Malvern, Rose Tree, and Media fire companies to assist.
Engine 2-3 assisted with extinguishment with multiple hoselines and remained on scene until 7 a.m.
The fire is under investigation by the PA State Police Fire Marshal. There was no reported firefighter or civilian injuries.
Units:
Engine 2-3 (Berwyn)
Engine 41-1 (Newtown Square)
Engine 53-2(Broomall)
Engine 53-3
Rescue 41
Rescue 53
Ladder 4 (Malvern)
Ladder 41
Snorkel 23 (Media)
Command: Deputy Chief 41-9A (D. Simpson)
Fire Destroys Home in Tredyffrin
Date: Oct-15-2009 Station 15 (Radnor) and Station 23 (Bryn Mawr) for an Engine were dispatched to the 200 block of Upper Gulph Rd. at 7:01 p.m. for the house fire. This section of Tredyffrin is referred to as the 'panhandle' and is protected by the Radnor Fire Company. This area of Tredyffrin borders Radnor Township, Delaware County.
Time: 19:01 hours
Box: 0103
Location: 200 block Upper Gulph Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
First arriving units encountered a basement fire in a single family residence. The fire reached two alarms bringing personnel from Berwyn, King of Prussia, Bryn Mawr, and Malvern Fire Companies.
The fire was placed under control at 7:55 p.m.
The Chester County Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the blaze. No firefighter or civilian injuries were reported.
Berwyn Units: Engine 2-1, Engine 2-2, Engine 2-3, Tower 2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, and Traffic 2
Command: Chief 15-9 (J.Kelly)
Photos courtesy of Pete Bannan; Main Line Suburban Life
Station 2 Goes to Wayne Building Fire
Date: Sep-24-2009 Station 15 (Radnor) and Station 2 (Berwyn) for an Engine were dispatched to the area of Woodsworth Ct. and N. Wayne Ave. in Radnor Township for a building fire at 1:19 p.m. The initial 9-1-1 caller reported a large amount of fire and smoke in the area. See story from Main Line Media News:
Time: 13:19 hours
Box: 0101
Location: Unit Block Woodsworth Ct.
Township: Radnor
A full company from Station 2 was requested to assist with heavy smoke visible as Chief 15-9 was about a mile from the scene. Additional resources from Station 3 (Paoli) and (Malvern) were also requested.
First arriving units on the scene found a large carriage house and automobile heavily involved in fire. Berwyn crews worked with multiple hoselines to help extinguish the fire.
The fire was placed under control at 2:05 p.m. All Station 2 apparatus cleared the scene at 4:00 p.m.
One firefighter was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. Total fire loss is estimated at $250,000. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Radnor Township Fire Marshal.
Units:
Engine 2-2
Engine 2-3
Engine 3-1 (Paoli - Air Unit)
Engine 15-1
Engine 23 (Bryn Mawr)
Squad 15
Tower 2
Ladder 4 (Malvern - RIT)
Ladder 15
Rescue 2
Rescue 15
Ambulance 15-7A
Medic 313-3 (Narberth EMS)
Medic 313-7
Medic 317-1 (Lafayette EMS)
Command: Chief 15-9 (J. Kelly)
http://www.mainlinemedianews.com/articles/2009/09/24/main_line_suburban_life/news/doc4abbc3e96f8c9063017809.txt
Photos courtesy of Radnor Fire Company
Auto-Accident w/ Two Trapped; 1 Airlifted to Trauma Center
Date: Aug-25-2009 Station 2 Fire/EMS was dispatched to the area of Church Rd. & Ladderback Ln. for the auto-accident with reports of multiple subjects trapped at 6:45 a.m. Due to conflicting 9-1-1 calls of the crash location, Station 41 (Newtown Square) was also alerted since this area straddles the border of Chester and Delaware Counties.
Time: 06:45 hours
Box: 0041
Location: Church Rd. & Ladderback Ln.
Township: Newtown
First arriving units found a two vehicle head on collision with both drivers trapped in their cars. One vehicle ended up off the roadway and a third victim was also injured, but not trapped.
Additional EMS resources from Delaware County were immediately requested to the scene.
The crew of Engine 2-2 quickly removed the door of the vehicle, with the Jaws of Life, that was in the roadway by 6:58 a.m., while the crew of Rescue 41 began extrication efforts on the other vehicle.
Once the two patients were removed safely from the car Engine 2-2 was working on, they directed their attention to assist the crew of Rescue 41. The crew of Rescue 2 and Utility 41 also assisted. The roof and drivers side door were removed with the Jaws of Life by 7:20 a.m.
One patient was airlifted to a Philadelphia trauma center in serious condition by PENNSTAR II. The other two patients were transported by ground Ambulance to Crozer-Chester Medical Center in stable condition.
Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Ambulance/Medic 2-1, Rescue 41, Utility 41, Traffic 41, Ambulance 15-7A (Radnor EMS), Ambulance 104-7 (Riddle EMS) & Ambulance 107-7 (Newtown EMS)
Command: Chief 41-9 (D. Everlof)
Operations: Captain 41-12A (M. Kenney)
Landing Zone: Lt. 2 (E. Brazunas)
Photos courtesy of Jim DeStefano, Sr., Berwyn Fire Company Photographer
Tractor Trailer Overturns on Rt. 422, Driver Flown to Trauma Center
Date: Aug-03-2009 At 9:42 a.m., the Chester and Montgomery County 911 Centers began receiving numerous calls of an overturned tractor trailer on the PA Rt. 422 East Ramp to US Rt. 202 North near the county line. Fire/EMS/Rescue units from Berwyn (Station 2), King of Prussia (Station 47), and a Paramedic Unit from Lafayette EMS - Upper Merion Twp. (Station 317) were dispatched to the scene. Medic 317 was called due to Berwyn's Paramedic Unit being committed on an unrelated emergency in Tredyffrin Township. The crew of Engine 2-2 assisted EMS and began controlling a diesel fuel spill from one of the fuel tanks of the tractor trailer. Deputy 2 diverted King of Prussia Engine 47-2 to the Lockheed Martin Helipad.
Time: 09:42 hours
Box: 0293
Location: Rt. 422 East Ramp to Rt. 202 North
Township: Tredyffrin
Upper Merion Township Police arrived first and found a tractor trailer on its side resting against a high ramp support structure. The open top high side trailer was filled with scrap metal. The truck's driver was lying on the side of the road and was being attended to by Good Samaritans. Upper Merion Township Police then placed a medical helicopter on standby due to the driver's apparent injuries. Tredyffrin Township Police then arrived and assisted with patient care.
Ambulance 2-2 was the first EMS unit to arrive on scene. Shortly after, Deputy 2 (M. Norris) & Medic 317-1 arrived.
Engine 47-2 handled the landing zone for Penn Star 1 aeromedical. Ambulance 2-2 and Medic 317-1 transported the patient to the landing zone. The patient was flown to a Philadelphia trauma center in stable condition.
Engine 2-2 and Rescue 2 handled further spill control at the crash scene while Traffic 2 and Traffic 47 assisted the PA State Police with traffic control. PennDOT Crews arrived at 12:15 p.m. to take over the road closures and assist with clean-up. Tow crews up-righted the truck at 1:30 p.m. and the remaining fire crews cleared shortly after.
Just after clearing the landing zone at 10:20 a.m., Ambulance 2-2 handled a 2nd crash on PA Route 422 East along with Engine 47-2. This crash was on PA Route 422 East just west of East Swedesford Rd. One patient was transported with non-life threatening injuries to a local hospital.
Other Berwyn units stayed busy in the early afternoon with Engine 2-3 responding to a fire alarm at a local church at 11:02 a.m., Ambulance/Medic 2-1 responding to a medical emergency at 11:42 a.m. and Medic 2-1 responding to assist a transport ambulance with a medical emergency at a nursing home just after 12 Noon.
Command: Deputy 2 (M. Norris)/Deputy 47 (M. Ross)
Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Engine 47-2, Ambulance 2-2, Medic 317-1, Traffic 2, Traffic 47, Upper Merion Police, Tredyffrin Police and PA State Police
Berwyn EMS Respond to Downtown Wayne Car Accident; 2 Airlifted
Date: Jun-08-2009 Station 15 (Radnor) was dispatched for the auto-accident with injuries reported in the 100 block of W. Lancaster Ave just after 12 Noon.
Time: 12:14 hours
Box: 0101
Location: 100 block W. Lancaster Ave.
Township: Radnor
Ambulance 15-7A arrived on scene and reported a vehicle into a wall with two subjects still inside. After evaluating both patients, additional Fire/EMS units were requested due to the severity of injuries.
Berwyn responded with Ambulance 2-1, Medic 2-1 and Medic 2-2 to assist.
Radnor and Berwyn crews worked together to package the patients for transport. Both patients were then airlifted from the Valley Forge Military Academy to a Philadelphia trauma center by PENNSTAR I and VI.
Berwyn units were available by 1:15 p.m.
Units: Ambulance 15-7A, Rescue 15, Engine 15-1 (LZ), Ambulance 2-1, Medic 2-1, & Medic 2-2
Command: Deputy Chief 15-9A (J. Maguire)
Smoke Detector Alerts Tredyffrin Resident to House Fire
Date: Jun-08-2009 Station 2 (Berwyn), Engine 68-5 (Valley Forge), and Tower 47 (King of Prussia) were dispatched to the 600 block of Gulph Rd. in the Glenhardie section of Tredyffrin for a house fire at 8:20 a.m.
Time: 08:20 hours
Box: 0264
Location: 600 block Gulph Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Lt. 2 (E. Brazunas) arrived on location at 8:25 a.m. and reported smoke showing from a 2 1/2 story single family home.
Deputy Chief 2 (M. Norris) arrived seconds later and established Gulph Rd. Command and requested a working fire dispatch with smoke now showing from two sides of the house.
The crews of Engine 68-5 and Engine 2-3 located an active fire in a dryer unit on the 1st floor. The fire was knocked down with a minimal amount of water and the dryer was promptly removed to the exterior of the house to finish extinguishment.
The crew from Tower 47 (King of Prussia) assisted with smoke removal from the dwelling.
The fire was placed under control after confirming the fire did not extend beyond the dryer area at 8:45 a.m. Final units from Berwyn cleared the scene just before 9:45 a.m.
There were no firefighter or civilian injuries. The fire is under investigation by the Chester County Fire Marshal's Office.
**The homeowner was asleep when the fire started, but was alerted by their smoke detectors. This without a doubt prevented a tragedy and also saved their house. Please remember to check your smoke detector batteries monthly.**
Units: Engine 2-2, Engine 2-3, Ambulance 2-1, Paramedic 2-1, Traffic 2, Engine 68-5, Tower 47, Rescue 15 (Radnor-RIT) & Medic 317-1 (Lafayette EMS)
Command: Deputy Chief 2 (M. Norris)
Operations: Lt. 2 (E. Brazunas) & Chief 68 (R. Beittel, Jr.)
Engine 2-3 Assists at Valley Forge House Fire
Date: May-07-2009 Station 68 (Valley Forge) and MICU 67-2 (Phoenixville EMS) were dispatched for a dwelling fire on S. Forge Manor Dr. in Schuylkill Township at 2:32 a.m. The 9-1-1 caller reported a fire in their basement and garage.
Time: 02:33 hours
Box: 6804
Location: 80 block S. Forge Manor Dr.
Township: Schuylkill
First arriving units encountered heavy fire showing from the garage of a 2 1/2 single family home with fire rapidly extending into the house. Chief 68 immediately requested a 2nd alarm of resources.
Engine 2-3 was called at 3:03 a.m. along with other fire companies in Chester and Montgomery counties to assist as part of the 3rd alarm for additional manpower.
The crew from Berwyn assisted with fire suppression at the rear of the house and then worked to extinguish hidden pockets of fire in the walls and ceiling on the 2nd floor of the home. The fire was placed under control at 4:10 a.m.
The Chester County Fire Marshall is investigating the cause of the fire. The total damages to the house are estimated at over $400,000.
Engine 2-3 returned to Berwyn before 6 a.m., while Valley Forge units remained on scene for several more hours.
Command: Chief 68 (R. Beittel)
Units on Scene:
Engine 2-3
Engine 53 (Lower Providence)
Engine 61-1 (Kimberton)
Engine 63 (Oaks)
Engine 65 (Phoenixville)
Engine 68-1
Engine 68-2
Engine 68-5
Tower 61
Ladder 63 (Liberty)
Rescue 68
Tanker 68
MICU 67-2
Photo courtesy of Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company
Rescue 2 & Medic 2 Respond to Radnor Twp. Auto-Accident
Date: May-06-2009 Station 15 (Radnor) Fire/EMS units were dispatched to the 600 block of S. Devon Ave. for an auto-accident reported with multiple injuries at 9:06 p.m. Units on Scene: Squad 15, Engine 15-1, Rescue 15, Rescue 2, Ambulance 15-7, Ambulance 15-7A, Ambulance/Medic 2-1, Medic 109 (Narberth EMS), Medic 53 (Marple Twp. EMS), PENNSTAR I Aeromedical, & PENNSTAR II Aeromedical
Time: 21:12 hours
Box: 0101
Location: 600 block S. Devon Ave.
Township: Radnor
Squad 15 arrived on scene and reported a single vehicle that had crashed into a house with three occupants trapped. Rescue 2 and Medic 2 were then called to assist at 9:12 p.m.
Radnor and Berwyn crews worked rapidly in the rainy weather to remove all victims with the Jaws of Life by 9:38 p.m.
Two of the victims were airlifted to a Philadelphia trauma center in critical condition, while the remaining patient was transported by ground ambulance due to the deteriorating weather conditions.
All Berwyn units were available by 10:30 p.m.
Command: Deputy Chief 15-9A (J. Maguire)
Photos courtesy of the Radnor Fire Company
Van Catches Fire in Berwyn
Date: May-04-2009 Station 2 was dispatched at 3:54 p.m. for a vehicle fire in the 400 block of Berwyn Baptist Rd. during a rainy Monday afternoon.
Time: 15:54 hours
Box: 0260
Location: 400 block Berwyn Baptist Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
First arriving units found a van fully engulfed in flames. The crew of Engine 2-2 quickly deployed a hoseline to extinguish the fire before it could spread to the nearby residence, while the crew of Engine 2-3 checked the interior of the house to ensure there was no fire spread.
The PECO Electric Co. was notified to respond due to the possible heat damage to nearby power lines connected to the house.
The fire was placed under control at 4:04 p.m.
Units: Engine 2-2, Engine 2-3, Amb./Medic 2-1, & Traffic 2
Command: Deputy Chief 2 (Matt Norris)
Berwyn extinguishes fully involved pick-up truck fire
Date: Apr-26-2009 On Sunday evening, April 26th, Berwyn firefighters were alerted to a possible pick-up truck on fire along the 202 corridor. EMS Capt. 2-20 (M. Valocchi) and Lt. 2 (E. Brazunas) quickly arrived onscene to find a fully involved pick-up truck on the Northbound shoulder of the road. There were also numerous small explosions heard with flying debris. Units: Engine 2-2, Engine 2-3, Amb./Medic 2-1, & Traffic 2 Command: Lt. 2 (E. Brazunas)
Time: 16:47 hours
Box: 0291
Location: Northbound Route 202 North of Valley Forge Road
Township: Tredyffrin
Engine 2-2 with Deputy Chief 2 (M. Norris) extinguished the blaze with 6 minutes of their arrival. Units remained onscene for overhaul and cleared in under an hour. 
Engine 2-3 & Tower 2 Respond to Multi-Alarm Warehouse Fire
Date: Apr-18-2009 The Norristown Fire Department (Station 27) was dispatched for a structure fire at 2:37 p.m. Numerous calls to 9-1-1 reported heavy smoke coming from the roof of a large building.
Time: 18:36 hours
Box: 5231
Location: 500 block E. Washington St.
Township: Norristown
First arriving units arrived to find heavy fire showing from a vacant one and two story warehouse.
Engine 2-3 was dispatched at 6:36 p.m to assist with manpower at the now 3+ alarm fire. The crew returned to Berwyn around 9 p.m., but then responded back to the scene with Tower 2.
The Tower crew utilized their elevated master water stream to douse hot spots in the partially collapsed building for a couple hours before returning to Berwyn around 12 midnight.
The firefighters from Berwyn worked closely with the LaMott Fire Company, Montgomery County-Station 2, during the incident.
Units: Numerous fire companies from Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties
Image courtesy of 6abc.com
Image courtesy of Kevin Dillard, Norristown FD
Station 2 FIRE/EMS Respond to Malvern House Fire
Date: Apr-13-2009 Station 4 (Malvern), Tower 3, Engine 3-5 (Paoli), & Rescue 5 (East Whiteland) were dispatched for the house fire at 4:42 p.m. The initial 9-1-1 caller stated the house was fully engulfed in flames.
Time: 16:48 hours
Box: 0305
Location: 100 block Grubb Rd.
Township: Willistown
Deputy 4 (C. Gastwirth) arrived on location and reported a large 2 1/2 story dwelling with fire through the roof. Deputy 4 also updated the location to be in Paoli's primary fire district and requested additional resources to the scene.
Due to the size of the house and lack of fire hydrants in the area numerous water tanker trucks were called to the scene. The lack of water in the area hampered firefighting efforts and proved to be a major challenge throughout the evening.
Rescue 2 was requested as the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) at 4:48 p.m. Berwyn personnel monitored fire operations to watch for signs of collapse and to respond if any firefighters became trapped. Three firefighters were injured and transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Amb. 2-1 transported one of the injured firefighters and also stoodby on scene to support rehab efforts.
The Chester County Fire Marshal investigated the cause of the fire and it is believed to have been caused by embers from a fireplace falling onto the roof. The total fire loss is estimated over $1.5 million.
Station 2 FIRE/EMS units cleared the scene at 8:17 p.m.
Command: Chief 3 (I. Dutter)
Operations: Deputy Chief 3 (E. Adams)
Safety Officer: Safety 4 (B. Johnson)
RIT Officer: Deputy Chief 2 (M. Norris)
Units on Scene:
Engine 3-1 (Paoli)
Engine 3-5 (Paoli)
Engine 4-5 (Malvern)
Engine 5-5 (East Whiteland)
Engine 47-5 (Lionville)
Engine 48-5 (Glenmoore)
Engine 56 (Goshen)
Engine 61-1 (Kimberton)
Engine 68-5 (Valley Forge)
Tanker 39 (West Bradford)
Tanker 53 (West Chester-Fame)
Tanker 61 (Kimberton)
Tanker 68 (Valley Forge)
Tanker 73 (Ludwigs Corner)
Tower 3 (Paoli)
Rescue 2 (Berwyn)
Rescue 4 (Malvern)
Rescue 5 (East Whiteland)
Amb. 2-1 (Berwyn)
Amb. 3 (Paoli)
Amb. 4-1 (Malvern)
Amb. 4-2 (Malvern)
Amb. 5-2 (East Whiteland)
Amb. 15-7 (Radnor)
Medic 2-1 (Berwyn)
Medic 4-2 (Malvern)
Medic 4-5 (Malvern)
Squad 4 (Malvern)
Squad 5 (East Whiteland)
Squad 47 (King of Prussia)
Air 52 (West Chester-Goodwill)
Traffic 3 (Paoli)
Special Service 41-1 (North Penn Goodwill-Canteen)
Special Service 41-2 (North Penn Goodwill-Canteen)
All photos courtesy of Tom Kelly, IV, Daily Local News Photographer
House Fire in Green Hills of Chesterbrook
Date: Apr-12-2009 Station 2, Engine 68-2 (Valley Forge), and Tower 3 (Paoli) were dispatched at 9:01 p.m. for the dwelling fire. The 9-1-1 caller reported their house was filling with smoke.
Time: 21:01 hours
Box: 0262
Location: 200 block Lafayette Ln.
Township: Tredyffrin
Lt. 2 (E. Brazunas) arrived shortly after dispatch and reported a 2 1/2 story single family home with smoke throughout the house. A working house fire was dispatched bringing additional resources to the scene.
The crew of Engine 2-3 deployed a hoseline to the basement, while additional crews from Engine 2-1 and Tower 2 opened up the wall on the 1st floor and on the exterior of the house to extinguish the fire. Firefighters from Paoli and Valley Forge assisted with ventilation, salvage, and overhaul.
The fire was placed under control at 9:34 p.m. There was no firefighter or civilian injuries reported. All units cleared the scene prior to 12 midnight.
Chief 2 (C. Peterson) took care of the homeowners and walked them through the steps taken by firefighters to extinguish the fire. This action by the Chief is an important aspect of the service delivery that the Berwyn Fire Company prides itself on.
The Chester County Fire Marshal conducted an investigation and determined the cause of the fire to be accidental. It was discovered that a bird's nest in a exterior light had caught fire sending embers into the nearby mulch bed at the front of the house. The fire smoldered unnoticed and then burned into the residence.
Units: Engine 2-1, Engine 2-2, Engine 2-3, Tower 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Amb. 2-2, Traffic 2, Engine 3-5, Tower 3, Engine 68-2, Rescue 15-Radnor (RIT), & Rescue 5-East Whiteland (Air)
Command: Assistant Chief 2A (B. Brazunas)
Operations Officer: Lt. 2 (E. Brazunas)
Safety Officer: Assistant Chief 2 (W. Riddle)
RIT Officer: Assistant Chief 15-9C (M. Maguire)
The crew of Tower 2 working to open up the exterior wall to expose any hidden fire.
Berwyn Firefighter Tom Hardon hosing down hot spots in the basement.
View of charring along the floor joist below the 1st floor.
View of the exterior light with the remnants of the bird's nest.
All photos courtesy of Jim DeStefano, Sr., BFC Photographer
2 Trapped in Car Accident; 2 Flown to Trauma Center
Date: Mar-31-2009 Station 2 EMS was dispatched at 5:15 p.m. for an auto-accident with unknown injuries at the busy intersection of Rt. 252 and Howellville Rd. The initial 9-1-1 call indicated a head on collision with a car on its side.
Time: 17:15 hours
Box: 0261
Location: Howellville Rd. & W. Swedesford Rd. (Rt. 252)
Township: Tredyffrin
At 5:17 p.m. the call was upgraded to an auto-accident with entrapment. This added Fire/Rescue/EMS resources from Station 2 and Station 3 (Paoli). Additional calls reported a subject trapped underneath a car.
First arriving units found a three vehicle accident with two subjects trapped in a large SUV on its side.
The crews from Berwyn & Paoli worked together to extricate the two occupants with the Jaws of Life by 6:07 p.m. and 6:17 p.m.
The rescue was especially precarious since the driver's arm was pinned underneath the vehicle and the other subject was suspended in the air from their seat belt. Air bags were used to carefully lift the car off the victim's arm.
The two occupants were flown to a Philadelphia trauma center in stable condition by PENNSTAR and Skycare aeromedical services from the PECO Energy helipad off of Cassatt Rd.
All agencies involved were clear of the scene by 7:00 p.m.
Command: Chief 2 (C. Peterson)
EMS Triage Officer: Assistant Chief 2(W. Riddle)
Landing Zone Officer: Lt. 2 (E. Brazunas)
Traffic Control Officer: Capt. 2-30 (M. Baskin)
Units: Engine 2-2, Engine 3-1, Rescue 2 (LZ), Amb./Medic 2-1, Amb./Medic 2-2, Amb. 3, Traffic 2, Traffic 3, Squad 4 (Malvern), Traffic 5 (East Whiteland), PENNSTAR II Aeromedical, & Skycare I Aeromedical
See Daily Local News story:
http://www.dailylocal.com/articles/2009/04/01/news/doc49d36cad90e39766721470.txt
Photos courtesy of Mike Baskin, Berwyn Fire Co.
Afternoon Car Fire in Tredyffrin
Date: Mar-31-2009 Station 2 was dispatched to the 700 block of West Valley Rd. for a reported automobile fire at 1:20 p.m. Initial 9-1-1 reports indicated flames coming from underneath the car.
Time: 13:20 hours
Box: 0267
Location: 700 block West Valley Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Engine 2-2 arrived on location at 1:28 p.m. and reported a four door sedan with flames showing from the engine compartment. The crew quickly deployed a hoseline to contain the fire within three minutes of arrival. Firefighters from Engine 2-2 and Rescue 2 helped to salvage personal belongings for the owner before returning to the fire station.
The Tredyffrin Twp. Police Dept. and Station 2 Fire Police performed scene control during the incident.
All Station 2 units cleared the scene by 1:45 p.m.
Command: Lt. 2B (W. King)
Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, & Traffic 2
Photos courtesy of Kathy Clark, Berwyn Fire Co.
Auto-Accident w/ Entrapment Sends 2 People to Trauma Center
Date: Mar-19-2009 Station 2 EMS was dispatched for an auto-accident with unknown injuries at 6:32 p.m. in front of 1100 West Valley Rd. near the Gateway Shopping Center. The only information given by the 9-1-1 center was that the caller heard the crash.
Time: 18:32 hours
Box: 0276
Location: West Valley Rd. & E. Swedesford Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Lt. 2 (E. Brazunas) arrived on location and reported a two-vehicle crash with a subject trapped. Station 2 Fire/Rescue, 2nd Ambulance, and Paramedic were called to assist at 6:41 p.m.
Engine 2-2 arrived and began extrication efforts on the driver's side of a four door sedan that had sustained heavy damage from a mini-van. The five person crew worked efficiently to remove both driver side doors with the Jaws of Life. The patient was safely extricated by 7:06 p.m. As this was occurring, additional EMS personnel tended to 3 victims from the mini-van.
Amb./Medic 2-1 transported the extricated driver to a Philadelphia trauma center in stable condition, while Amb./Medic 2-2 transported a child to a Philadelphia trauma center in stable condition too. Two others were evaluated on scene, but declined transport to the hospital.
The Tredyffrin Twp. Police Dept. and Station 2 Fire Police worked together to direct traffic around the accident. All units cleared the scene and the roadway was re-opened by 7:28 p.m.
Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Amb./Medic 2-2, & Traffic 2
Command: Lt. 2 (E. Brazunas)
Operations Officer: Deputy Chief 2 (M. Norris)
EMS Triage Officer: Lt. 2-22 (C. Griesser)
Staffing: 16 volunteer & 2 paid personnel
House Fire in Tredyffrin Township
Date: Feb-26-2009 Station 2, Ladder 15 (Radnor), and Engine 3-5 (Paoli) were dispatched for the house fire at 1:41 p.m. The 9-1-1 caller indicated that their neighbor had called them and stated their house was on fire. There was no reported firefighter or civilian injuries. Final units cleared the scene before 3:30 p.m. Command: Deputy Chief 2 (M. Norris)
Time: 13:41 hours
Box: 0260
Location: 900 block Contention Ln.
Township: Tredyffrin
Engine 2-2 and Deputy Chief 2 (Matt Norris) arrived on scene and reported fire in the walls and ceiling between the 1st and 2nd floor in the kitchen.
With this updated information given, Rescue 4 (Malvern) was added as the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) and Rescue 5 (East Whiteland) for their Air Unit.
The crew of Engine 2-2 deployed a hoseline to contain the fire, while the crew of Tower 2 opened up the walls and ceiling to expose hidden fire and to prevent further fire spread.
The fire was placed under control at 2:05 p.m. The Chester County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the fire, which is believed to be electrical in nature.
Units: Engine 2-2, Tower 2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Amb. 2-2, Ladder 15, Engine 3-5, Rescue 4 (RIT), Medic 4-2, & Rescue 5 (Air)
Interior Officer: FF/EMT (C. Drach)
Staging Officer: Lt. 2 (E. Brazunas)
RIT Officer: Deputy Chief 4 (C. Gastwirth)
Rescue 2 Goes to Malvern House Fire; Fire Alarm Does Its Job
Date: Feb-14-2009 Station 4 (Malvern) was dispatched for the fire alarm activation at 7:06 p.m. The only information given was that a basement detector was going off in the house.
Time: 18:06 hours
Box: 0406
Location: 700 block Warren Ave.
Township: Willistown
Rescue 4 and Chief 4 (P. Wilkins) arrived on scene at 7:16 p.m. and reported a large 2 1/2 story house with nothing showing. Chief 4 reported at 7:18 p.m. that fire was evident from the rear of the house and requested additional resources to the scene.
Rescue 2 responded as the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) with 8 personnel and arrived on scene at 7:31 p.m. The crew stoodby and monitored the scene for any firefighting hazards. The team assisted with ventilation of the house to remove the smoke before clearing the fire scene.
The fire was placed under control at 7:53 p.m. and all units went available by 10 p.m.
There was no reported firefighter or civilian injuries. Two dogs were rescued from the house and taken to the local SPCA for care.
The Chester County Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire. Total damages are estimated at $150,000.
Units:
Engine 3-1 (Paoli)
Engine 3-5
Engine 4-5
Engine 5-2 (East Whiteland)
Engine 5-5
Engine 68-5 (Valley Forge)
Tower 3
Rescue 2
Rescue 4
Tanker 53 (West Chester-Fame)
Tanker 68
Air 52 (West Chester-Goodwill)
TAC 3
Squad 4
Traffic 3
Amb. 3
Amb. 4-2
Medic 4-2
Command: Deputy Chief 4 (C. Gastwirth)
Operations: Assistant Chief 4 (N. Vaughn)
Staging Officer: Chief 5 (J. Brown)
RIT Officer: Assistant Chief 2A (B. Brazunas)
Safety Officer: Safety 4 (B. Johnson)
Snowy Roads Cause Multi-Vehicle Accident
Date: Feb-03-2009
Time: 17:29 hours
Box: 0224
Location: Lancaster Ave. & Waterloo Rd.
Township: Easttown
Station 2 EMS was dispatched at 5:29 p.m. for an auto-accident with unknown injuries at the busy intersection of Rt. 30 & Waterloo Rd. Initial 9-1-1 calls stated there were no injuries and that cars were blocking the roadway.
Amb. 2-1 arrived on location at 5:34 p.m. and reported a three vehicle crash with injuries. One person was found to be confined in their drivers seat, while the other two driver's were complaining of minor injuries. Additional resources from Station 2 were dispatched to the scene after this information was given.
The crew of Engine 2-2 removed the drivers side door, with the Jaws of Life, to gain access to the trapped victim within six minutes of their arrival at 5:49 p.m. Firefighters assisted EMS personnel with careful removal of the patient, before leaving the scene to respond to another emergency in Tredyffrin Township.
Two patients were transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries by Berwyn Ambulances. The other driver was evaluated on scene and refused transport to the hospital.
All Station 2 units cleared the accident scene by 7:00 p.m.
Units: Engine 2-2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Amb. 2-2, & Traffic 2
Command: Assistant Chief 2 (W. Riddle)
Operations: Lt. 2 (E. Brazunas)
Engine 2-2 assists Station 38
Date: Jan-25-2009 The City of Coatesville suffered their 14th arson fire of '09 last night. The fire eventually reached 8 alarms causing over $1.8 million in damages leaving dozens homeless. This caused the Chester County Department of Emergency Services to relocate and re-organize resources throughout Chester County.
Time: 00:53 hours
Box: 3811
Location: 3611 Lincoln Highway
Township: Caln
Engine 2-2 (Berwyn) responded to Thorndale Fire Company (Station 38) just before 1 a.m. for a fire standby. Engine 5-2 (East Whiteland), Tower 61 (Kimberton), Rescue 68 (Valley Forge), & Engine 69-2 (Lima) were also sent to the same location as 1 of 3 fire taskforces.
While on standby, units from Station 38 were dispatched to a building fire just down the street from the firehouse at the Happy Days Diner. A smoldering fire was discovered in a 1st floor bathroom. The incident was quickly placed under control and the crews went back on standby until 5 a.m. This fire is under investigation as another possible arson.
Fire companies from Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, and Montgomery counties assisted at the fire scene and/or provided standby coverage. During the major Coatesville fire, Lionville Fire Company operated at a 2nd alarm house fire in West Pikeland Township.
Here is the listing of Chester County companies that assisted for the Coatesville fire:
Berwyn Fire Company
Malvern Fire Company
East Whiteland Volunteer Fire Association
West Whiteland Fire Company
Union Fire Company #1 of Oxford
West Grove Fire Company
Avondale Fire Company
Kennet Square Fire Company
Longwood Fire Company
Atglen Fire Company
Cochranvile Fire Company
Parkesburg Fire Company
Pomeroy Fire Company
Sadsburyville Fire Company
Honey Brook Fire Company
Martins Corner Fire Company
Wagontown Fire Company
Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company
Modena Fire Company
Thorndale Fire Company
West Bradford Fire Company
Coatesville Fire Department
Westwood Fire Company
Downingtown Fire Department
Lionville Fire Company
East Brandywine Fire Company
West Chester Fire Department
Goshen Fire Company
Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company
Good Fellowship Ambulance Club
Phoenixville Fire Department
Kimberton Fire Company
Ridge Fire Company
Twin Valley Fire Department
Elverson EMS
Chester County Hospital ALS
Brandywine Hospital ALS
Uwchlan Ambulance Corps.
Some other fire companies near the Berwyn area that assisted:
King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company
Oaks Volunteer Fire Company
Lower Providence Fire Company
Norristown Fire Department
Newtown Square Fire Company
The City of Coatesville has declared a state of emergency as of Sunday, Jan. 25th.
Go to CNN.com to see story:
http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/01/25/pennsylvania.fires/index.html
Vehicle Strikes Telephone Pole Trapping Driver
Date: Dec-21-2008 Station 2 EMS was dispatched for the auto-accident with unknown injuries at 2:02 a.m. The 9-1-1 caller said they heard a crash. PECO Energy was also requested for a priority response due to the proximity of the accident to a transformer and a guide wire that was hanging loosely near live power lines. Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, & Traffic 2 Command: Lt. 2 (E. Brazunas)
Time: 02:02 hours
Box: 0269
Location: 200 block E. Conestoga Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Lt. 2 (E. Brazunas) arrived on location and reported a single vehicle on its side into a telephone pole with the driver trapped.
The crews of Engine 2-2 and Rescue 2 worked quickly to stabilize the car that was perched over a storm water drainage pit. The Jaws of Life were then used to remove a section of the roof to safely extricate the driver by 2:31 a.m.
To complicate matters the car also struck a ground level transformer that ended up leaking 270 gallons of mineral oil. The DEP and the Chester County Haz-Mat Team were notified of the spill.
The lone occupant was transported by Amb./Medic 2-1 to a Philadelphia trauma center in stable condition.
All units cleared the accident scene by 3:48 a.m.
Operations: Chief 2 (C. Peterson)
1 Trapped After Car Crashes Into Tree
Date: Dec-20-2008 Station 2 EMS was dispatched at 4:48 p.m. for an auto-accident with reported injuries. Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Amb. 2-2, & Traffic 2
Time: 16:48 hours
Box: 0267
Location: West Valley Rd. & Avonwood Dr.
Township: Tredyffrin
Assistant Chief 2A (B. Brazunas) arrived on location and discovered a single vehicle into a tree with an occupant confined in the passenger seat. Fire/Rescue units from Berwyn were dispatched to the scene after this report was given.
The crews of Engine 2-2 and Rescue 2 worked to cut brush and small trees away from the passenger side door. The Jaws of Life were used to remove the passenger side door to safely extricate the victim.
The driver was treated for minor injuries on scene, while the passenger was transported to a Philadelphia trauma center by Amb./Medic 2-1 in stable condition.
All units cleared the scene before 6 p.m.
Command: Assistant Chief 2A (B. Brazunas)
Operations: Chief 2 (C. Peterson)
Rescue 2 Back to Malvern Again
Date: Nov-23-2008
Time: 18:07 hours
Box: 0403
Location: 100 Block Putney Ln.
Township: Willistown
Station 4 (Malvern), Tower 3, Engine 3-1 (Paoli), and Rescue 5 (East Whiteland) were dispatched for the house fire at 6:07 p.m.
Chief 4 (P. Wilkins) arrived on scene with heavy smoke showing from a 2 story middle of the row townhouse.
Rescue 2 responded as the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT), along with other Fire/EMS resources as part of the working fire assignment.
Upon arrival the crew put ground ladders up at the front and rear of the home for firefighter access and egress. The team stoodby and monitored for hazards and kept a watchful eye in case anything went wrong.
The Berwyn crew was reassigned a short time later, performing extensive salvage and overhaul on the 2nd floor and assisted with final extinguishment.
The fire was placed under control at 6:43 p.m. Rescue 2 was clear of the scene just after 8 p.m.
There was no reported firefighter or civilian injuries. The Chester County Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire, which is believed to have started in the 2nd floor laundry room.
Units: Rescue 4, Engine 4-5, Amb./Medic 4-1, Squad 4, Rescue 2, Engine 3-1, Engine 3-5, Amb. 3, Traffic 3, Tower 3, Rescue 5, Squad 5, & Air 52 (West Chester Goodwill)
Command: Chief 4 (P. Wilkins)
Division II: Assistant Chief 4A (N. Vaughn)
Safety Officer: Safety 4 (B. Johnson)
RIT Officer: Deputy Chief 2 (M. Norris)
The Berwyn Rapid Intervention Team headed to the scene.
Berwyn Firefighters Zach Valocchi and Chris Bullock prepare to raise a ladder to the 2nd floor.
Smoke showing from the roofline and gable vent as fire crews prepare to ventilate the roof.
Photos courtesy of Jim DeStefano, Sr., Berwyn Fire Company Photographer
Large Shed Fire in Glenhardie Area
Date: Nov-22-2008 Station 2, Engine 68-5 (Valley Forge), & Tower 47 (King of Prussia) were dispatched for the outbuilding fire reported to be a shed at 9:19 p.m. During the shed fire, Berwyn and Radnor also responded to a building fire at Devon Manor on Lancaster Ave. The fire turned out to be a burnt refrigerator motor and all units were clear before 12 Midnight. Berwyn EMS also responded to an injured person on Timber Ln. during the fire. Berwyn Firefighter David Warlick hosing down the remnants of the shed.
Time: 21:19 hours
Box: 0264
Location: 600 Block Thomas Jefferson Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Assistant Chief 2A (B. Brazunas) arrived on scene and reported a 12' X 20' fully engulfed shed with a brush fire.
The crews of Engine 2-0 and Engine 68-5 initiated the fire attack with two hoselines. The fire was quickly extinguished by 9:39 p.m.
All units cleared the incident before 11 p.m. and the scene was turned over to the Tredyffrin Twp. Police Dept.
There was no reported firefighter or civilian injuries. The Chester County Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire, which is believed to be suspicious.
Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Tower 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Traffic 2, Engine 68-5, & Tower 47
Command: Assistant Chief 2A (B. Brazunas)
Fire crews begin pulling apart the debris to ensure the fire is completely extinguished.
Photos courtesy of Jim DeStefano, Sr., Berwyn Fire Company Photographer
Rescue 2 Assists Malvern w/ House Fire
Date: Nov-21-2008 Station 4 (Malvern) was dispatched at 12:56 a.m. for a reported chimney fire. The caller said they had fire in the chimney and smoke was coming into the 1st floor.
Time: 00:56 hours
Box: 0402
Location: Unit Block Reeves Way
Township: Willistown
Chief 4 arrived on scene to find fire showing from around the top of the chimney and in the attic. The call was quickly upgraded to a working dwelling fire response.
Rescue 2 responded as the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT), along with other Fire/EMS resources as part of the working fire assignment.
Upon arrival the crew put ground ladders up at the front and rear of the home for firefighter access and egress. The team stoodby and monitored for hazards and kept a watchful eye in case anything went wrong.
The Berwyn crew was reassigned a short time later, performing extensive salvage and overhaul on the 1st floor and assisted with final extinguishment.
The fire was placed under control at 2:25 a.m. Rescue 2 was clear of the scene an hour later.
No firefighter or civilian injuries were reported. The Chester County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
Units: Engine 4-5, Rescue 4, Brush 4, Amb/Medic 4-1, Medic 4-2, Rescue 2 (RIT), Engine 3-5, Tower 3, Amb. 3, Traffic 3 (Paoli), Engine 5-2, Rescue 5, Squad 5 (East Whiteland), Air 52 (Airbank), & Ladder 56 (Goshen)
Command: Chief 4 (P. Wilkins)
Division 1: Assistant Chief 4A (N. Vaughn)
Division 2: Deputy Chief 4 (C. Gastwirth)
Safety Officer: Safety 4 (B. Johnson)
RIT Officer: Lt. 2 (E. Brazunas)
View of the interior fire damage above the fireplace. 
View of the attic above the origin of the fire. Note the heavy black char on the rafters.
Photos courtesy of www.malvernfireco.com
Haz-Mat on PA Turnpike
Date: Oct-29-2008 Station 2 was dispatched for a fuel spill in front of the PA Turnpike Valley Forge Service Plaza at 1:42 p.m.
Time: 13:42 hours
Box: 0275
Location: PA Turnpike - Valley Forge Service Plaza
Township: Tredyffrin
Engine 2-2 arrived on scene to find 50 gallons of diesel fuel that had been spilled in the parking lot.
The crews of Engine 2-2 and Rescue 2 used 300 lbs. of absorbent oil dry to contain the spill.
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Chester County Haz-Mat Team were notified of the incident.
The fuel spill was caused by a careless driver who did not secure the fuel pump they were using.
All Station 2 units cleared the scene at 2:27 p.m.
Command: Assistant Chief 2 (W. Riddle)
Operations: Lt. 2A (T. Brown)
Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, & Amb./Medic 2-1
Rt. 202 Auto-Accident w/ Entrapment
Date: Nov-16-2008 Station 2 FIRE/EMS was dispatched to an auto-accident reported with an overturned vehicle on busy Rt. 202 near the Old Eagle School Rd. overpass at 2:49 p.m.
Time: 14:49 hours
Box: 0291
Location: Rt. 202 North @ Old Eagle School Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
EMS Captain 2-20 (M. Valocchi) arrived on location to confirm a vehicle on its side with a victim trapped. The driver of the vehicle had self-extricated themselves after being partially ejected from the SUV prior to the arrival of Fire/EMS units.
The crews of Engine 2-2 and Rescue 2 removed the roof of the vehicle to gain access to the trapped occupant. The trapped victim was freed from the wreckage within 15 minutes of the arrival of rescue crews.
Both occupants of the vehicle were transported by ground to a Philadelphia trauma center.
All Station 2 units cleared the accident scene by 3:45 p.m.
*Both victims from the accident were not wearing their seatbelts.*
Command: EMS Captain 2-20 (M. Valocchi)
Operations: Deputy 2 (M. Norris)
Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Amb. 2-2, Medic 4-1 (Malvern EMS), & Traffic 2
Personnel: 20 volunteer & 3 paid
Rescue crews begin cutting the roof of the SUV to access the victim.
The roof being 'flapped' down after all the cuts have been made.
The backboard getting positioned to stabilize the victim before they can be removed.
The victim on the board, while crews prepare to carry them to the waiting Ambulance.
All photos courtesy of Jim DeStefano, Sr., Berwyn Fire Company Photographer
Underground Electrical Fire; 200 Evacuated
Date: Sep-10-2008 Station 2 was dispatched for a possible underground transformer fire to the rear of Swedesford Plaza Shopping Mall in Tredyffrin Township.
Time: 13:45 hours
Box: 0271
Location: Swedesford Rd. & Contention Ln. (Swedesford Plaza Shopping Mall)
Township: Tredyffrin
Engine 2-0 arrived on scene with a large amount of white smoke coming up through ground within two feet of the building.
The call was upgraded to a building fire response after civilians had reported smoke and electrical odors in multiple stores. Over 200 people were safely evacuated and PECO Electric and Gas was called to turn off the utilities in the area.
The underground electrical fire sent carbon monoxide readings and smoke into a couple stores close to where the underground electrical fire was burning.
Once the utilities were secured, crews ventilated the stores with CO readings and smoke. Units from Berwyn, Paoli and Malvern also ensured no fire had spread into the stores via any electrical sources.
Although many stores had to be closed until the problem was fixed, no injuries occurred and there was no major property loss.
All units cleared the scene by 3:30 p.m.
Thank you to all the patrons and business owners for your cooperation with the evacuation.
Units: Engine 2-0, Tower 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Traffic 2, Ladder 4 (Malvern), Tower 3, & Engine 3-5 (Paoli)
Command: Deputy 2 (M. Norris)
Apartment Building Fire in Wayne
Date: Aug-24-2008
Time: 04:18 hours
Box: 0101
Location: 300 block North Wayne Ave.
Township: Radnor
Station 15 (Radnor) and Station 2 for an Engine were dispatched to the 300 block of North Wayne Ave. for the building fire at 4:18 a.m.
First arriving units were met with heavy smoke showing from the ground floor apartment of a 3 story apartment building. There were also two injured fire victims.
Additional resources were requested and the crews from Radnor and Berwyn worked together to bring the situation under control quickly.
Engine 2-0 established a water supply at a nearby hydrant, while other Berwyn crews assisted with a secondary search of the building, and helped with clean-up.
Engine 2-2 set-up a landing zone for PENNSTAR Aeromedical at the Radnor High School. A civilian burn victim was flown to a Philadelphia trauma center in stable condition, while a second civilian was taken to a local hospital with smoke inhalation.
The fire is believed to have been caused by careless smoking.
All Station 2 units cleared the scene by 5:30 a.m.
Command: Chief 15 (J. Kelly)
Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-1, Engine 2-2, Tower 2, Rescue 2, Engine 15-1, Engine 15-2, Ladder 15, Rescue 15, Amb. 15-7, Medic 109 (Narberth EMS), Engine 3-1 (Paoli), & Amb./Medic 4-1 (Malvern EMS)
Candle Sparks Blaze; Fire Alarm Does Its Job
Date: Aug-22-2008
Time: 03:28 hours
Box: 0264
Location: 700 block Gulph Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2 was dispatched for the fire alarm activation at 3:28 a.m. to the 700 block of Gulph Rd. in Tredyffrin Township.
Lt. 2 arrived on scene and reported a 2 1/2 story single family dwelling with no fire or smoke evident from the exterior.
As the crew of Engine 2-2 entered the house, a burning smell and smoke condition was discovered on the 1st and 2nd floor.
The incident was upgraded to a house fire response, which added Station 68 (Valley Forge) for an Engine and Station 47 (King of Prussia) for Tower 47.
A smoldering fire was found involving a table in the living room. The crews of Engine 2-2 and Tower 2 opened the walls and floor around the affected area to check for fire spread. A burnt table and other debris were removed from the house. The smoke was also removed from the home with a fan to reduce any further property damage.
All units cleared the scene before 5 a.m. with damage limited to the area of origin.
The fire was caused by an unattended candle that had been left burning on a wooden table.
According to the NFPA in 2005, an estimated 15,600 home structure fires started by candles were reported to local fire departments. These fires resulted in an estimated 150 civilian deaths, 1,270 civilian injuries and an estimated direct property loss of $539 million.
Units: Engine 2-2, Tower 2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Engine 68-2, & Tower 47
Personnel: 21 volunteer & 2 paid
Command: Lt. 2 (Eamon Brazunas)
Tower 2 Responds to 8 Alarm Blaze in Montgomery County
Date: Aug-14-2008 Tower 2 responded at 6:49 p.m. as part of the 6th alarm assignment to the Riverwalk at Millennium Apartments for the multiple buildings on fire in Conshohocken Borough.
Time: 18:49 hours
Box: 0036
Location: 203 Washington Street
Township: Conshohocken
The crew of Tower 2 forced entry to an estimated 60 apartments to check for occupants, animals, and fire extension. They also helped to set-up additional resources at the command post and assisted the initial crews from the Conshohocken Fire Dept. with hose clean-up.
The fire eventually reached 8 alarms and involved over 500 firefighters from fire stations throughout the region.
Tower 2 cleared the scene at 5:00 a.m. This was the 493rd fire response for the Berwyn Fire Co. in 2008.
Best wishes to all the families affected by this tragedy.
To make a monetary donation towards the fire victim relief fund go to the American Red Cross at http://www.redcross-philly.org/ or call 215-299-4000. To help with the temporary animal shelter costs please visit the PSPCA at http://www.pspca.org/donate or call 215-426-6304 ext. 217.
Photo courtesy of pennlive.com
Photo courtesy of Radnor Fire Co.
1 Heavily Entrapped in Turnpike Crash
Date: Aug-07-2008
Time: 02:38 hours
Box: 0294
Location: PA Turnpike Eastbound MM 324.6
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2 FIRE/EMS units were dispatched to the PA Turnpike in the area of the Valley Forge Service Plaza for the auto-accident with confirmed entrapment at 2:38 a.m.
Initial 9-1-1 calls indicated that two tractor trailers had collided in the high-speed lane.
Assistant 2A (B. Brazunas) arrived on scene and reported a box truck into the rear of a tractor trailer. Rescue 68 (Valley Forge) was immediately requested due to the passenger being heavily entrapped by the dashboard.
The crews of Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, and Rescue 68 worked with Holmatro rescue tools and the HURST Jaws of Life to free the passenger. The roof of the cab was removed and the dashboard was rolled forward to free the victim's legs.
The rescue effort was especially dangerous since the box truck was stuck in gear and could not be turned off.
The extrication was completed at 3:25 a.m.
The victim was transported by PENNSTAR aeromedical to a Philadelphia trauma center, while the driver was treated on scene for minor injuries.
Station 2 units cleared the scene just before 4:00 a.m. and then responded to a DUI related single vehicle auto-accident on Cassatt Rd. in Tredyffrin.
Thank you to Station 3 (Paoli) for covering the fire alarm on Liberty Ridge Dr. in Tredyffrin during the incident.
Command: Assistant Chief 2A (Brendan Brazunas)
Operations: Chief 2 (Craig Peterson)
Landing Zone: Assistant Chief 68 (Evan Taylor)
Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Rescue 68, Amb./Medic 2-1, & Amb. 2-2/Medic 2-2
Personnel: 17 Volunteer & 2 Paid
Courtesy of 6abc.com
Berwyn Firefighter Justin Brundage (center) standing by at the accident scene on the PA Turnpike.
Rescue 2 Responds to Paoli Building Fire
Date: Jul-23-2008 Station 3 was dispatched for the building fire at 5:16 a.m. The initial 9-1-1 caller said they could see smoke coming from the structure.
Time: 05:16 hours
Box: 0314
Location: 350 W. Central Ave.
Township: Willistown
Chief 3 (Ira Dutter) arrived on scene and reported a 1 story commercial auto-body shop with smoke showing from the rear of the building.
Due to fire conditions Rescue 2 was requested for the Rapid Intervention (RIT) and Rescue 4 (Malvern) was requested to assist with additional personnel.
The crew of Engine 3-1 placed a hoseline in service, while the crew of Tower 3 assisted.
The fire was placed under control at 5:49 a.m. There were no firefighter or civilian injuries.
Rescue 2 went available just before 6:30 a.m.
Command: Chief 3 (Dutter)
Units: Engine 3-1, Tower 3, Amb. 3, Rescue 4, Amb./Medic 4-1, & Rescue 2 (RIT)
Tower 2 on 3rd Alarm Fire in King of Prussia
Date: Jul-23-2008 Tower 2 operated on a three-alarm fire at the Bed, Bath, and Beyond in the Town Center Shopping mall in Upper Merion Twp., Montgomery County.
Time: 18:04 hours
Box: 0047
Location: Rt. 202 & Town Center Rd.
Township: Upper Merion
Tower 2 placed its aerial ladder in service and performed horizontal and vertical ventilation.
The fire was caused by a lighting strike and burned between the roof and the ceiling of the store.
Units from Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties operated on this incident.
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Units:
Montgomery County
Rescue 27 (Norristown)
Station 31 (Bridgeport)
Station 32 (Bridgeport)
Station 41 (North Penn Goodwill Canteen Service)
Station 46 (Jeffersonville)
Station 47 (King of Prussia)
Station 48 (Swedeland)
Station 49 (Swedesburg)
Rescue 53 (Lower Providence)
Medic 317 (Lafeyette EMS)
Chester County
Tower 2 (Berwyn)
Engine 68-2 (Valley Forge)
Delaware County
Ladder 15 (Radnor)
Command: Chief 47 (Daywalt)
House Fire in the Village of Berwyn
Date: Jul-21-2008 Deputy 3 (Elwood Adams) arrived on location with smoke showing from the chimney of a 1-1/2 story single family dwelling. Engines 2-0 and 2-2 arrived, within five minutes of the The fire hydrant at the corner of First and Woodside Avenues was utilized by Engine 3-5 to supply additional water to the fire scene. Chief 2 (Craig Peterson) requested additional resources at Extensive salvage and overhaul operations were performed in the basement and first floor. The fire was declared under control at One civilian was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries and there were no firefighter injuries. Total fire loss was estimated at $300,000. The Chester County Fire Marshal's Office conducted the investigation and determined the cause of the fire to be accidental, and the area of origin to be in the heater/utility room in the basement. Newtown Square Fire Co. (Ladder 41), King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Co. (Squad 47), and Phoenixville EMS (Amb./Medic 67-1) stood by at Station 2 during the incident in case additional calls needed to be answered.
Time: 17:16 hours
Box: 0223
Location: 500 block Woodside Ave.
Township: Easttown
On Monday, July 21st at 5:16 p.m. Station 2 (
Station 5 and Station 15 also responded with additional personnel to assist with relief crews. Montgomery County Station 313 (Narberth EMS) also responded to assist with rehab efforts for nearly 60 firefighters.
All units, with the exception of Engine 2-1, cleared the scene at
On a side note this was one of 13 FIRE/EMS calls that the Berwyn Fire Co. responded to on July 21st.
Command: Chief 2 (Craig Peterson)
Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-1, Engine 2-2, Engine 3-1, Engine 3-5, Engine 5-2, Engine 15-1, Tower 2, Ladder 15, Rescue 2, Rescue 4 (RIT), Rescue 5 (Air), Amb. 2-1/Medic 2-1, Medic 4-1, Medic 4-2, Amb. 15-7, Medic 313-4 (Rehab), & Traffic 2
Chesterbrook House Fire
Date: Jul-18-2008 Station 2, Engine 3-5 (Paoli) and Ladder 4 (Malvern) were dispatched for the dwelling fire at 2:43 a.m. The initial report from the 9-1-1 caller indicated smoke was coming out of the walls.
Time: 02:43 hours
Box: 0261
Location: 58 Wellfleet Ln.
Township: Tredyffrin
Assistant 2A (Brazunas) arrived on scene with fire showing from the rear exterior of a 2 1/2 story middle of the row townhome.
Engine 2-0 arrived and began opening up the walls and floor to expose the hidden fire between the basement and 1st floor.
The fire was successfully contained with two water fire extinguishers.
The crews of Engine 2-2 and Ladder 4 assisted with salvage and overhaul.
The fire was caused by a birds nest that was resting on an exterior light. Total damage is estimated at $3,000.
All units were available just before 4 a.m.
Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-2, Tower 2, Amb. 2-1, Medic 2, Traffic 2, Engine 3-5, Ladder 4, & Delco Rescue 15 (RIT)
Command: Assistant Chief 2A (B. Brazunas)
Car Strikes Tree; 1 Flown to Trauma Center
Date: Jul-08-2008
Time: 20:05 hours
Box: 0223
Location: IAO Waterloo Ave. & Daventry Rd.
Township: Easttown
Station 2 FIRE/EMS was dispatched for the auto-accident at 8:05 p.m.
First arriving units found a four door sedan that had crashed head on into a tree with the driver injured.
The crew of Engine 2-2 stabilized the vehicle and assisted EMS personnel with patient removal, while the crew of Rescue 2 disconnected the battery of the car and provided traffic control.
The lone occupant was transported via PENNSTAR aeromedical to a Philadelphia trauma center in stable condition.
All Station 2 units were available by 8:45 p.m.
Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Engine 2-0 (LZ), Amb./Medic 2-1, & Traffic 2
Command: Chief 2 (C. Peterson)
Landing Zone: Deputy Chief 2 (M. Norris)
Overturned Car w/ Entrapment
Date: Jun-30-2008
Time: 11:06 hours
Box: 0223
Location: Chandlee Dr. & Sugartown Rd.
Township: Easttown
Station 2 FIRE/EMS was dispatched for the auto-accident w/ entrapment at 11:06 a.m.
Deputy 2 (M. Norris) arrived on scene to find an SUV that had overturned and struck a utility pole, trapping the driver.
The crews of Engine 2-2 and Rescue 2 stabilized the vehicle and then performed a full roof removal to free the subject with the Holmatro rescue tools. The extrication was completed by 11:39 a.m.
The victim was flown to a Philadelphia trauma center by PENNSTAR I in stable condition.
All Station 2 units cleared the scene just before 12:30 p.m.
Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, & Traffic 2
Command: Deputy 2 (M. Norris)
Landing Zone: Assistant 2A (B. Brazunas)
Car Fire in Devon
Date: Jun-22-2008
Time: 19:42 hours
Box: 0289
Location: 377 Poplar Ave. (Home Properties of Devon - Bldg. N)
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2 was dispatched to the Home Properties of Devon for the automobile fire at 7:42 p.m.
Deputy Chief 2 (M. Norris) arrived on location to find a two-door sedan fully engulfed in flames.
The crew of Engine 2-2 arrived and quickly deployed a hoseline to extinguish the fire. The crew of Engine 2-0 assisted with overhaul and with water supply. A second vehicle parked nearby sustained minor heat damage.
All units cleared the scene at 8:21 p.m. with no firefighter or civilian injuries reported.
The car was a total loss with the cause of the fire undetermined.
Command: Deputy Chief 2 (M. Norris)
Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-2, Amb./Medic 2-1, & Traffic 2
Station 2 Stays Busy w/ an 18 Call Day
Date: Jun-10-2008 June 10th Station 2 Call Log: 2 EMS Old State Rd. (Sick Person-BLS) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 9:00AM 3 FIRE Old Lancaster Rd. (Fire Alarm) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 10:04AM 4 EMS W. Wayne Ave. (Unknown Nature-ALS) Radnor Twp. @ 10:15AM
Time: 23:59 hours
Box: 0222
Location: 23 Bridge Ave.
Township: Tredyffrin & Easttown
1 EMS Mt. Pleasant Ave. (Abdominal Pain-ALS) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 4:47AM
5 EMS Berwyn Ave. (Syncope-ALS) Easttown Twp. @ 12:41PM
6 FIRE E. Swedesford Rd. (Fire Alarm) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 1:37PM
7 EMS Valley Stream Circle (Stroke-ALS) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 2:36PM
8 EMS Lancaster Ave. (Respiratory Difficulty -ALS) Easttown Twp. @ 3:06PM
9 EMS Lancaster Ave. (Syncope-ALS) Easttown Twp. @ 3:24PM
10 FIRE/EMS Lancaster Ave. (Auto-Accident w/ Entrapment) Easttown Twp. @ 4:02PM
11 EMS Lancaster Ave. (Sick Person-BLS) Easttown Twp. @ 4:24PM
12 FIRE Colonel Dewees Rd. (Tree/Wires Fire)Tredyffrin Twp. @ 7:55PM
13 FIRE Red Coat Ln. & Thomas Rd.(Tree/Transformer Fire) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 8:11PM
14 EMS Aiken Ave. (Overdose-ALS) Easttown Twp. @ 8:18PM
15 FIRE Hunters Ln. (Tree/Wires Fire) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 8:20PM
16 FIRE POLICE Valley Forge Rd. & Adams Dr. (Traffic Control) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 8:29PM
17 FIRE School House Ln. (Unknown Fire) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 8:42PM
18 FIRE N. Valley Forge Rd. (Tree/Wires Fire) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 9:52PM
Rt. 30 Auto-Accident w/ 1 Trapped
Date: Jun-10-2008 Station 2 EMS were dispatched for an auto-accident with reported injuries at 4:02 p.m. All occupants of the striking vehicle were not injured.
Time: 16:02 hours
Box: 0224
Location: Rt. 30 (Lancaster Ave.) & Arlington Rd.
Township: Easttown
Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on scene and discovered a two-vehicle head on collision with the driver trapped.
Station 2 FIRE was added to the assignment and PENNSTAR aeromedical was placed on standby.
Engine 2-2 arrived on scene and deployed its portable rescue system. The vehicle was stabilized and the drivers side door was removed to safely extricate the patient. The crew of Rescue 2 assisted with hazard control of leaking fluids from both damaged vehicles.
The patient was extricated in 8 minutes from the time Engine 2-2 arrived on scene.
Engine 2-0 established a landing zone at the Devon Horse Show for PENNSTAR II. The driver was flown to a Philadelphia trauma center in stable condition.
Station 2 Fire Police kept the roadway closed around the accident scene, while the Easttown Police Dept. conducted their investigation.
All Station 2 units were clear of the scene by 4:59 p.m.
Units: Engine 2-2, Engine 2-0 (LZ), Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Amb. 2-2, & Traffic 2
Personnel: 22 volunteer & 3 paid
Command: Deputy Chief 2 (M. Norris)
Landing Zone Officer: Lt. 2 (E. Brazunas)
Rt. 202 Auto-Accident Injures Two
Date: May-16-2008 Station 2 FIRE/EMS was dispatched for the auto-accident on Southbound Rt. 202 near the Rt. 422 on ramp.
Time: 18:18 hours
Box: 0292
Location: Rt. 202 South @ Rt 422
Township: Tredyffrin
Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on scene and reported a vehicle blocking the roadway after crashing into the guardrail.
EMS tended to the injured, while the crew of Engine 2-2 controlled fluids leaking from the vehicle and assisted EMS with patient care.
Medic 317-2 (Lafeyette EMS) was called to assist as well.
The passenger was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries, while the driver was transported to a Philadelphia trauma center.
Units: Engine 2-2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Medic 317-2, & Traffic 2
Command: Assistant 2 (W. Riddle)
Pick-Up Truck Strikes Tree; 1 Flown to Trauma Center
Date: May-08-2008 Station 2 EMS was dispatched for an auto-accident with unknown injuries.
Time: 10:03 hours
Box: 0267
Location: Pugh Rd. & West Valley Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Amb. 2-1 arrived on scene to find a pick-up truck that had lost control and struck a tree after swerving to avoid another vehicle.
Due to the serious injuries sustained by the driver a Paramedic was requested to the scene and an aeromedical was called as well.
Engine 2-0 w/ Medic 2-1 responded and rendered immediate assistance to the EMS crew.
Engine 2-0 proceeded to the Certainteed Corporation on E. Swedesford Rd. to set up a landing zone for PENNSTAR I Aeromedical.
The patient was transported to a Philadelphia trauma center in stable condition.
Station 2 was available just before 11 a.m. and rounded out the day with 8 FIRE/EMS calls.
Units: Amb./Medic 2-1 & Engine 2-0
Command: Assistant Chief 2A (B. Brazunas)
Two Arson Fires in Berwyn
Date: May-02-2008
Time: 19:01 hours
Box: 02
Location: Cassatt Rd. & Westwind Dr. and 63 Main Ave.
Township: Tredyffrin & Easttown
Station 2 was dispatched at 6:01 p.m. for a dumpster fire in the parking lot of the St. Monica's Church in Easttown Twp.
Engine 2-0 arrived on scene with a small fire in the dumpster that was quickly extinguished.
Several juveniles were detained by the Easttown Twp. Police Department after admitting to setting the fire.
Just after 10:30 p.m. Station 2 was dispatched to the Tee Garden Park in Tredyffrin Twp. for a trash fire in the field.
Engine 2-2 arrived on scene to find a 4' X 4' area of debris on fire.
Two juveniles were seen running from the seen by an alert neighbor. Unfortunately the individuals who set the fire were not caught.
While these two fires were relatively minor in comparison to other calls the fire company responds too, these types of incidents are crimes and aren't taken lightly by our local fire companies and police departments.
Units: Engine 2-2 & Engine 2-0
Command: Chief 2 (C. Peterson)
Construction Equipment Fire; $40K Estimated Fire Loss
Date: Apr-17-2008 Station 2 was dispatched at 9:56 p.m. for the tractor on fire in a parking lot.
Time: 21:56 hours
Box: 0276
Location: 585 E. Swedesford Rd. (Bay Colony Executive Park)
Township: Tredyffrin
Assistant Chief 2 (W. Riddle) arrived on location and reported a small bulldozer and Gator vehicle fully involved in fire.
Engine 2-2 arrived on scene and make quick work of the fire before it could extend into a nearby field.
Station 2 cleared the scene by 11:01 p.m. The Tredyffrin Township Police Department are investigating this incident.
*This is the second suspicious fire in this section of the township in a week. On April 11th a construction sign was set on fire with gasoline in the early morning at Gulph and Richards Rd.
Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-2, Amb./Medic 2-1, & Traffic 2
Command: Assistant Chief 2 (W. Riddle)
Chimney Fire in Berwyn
Date: Apr-13-2008 Station 2 was dispatched for a chimney fire at 4:45 p.m. with reports of flames coming out of the top of the chimney. Engine 2-0 arrived on location at 4:50 p.m. and reported heavy smoke showing from the top of the chimney of a 3 story dwelling. Units: Engine 2-0, Tower 2, Engine 2-2, Amb./Medic 2-1, & Traffic 2
Time: 16:45 hours
Box: 0260
Location: 500 block Conestoga Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Upon entry into the residence smoke was discovered throughout the house. The walls around the chimney and up into the attic were immediately checked with the Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) to ensure the fire had not extended into the walls.
The fire in the firebox was put out with a water extinguisher, while the crew of Tower 2 arrived on scene and made access to the roof with ground ladders. Once on the roof 'chimney chains' were used to knock out the burning creosote, while the crew of Engine 2-0 extinguished the falling debris and moved it to the exterior of the home.
Crews worked for over an hour to clear the burning creosote from the inside of the chimney stack.
Station 2 cleared the scene by 6:17 p.m. There were no firefighter or civilian injuries.
*Please remember to have your chimney cleaned and inspected annually by a certified professional.*
Command: Captain 2 (B. Brazunas)
2 Alarm Fire in Malvern; Rescue 2 & Medic 2 Assist
Date: Apr-01-2008 Station 5 (East Whiteland), Station 4 (Malvern), Engine 56 (Goshen) and Tower 6 (Exton) were dispatched for the building fire. Initial resident reports indicated that fire was 'shooting' out of the building.
Time: 20:47 hours
Box: 0581
Location: 1086 King Rd. (William Henry Apartments)
Township: East Whiteland
Chief 5 (Jeff Brown) arrived on scene at 9:51 p.m. and reported fire showing from the 3rd floor of a 3 story apartment building.
Rescue 2 was requested for the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT), along with Medic 2-1 as part of the working fire dispatch.
The crews of Rescue 2 and Rescue 47 (Lionville) worked together to ensure the safety of all the firefighters operating on the scene by monitoring communications on multiple channels and surveying for hazards.
The fire was placed under control 11:10 p.m. There were no firefighter or civilian injuries reported.
Berwyn units cleared the scene just after 12:30 a.m.
The Chester County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
Units:
Engine 4-5
Engine 5-2
Engine 5-3
Engine 5-5
Engine 6-1
Engine 6-2
Engine 46-2 (Downingtown-Minquas)
Engine 51-2 (West Chester-1st West Chester)
Engine 56
Engine 61-1 (Kimberton)
Engine 68-2 (Valley Forge)
Rescue 2
Rescue 4
Rescue 5
Rescue 47
Ladder 4
Ladder 56
Tower 6
Brush 5
Brush 56
Air 52 (West Chester-Goodwill)
Squad 4
Squad 5
Squad 6
Squad 41-1 (North Penn Goodwill Canteen Service)
Squad 41-2
Squad 41-3
Squad 47
Amb. 4-1
Amb. 5
Amb. 54-6 (Goshen)
Medic 2-1
Medic 4-1
Medic 4-2
Traffic 5
Traffic 6
Command: Chief 5 (J. Brown)
Courtesy of Tom Sullivan, Goshen Fire Company
Rescue 2 Assists Malvern at House Fire
Date: Mar-25-2008 Station 4 (Malvern), along with two Engines from Station 54 (Goshen) and Engine 3-5 (Paoli) were dispatched at 7:31 p.m. for the dwelling fire. The caller reported that their roof was on fire. Command: Chief 4 (P. Wilkins)
Time: 19:31 hours
Box: 0407
Location: 400 block Dutton Mill Rd.
Township: Willistown
Chief 4 (P. Wilkins) arrived on scene with fire showing from the roof of a large 2 1/2 story house. He requested additional resources, including a water tanker taskforce due to the house being a quarter mile off the main roadway.
Rescue 2 responded, in less than a minute, with a crew of 6 volunteers as the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT).
The crews of Ladder 4 and Rescue 4 arrived on location and made an aggressive attack on fire. There initial actions prevented the fire from consuming the home, which is valued at $2 million dollars. Firefighters from Chester and Delaware counties assisted with salvage and overhaul operations.
The fire was placed under control at 8:16 p.m. There were no firefighter or civilian injuries reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Chester County Fire Marshal's Office. It is believed to have started in the area of the chimney.
Station 2 FIRE/EMS units cleared the scene at 9:30 p.m.
Thank you to Ed Forde's Towing and to the crew of Engine 5-5 (East Whiteland Fire Co.) for helping to dislodge Rescue 2 from the mud.
Units:
Ladder 4
Engine 4-5
Engine 3-1 (Paoli)
Engine 3-5
Engine 5-5 (East Whiteland)
Engine 54-1 (Goshen)
Engine 54-2
Engine 41-1 (Newtown Square)
Engine 68-5 (Valley Forge)
Tanker 47 (Lionville)
Tanker 53 (West Chester-Fame)
Tanker 68
TAC 4
Air 52 (West Chester-Goodwill)
Rescue 4
Rescue 2
Amb./Medic 4-1
Amb./Medic 4-2
Amb./Medic 2-1
Command Post: Assistant Chief 4 (K. Johnson)
Interior Operations: Deputy Chief 4 (C. Gastwirth)
Safety Officer: Safety 4 (B. Johnson)
RIT Command: Chief 2 (C. Peterson)
Water Supply Officer: Deputy 5 (K. Hurley)
Midnight House Fire Causes Minor Damage
Date: Mar-22-2008
Time: 00:30 hours
Box: 0265
Location: 100 block Sullivan Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2, along with an Engine from Station 68 (Valley Forge Fire Co.) and an Engine from Station 47 (King of Prussia) was dispatched for the dwelling fire at 12:30 a.m. Initial 9-1-1 reports indicated a tree was on fire near the garage.
Lt. 2B (Brazunas) arrived on scene with light smoke showing from a 1 story garage attached to a 2 1/2 story house. Luckily the homeowner had a garden hose nearby and was able to put out the visible flames.
Engine 2-0 arrived on scene and started to pull melted siding from the house and removed the burnt tree and surrounding flower bed to ensure the fire didn't flare back up.
The incident was placed under control shortly after the arrival of Engine 2-0.
The crew of Engine 68-2 secured electric to the area of the garage, while Tower 2 provided additional scene lighting.
Damage was estimated at $2,500. Unit cleared the scene at 1:12 a.m.
Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-2, Tower 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Engine 68-2, & Engine 47-1
Personnel: 26 volunteer & 2 paid
Command Post: Deputy 68 (K. Geiger)
Command: Lt. 2B (E. Brazunas)
Operations: Chief 2 (C. Peterson)
Early Morning Fire in Devon; 16 Rescued
Date: Feb-29-2008 Responding units were advised of one person trapped on a balcony. A subsequent update reported a second resident trapped as well. First arriving crews encountered numerous residents trapped on second and third floor balconies on the South side of the building. Immediately, rescue of the residents via ground ladders was initiated by a partial crew from Engine 2-0. The remainder of the crew entered the fire building to determine the location of the fire. Crews from Station 15 assisted with the ground ladder rescues and initial attack on the fire room via a second floor balcony. Tower 2 and Ladder 15 were utilized to rescue residents from the third floor balconies. In total, 16 residents were rescued from the balconies on the South side of the building, including three small children. Two dogs also were rescued from the building. The residents moved to their vehicles and eventually Home Properties maintenance was able to open the recreational hall for them to move to. The Red Cross was called to manage the displaced residents. Crews from the additional responding apparatus from Stations 2, 3 and 15 performed extinguishment, overhaul, and primary and secondary searches of all apartments. All searches came up negative. Entry was forced into many of the apartments. Positive pressure ventilation was performed to remove the smoke. Additional crews assisted with other operations as needed. The fire was placed under control at approximately 4:00 a.m. Extensive overhaul was conducted in the fire room. Damage occurred to two other apartments on the 2nd floor. There was heavy smoke and heat damage throughout the second floor hallway. Smoke conditions were also present on the 3rd floor. The Chester County Fire Marshal's Office responded and performed their investigation. They determined the cause to be accidental and approximate origin to be in the area of a couch in the family room. There were no audible alarms activated in the building at the time of the fire. It is unknown if any manual pull stations were pulled. Total fire loss was estimated $60,000. All units cleared the scene by 6:25 a.m. There were no firefighter injuries. At 7:20 a.m. Ambulance and Medic 2-1 were dispatched to the recreation hall for a patient with respiratory difficulty. Two residents from the building were transported to a local hospital. No other reported civilian injuries. Command: Chief 2 (C. Peterson) Units: Engine 2-2 Engine 3-1 Engine 3-5 Engine 15-1 Engine 15-2 Tower 2 Ladder 15 Rescue 2 Rescue 4 (RIT) Rescue 15 Rescue 5 (Utility) Air 24 (AIR) Amb. 2-1/Medic 2-1 Amb. 2-2 Amb. 3 Amb. 15-7 All photos courtesy of Jim DeStefano, Sr., Berwyn Fire Co. Photographer.
Time: 03:16 hours
Box: 0289
Location: 348 Avon Rd. (Home Properties of Devon) Bldg. L
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2 was dispatched to the above address for an apartment building fire. The initial dispatch included Station 2, Station 15 (Radnor-Delaware County) for an Engine and Ladder, and Station 3 (Paoli) for an Engine and Tower.
The Working Fire Dispatch was requested by Chief 2 (C. Peterson) at 3:25 a.m. This added Station 24 (Gladwyne Fire Co.-Montgomery County) for the air truck, Rescue 4 (Malvern) for the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT), Rescue 5 (East Whiteland), three additional medics, and two additional Basic Life Support (BLS) units.
Valley Forge Fire Co. (Engine 68-2), King of Prussia (Tower 47), and Malvern EMS (Amb. 4-2/Medic 4-2) stood by at Station 2 during the incident in case additional calls needed to be answered.
Engine 2-0
Tower 3
Amb. 4-1/Medic 4-1
Amb. 15-7A
Medic 109 (Narberth EMS)
Tower 2 setting up for the rescue.
The crews of Engine 15-2 and Engine 2-0 making the fire attack.
Ladder 15 and Tower 2 in service.
Tower 2 picking a family of four off a 3rd floor balcony.
Aftermath of the room where the fire had started.
Berwyn Goes to Radnor House Fire
Date: Feb-28-2008 Station 15 (Radnor Fire Co.), along with Berwyn for an Engine were dispatched for the house fire. Units:
Time: 09:00 hours
Box: 0102
Location: 800 block of Maple Glen Rd.
Township: Radnor
Radnor Car 1 (D. Wood) arrived on location and reported heavy fire showing from the rear of a large 2 story house.
The crew of Engine 2-0 arrived on scene behind Engine 15-3 and went into service performing extinguishment and overhaul of the dwelling.
Additional units arrived and assisted with overhaul and salvage operations.
The fire was placed under control in less than an hour with no firefighter or civilian injuries reported.
Berwyn Engine 2-0/Medic 2-1 and Engine 2-2 were clear of the scene just before 12 Noon.
Thank you to Valley Forge Fire Co. (Engine 68-2) and Malvern EMS (MICU 4-1) for the Berwyn standby.
Engine 15-3
Engine 15-2
Engine 2-0/Medic 2-1
Engine 2-2
Engine 41-1 (Newtown Square)
Engine 3-1-AIR (Paoli)
Squad 47 (King of Prussia)
Squad 23-RIT (Bryn Mawr)
Ladder 15
Rescue 15
Rescue 53-RIT (Broomall)
Amb. 15-7
Amb. 15-7A
Medic 109 (Narberth EMS-Radnor Division)
Air 24 (Gladwyne)
Command: Chief 15-9 (J. Kelly)
Berwyn Firefighter Tom Spurlock (3rd from left) getting ready to make entry as Firefighter Chris Drach gets his orders from Radnor Fire Marshal Don Wood (far right).
Station 2 Assists Radnor w/ House Fire; Firefighter Injured
Date: Feb-10-2008 Station 15 (Radnor) was dispatched at 12:10 p.m. for a smoke investigation. The incident was upgraded to a house fire while units were enroute at 12:14 p.m. with reports of black smoke and siding melting on the house.
Time: 12:10 hours
Box: 0101
Location: 600 block of Valley View Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2 was added for an Engine to assist and Rescue 4 (Malvern) was added for the Rapid Intervention Team.
Engine 15-1 arrived on scene with smoke and flames showing from the rear of a 1 1/2 story rancher type dwelling. As firefighters began to attack the fire from the interior, a firefighter who was attempting to check the roof area for fire extension fell 10' from a ladder onto their back.
While EMS personnel tended to the downed firefighter, the balance of Station 2 was then requested to respond to assist with additional manpower.
Engine 2-0 secured a water source from a hydrant about 600' away, while additional crews assisted with extinguishment and overhaul.
Fire damage was limited to the back of the residence with smoke damage throughout.
The injured firefighter was transported to a Philadelphia trauma center by PENNSTAR aeromedical and later released.
The Chester County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the fire, which is believed to have started on the exterior of the home.
Berwyn units cleared the scene at 1:59 p.m.
Thank you to Valley Forge Fire Co (Engine 68-2) and MICU 67-2 (Phoenixville EMS) for the Berwyn fire standby and to King of Prussia Fire Co. for covering the landing zone assignment.
Units: Engine 15-1, Engine 15-2, Engine 15-3, Rescue 15, Ladder 15, Amb. 15-7, Engine 2-0, Tower 2, Engine 2-2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Traffic 2, Rescue 4, Amb. 3 (Paoli), Medic 109 (Narberth EMS) and Squad 47 (LZ)
Command: Chief Engineer 15-14 (M. Maguire)
Photo by Tom Kelly IV, Daily Local News
View of the rear of the home where the fire started.
Berwyn EMS responds on the MCI to Radnor
Date: Feb-10-2008 In the early morning hours of Sunday 2/10, Berwyn Medic 2 was dispatched to assist Radnor Fire Company for an MVA with entrapment. Soon after, Radnor Command requested a total of 5 ambulances to the scene, which brought Berwyn's second ambulance as well as EMS units from Malvern and Paoli. Ambulance 2-2 and Medic 2-1 (C. Bickings) arrived on the scene to find a vehicle overturned and off the roadway with a total of five occupants. Ambulance 2-2 and Medic 2-1 transported one patient to the landing zone at Valley Forge Military Academy. Ambulance 2-1 with Medic 4 (Malvern) transported one patient to an area trauma center by ground. In the end, 5 patients were transported (three were flown to city trauma centers and two were taken by ground to area trauma centers). Nice job to all units on scene in handling patient removal and patient care. Units: Rescue 15, Engine 15-1, Amb. 15-7, Amb. 15-7A, Amb./Medic 2-1, Amb. 2-2, Amb. 3, & Amb./Medic 4-1/Medic 4-2
Time: 00:22 hours
Box: 0108
Location: IFO 1300 Eagle Road (IAO Eastern College)
Township: Radnor
Medic 2-1 also returned to the scene to transport an additional patient to the LZ with Radnor Ambulance 15-7A.
Command: 15-7A (J. Jiminez)
EMS Operations: 15-11 (G. Amato)
Overturned SUV During Rush Hour
Date: Jan-07-2008 Station 2 FIRE/EMS units were dispatched for the auto-accident with reported entrapment.
Time: 18:14 hours
Box: 0271
Location: Rt. 252 & Cassatt Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on scene and advised of a two-vehicle, side impact collision with an occupant confined in an SUV that had rolled onto its side.
The crew of Rescue 2 stabilized the vehicle with rescue struts and wooden cribbing, while the crew from Engine 2-0 secured leaking fluids from both vehicles.
The back window of the SUV was broken out to make access to the patient and then the sunroof was removed to extricate them. The extrication was completed in 8 minutes.
Both drivers, who were wearing their seatbelts, were evaluated and treated at the scene for minor injuries.
Units: Amb./Medic 2-1, Amb. 2-2, Rescue 2, Engine 2-0, & Traffic 2
Command: Chief 2 (Craig Peterson)
Fatal Auto-Accident w/ Entrapment
Date: Dec-15-2007
Time: 01:24 hours
Box: 0260
Location: Old Lancaster Rd. & Russell Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2 EMS was dispatched for the auto-accident with unknown injuries at 1:24 a.m. near the Daylesford Train Station.
Just as Amb. 2-1 went enroute, the Chester County 9-1-1 Center upgraded the response to an accident with entrapment. This added rescue units and the paramedic from Berwyn.
Amb. 2-1 went on scene and reported a single passenger vehicle that had run off the roadway and hit a tree with the driver trapped.
The crew of Rescue 2 removed the driver's side door with the Jaws of Life to gain access to the patient.
The extrication of the victim was completed at 1:49 a.m. Units cleared the scene at 2:53 a.m. after the Tredyffrin Twp. Police Dept. completed their investigation.
Amb./Medic 2-1 transported the lone occupant to Paoli Hospital in critical condition. The driver later died from their injuries.
Units: Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, & Fire Police
Staffing: 12 Volunteer & 2 Paid
Command: Chief 2 (C. Peterson)
Crew members of Rescue 2 setting up the equipment.
First responders working on both sides of the vehicle during the rescue effort.
View of the scene after the extrication.
Photos courtesy of Jim DeStefano.
Chimney Fire Upgraded to House Fire
Date: Dec-02-2007
Time: 21:16 hours
Box: 0268
Location: 200 Block of Woodland Road
Township: Tredyffrin
The Berwyn Fire Company responded to a reported chimney fire in the 200 block of Woodland Road in Tredyffrin Township. As Engine 2-0, arrived on scene, Lieutenant 2B (E. Brazunas) advised dispatch of a working fire in the residence.
The crew of Engine 2-0 stretched an attack line and made their way to the area of one of the fire places. The crew had visible fire behind the wall and proceeded to open up the wall and make a quick knock down of all visible fire. The crew then split and secured the electric, and checked all four levels for extension while conducting a search.
Additional crews arrived and assisted with checking for extension - extension was found on the second floor, which was quickly extinguished with a second hose line. Units remained on scene for over 3 hours with extensive salvage and overhaul.
The Chester County Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire that caused an estimated $200,000 worth of damage.
A total of 47 volunteers and 6 paid personnel responded to this incident. All units cleared the scene by 1:22 a.m.
Thank you to Newtown Square (Ladder 41) and King of Prussia (Squad 47) for the Berwyn fire standby.
Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-1, Tower 2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Amb. 2-2, Traffic 2, Engine 15-1, Rescue 68, Rescue 4, Medic 317-2, & Medic 53-7B
Command: Chief 2 (C. Peterson)
Division I: Lt. 2B (E. Brazunas)
Division II: Deputy Chief 2 (M. Norris)
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Fire Alarm Upgraded to Building Fire
Date: Nov-27-2007 Station 2 was dispatched for the fire alarm activation at 7:42 a.m. in the office park section of Chesterbrook. Command: Lt. 2B (E. Brazunas)
Time: 07:42 hours
Box: 0271
Location: 640 Lee Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Engine 2-0 arrived on scene with nothing showing and the building partially evacuated.
At 7:56 a.m. Engine 2-0 requested the building fire response with interior crews reporting a burning odor with a light smoke condition on the 3rd floor.
This added mutual aid from Station 3-Paoli Fire Co. and Station 4-Malvern Fire Co.
After an extensive search of the building a smoldering fire was discovered in the insulation of the 3rd floor duct work. The fire started as a result of a malfunction of a heating wiring device designed to prevent ice from forming on the glass atrium along the roof line.
The Chester County Fire Marshal estimates fire damage to the building and its contents at $3,000.
Station 2 FIRE/EMS cleared the scene at 10:39 a.m.
There were no reported first responder or civilian injuries.
Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-1, Amb./Medic 2-1, Traffic 2, Engine 3-5, Tower 3, & Rescue 4
Interior Operations: Deputy Chief 2 (M. Norris)
FIRE/EMS Respond to Auto-Accident; 1 Flown
Date: Nov-30-2007 Station 2 FIRE/EMS were dispatched for the auto-accident reported with possible entrapment at 9:52 a.m. All Station 2 units cleared the scene by 10:23 a.m. Units: Rescue 2, Engine 2-1, Engine 2-0 (LZ) and Amb./Medic 2-1 Command: Deputy Chief 2 (M. Norris)
Time: 09:52 hours
Box: 0261
Location: Rt. 252 & W. Swedesdford Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on scene to find a two vehicle side impact collision.
The crew quickly cared for the driver of the vehicle who had numerous injuries. The driver of the striking vehicle refused treatment at the scene.
The crews of Rescue 2 and Engine 2-1 assisted the EMS with patient care and hazard control for debris and fluids on the roadway.
Engine 2-0 responded to the PECO Fleet Maintenance Facility just up the road from the accident scene to secure a landing zone for PENNSTAR I aeromedical.
The victim was flown to a Philadelphia trauma center in stable condition.
Landing Zone Officer: Assistant Chief 2 (W. Riddle)
Station 2 Responds to Fatal Auto-Accident; 1 Airlifted
Date: Nov-15-2007
Time: 13:19 hours
Box: 0304
Location: Rt. 202 Southbound @ North Valley Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 3 (Paoli) and Medic 2 were dispatched at 1:19 p.m. to Rt. 202 Southbound about a mile past the Chesterbrook Blvd. overpass for an auto-accident reported with two vehicles overturned.
Additional ALS units were requested to the scene by ALS Coordinator 2-60 based on police reports of multiple unconscious victims with severe bleeding. With that information a helicopter was placed on standby.
First arriving units found one subject who had been ejected from their vehicle in the roadway who had succumbed to their injuries and a second individual dead in an overturned SUV. A third individual suffered serious injuries and was airlifted by PENNSTAR Aeromedical to a Philadelphia trauma center. This subject passed away a few days later.
Station 3 assisted with lighting and removal of both victims from the accident scene after the Tredyffrin Township Police Department completed its investigation.
Paoli and Berwyn fire police remained on scene until 6:45 p.m. assisting with traffic control.
Units: Engine 3-1, TAC 3, Traffic 3, Amb. 3, Amb./Medic 2-1, Amb./Medic 2-2, Amb./Medic 4-1 (Malvern EMS), & Chester County Coroner
Incident Command: Chief 3 (Ira Dutter)
EMS Operations: ALS Coordinator 2-60 (Doug Wilhelm)
October Call Volume Reaches 300
Date: Oct-31-2007 FIRE: 106
Time: 23:59 hours
Box: 0223
Location: 23 Bridge Ave. (Station 2)
Township: Tredyffrin/Easttown/Etc.
EMS: 195
12 FIRE/EMS Calls, Two Flown to Trauma Centers, & Fire Prevention Visits
Date: Oct-16-2007 The Berwyn Fire Company continues to stay busy handling 12 FIRE/EMS calls in 24 hours in Tredyffrin and Easttown townships.
Time: 00:00 hours
Box: 0223
Location: 23 Bridge Ave.
Township: Tredyffrin/Easttown
Two residents were flown to trauma centers after falling in their homes and suffering multiple injuries. The landing zones for PENNSTAR Aeromedical were set-up to the rear of the Easttown Library and at the Devon Horse Show respectively.
Berwyn first responders also handled a D.U.I. vehicle rescue demonstration at the Devon Prep School with the Tredyffrin Police Department with 6 volunteers and 2 paid staff. The Timothy School, teaches children with autism located on Old Lancaster Rd., stopped by for a tour of the station in the morning as well.
We would like to thank both organizations for their support and willingness to engage our youth about making responsible decisions and knowing how to be fire safe.
Station 2 EMS Respond to Deck Collapse
Date: Sep-29-2007 Station 3 Fire/EMS and Medic 2 were dispatched for a reported deck collapse with victims trapped. Incident Command: Chief 3 (Ira Dutter)
Time: 18:12 hours
Box: 0306
Location: 200 Block Pheasant Run Rd.
Township: Easttown
Chief 3 arrived on scene with a deck collapse with several people trapped under debris.
Fire and EMS units arrived on location from 5 organizations to deal with this incident.
In all, six victims were transported to area hospitals with minor to moderate injuries and 3 were treated at the scene with minor scraps and bruises.
The Chester County Fire Marshal and Easttown Township officials are investigating the cause of the collapse.
Units:
Ambulance 2-1 (Berwyn Fire Co.)
Ambulance 2-2
Ambulance 2-3
Medic 2-1
Medic 2-2
Ambulance 3 (Paoli Fire Co.)
Engine 3-1
Tac 3
Traffic 3
Ambulance 4-1 (Malvern Fire Co.)
Ambulance 4-2
Medic 4-1
Medic 4-2
Ambulance 15-7 (Radnor Fire Co.)
Medic 109 (Narberth EMS)
Medical Command: Dr. Edward Dickinson
Transport Officer: EMS Capt. 2-20 (Matt Valocchi)
Triage Officer: EMS Lt. 2-22 (Chris Griesser)
Victim Airlifted After Rt. 202 Auto-Accident
Date: Sep-26-2007 Lieutenant 2B arrived on scene and reported a single vehicle accident with an overturned car with the driver lying on the ground. EMS personnel cared for the injured driver who witnesses reported that their car had flipped three times. The crew of Rescue 2 stabilized the car and controlled hazards, while Engine 2-0 responded to PECO Fleet Maintenance off of Cassatt Rd. to set-up a landing zone for aeromedical. PENNSTAR IV airlifted the victim to a Philadelphia trauma center in stable condition. The Tredyffrin Township Police Dept. is investigating the possible involvement of a box truck in the accident. Berwyn's Fire Police did an excellent job of slowing down traffic so first responders could operate safely. Command: Lt. 2B (Eamon Brazunas)
Time: 20:58 hours
Box: 0291
Location: Rt. 202 Southbound @ Rt. 252/Paoli Exit
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2 Fire/EMS was dispatched at 8:58 p.m. for an auto-accident reported serious on Rt. 202 Southbound in the area of the Rt. 252 exit.
Units: Rescue 2, Engine 2-0, & Amb./Medic 2-1
Operations Officer: Chief 2 (Craig Peterson)
House Fire in Berwyn
Date: Sep-22-2007 Station 2 was dispatched at 2:35 p.m. for the odor investigation inside the house on Waterloo Ave. in the Village of Berwyn. Command: Chief 2 (Craig Peterson)
Time: 14:35 hours
Box: 0223
Location: 200 Block Waterloo Ave.
Township: Easttown
Chief 2 arrived on scene and quickly upgraded the incident to a house fire response after finding a smoldering fire inside a 1st floor bathroom. This added mutual aid units from Radnor Fire Company (Station 15) and Paoli Fire Company (Station 3).
The crew of Engine 2-0 and Tower 2 opened up the walls to check for hidden fire within the bathroom and above on the 2nd floor. A Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) was utilized throughout the house to check for any high heat levels indicating potential fire spread.
Engine 3-5 secured a water supply if needed and Ladder 15 provided additonal personnel to finish off the job of checking for fire extension.
The crew of Rescue 2 set-up a gas powered fan to clear the smoke from the house.
The Chester County Fire Marshal determined the cause of the fire to be accidental. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.
This was one of 11 FIRE/EMS calls answered by Station 2 first responders today.
Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-1, Tower 2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Traffic 2, Engine 3-5, Ladder 15 & Engine 15-2
Close Call on Howellville Rd.
Date: Sep-20-2007 Station 2 was dispatched for the hot water heater on fire during the Thursday morning rush. Command: Lt. 2B (Eamon Brazunas)
Time: 08:19 hours
Box: 0261
Location: 1000 Block Howellville Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Lt. 2B arrived on scene and reported a 1 story rancher with no signs of smoke or fire visible from the outside.
Upon further investigation, a light smoke condition was observed throughout the house. The homeowner reported that they used an ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher to put out the fire on the outside of their hot water heater.
The crew of Engine 2-0 secured the electric power to the unit and ensured that the fire was completely extinguished.
The fire company opened widows to naturally ventilate the smoke from the house and provided an additional smoke detector to the resident.
This was one of 8 FIRE/EMS calls handled by Station 2 today.
Units: Engine 2-0 & Amb./Medic 2-1
Car Strikes House in Chesterbrook
Date: Sep-18-2007
Time: 20:51 hours
Box: 0261
Location: 500 Block Cheswold Court
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2 FIRE/EMS was dispatched for the auto-accident with a vehicle reported into the house.
Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on scene and found a single passenger vehicle that had left the parking lot of Cheswold Village and had drove into a home.
The EMS crew tended to the patient, while the crew from Rescue 2 assessed damage to the house to make sure no utilities were compromised and that the structure was safe.
The lone occupant was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatering injuries. The driver was wearing their seatbelt, which prevented them from sustaining serious injury.
This incident should remind us all, that know matter if you are driving in a parking lot or on a highway, that a seatbelt could save your life someday.
This was one of 12 FIRE/EMS calls responded to by Station 2 personnel today.
Command: Lt. 2B (Eamon Brazunas)
Busy Day for Berwyn's Bravest
Date: Sep-05-2007 9:49 a.m. West Chester Borough Engine Company Transfer *Engine 2-2 provided fire protection coverage, while West Chester area units operated on a 2 alarm apartment building fire on Skiles Blvd. in Westtown Township. 9:50 a.m. Tredyffrin Township Lancaster Ave./Berwyn Paoli Rd. Accident with Entrapment 10:37 a.m. Easttown Township 500 Block Watford Ln. Gas Leak Outside 11:03 a.m. Tredyffrin Township 992 Old Eagle School Rd. (Woods Complex) Fuel Spill 11:53 a.m. Tredyffrin Township 400 Block North Valley Forge Rd. (Old Forge Crossing Condos) Tredyffrin Township FIRE 1:45 p.m. Tredyffrin Township 500 Block Berwyn Baptist Rd. Fire Alarm
Time: 00:00 hours
Box: 0222
Location: Station 2
Township: Easttown
September 5th Call Log
FIRE
552 E. Union St. (Goodwill Fire Company-Station 52)FIRE/EMS
FIRE
FIRE
EMS
Advanced Life Support (ALS) Fall VictimEMS
12:14 p.m.
300 Block Saunders Dr.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Fall Victim
Fire Threatens Fritz Lumber Yard
Date: Aug-30-2007 Station 2 was dispatched at 11:58 p.m. for a reported trash fire to the rear of the Fritz Lumber property. All units cleared the scene by 12:55 a.m. Command: Chief 2 (C. Peterson)
Time: 23:58 hours
Box: 0243
Location: 631 Lancaster Ave. (Fritz Lumber Yard)
Township: Easttown
The caller stated something was burning along the railroad tracks and that it was close to a wood building.
Chief 2 (C. Peterson) arrived on scene and confirmed the report, while the crews of Engine 2-0 and Engine 2-2 quickly deployed a hoseline and handtools to stop the fire from extending to the structure, which was within a foot.
The combination of an alert neighbor walking their dog and a quick response from the fire company stopped this fire from turning into a major conflagration.
Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-2, and Amb/Medic 2-1
Staffing: 13 Volunteer & 2 Paid
One Flown After Serious Auto-Accident
Date: Aug-13-2007 Station 2 FIRE/EMS was dispatched for an auto-accident reported serious during the busy lunch hour on Cassatt Rd. in Tredyffrin Twp.
Time: 12:33 hours
Box: 0271
Location: IFO 625 Cassatt Rd. (Berwyn Squash Club)
Township: Tredyffrin
Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on scene and discovered a parked vehicle that had slipped out of a gear and struck a pedestrian. The car ended up hitting the Berwyn Squash Club causing minor damage to the building and shrubbery.
Amb./Medic 2-1 tended to the victim, while Engine 2-0 secured a landing zone at the PECO Fleet Maintenance helipad on W. Swedesford Rd.
PENNSTAR aeromedical flew the injured subject with multiple injuries to a Philadelphia trauma center.
Units: Rescue 2, Engine 2-0, Amb./Medic 2-1 & Traffic 2
Command: Assistant Chief 2 (W. Riddle)
Car Crashes Into Tree; 1 Flown to Trauma Center
Date: Aug-07-2007 While traveling home from the fire station Lt. Eamon Brazunas noticed a car that had run off the roadway and struck a tree just after 11:30 p.m. on Berwyn Baptist Rd. The Tredyffrin Twp. Police Department believed the subject had been on the ground for well over an hour without anyone taking notice of the accident. All Station 2 units were available by 12:25 a.m.
Time: 23:35 hours
Box: 0260
Location: IAO Berwyn Baptist Rd. & Landsende Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
As he investigated to see what had happened he heard a moaning sound in the dark. It turned out to be the lone occupant of the accident who was about twenty feet from their car lying on the ground in severe distress. Station 2 FIRE/EMS was then dispatched and an aeromedical unit was placed on standby.
The crew of Engine 2-2 provided scene lighting and controlled all hazards from the vehicle, while the crew of Amb./Medic 2-1 performed patient care.
Rescue 2 responded to the Devon Horse Shows Grounds to set-up a landing zone.
The victim was flown to a Philadelphia trauma center by PENNSTAR I with serious injuries.
Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1 & Traffic 2
Command: Lt. 2B (E. Brazunas)
Landing Zone Officer: Lt. 2A (J. Sadler)
Bicyclist Struck By Car in Chesterbrook
Date: Aug-02-2007 Station 2 FIRE/EMS was dispatched for a young bicyclist struck by a car. Command: Deputy 2 (M. Norris)
Time: 17:27 hours
Box: 0261
Location: Militia Hill Dr. & Militia Hill Dr.
Township: Tredyffrin
Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on scene and found a subject in the roadway with injuries.
The EMS crew quickly determined that due to the severity of injuries a medical helicopter was needed.
Engine 2-2 responded to the location of the accident to lend assistance and then reported to the Valley Forge Park Airfield to set-up a landing zone.
PENNSTAR II aeromedical transported the stable victim to a Philadelphia trauma center.
Units: Amb./Medic 2-1, Engine 2-2, & Traffic 2
Landing Zone Officer: Lt. 2B (E. Brazunas)
Berwyn EMS Assist on 3 Alarm Fire in Phoenixville
Date: Aug-01-2007 Firefighters in the Borough of Phoenixville, at Station 65, heard the beeping of a smoke detector to the rear of their station. They went to investigate and found smoke coming from a four story building with people evacuating. At 11:35 a.m. the Phoenixville Fire Department, along with other mutual aid units were dispatched to the rear of their station for a working building fire. -During the fire the Berwyn Fire Co. was staffed with 11 volunteers.
Time: 11:35 hours
Box: 6551
Location: 100 block of Prospect Street
Township: Phoenixville
The 2nd alarm was sounded at 12 Noon calling for an ALS unit from Berwyn. Amb./Medic 2-1 was originally assigned to assist with EMS duties, but upon their arrival the two man crew was advised to switch to firefighting duty due to the progression of the fire and threat to surrounding structures.
The fire eventually reached 3 alarms and involved over 100 firefighers from 19 stations.
There were 25 firefighter injuries with 21 related to heat exhaustion that were treated on scene by EMS personnel. The remaining four were transported with minor injuries to Phoenixville Hospital.
The American Red Cross also responded and provided clothing, food and shelter to 25 residents displaced by the fire.
The fire was placed under control at 2:56 p.m. with the Chester County Fire Marshal's Office and PA State Police Fire Marshal's Office investigating the cause of the fire.
Special Notes:
-This was one of 13 FIRE/EMS calls handled by Berwyn first responders on this date.
Units: Amb./Medic 2-1 and numerous apparatus from Chester, Montgomery, Delaware & Berks counties
Command: Battalion Chief 65 (Meadows)
Story from Phoenixville News
Photos courtesy of www.malvernfireco.com
Auto-Accident w/ Entrapment; 1 Airlifted
Date: Jul-12-2007 Station 2 FIRE/EMS were dispatched for an auto-accident with entrapment. The crew of Engine 2-2 removed the drivers side door of a four door sedan with the Jaws of Life to access the injured victim. The driver was safely extricated within 16 minutes from time of dispatch. Amb./Medic 2-1 cared for the driver and transported them to the landing zone to the rear of the Easttown Library.
Time: 07:24 hours
Box: 0270
Location: Lancaster Ave. & Bridge Ave.
Township: Tredyffrin
Medic 2-1 arrived on scene and reported a two-vehicle crash with a person trapped after a side impact collision.
PENNSTAR Aeromedical flew the driver to a Philadelphia trauma center, while the driver of the striking vehicle refused treatment at the scene.
Final units cleared the scene at 8:26 a.m.
Units: Engine 2-2, Amb./Medic 2-1, & Traffic 2
Command: ALS Coordinator 2-60 (D. Wilhelm)
Landing Zone Officer: Assistant Chief 2 (W. Riddle)
Late Night Kitchen Fire
Date: Jul-06-2007 The crew of Engine 2-2 made quick entry and contained the fire that involved the stovetop and surrounding cabinets with a water fire extinguisher by 10:12 p.m. The fire apartment was ventilated, while crews checked for extension in the charred walls and in the 3rd floor apartment above.
Time: 22:00 hours
Box: 0279
Location: 345 Avon Rd. (Home Properties of Devon) Building E
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2, Station 15 (Radnor) for an Engine and Ladder, and Station 3 (Paoli) for an Engine and Tower were dispatched at 10:00 p.m. for an apartment building fire at Home Properties of Devon-Building E.
Initial 9-1-1 reports stated there was a fire in the kitchen on the 2nd floor and the building was being evacuated.
Engine 2-2 arrived on location at 10:06 p.m. and discovered smoke showing from a 3-story apartment building.
The crew of Engine 2-2 split up with one crew pulling a 2 1/2" pre-connected hoseline to a gated wye with 150' of 1 3/4" hoseline through residents that were exiting their apartments, while the second crew prepared to make entry into the fire apartment to search for any trapped occupants.
Lt. 2B (E. Brazunas) reported that there was a medium to heavy smoke condition throughout the 2nd floor and that crews were investigating a fire in the kitchen area.
Deputy 3 (E. Adams) reported that the fire had not extended, but there was moderate smoke condition throughout the entire floor.
The crews of Engine 2-0, Tower 3, and Engine 15-2 helped to check for residents still in the building, while remaining crews helped with the removal of smoke with the use of gas and electric fans.
The Chester County Fire Marshal's Office determined the cause of the fire to be from unattended cooking. Damage to the building was limited to the single apartment with smoke and water damage estimated at $20,000.
All residents were allowed to return to their apartments, with the exception of those who lived where the fire had occurred.
The building fire alarm did not activate, but thankfully all residents made it out safely.
There were no reported firefighter or civilian injuries. Final units cleared the scene at 11:45 p.m.
Units: Engine 2-2, Engine 2-0, Tower 2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Traffic 2, Engine 15-2, Ladder 15, Engine 3-5, & Tower 3
Command: Chief 2 (C. Peterson)
19 Calls Handled Over the Weekend
Date: Jun-24-2007 Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on scene and reported a two-vehicle crash with an SUV overturned. One victim flown to a Philadelphia trauma center and another taken to a local hospital. Units were dispatched for a fire alarm. Engine 2-0 arrived on location and discovered a smoke condition throughout the building from an unknown source. Crews investigated and found a machine that had malfunctioned in a mechanical room. Station 3 (Paoli) and Station 4 (Malvern) assisted on this call. One flown by PENNSTAR Aeromedical after being shot multiple times. One officer checked for injuries, but didn't require transport. Rescue 2 assisted the Chester County Detectives with lighting during the investigation.
Time: 00:00 hours
Box: 0200
Location: 23 Bridge Ave. (Station 2)
Township: Tredyffrin/Easttown
Notable Incidents:
Auto-Accident w/ Rollover (Upper Gulph Rd./West Valley Rd.)
Motorcycle Accident (Rt. 202 North near Valley Forge Rd. Exit)
Assistant Chief 2 (W. Riddle) reported one subject down in the roadway with serious injuries. PENNSTAR Aeromedical transported the patient to a Philadelphia trauma center.
Building Fire (1050 W. Swedesford Rd. - PECO Fleet Facility)
Shooting (Valley Forge Park - Anthony Wayne Statue)
Quick Facts:
- 28 Volunteers & 4 Paid Staff
- 14 calls in Tredyffrin Twp.
- 5 calls in Easttown Twp.
- 5 calls responded to in a 30-minute period on Sunday, June 24th
- 3 ALS EMS calls responded to in Paoli Fire Company's coverage area
- 4 Aeromedical Requests
FIRE/EMS Respond to Shooting in Valley Forge Park
Date: Jun-23-2007 Station 2 EMS was dispatched for a shooting in Valley Forge Park near the General Wayne Statue. EMS Command: EMS Captain 2-20 (M. Valocchi)
Time: 19:43 hours
Box: 0264
Location: Valley Forge Nat'l Historical Park (8500 S. Outer Line Dr.)
Township: Tredyffrin
An aeromedical unit was requested due to reports of a subject shot multiple times.
Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on location and began patient care, while Engine 2-0 secured a landing zone at the Valley Forge Park Airfield.
The wounded subject was flown by PENNSTAR II Aeromedical to a Philadelphia trauma center.
One officer was checked for minor injuries, but not transported.
The quick action of all police agencies involved prevented any additional police or civilian injuries.
The Upper Merion Police Dept., Tredyffrin Police Dept. were on scene backing up the Valley Forge Park Ranger Service.
Rescue 2 was later requested for lighting to assist the Chester County Detectives with their investigation.
Station 2 cleared the scene at 1:20 a.m.
Additional details will not be disclosed pending law enforcement investigation.
Units: Amb./Medic 2-1, Engine 2-0, Rescue 2 & Traffic 2
Landing Zone: Captain 2 (B. Brazunas)
Berwyn EMS Assists Again on PA Turnpike; 2 Ejected
Date: Jun-09-2007
Time: 19:01 hours
Box: 0529
Location: PA Turnpike Eastbound 319.9
Township: East Whiteland
Station 5 (East Whiteland) along with other units clearing the scene from the previous accident were dispatched at 7:01 p.m. to the PA Turnpike Eastbound for an auto-accident with entrapment.
Chief 5 (J. Brown) arrived and reported an overturned single-vehicle accident with three injured.
Amb./Medic 2-1 provided patient care to one of the two victims who had been ejected from the car.
Engine 2-0 stoodby for about 40 minutes in the area in case additional assistance was needed or if another emergency arose.
Two victims were transported by air to Philadelphia trauma centers, while the other was taken by ground to Paoli Hospital.
The roadway continued to remain closed for several hours while the PA State Police conducted their investigations.
Units: Rescue 5, Engine 5-5, Amb. 5, Rescue 47 (Lionville), Amb. 4-1/Medic 4-1, Amb. 2-1/Medic 2-1, MICU 87-1 (Uwchlan), PENNSTAR II & SKYCARE I
Command: Chief 5 (J. Brown)
Station 2 FIRE/EMS Assists East Whiteland w/ Double Fatality Auto-Accident
Date: Jun-09-2007 Engine 2-0 was requested to set-up a landing zone for the helicopters flying into the scene. The crew moved a tractor-trailer and performed crowd control to ensure a safe landing zone within minutes of their arrival. The crew also assisted the PA State Police with shutting down the westbound direction of travel since the blades of the helicopters reach into the lanes when they land on this particular highway. All four occupants of the SUV were transported by air to Philadelphia trauma centers. Units: Rescue 5, Engine 5-5, Amb. 5, Amb. 4-1/Medic 4-1, Engine 2-0, Amb. 2-1/Medic 2-1, MICU 67-1 (Phoenixville), MICU 87-1 (Uwchlan), PENNSTAR II, PENNSTAR IV, MEDEVAC VI & SKYCARE I
Time: 17:58 hours
Box: 0529
Location: PA Turnpike Eastbound 323.4
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 5 (East Whiteland) and Medic 4 (Malvern) were dispatched at 5:58 p.m. to the PA Turnpike Eastbound just prior to the Valley Forge Rd. overpass in Tredyffrin Twp. for an auto-accident reported serious.
Initial reports indicated that there were victims in the roadway and a car had flipped five times in the air.
Chief 5 (J. Brown) arrived and reported a two-vehicle accident with four people ejected from an SUV that had rolled over with a second vehicle into a tree 50 yards away with another person ejected.
Additional resources were immediately requested to the scene, along with aeromedical units due to the severity of injuries.
Amb./Medic 2-1 provided patient care to one of the victims who had been ejected from the SUV.
The lone occupant of the vehicle that had run off the road and hit a tree was pronounced dead at the scene. One victim from the SUV passed away a few days later from their injuries.
The roadway remained closed for several hours while the PA State Police conducted their investigation.
Command: Chief 5 (J. Brown) 
Courtesy of 6abc.com
Aerial view of the SUV that had rolled several times ejecting all its occupants.
DUI Accident on the PA Turnpike w/ Serious Injuries
Date: Jun-03-2007
Time: 00:40 hours
Box: 0294
Location: PA Turnpike Eastbound 326.0
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2 FIRE/EMS was dispatched for an auto-accident with entrapment.
Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on location and reported an SUV overturned into the highway divider facing the wrong direction.
All 3 occupants from the single car involved had self extricated themselves prior to arrival of first responders.
PENNSTAR I aeromedical was requested to the scene due to the severity of injuries to the driver of the vehicle. The Jeep Cherokee they were driving had rolled at least two times and came to a rest leaking fluids on the roadway.
The crew of Rescue 2 took care of the hazards on the highway, while Engine 2-2 handled the landing zone for PENNSTAR II aeromedical.
Both victims at the scene were flown to Philadelphia trauma centers.
One subject from the crash fled the scene, but was later located and transported via ground to a Philadelphia trauma center.
The Eastbound direction of the PA Turnpike remained closed for about an hour, while the PA State Police conducted their investigation.
All units from Berwyn were available by 2:07 a.m.
Please drink responsibly and always have a designated driver!!!
Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1 & Amb./Medic 2-2
Command: Deputy 2 (M. Norris)
2 Flown from PA Turnpike Auto-Accident
Date: May-31-2007
Time: 08:55 hours
Box: 0294
Location: PA Turnpike Eastbound 325.7
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2 FIRE/EMS was dispatched for an auto-accident with reported injuries at the tail end of the morning rush just before the Valley Forge Interchange on the PA Turnpike.
Amb. 2-1 arrived on scene and found a 3-vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer carrying hazardous materials.
The crews of Engine 2-2 and Rescue 2 secured all vehicles for hazards and assisted with patient care.
PENNSTAR I and II aeromedical were requested to the scene for 2 seriously injured patients.
Both patients were flown to Philadelphia trauma centers.
Final units cleared the scene by 9:53 a.m.
Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1 & Amb. 2-3/Medic 2-2
Command: Capt. 2 (B. Brazunas) 
Courtesy of 6abc.com
Aerial view from Chopper 6 of the accident scene.
Fire Destroys Home in Berwyn
Date: May-28-2007 Station 2, Engine 3-5 (Paoli), and Ladder 15 (Radnor) were dispatched for a house fire at 2:55 a.m. Units: Engine 2-2, Engine 2-0, Tower 2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Amb. 2-2, Traffic 2, Engine 3-5, Rescue 4 (RIT), Engine 4-5, Medic 4-2, Ladder 15, Engine 15-1, Rescue 5 (Air), Engine 5-5, Amb./Medic 67-1 (Phoenixville EMS) & Medic 325-1 (Royersford EMS)
Time: 02:55 hours
Box: 0260
Location: 10 Cypress Ln.
Township: Tredyffrin
Lt. 2B (E. Brazunas) arrived on scene and reported a 2 1/2 story single family home engulfed in flames.
Engine 2-2 secured a water supply and quickly deployed hoselines to protect the neighbor's home that was beginning to catch on fire from the radiant heat. Additional hoselines were deployed to the house that was burning out of control.
The home where the fire started was unoccupied at the time of the fire, but the resident next door had to be quickly evacuated by Berwyn firefighters and the Tredyffrin Twp. Police.
Additional crews from Malvern Fire Co. and East Whiteland Fire Co. helped to extinguish the fire.
The total fire loss was valued at $920,000 from both properties. Due to the quick action of first arriving firefighters the house next door was able to be saved.
The Chester County Fire Marshal and PA State Police Fire Marshal investigated the fire and determined the cause to be a lighting strike.
There were no reported firefighter or civilian injuries. Final units cleared the scene at 10:23 a.m.
Thank you to Ladder 41 (Newtown Square), Engine 68-2 (Valley Forge) and Amb. 55-3 (West Chester) for the Berwyn fire standby.
Many thanks to the volunteers of North Penn Goodwill from Montgomery County (Station 41) for providing food and drinks and a much needed portable bathroom during the incident. Your quick response on a holiday weekend was much appreciated.
A total of 50 volunteers and 4 paid personnel responded to this fire.
This was the 1st of 10 calls on Memorial Day that the Berwyn Fire Co. responded to.
Incident Commander: Lt. 2B (E. Brazunas)
Operations Officer: Capt. 2 (B. Brazunas)
Safety Officer: FF #273 (D. Dougherty)
Water Supply Officer: Asst. 15 (J. Jimenez)
Personnel Staging Officer: Lt. 2A (J. Sadler)
EMS Rehab Officer: Medic 4-2 (K. Madden)
Courtesy of Jonathan Jimenez
Engine 2-2 pulling up on the scene.
Courtesy of Jason Brenner
Firefighter Chris Drach working on some hot spots.
Courtesy of Jason Brenner
View of melted siding from the house that firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to.
Person Trapped After Car Flips on Rt. 202
Date: May-15-2007 Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Medic 2-2 & Traffic 2
Time: 17:38 hours
Box: 0292
Location: Rt. 202 Northbound @ Old Eagle School Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2 EMS were dispatched for the auto-accident with unknown injuries in the middle of the evening rush hour.
Amb. 2-1 arrived on location and reported an overturned vehicle with a victim trapped. The assignment was upgraded adding the fire company and paramedics at 5:46 p.m.
The crew of Engine 2-2 worked efficiently to cut and remove the roof of a Honda CRV by using the Jaws of Life and other power tools. The victim was extricated from the wreckage in 11 minutes upon their arrival.
The extrication was completed at 6:08 p.m. and the patient was then transported by Skycare I Aeromedical to a Philadelphia trauma center. The driver of the other vehicle involved refused treatment at the scene.
Traffic was detoured around the accident by the Tredyffrin Police Dept. and Berwyn Fire Police to ensure a safe environment for rescuers.
All units cleared the scene just before 7 p.m.
Command: Chief 2 (Craig Peterson)
Car Crashes Into Building
Date: May-14-2007 Station 2 was handling a fire alarm activation on E. Swedesford Rd. in Tredyffrin Township when Chester County 9-1-1 Communications advised that a vehicle had crashed into the building next to Station 2's firehouse.
Time: 08:42 hours
Box: 0233
Location: IFO 23 Bridge Ave.
Township: Easttown
First arriving personnel found a single vehicle that had crashed into a parked car and side of a building. The driver was quickly extricated by crews on station and rendered care.
The patient was flown to a Philadelphia trauma center by PENNSTAR II Aeromedical.
Units: Engine 2-2/Medic 2-2, Engine 2-0, Amb./Medic 2-1 & Traffic 2
Command: Deputy 2 (M. Norris)
Smoke Fills Chesterbrook Bagel Shop
Date: May-06-2007 Station 2 along with mutual aid from Station 3 (Paoli) and Station 4 (Malvern) were dispatched for smoke in the building at the Chesterbrook Shopping Center. Additional crews from Ladder 4 made sure the fire didn't extend up the kitchen hood to the roof area or to neighboring businesses.
Time: 10:02 hours
Box: 0271
Location: 500 Chesterbrook Blvd. (Manhattan Bagels)
Township: Tredyffrin
Chief 2 arrived on scene and reported nothing showing from a 1 story strip mall with the building evacuated.
The crew of Engine 2-2 made their way inside the store and reported a smoke condition with a fire underneath a large oven. The fire was quickly extinguished with two water fire extinguishers, while Engine 2-0 and Tower 3 personnel set up fans to remove the smoke from the store.
The situation was placed under control at 10:28 a.m. There was no reported firefighter or civilian injuries.
A build-up of cooking and food debris was the cause of the fire. The Chester County Health Department and Tredyffrin Township Fire Marshall were notified of the incident.
Command: Chief 2 (C. Peterson)
Units: Engine 2-2, Engine 2-0, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Traffic 2, Tower 3, Engine 3-5, & Ladder 4
Motor Vehicle Crash w/ Entrapment
Date: Apr-17-2007 The roadway was closed until 8:32 p.m.
Time: 19:45 hours
Box: 0224
Location: Conestoga Rd. & Devon State Rd.
Township: Easttown
Station 2 EMS was dispatched for the auto-accident with injuries at 7:45 p.m.
Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on scene and reported a two vehicle accident with an occupant trapped. Station 2 FIRE was then added to the assignment at 7:52 p.m.
The crew of Engine 2-2 and Rescue 2 worked quickly to stabilize the vehicle and extricate the driver with the Jaws of Life by removing a passenger side door. The extrication was completed safely in 8 minutes.
Amb./Medic 2-1 transported the patient to a local hospital in stable condition, while both drivers refused treatment on scene.
Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1 & Traffic 2
Command: Chief 2 (Craig Peterson)
Major Nor'easter Hits the Area
Date: Apr-16-2007
Time: 00:00 hours
Box: 0200
Location: 23 Bridge Ave.
Township: Tredyffrin & Easttown
Berwyn FIRE and EMS units were kept busy over the last couple of days answering nearly 20 calls, including a building fire in Gateway Shopping Center and a Haz-Mat incident on Rt. 202.
Restaurant Fire in Gateway Shopping Center
Date: Apr-15-2007 Station 2 was dispatched for the fire alarm activation at 4:56 a.m. Personnel on Scene: 49 Volunteer & 3 Paid Command: Lt. 2B (E. Brazunas)
Time: 04:56 hours
Box: 0276
Location: 253 E. Swedesford Rd. (Five Guy Hamburgers)
Township: Tredyffrin
Lt. 2B (E. Brazunas) arrived on scene at 5:02 a.m. with heavy smoke and fire visible from inside the restaurant and requested the building fire response.
This added mutual aid from Station 15-Radnor Fire Co., Station 47-King of Prussia Fire Co., Station 68-Valley Forge Fire Co., Station 4-Malvern Fire Co. and Station 317-Lafeyette EMS.
Engine 2-2 established a water supply and deployed a 2 1/2" hoseline, while Engine 15-2 deployed a 1 3/4" hoseline for initial fire attack.
First in crews forced entry into the main entrance and found a large deep frying unit on fire in the kitchen area. The natural gas and electric utilities were turned off and then the fire was extinguished with a combination of a dry chemical fire extinguisher and a minimal amount of water.
Additional crews checked for fire extension in the ceiling and on the roof with negative findings, while smoke was removed from the restaurant and from businesses on either side of it by using fans.
The Chester County Fire Marshal estimates fire damage to the building and its contents at $17,000.
This is the 2nd structure fire at the Gateway Shopping Center in the last 6 months. Once again, the quick action of all responders prevented major damage to the center.
There were no reported first responder or civilian injuries.
Thank you to Paoli-Engine 3-5, Newtown Square-Ladder 41 and West Chester-Amb. 55-3 for standing by at Berwyn, while units were committed on this incident. Also, thanks to the Tredyffrin Twp. Police Dept. and the Chester County Dept. of Health for their assistance.
Units: Engine 2-2/Medic 2-1, Engine 2-0, Rescue 2, Amb. 2-1, Amb. 2-2, Traffic 2, Engine 15-1, Ladder 15, Engine 47-1, Tower 47, Ladder 4 (RIT), Rescue 68 (Air) and Medic 317-2
Command Post: Chief 15 (J. Kelly)
Roof Operations: Deputy 2 (M. Norris)
Interior Operations: Lt. 2 (S. Savering)
Auto Fire During Rush Hour
Date: Apr-11-2007 Station 2 was dispatched for a car fire on Sugartown Rd. Initial reports indicated that flames were showing from underneath the vehicle and that bystanders were trying to push it off the roadway.
Time: 16:55 hours
Box: 0223
Location: Sugartown Rd. & Abbey Rd.
Township: Easttown
Engine 2-2 arrived first on location and found a four door sedan engulfed in flames.
The fire was quickly extinguished without further incident.
The roadway remained closed for 25 minutes.
Units:
Engine 2-2/Medic 2-1, Engine 2-0, & Traffic 2
Command:
Deputy 2 (Matthew Norris)
Smoke Showing from 5th Floor Apartment
Date: Apr-10-2007 The assignment was then upgraded to a building fire response that added Station 3 (Paoli) for an Engine & Tower Ladder, Station 15 (Radnor) for an Engine, Ladder & Ambulance and Station 41 (Newtown Square) for their Ladder.
Time: 11:44 hours
Box: 0243
Location: 15 Leopard Rd. (Trinity House Apartments)
Township: Easttown
Station 2 was dispatched for a general fire alarm activation at 11:44 a.m. at the Trinity House Apartments.
Engine 2-2 arrived first on location and reported smoke showing from the 5th floor of an occupied 7 story apartment building.
Interior crews reported smoke conditions on the 4th and 5th floors with the fire contained to the stovetop of an apartment on the 4th floor.
Firefighters extinguished the fire, while additional crews assisted with resident evacuation and removal of smoke from the building.
The incident was declared under control at 12:01 p.m. and there were no reported firefighter or civilian injuries.
Units: Engine 2-2, Engine 2-0, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Traffic 2, Engine 3-5, Tower 3, Traffic 3, Ladder 15, & Amb. 15-7
Command: Deputy 2 (Matt Norris)
Car Fire on Rt. 202
Date: Mar-30-2007 Station 2 was operating in the 400 block of Donalyn Ln. in Tredyffrin at an electrical fire when Chester County 9-1-1 advised Chief 2 of an automobile fire on Rt. 202. Units:
Time: 20:35 hours
Box: 0291
Location: Rt. 202 Northbound @ West Valley Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
With a few more minutes of clean up needed at the 1st call, King of Prussia Fire Co. (Station 47) was also dispatched to assist.
Engine 2-2 arrived first on location and found a passenger vehicle engulfed in flames.
The fire was extinguished without further incident, while MONTCO Engine 47-1 was recalled.
Fire Police and Engine 2-0 provided scene safety for the crews by shutting down the on ramp from West Valley Rd. and two lanes on the highway.
This rounded out a 9 call day for Station 2.
Engine 2-2/Medic 2-1, Engine 2-0, MONTCO Engine 47-1 & Traffic 2
Command:
Chief 2 (Craig Peterson)
Engine 2-2 Assists Paoli w/ Out-Building Fire
Date: Mar-30-2007 Station 3 was dispatched for an out-building fire. An Engine from Station 2 and 2 Engines from Station 41 (Newtown Square) was requested to assist.
Time: 17:20 hours
Box: 0308
Location: 2215 Grubbs Mill Rd.
Township: Easttown
Crews worked together to contain the fire and prevented damage to the house.
While operating at this assignment Berwyn first responders handled an ALS call for an injured child in Easttown Township and a fire alarm activation on Lancaster Ave. in Tredyffrin Township with 100% Volunteer staffed units.
Units:
Engine 3-1, Engine 3-5, Engine 2-2/Medic 2-1 , Engine 41-3, Engine 41-1, & Traffic 2
Command:
Chief 3 (Ira Dutter)
Large Dumpster Fire Behind Circuit City
Date: Mar-29-2007 Station 2 was dispatched for a trash fire behind the Circuit City in the Swedesford Plaza.
Time: 16:15 hours
Box: 0271
Location: 400 W. Swedesford Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Engine 2-2 arrived on scene and reported a 30 yard construction-type dumpster on fire.
The crew utilized an 1 3/4" hoseline to quickly extinguish the flames.
No damages were incurred by any of the businesses along the strip mall.
Units:
Engine 2-2, Engine 2-0, Traffic 2 & Amb. 2-1
Command:
Deputy Chief 2 (J. Brundage)
Lunchtime Dumpster Fire
Date: Mar-26-2007 Station 2 was dispatched for a trash fire in the area of the BMW dealership on Lancaster Ave.
Time: 11:58 hours
Box: 0269
Location: Rt. 30 & Grove Ave.
Township: Tredyffrin
Engine 2-2 arrived on scene and reported a 30'X6' dumpster on fire.
The crew utilized two 1 3/4" hoselines to extinguish the flames in a short amount of time.
Traffic was detoured for 30 minutes during the incident.
Units:
Engine 2-2, Engine 2-0 & Traffic 2
Command:
Assistant Chief 2 (M. Norris)
Car Fire in Devon
Date: Feb-16-2007 Station 2 was dispatched for the automobile fire in front of Building K in Home Properties of Devon.
Time: 20:10 hours
Box: 0289
Location: 314 Avon Rd. (Home Properties of Devon)
Township: Tredyffrin
Engine 2-2 arrived on scene to find a passenger vehicle with the engine compartment on fire.
The crew quickly deployed an 1 3/4" hoseline to extinguish the fire and successfully prevented damage to nearby vehicles in the parking lot.
Berwyn firefighters cleared the scene by 8:48 p.m.
Units: Engine 2-2 & Traffic 2
Command: FF/EMT (C. Bullock)
Rescue 2 Assists Malvern w/ Building Fire
Date: Feb-13-2007
Time: 11:59 hours
Box: 0451
Location: 115 E. King St.
Township: Malvern
Station 4 (Malvern), Station 3 (Paoli) and Rescue 5 (East Whiteland) were alerted just before noon for a building fire in the business district of Malvern Borough.
Deputy Chief 4 arrived on scene with nothing showing from a 2 story apartment type building with a store on the 1st floor. Within seconds heavy smoke was discovered on the 2nd floor of the structure.
Rescue 2 was then requested for the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT). This team is specially trained in firefighter rescue and is called upon during major incidents.
A 2nd alarm was eventually sounded bringing in additional units from Station 5 and Station 54/56 (Goshen).
The fire was contained to the rear of the building and was placed under control by 12:52 p.m.
The Chester County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
There were no reported firefighter or civilian injuries.
Units: Station 4, Station 3, Station 2, & Station 54/56
Command: Deputy Chief 4 (Barry Patton)
Busy Morning in Berwyn
Date: Feb-13-2007 In the early hours of Tuesday, February 13th Berwyn EMS began its day with three ambulance calls. At around 7:00 a.m., the second ambulance was sent to an auto accident at Conestoga Rd. and Martins La. which was quickly upgraded bringing a paramedic from Malvern to the scene. The patient was extricated by EMS from her vehicle which was off the roadway and then transported to the hospital. Soon after, Berwyn fire units were alerted to Darby Road for a fire alarm (covering Station 3 who was dispatched to a dwelling fire in their local). After clearing the fire alarm, Engine 2-2 responded to Spruce La. in Paoli for the RIT assist on the dwelling fire. After a quick knock was made by Paoli crews, Engine 2-2 was released from the scene. In a twelve hour period, the Berwyn Fire Company answered 7 calls. With the weather quickly worsening, first responders stand ready for more.
Time: 00:00 hours
Box: 0200
Location: 23 Bridge Ave.
Township: Easttown
Evening Auto-Accident w/ Multiple Trauma Victims
Date: Feb-03-2007 Station 3 (Paoli) and Amb./Medic 2-1 were dispatched for the auto-accident with entrapment.
Time: 19:29 hours
Box: 0306
Location: Rt. 252 & Sugartown Rd.
Township: Easttown
First arriving units found a two vehicle side impact collison with three occupants trapped.
The Jaws of Life were used to remove the passenger side and rear side doors to safely extricate the patients from the impacted car.
EMS crews worked together to package and transport the victims to the Paoli Memorial Hospital helipad. PENNSTAR 1, PENNSTAR 2 and Skycare 1 aeromedicals flew all three victims to Philadelphia trauma centers.
The driver of the striking vehicle was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Fire police assisted Easttown Police with scene control throughout the incident.
Units: Engine 3-1, Amb. 3, Traffic 3, Amb./Medic 2-1, Traffic 2 & Medic 4-1 (Malvern)
Command: Chief 3 (Ira Dutter)
Courtesy of Paoli Fire Company http://www.paolifirecompany.org/
Firefighters Rescue Trapped Driver in Devon
Date: Feb-02-2007
Time: 14:41 hours
Box: 0224
Location: Sugartown Rd. & S. Fairfield Rd.
Township: Easttown
Station 2 EMS was dispatched for the auto-accident with unknown injuries. Within seconds the incident was upgraded to a rollover accident with an occupant injured.
Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on scene and reported one vehicle on its roof with the driver trapped.
The crew of Engine 2-2 worked quickly to stabilize the vehicle and extricate the driver. The extrication was completed safely and the ambulance crew then transported the patient to the landing zone at the Devon Horse Show grounds where Rescue 2 was standing by to assist with loading the patient into the helicopter.
PENNSTAR II aeromedical transported the victim to a Philadelphia trauma center.
Command: Assistant 2 (M. Norris)
Late Night Entrapment
Date: Jan-20-2007
Time: 00:03 hours
Box: 0268
Location: N. Valley Forge Rd. & Gail Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2
At
Amb. 2-1 arrived on scene with a two vehicle side impact collision with the driver of one vehicle confined. The other driver was injured, but not trapped.
Engine 2-2 arrived and began stabilizing the vehicle. The drivers side door was 'popped' and the roof was flapped back to gain access to the patient.
Rescue 2 secured a landing zone at the
Amb./Medic 2-2 transported the other driver to
The Tredyffrin Township Police Dept. is investigating the incident.
Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Amb./Medic 2-2 & Traffic 2
Command: EMS Captain 2-20 (M. Valocchi)
Rescue Operations: Chief 2 (C. Peterson)
Landing Zone: Assistant Chief 2 (M. Norris)
Traffic Control: Fire Police Lt. 2-31 (C. Natale)
Early Afternoon Car Fire
Date: Jan-16-2007 Engine 2-2 arrived on location to find a passenger vehicle fully engulfed.
Time: 12:49 hours
Box: 0265
Location: IFO 172 Walker Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Crews quickly extinguished the fire with an 1 3/4" hoseline and prevented damage to overhead power lines.
There were no reported civilian or firefighter injuries.
This was the 7th call for the day.
Units: Engine 2-2, Engine 2-0 & Traffic 2
Command: Assistant 2 (M. Norris)
2 Alarm Building Fire in Devon
Date: Jan-12-2007 Station 2 was dispatched with Station 3 (Paoli) Engine and Ladder, Station 15 (Radnor) Engine and Ladder and Station 4 Medic (Malvern).
Time: 12:59 hours
Box: 0244
Location: 123 Old Lancaster Rd. (Devereux Manor Hall)
Township: Easttown
Units arrived on scene with heavy smoke showing from a 1 and 2 1/2 story school dormitory. The school staff reported that two students were unaccounted for. The 2nd alarm was requested bringing additional FIRE/EMS resources.
Crews initiated a search and rescue effort and also went into service with locating and extinguishing the fire.
All searches were negative and the fire was placed under control in just under an hour.
The Chester County Fire Marshal's Office in conjunction with the PA State Police Fire Marshal are investigating the cause of the fire.
Damage to the structure and contents are estimated at $750,000.
There were no reported firefighter or civilian injuries.
Special thanks to (Kimberton) Tower 61, (Valley Forge) Engine 68-2 and (Lafeyette EMS) Medic 317-2 for the Berwyn standby.
Command: Assistant 2 (M. Norris)
Units: Engine 2-2, Engine 2-0, Amb./Medic 2-1, Traffic 2, Tower 3, Engine 3-1 (Air), Engine 3-5, Ladder 4, Amb./Medic 4-1, Medic 4-2, DELCO Engine 15-1, Engine 15-2, Ladder 15, Amb. 15-7, DELCO (Newtown Square) Ladder 41, Rescue 41 (RIT) & MONTCO (King of Prussia) Engine 47-1
3 Trapped on Rt. 422
Date: Nov-29-2006 Station 2 FIRE/EMS and Paramedic 317 (MONTCO Lafayette EMS) was dispatched for a multi-vehicle accident with entrapment. Units: Engine 2-2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Traffic 2, MONTCO Squad 47, Rescue 47, TAC 47, Special Service 47, MONTCO Medic 317 & MONTCO Medic 322 (Lower Providence EMS)
Time: 10:29 hours
Box: 0293
Location: Rt. 422 Eastbound @ Rt. 202 Southbound
Township: Tredyffrin
First arriving units found a four-vehicle accident involving a dump truck with 3 victims trapped.
Berwyn and King of Prussia first responders worked together to rescue all trapped occupants in a safe and efficient manner with the Jaws of Life.
The 1st patient in Vehicle 2 was extricated by removing both the drivers side front and back doors, along with the middle post @ 10:56 a.m.
The 2nd patient in Vehicle 2 was extricated in the same manner @ 10:57 a.m.
The 3rd patient in Vehicle 1 was extricated by removing the rear drivers side door and middle post @ 10:59 a.m.
Aeromedical helicopters were requested to the scene, but all were grounded due to weather conditions.
2 ALS patients were transported to Philadelphia trauma centers. 2 BLS patients were transported to local hospitals.
Command: Deputy 2 (J. Brundage)
Rescue 2 Assists on House Fire
Date: Nov-26-2006 Station 5 (East Whiteland) and Station 4 (Malvern) were dispatched for the dwelling fire at 1:07 a.m. The Chester County Fire Marshall's Office in conjunction with the East Whiteland Fire Marshall are investigating the cause of the fire.
Time: 01:07 hours
Box: 0503
Location: 10 Summit Rd.
Township: East Whiteland
Chief 5 (J. Brown) arrived on scene with a 2 1/2 story vacant house with fire showing from the roof.
Rescue 2 was then requested for the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) at 1:13 a.m. The crew was just clearing up from a helicopter landing and proceeded to the fire. Once on scene two man teams were assigned to monitor fire operations and provide scene safety measures.
Units operated into the early morning hours. The crew of Rescue 2 cleared at 2:45 a.m.
There were no reported firefighter or civilian injuries.
Units: Engine 5-3, Engine 5-5, Rescue 5, Amb. 5, Brush 5, Squad 5, Ladder 4, Engine 4-5, Rescue 4, Amb./Medic 4-1, Rescue 2, Engine 47-2 (Lionville) & Amb. 54-6 (Goshen)
Command: Chief 5 
The Berwyn RIT arriving on scene with Deputy 5 (K. Hurley) leading the way.
View from Summit Ave. Crews in the rear of the building attacking the remaining fire.
Images courtesy of www.vinniemiller.com.
Gateway Shopping Center Building Fire
Date: Nov-24-2006
Station 2 was dispatched for the fire alarm activation at 11:43 p.m. Within seconds the call was upgraded to a building fire with reports of fire coming from the roof. Additional crews from Station 68 (Valley Forge) and MONTCO Station 47 (King of Prussia) provided mutual aid assistance with overhaul and fire suppression. A RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) was also called from Station 4 (Malvern) to stand by at the scene. The crew form DELCO Ladder 15 (Radnor) forced entry into the two exposure business' on either side of the fire building to check for fire extension. The majority of the fire damage was limited to the Mesa Mexican Grill. Maxima Hair Design sustained some water and smoke damage, while the Gateway Cleaners incurred light smoke damage. Total losses estimated at $510,000. The fire was placed under control at 12:07 a.m. No reported firefighter or civilian injuries. The Chester County Fire Marshall's Office in conjunction with the Tredyffrin Township Fire Marshall are investigating the cause of the fire. http://www.firegroundaudio.com/audio/Chesco/11_24_2006_239_Swedesford.mp3 News Story from Channel 6: http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=local&id=4794566
Time: 23:43 hours
Box: 0276
Location: 239 E. Swedesford Rd. (Mesa Mexican Grill)
Township: Tredyffrin
While returning from an EMS call Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived first on scene with heavy smoke showing from a 1 story strip mall.
The crew of Engine 2-2 arrived as the first due engine company, established a water supply and deployed a 2 1/2" hoseline into the restaurant. The driver of Engine 2-2 performed horizontal ventilation as the crew entered the structure.
Interior crews encountered heavy smoke with fire in the kitchen area and in the ceiling.
The crews of Tower 2 and Engine 2-0 proceeded to the rear of the building and began extinguishing the fire that had extended into the roof and performed vertical ventilation.
Units: Engine 2-2, Engine 2-0, Tower 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Traffic 2, DELCO Engine 15-1, Amb. 15-7, Ladder 15, MONTCO Engine 47-1, MONTCO Medic 317-8, Rescue 68 (Airbank) & Ladder 4 (RIT)
Command: Chief 68 (K. Geiger)
Roof Operations: Assistant Chief 2 (M. Norris)
Interior Operations: Lt. 2B (E. Brazunas)
Photo By Brian Feeney Feeney Fire Films
Incident Audio from www.firegroundaudio.com:
RIT on 5th Alarm Building Fire
Date: Nov-20-2006 Station 2 was dispatched as the 4th due Rapid Intervention Team assisting MONTCO Station 49 (Swedesburg Fire Company) w/ a carpet factory fire. First arriving units found heavy fire showing w/ no exposures to other structures. The incident commander from Station 49 ordered a defensive operation due to the deteriorating conditions of the building.
Time: 21:43 hours
Box: 0049
Location: 1220 E. Dekalb Pike (King Carpet)
Township: Upper Merion
The crew of Rescue 2 stood by on scene monitoring the fire conditions and safety of fellow personnel operating at the fire.
A RIT are specially trained firefighters that provide protection and rescue if needed for first responders at major incidents.
The main objective of a RIT is to look for potential collapse and other hazards that can lead to firefighter injuries and to update the incident commander w/ any negative findings.
Images courtesy of www.6abc.com
2 Injured in Devon Auto-Accident
Date: Nov-20-2006 Amb. 2-1 arrived on scene w/ a two-vehicle side impact collision accident. The paramedic was requested to expedite, by first arriving units, due to a victim having severe respiratory difficulties.
Time: 15:03 hours
Box: 0268
Location: In the area of School House Ln. & West Valley Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2 EMS were dispatched for the auto-accident with unknown injuries. Shortly thereafter Chester County 9-1-1 added Berwyn's 2nd ambulance and the paramedic with additional information of multiple injuries.
Station 2 FIRE was then added to the assignment due to hazards posed by leaking fluids and debris on the roadway from both vehicles.
The crew of Engine 2-2 secured hazards from both vehicles and assisted EMS with patient care, while Traffic 2 provided traffic control.
Berwyn EMS transported two patients to local hospitals.
Units: Amb. 2-1, Amb. 2-2/Medic 2-1, Engine 2-2 & Traffic 2
Command: Assistant 2A (W. Riddle)
Rush Hour Entrapment in Devon
Date: Nov-09-2006 Station 2 The crew of Engine 2-2 arrived on location and used the Jaws of Life to remove the rear driver's side door and the center post of the driver's side door to safely rescue the patient. The extrication was complete in 13 minutes.
Time: 17:31 hours
Box: 0224
Location: Lancaster Ave. & Waterloo Rd.
Township: Easttown
While responding,
Amb. 2-2 arrived on scene to find a two-vehicle collision with a person trapped in a four door sedan and one walking wounded.
Engine 2-1 secured a landing zone for PENNSTAR I Aeromedical at the Devon Horse Show Grounds. The patient was then flown to a
The driver of the other vehicle refused treatment at the scene.
Units: Engine 2-2, Engine 2-1, Amb./Medic 2-1, Amb. 2-2 & Traffic 2
Rt. 30 Command: Lt. 2B (E. Brazunas)
Landing Zone Officer: Deputy 2 (J. Brundage)
Photos by Mike Schon
October Call Volume Report
Date: Oct-31-2006 FIRE
Time: 11:59 hours
Box: 0200
Location: 23 Bridge Ave.
Township: Easttown
70
EMS
166
TOTAL: 236
Rt. 30 Accident w/ Entrapment
Date: Oct-09-2006
Time: 11:28 hours
Box: 0270
Location: Manchester Ct./Lancaster Ave.
Township: Easttown
Station 2 FIRE/EMS were dispatched for the auto-accident with entrapment in front of the Nectar Restaurant.
Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on scene with a 2 vehicle accident with an occupant trapped in an SUV after it had flipped over onto its side.
Rescue 2 performed a roof removal and popped out the moon roof to extricate the patient safely by utilizing the Jaws of Life. The extrication of the lone occupant was complete in 19 minutes.
The patient was then flown by PENNSTAR Aeromedical to a Philadelphia trauma center with multiple injuries. All other patients were uninjured and refused transport.
Units: Rescue 2, Engine 2-0, Amb./Medic 2-1, DELCO Rescue 15, DELCO 15-7A, Medic 4-2 & Traffic 2
Command: Assistant 2 (M. Norris)
Berwyn EMS & Fire Police Assist w/ Nickel Mines School Shootings
Date: Oct-05-2006 Bart Township Fire Co. (Lancaster 5-1) was dispatched along with numerous ground and air units for a mass casualty incident following a school shooting.
Time: 11:30 hours
Box: 2851
Location: Chester & Lancaster Counties
Township: Multiple
Due to the amount of units being called into the scene Chester and Lancaster County 9-1-1 Centers coordinated the relocation of EMS units to ensure both counties were covered for other emergencies. Station 2 EMS were alerted at 11:30 a.m. to relocate to Parkesburg Fire Co. (Station 28).
While on standby Amb./Medic 2-1 covered a call in the area for a sick person and then was moved up to Christiana Fire Co. (Lancaster 5-2). They returned to Berwyn at 1:27 p.m.
Berwyn Fire Police personnel assisted with scene control on October 4th and 5th due to the heightened media presence and increased traffic in a predominately rural area.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased and our brothers and sisters at Bart Township Fire Company.
Late Night Low Angle Rescue
Date: Oct-02-2006
Time: 01:45 hours
Box: 0260
Location: IAO Greene Rd. & Walnut Ln.
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2 EMS were dispatched for an auto-accident with unknown injuries.
Amb. 2-1 arrived on scene to discover an SUV off the roadway and into a wooded area with an occupant still inside. Rescue 2 and Medic 2 were then called to assist with extricating the patient who had hit several trees and crashed down a 30 foot embankment.
The victim was removed within 5 minutes via the stokes basket with 6 rescue personnel.
The patient was then flown to a Philadelphia trauma center by PENNSTAR Aeromedical with a head injury.
Units: Amb./Medic 2-1 & Rescue 2
Command: Chief 2 (Peterson)
Berwyn Assists Company 15 w/ House Fire
Date: Sep-14-2006 Radnor Fire Co. units arrived on scene to find heavy smoke showing from a 2 1/2 story mansion. Bryn Mawr Fire Co. was alerted to assist at the scene, while Station 2 was dispatched for an engine to standby at Radnor Fire Co. Shortly after arriving at Station 15 Engine 2-0 was called into the fire scene. The crew of Engine 2-0 assisted with roof ventilation, overhaul of the 2nd floor and salvaged items on the 1st floor. Fire damage was limited to two rooms on the 2nd floor of the residence with some water damage on the 1st floor. Firefighters worked quickly to salvage all items below the fire and used tarps to protect furniture from water and smoke damage.
Time: 15:12 hours
Box: 0108
Location: 600 Huston Rd.
Township: Radnor
A civilian was transported to the hospital with burn injuries and is expected to make a full recovery.
Station 2 operated on location for an hour. The Radnor Township Fire Marshall is investigating the cause of the fire.
Units: DELCO Engine 15-1, 15-3, DELCO Ladder 15, DELCO Rescue 15, DELCO Amb. 15-7A, DELCO Medic 109, MONTCO Medic 313, MONTCO Engine 23, MONTCO Ladder 23, MONTCO Squad 23 & CHESCO Engine 2-0
Command: Chief 15-9 (J. Kelly)
Photo courtesy of Brian Feeney
Berwyn Firefighters Headed Up to the Roof 
Photo courtesy of Brian Feeney
DELCO Engine 15-3 in the driveway
August = 264 FIRE/EMS Calls
Date: Sep-01-2006 FIRE Division Berwyn firefighters have seen a 15% increase in fire call volume compared to 2005 at this time of the year.
Time: 00:00 hours
Box: 0200
Location: 23 Bridge Ave.
Township: Easttown
The month of August ended with a total of 94 fire responses.
A grand total of 603 fire incidents have been handled by Berwyn first responders since the beginning of this year. This includes fires, vehicle-accidents, false calls, rescues, electrical emergencies, explosions and service/good intention incidents.
EMS Division
Berwyn Paramedics and EMT's saw a lot of action this past month with a total of 170 EMS calls.
89 Advanced Life Support (ALS) and 81 Basic Life Support (BLS) type emergencies were handled.
This month was marked with a historical moment when Station 2 EMS answered 3 simultaneous calls for help with the recent purchase of our third ambulance.
Strong Storm Keeps Station 2 Busy
Date: Aug-27-2006 Just after 10:30 p.m. on Friday, August 25th Tredyffrin and Easttown townships were hit with a severe thunderstorm. The storm produced high winds and hail that caused large power outages throughout much of the Station 2 first due coverage area.
Time: 00:00 hours
Box: 0200
Location: 23 Bridge Ave.
Township: Easttown
The Glenhardie area and throughout Upper Merion Township were hit especially hard with a tornado-like disturbance, which hindered responses on many streets due to large amounts of fallen trees and debris in the roadways. To complicate this, many power lines came down which added to the problem of trying to clear the streets for emergency access.
Berwyn members banded together throughout the sleepless weekend and answered the following FIRE/EMS calls from 08/25/2006-08/27/2006:
House Fire: 2
Pole/Wire/Transformer/Tree Fire: 6
Fire Alarm: 9
CO Alarm: 1
Fuel Spill: 1
Residential Rescue: 1
Auto-Accident: 1
EMS (BLS): 5
EMS (ALS): 4
Total FIRE/EMS Incidents: 30
House Fire (14th Call of the Day)
Date: Aug-26-2006 Station 2 FIRE/EMS along with DELCO Ladder 15 (Radnor) and MONTCO Engine 47-1 (King of Prussia) dispatched for the reported dwelling fire.
Time: 14:19 hours
Box: 0266
Location: 500 block of Park Ridge Dr.
Township: Tredyffrin
Lt. 2B (E. Brazunas) arrived on scene with light smoke showing from the roof. The working fire was then sounded, adding Rescue 4 (Malvern) for the Rapid Intervention Team and Rescue 68 (Valley Forge) for the air bank assist.
The crew of Engine 2-0 connected to the hydrant dropping 300' of supply line prior to the fire attack. Engine 2-0's crew swiftly accessed the fire in the basement and began to fight the fire. Engine 15-1's crew arrived quickly to back up Berwyn and assisted with extinguishment and overhaul. Tower 2 performed vertical roof ventilation, while remaining firefighters from King of Prussia and Valley Forge opened up walls on the 1st floor to check for fire extension.
Fire and water damage was limited to the basement and a small area of floor above the fire. The incident was placed under control in 40 minutes. Chester County Fire Marshall Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
Special thanks to Newtown Square (DELCO Ladder 41) and Kimberton (Engine 61-1) for the Berwyn fire standby.
Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-1, Tower 2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Amb. 2-2, Traffic 2, Rescue 4, Engine 15-1, Ladder 15, Engine 47-1, Rescue 68 & MONTCO Medic 317-1 (Lafeyette EMS)
Command: Chief 2 (C. Peterson)
2 Alarm House Fire
Date: Aug-24-2006 Station 15, Radnor Fire Co., units arrived on location just after 10:30 p.m. to find heavy fire blowing out of the garage of a 3 story home.
Time: 22:51 hours
Box: 0102
Location: 1 Browns Ln.
Township: Radnor
Station 2 was then dispatched at 10:51 p.m. for an engine to standby at Radnor Fire Co., while they operated at the fire.
At 11:02 p.m. Engine 2-0 was called into the scene due to the fire extending to the roof and attic areas of the house. The crew of Engine 2-0 assisted with extinguishment, ventilation, salvage and overhaul operations.
The Berwyn crew rescued a cat from the 2nd floor, but it later succombed to smoke inhalation after EMS attempted CPR.
Berwyn Engine 2-0 operated until 1:47 a.m. and closed out the day with 7 calls.
Units: Engine 2-0 w/ 7 personnel and numerous companies from DELCO & MONTCO
Command: Chief 15-9 (J. Kelly) 
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Fatal Auto-Accident w/ Fire
Date: Aug-12-2006 Station 2 EMS were alerted for the auto-accident with unknown injuries. Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on location and discovered an SUV head-on into a utility pole with the driver in cardiac arrest and power lines down in the roadway. The incident was then upgraded with a FIRE response.
Time: 11:36 hours
Box: 0260
Location: In the area of Cassatt Rd. & Wooded Way
Township: Tredyffrin
As EMS crews worked to remove the subject, high tension lines ignited the utility pole and caused a fire to burn in front of the car. The patient was quickly removed and FIRE crews began to coordine off the area and wait for PECO Electric to arrive and shut the power off.
While rescue personnel operated at the accident scene Engine 2-1 secured a landing zone for PENNSTAR aeromedical behind the T-E School District Administration Building. The patient was then flown to a Philadelphia trauma center and later succombed to their injuries.
The fire back at the accident scene was extinguished by the crew of Engine 2-0 without further incident.
Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-1, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1 & Traffic 2
Volunteer Staffing: 18
Paid Staffing: 2
Command: Assistant 2A (W. Riddle)
Explosion Hazard from Propane Tank
Date: Aug-06-2006 Station 2 was dispatched for a reported gas leak to the rear of a residential property. Berwyn rounded out this Sunday with a quiet 5 call day. Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-1, Amb./Medic 2-1 & Traffic 2 Command: Lt. 2B (E. Brazunas)
Time: 15:55 hours
Box: 0221
Location: 1300 block of Argyle Rd.
Township: Easttown
Engine 2-0 arrived on location to discover an above ground 100 gallon propane tank had been damaged by a lawn contractors hedge trimmers and was causing a significant leak.
Due to the explosion hazard, the crew of Engine 2-0 deployed a hoseline to 'water down' the vapors coming from the tank so firefighters could safely shut the propane tank valve off without causing any sparks that could result in a fire.
The tank was secured without further incident in less then 20 minutes.
Late July Storm Results in 20 Call Day
Date: Jul-28-2006 37 Volunteers & 5 Paid Personnel Handled the Following: 3 EMS Chesterbroook Blvd. (Sick Person-BLS) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 11:23AM 4 FIRE Constitution Ct. (Fire Alarm) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 12:51PM 8 FIRE Thomas Rd. (Wires Fire) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 2:41PM 9 FIRE E. Swedesford Rd. (Fire Alarm) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 2:51PM 13 FIRE Upper Gulph Rd. (Trees/Wires Fire) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 2:58PM
Time: 00:00 hours
Box: 0200
Location: 23 Bridge Ave.
Township: Easttown
1 FIRE Conestoga Ln. (Poles/Wires Fire) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 12:23AM
2 EMS Old Lancaster Ave. (Emotional Disorder-BLS) Easttown Twp. @ 1:31AM
5 EMS Lancaster Ave. (Auto-Accident-BLS) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 1:36PM
6 EMS W. Swedesford Rd. (Heart Attack-ALS) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 1:39PM
7 FIRE S. Leopard Rd. (Trees/Wires Fire) Easttown Twp. @ 2:40PM
10 FIRE First Ave./Aiken Ave. (Trees/Wires Down on Vehicle) Easttown Twp. @ 2:54PM
11 FIRE N. Fairfield Rd. (Tree Fire) Easttown Twp. @ 2:55PM
12 FIRE Conestoga Rd./Berwyn Baptist Rd. (Trees/Wires Fire) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 2:58PM
14 FIRE Lancaster Ave. (Transformer Fire) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 3:00PM
15 EMS W. Lancaster Ave. (Diabetic Emergency-ALS) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 3:02PM
16 FIRE Newtown Rd./S. Leopard Rd. (Trees/Wires Fire) Easttown Twp. @ 3:10PM
17 FIRE Old Eagle School Rd. (Trees/Wires Fire) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 3:18PM
18 EMS Conestoga Rd. (Auto-Accident-BLS) Radnor Twp. @ 3:23PM
19 FIRE Morris Dr. (Building Fire) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 3:58PM
20 FIRE Lancaster Ave. (Fire Alarm) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 4:11PM
Two Flown after Motorcycle Crash
Date: Jul-23-2006 Station 2 FIRE/EMS dispatched for the motorcyle accident with conflicting reports of location. Units: Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Traffic 2, MONTCO Engine 47-2 & MONTCO Medic 317-1
Time: 15:12 hours
Box: 0293
Location: Rt. 422 Eastbound @ Rt. 202
Township: Upper Merion
Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on scene to discover 2 subjects down in the roadway after striking a highway divider. Medic 317-1 (Lafeyette EMS) was then immediately called to assist with an additional paramedic unit.
The crew of Rescue 2 assisted with patient care and controlled fluids leaking from the motorcycle.
PENNSTAR I & II aeromedical were both alerted due to the trauma sustained by both riders. Station 47 (King of Prussia) handled their landing zones at Lockheed Martin Corp. Both victims were flown to Philadelphia trauma centers.
Thankfully both riders were wearing helmets and full protective gear, which undoubtedly saved them from fatal injury.
Command: Deputy 2 (J. Brundage)
PA Turnpike Fatal Accident
Date: Jul-14-2006 Station 5 (East Whiteland) and Medic 4 (Malvern) dispatched for the auto-accident reported with ejection and roll-over. Amb./Medic 2-1 and Amb. 3 (Paoli) were added onto the assignment shortly after dispatch with the additional reports of injured.
Time: 19:00 hours
Box: 0529
Location: PA Turnpike MM 314.0 Westbound
Township: West Pikeland
Lt. 2B (E. Brazunas) came upon the accident, while traveling for the weekend, and reported that a subject had been ejected from the vehicle and placed a helicopter on standby. He also reported two walking wounded patients from the same car.
EMS quickly packaged all patients, while FIRE crews dealt with leaking fluids and debris on the roadway.
PENNSTAR Aeromedical transported a patient to a Philadelphia trauma center, while Amb. 3 transported one to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The ejected passenger of the vehicle succumbed to their injuries.
The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
Units: Engine 5-5, Rescue 5, Amb. 5, Medic 4-1, Amb./Medic 2-1 & Amb. 3
Command: Deputy 5 (K. Hurley)
Berwyn Firefighters See 14% Call Increase
Date: Jun-30-2006
Time: 23:59 hours
Box: 0200
Location: 23 Bridge Ave.
Township: Easttown
89 Responses
Incident Type
Hazardous Conditions 17
Rescue/EMS 11
Service Call 2
Overpressure/Explosion 0
Tredyffrin 57
Newtown 1
West Whiteland 1
417
Year to Date Last Year
365
Station 2 Assists on PA Turnpike Fire
Date: Jun-27-2006 Tower 2 was called to assist Station 5 (East Whiteland) on the PA Turnpike for the tractor trailer fire. The oversized trailer was packed to capacity with paper products which prompted this unusual request. Command: Chief 5 (J. Brown) Images Courtesy of www.CBS3.com
Time: 05:50 hours
Box: 0529
Location: PA Turnpike MM 321.0 Eastbound
Township: Tredyffrin
The elevated master stream on Tower 2 was used to fully extinguish the fire with 3,000 gallons of water until a backhoe could be brought in to tear the trailers contents apart.
Water Tankers from East Whiteland (5), Malvern (4), Kimberton (61) and Lionville (47) took care of the mobile water supply during the operation.
The PA Turnpike was closed for over two hours in the Eastbound lanes and also caused delays on the Westbound side during the morning rush.
Units: Engine 5-5, Rescue 5, Brush 5, Engine 4-5, Tanker 61, Tanker 47, Engine 47-2, Tower 2 & MICU 67-1
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21 Calls Answered In 24 Hours
Date: Jun-22-2006 32 Volunteers & 5 Paid Personnel Handled the Following: 3 EMS Windsor Ct. (Chest Pains-ALS) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 5:32AM 4 EMS Lancaster Ave. (Chest Pains-ALS) Easttown Twp. @ 5:54AM 8 FIRE Old Lancaster Rd. (Car Fire) Easttown Twp. @ 9:46AM 9 FIRE/EMS Rt. 202 @ West Valley Rd. (Auto-Accident) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 10:10AM
Time: 00:00 hours
Box: 0200
Location: 23 Bridge Ave.
Township: Easttown
1 EMS Old Lancaster Rd. (Respiratory Distress-ALS) Easttown Twp. @ 12:53AM
2 EMS Conestoga Rd. (Hemorrhaging-ALS) Easttown Twp. @ 1:04AM
5 EMS N. Valley Forge Rd. (CVA/Stroke-ALS) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 6:17AM
6 EMS Wooded Way (Respiratory Distress-ALS) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 8:47AM
7 EMS Wayland Rd. (Respiratory Distress-ALS) Newtown Twp. @ 9:41AM
10 FIRE Westwind Dr. (Carbon Monoxide Alarm) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 10:30AM
11 EMS Drummers Ln. (Abdominal Pain-BLS) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 10:58AM
12 FIRE Waynesbrook Rd. (Fire Alarm) Easttown Twp. @ 12:58PM
13 EMS Lancaster Ave. (Falls-ALS) Easttown Twp. @ 1:10PM
14 FIRE Conestoga Rd. (Building Fire) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 1:14PM
15 EMS Lancaster Ave. (Respiratory Distress-ALS) Easttown Twp. @ 2:40PM
16 EMS Berkeley Rd. (Hypertension-ALS) Easttown Twp. @ 3:39PM
17 EMS St. Davids Rd. (Heat Exposure-ALS) Newtown Twp. @ 3:46PM
18 EMS Rt. 422 @ MM 191.8 (Allergic Reaction-ALS) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 5:24PM
19 FIRE Lancaster Ave. (Fire Alarm) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 8:27PM
20 FIRE Greene Rd. (Transformer/Wires Fire) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 11:19PM
21 FIRE E. Swedesford Rd. (Fire Alarm) Tredyffrin Twp. @ 11:44PM
Rt. 202 Accident w/ Cardiac Arrest
Date: Jun-22-2006 Station 2 FIRE/EMS dispatched for the auto-accident with injuries. Crews worked quickly to deliver CPR and utilized the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) that had been diligently applied by the Tredyffrin Police Department just prior to our arrival. The patient was then packaged and transported to the hospital. Units: Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1 & Traffic 2
Time: 10:10 hours
Box: 0291
Location: Rt. 202 Soutbound @ West Valley Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on scene to discover a single vehicle collision into the highway divider with the driver in cardiac arrest.
This was the 9th FIRE/EMS call for the day.
Command: Assistant 2A (W. Riddle)
Propane Tank Fire
Date: Jun-17-2006
Time: 12:53 hours
Box: 0223
Location: 12 Midland Ave.
Township: Easttown
Station 2 dispatched for the propane tank fire to the rear of a residential home.
Deputy 3 (E. Adams) was in the area and stopped to render assistance. He reported a propane tank on fire close to the residence.
Engine 2-1 arrived on scene in less then 5 minutes and deployed a 1 3/4" hoseline up the driveway and to the back yard. The fire was quickly extinguished and the tank was able to be shut off without further incident.
**Please remember during the summer season to keep all grills away from your home. Radiant heat from them can easily ignite vinyl siding and spread rapidly. Grill fires cause an average of 6,500 fires a year and account for nearly $30 million in property loss, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.
Units: Engine 2-1 and Tower 2
Command: Assistant 2 (M. Norris)
2006 Call Volume Update
Date: Jun-05-2006 FIRE
Time: 00:00 hours
Box: 0200
Location: 23 Bridge Ave.
Township: Easttown
342
EMS
971
TOTAL: 1,313
Early Morning Blaze in Devon
Date: Jun-03-2006 Station 2, Tower 3 (Paoli), Engine 15-2, Engine 15-3 (Radnor) dispatched for the dwelling, reported fire in the attic at 4:30 a.m.
Time: 04:30 hours
Box: 0269
Location: 50 Berkley Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Deputy 3 (Adams) arrived on scene to find a 3 story dwelling with smoke showing from the 3rd floor and all residents accounted for. The crew of Engine 2-0 connected to the hydrant and proceeded to the front door. An aggressive interior attack held the fire to the room of origin. Engine 15-2 assisted with overhaul, while crews of Tower 2 and Tower 3 performed salvage on the 1st and 2nd floors.
Tredyffrin Township and Chester County Fire Marshalls' investigating the cause of the fire.
Thank you to Ladder 41 (Newtown Square) and Engine 53 (Broomall) for the Berwyn standby.
Before and during this fire, Engine 2-2 was covering Station 6 (Exton), as they operated at a 5 Alarm conflagration in Downingtown Borough.
Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-1, Tower 2, Medic 2, Traffic 2, Tower 3, Engine 15-2, Engine 15-3 & Amb. 15-7
Command: Chief 2 (Peterson)
Rescue 2 & Medic 2 Assist Radnor
Date: May-20-2006 Rescue 2 and Medic 2 dispatched to assist DELCO 15 (Radnor) on the auto-accident with confirmed entrapment.
Time: 12:44 hours
Box: 0109
Location: King of Prussia Rd. & Lancaster Ave.
Township: Radnor
Station 2 units arrived to find a mini-van overturned with the driver trapped. Rescue 2 assisted with stabilization of the vehicle and removal of the rear door with the Jaws of Life to safely extricate the patient. Amb./Medic 2-1 tended to the victim in the other vehicle involved.
PENNSTAR II aeromedical transported the driver of the mini-van to a trauma center, while Amb. 2-1 went to Bryn Mawr hospital with the driver of the other vehicle involved.
Units: Engine 15-2, Amb. 15-7, Medic 109, Rescue 2 & Amb./Medic 2-1
Command: Chief 15 (Kelly)
Rt. 202 Auto-Accident
Date: May-20-2006
Time: 11:50 hours
Box: 0292
Location: Rt. 202 South @ MM 24.8
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2 FIRE/EMS alerted for the auto-accident.
Captain 2 on scene reporting a vehicle head-on into the highway divider with an occupant still inside.
Engine 2-2 depowered the vehicle and provided hazard control for leaking gas from the car as EMS crews cared for the patient. Amb./Medic 2-1 transported the driver to Paoli Memorial Hospital.
Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1 & Traffic 2
Command: Captain 2 (B. Brazunas)
Auto-Accident w/ Fire
Date: May-10-2006 Station 2 FIRE/EMS dispatched for the auto-accident involving fire.
Time: 15:01 hours
Box: 0201
Location: Lancaster Ave. & Grove Ave.
Township: Tredyffrin
Engine 2-2 arrived on location and reported a 2 vehicle accident with fire showing from the engine compartment. The engine crew quickly extinguished the fire and provided hazard control for leaking fluids from both vehicles.
Amb./Medic 2-1 transported a patient with non-life threatening injuries to Paoli Memorial Hospital.
Units: Engine 2-2, Amb./Medic 2-1 & Traffic 2
Command: Captain 2 (B. Brazunas)
2 Trapped After Head-On Collision
Date: May-07-2006 Station 3 FIRE/EMS and Station 2 EMS dispatched for the auto-accident with entrapment. Chief 3 arrived on location and reported a two vehicle head-on crash with two occupants trapped and one unconscious.
Time: 15:54 hours
Box: 0301
Location: In the area of 1815 Yellow Springs Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Engine 3-1 performed extrication duties of both patients, while Engine 3-5 secured a landing zone for PENNSTAR I and Medevac III aeromedical.
Medic 2-1 and Medic 2-2 provided Advanced Life Support care for both of the seriously injured patients.
Units: Engine 3-1 (Paoli), Engine 3-5, Brush 3, Amb. 3, Traffic 3, Amb./Medic 2-1, Amb./Medic 2-2 & Amb. 5 (East Whiteland)
Command: Chief 3 (Dutter)
House Fire Causes Minimal Damage
Date: Apr-26-2006
Time: 19:48 hours
Box: 0201
Location: 430 West Valley Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2 and an assist mutual aid Engine from Station 15 (Radnor) dispatched for the dwelling fire. Engine 2-0 arrived to find a smoldering fire in a bathroom exhaust fan with a light smoke condition in the attic.
Berwyn and Radnor crews extinguished the hot spots with a water extinguisher and removed the smoke from the residence.
The incident was handled in 30 minutes.
Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-2, Tower 2, DELCO Engine 15-1 (Radnor) & Traffic 2
Command: Deputy 2 (Brundage)
Overturned Vehicle Injures Two
Date: Apr-19-2006 Amb./Medic 2-1 reported a two-vehicle auto-accident with a vehicle on its roof. The EMS crew cared for the 2 injured subjects, while Engine 2-2 provided hazard control. Both patients were transported to Paoli Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Time: 14:17 hours
Box: 0216
Location: Intersection of Lindsey Dr. & Sugartown Rd.
Township: Easttown
Fire police shut down Sugartown Rd. between Church Rd. and Waterloo Ave. as personnel operated on the scene.
Seatbelts were used by all parties involved in the auto-accident, which undoubtedly saved them from serious harm.
Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1 & Traffic 2
Command: Assistant 2 (Norris)
Accident w/ Entrapment
Date: Apr-18-2006 Amb. 2-1 arrived on scene to find a two vehicle head-on collision with an occupant trapped. Engine 2-2 removed the passenger side door to gain access to the patient with the Hurst Combination tool, while Rescue 2 secured a landing zone for PENNSTAR II aeromedical behind the T-E School District Building.
Time: 12:18 hours
Box: 0256
Location: Intersection of Berwyn Paoli Rd. & Lancaster Ave.
Township: Tredyffrin
The crew of Engine 2-2 provided hazard control for the leaking fluids from both vehicles and assisted EMS with patient care.
Amb./Medic 2-1 transported the extricated subject to the LZ, while Amb. 3 (Paoli) transported a BLS patient to Paoli Memorial Hospital.
Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Amb. 3 and Traffic 2
Command: Captain 2 (B. Brazunas)
Large Brush Fire Threatens Homes
Date: Apr-02-2006 Station 2 was dispatched for the brush fire. Asst. 2A Riddle arrived to find heavy smoke and fire to the rear of two houses and a shed near the Contention Ln. bridge. Paoli Fire Co. was requested to assist due to the potential threat to the residences on Churchill Dr.
Time: 15:01 hours
Box: 0206
Location: In the area of Contention Ln. Bridge
Township: Tredyffrin
Firefighters from Berwyn and Paoli operated from both sides of the old tracks to contain the 60'X35' area of trees and brush that were on fire. Fire was under control in 39 minutes.
Quick action by both Berwyn and Paoli firefighters limited the amount of fire spread and damage to nearby property.
One firefighter suffered a minor ankle injury and was transported to Paoli Memorial Hospital.
Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-2, Engine 2-1, Amb./Medic 2-1, Traffic 2, Brush 3 & Engine 3-5
Command: Asst. 2A Riddle
Firefighters Work Nearly 8 hours @ Farm Fire
Date: Apr-02-2006 Station 2 was dispatched for the unknown type fire at 3:15 am. Engine 2-2 arrived to find a 100'X100'X40' mulch pile with large tree trunks and tree limbs on fire. The fire posed a threat to a house, nearby woods and boy scout facility. Additonal units were added for manpower, along with water tankers to attack the fire.
Time: 03:15 hours
Box: 0201
Location: 966 N. Valley Forge Rd. (Duncan's Farm)
Township: Tredyffrin
Normally hydrants in the township are sufficient for most fires, but the 'pile' was large enough to require water tankers to support the volume of water needed to fully extinguish the fire. Tankers shuttled approximately 116,900 gallons of water from the Valley Forge Middle School fill site hydrant.
Bulldozers and back hoes, provided by Duncan's Farm, were used to pull apart the 'pile' to make access to the fire easier.
Units operated with seven hose lines and an elevated master stream from Ladder 4 (Malvern) for 7 3/4 hours. Final units cleared the fire scene at 10:59 am.
Special thanks to all who helped to contain a huge fire in a safe and efficient manner. MONTCO Squad 47 (King of Prussia) and Medic 317-2 (Lafeyette EMS) stoodby at Berwyn.
Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-1, Engine 2-2, Tower 2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Amb. 2-2, Traffic 2, Engine 3-5 (Paoli), Traffic 3, Engine 4-5 (Malvern), Ladder 4, Engine 5-5 (East Whiteland), Squad 5, Engine 68-5 (Valley Forge), Tanker 68, Squad 68, Tanker 73 (Ludwigs Corner), Tanker 25 (Longwood), Amb. 15-7A (Radnor) & Medic 313-4 (Narberth)
Command: Chief 2 Peterson
Water Supply Officer: Chief 68 Gieger
Manpower Staging Officer: EMS Captain 2 Brawn
Rehab Officer: Medic 2 Basgall
House Fire Assist to Paoli
Date: Mar-25-2006 ﾠ Pictures courtesy of www.paolifirecompany.org
Time: 17:48 hours
Box: 0323
Location: 13 Woodmere Ct.
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 3 (Paoli) dispatched for the dwelling fire at 17:43 hours. Assistant Chief 3 Robinson arrived to find a 1 1/2 story single family residence with fire showing.
At 17:48 Station 2 was dispatched to assist, along with DELCO Station 41 (Newtown Square) for the Rapid Intervention Team. Engine 3-1 performed the initial attack, while Engine 2-2 secured the water supply.
All units worked efficiently to extinguish the blaze in a timely manner. Fire was placed under control at 18:19.
Fire is believed to have originated in the garage area of the home. The Chester County Fire Marshall Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
Thank you to DELCO Engine 15-1 (Radnor) for the fire standby at Berwyn.
Units: Engine 2-2, Engine 2-0, Medic 2-1, Traffic 2, Engine 3-1, Engine 3-5, Tower 3, Brush 3, Amb. 3, Traffic 3 & DELCO Rescue 41
Command: Chief 3 Dutter
Brush Fire Threatens Jenkins Arboretum
Date: Mar-14-2006 Station 2 dispatched for wires down with a brush fire. Engine 2-2 arrived to find a large tree blocking the roadway with fire on a utility pole.
Time: 15:26 hours
Box: 0206
Location: 631 Berwyn Baptist Rd. (Jenkins Arboretum)
Township: Tredyffrin
Further investigation revealed two utility poles damaged, with a 10' X 10' area of brush on fire. Due to the power lines being 'live' PECO electric was contacted to shut down the power so firefighters could safely work.
High winds caused the fire to rapidly grow to a 50' X 50' area. Once the power was shut down, crews quickly extinguished the fire. Units operated for just under 1.5 hours.
Thankfully the fire did not enter the heart of the arboretum, which is filled with many trees and brush.
DELCO Engine 41-3 (Newtown Square) relocated to Berwyn during the incident.
Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-1, Engine 2-2 & Traffic 2
Command: Lt. 2B Brazunas
Restaurant Building Fire
Date: Mar-10-2006 Station 3 (Paoli) dispatched for the building fire. Initial reports indicated fire from the roof. Berwyn Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-2, Tower 2, Amb./Medic 2-1 & Traffic 2
Time: 04:50 hours
Box: 0314
Location: 231 Lancaster Ave. (Il Primos Bar & Pizza)
Township: Willistown
Chief 3 arrived on location with heavy fire showing from a large 1 story restaurant. Station 2 and Station 4 added onto the assignment for the full companies to assist.
Engine 2-2 arrived as the second piece on scene behind Engine 3-1, while Engine 2-0 laid 1025 feet of water supply line from the hydrant in front of the Good Samaritan Church into Engine 4-5 (Malvern). Both lanes of Rt. 30 were closed for over two hours from Paoli Pike to King St.
Fire placed under control by Lancaster Ave. Command at 0600. The fire is under investigation by local and state authorities.
Radnor, East Whiteland & Newtown Square fire companies also assisted on the scene as well.
Thank you to Broomall Fire Co. for the fire standby at Berwyn.
Command: Chief 3 Dutter
Black Ice Causes Serious Accident
Date: Mar-02-2006 Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on scene and reported a two-vehicle accident with 3 injuries.
Time: 22:28 hours
Box: 0293
Location: Southbound Rt. 202 @ Valley Forge Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
One patient was found to be ejected from the SUV that was facing the wrong direction, after hitting the center divider and skidding over 100 yards. A juvenile and infant were transported to tramua centers, as well an adult.
Engine 2-2 crew provided vehicle hazard control and assisted EMS crews with patient care.
Rt. 202 remained closed in both directions in the area of Valley Forge Rd. for 1 1/2 hours until PENNDOT could salt the roadway.
Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Amb./Medic 2-2 & Traffic 2
Command: Chief 2 Peterson
Late Morning House Fire
Date: Feb-26-2006 DELCO 15 (Radnor) units arrived on scene to find a 2 1/2 story single family residence with heavy fire in the rear. Berwyn Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-2, Tower 2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1 & Traffic 2
Time: 11:11 hours
Box: 0101
Location: 634 Fernfield Circle
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2 was added immediately to the assignment for the full company to assist with the fire. Engine 2-0 responded within 30 seconds of the call and secured the water supply at the hydrant for the crew of Engine 15-3. Additional units from Station 2 and 15 assisted with fireground operations.
The fire was placed under control at 11:39. Units operated on the scene for 2 1/2 hours. The Chester County Fire Marshall is investigating the cause of the fire.
Thank you to the crews of Engine 68-2 (Valley Forge) and MONTCO Tower 47 (King of Prussia) for the Berwyn standby.
Radnor Units: Engine 15-2, Engine 15-3, Rescue 15, Ladder 15, Amb. 15-7 & Amb. 15-7A
Command: Lt. 15-13 Jimenez
Fatal House Fire
Date: Feb-20-2006 Station 2 along with an assist mutual aid Engine from Station 15 (Radnor) were dispatched for the house fire. First arriving units reported a heavy volume of fire visible from the front of a 2 1/2 story residence. Image courtesy of www.nbc10.com
Time: 22:58 hours
Box: 0201
Location: 689 West Valley Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
A Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) from Station 4 (Malvern) along with a 2nd alarm assignment was sounded immediately.
The fire was placed under control at 00:02 hours. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Chester County Fire Marshal's office and the PA State Police Fire Marshal. There was a civilian fatality. There were no other civilian or firefighter injuries.
Assisting Berwyn were Radnor Fire Company, Malvern Fire Company and Lafayette Ambulance Corps. The last units cleared the scene at 04:13 hours.
Command: Chief 2 Peterson
Chesterbrook Building Fire
Date: Feb-18-2006 Station 2 along with a mutual aid assist Engine from Station 3 (Paoli) were dispatched for the building fire. Reports indicated that the fire was on the exterior of the home. Engine 2-2 arrived on scene to find a 2 1/2 story end of the row townhome with smoke showing.
Time: 21:58 hours
Box: 0205
Location: 600 Block of Cheswold Ct.
Township: Tredyffrin
Crews discovered the mulch and siding of the home smoldering after the Tredyffrin Police Dept. had tried to put the fire out with a fire extinguisher.
Entry was immediately forced into the home to find smoke throughout the residence with fire extension into the crawl space. Crews discovered no occupants in the home. Engine 2-2 quickly extinguished the remaining fire, while other units assisted with overhaul and fireground support.
Fire is believed to have started in the mulch bed at the front of the home. Chester County Fire Marshall is investigating.
No civilian or firefighter injuries reported.
Units: Engine 2-2, Tower 2, Engine 2-0, Amb./Medic 2-1 & Engine 3-5
Command: Chief 2 Peterson
Firefighters Awake to Snowstorm & Car Fire
Date: Feb-12-2006 Station 2 dispatched for an unknown type fire. Engine 2-1 arrived on scene to find a mini-van in the middle of the roadway fully involved in fire. Crews quickly navigated through the snow to extinguish the car without further incident.
Time: 05:15 hours
Box: 0201
Location: IFO 528 Old Eagle School Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Berwyn recieved around 17 inches of snow during this latest round of winter weather.
Units: Engine 2-1, Engine 2-0, & Amb./Medic 2-1
Command: Chief 2 Peterson
Residential Rescue in the Village
Date: Feb-05-2006 Station 2 FIRE/EMS units dispatched for a residential rescue. Units arrived to find a subject who had fallen in their home and impaled themselves on a cabinet handle. Crews carefully extricated the victim by using various hand tools.
Time: 12:55 hours
Box: 0216
Location: 500 Block of Midland Ave.
Township: Easttown
Amb./Medic 2-1 transported the patient to a local hospital.
Units: Engine 2-2, Amb./Medic 2-1 & Traffic 2
Command: Assistant Chief Norris
Busy Month for Berwyn First Responders
Date: Jan-31-2006 January Response Breakdown
Time: 23:59 hours
Box: 0216
Location: Station 2
Township: Easttown
FIRE: 81
EMS: 190
TOTAL: 271
Calls handled in the following townships:
Tredyffrin
Easttown
Radnor
Newtown
Schuylkill
Upper Merion
Rescue 2 Assists w/ Early Morning Entrapment
Date: Jan-27-2006 Station 3 and Amb./Medic 2-1 dispatched for an auto-accident with entrapment. Units arrived on scene to find a vehicle that had struck the rear of a tractor trailer with the driver heavily trapped. Units: Engine 3-1, Engine 3-5, Amb. 3, Rescue 2 & Amb./Medic 2-1
Time: 05:45 hours
Box: 0300
Location: PA Turnpike Westbound MM 321.5
Township: Tredyffrin
Deputy 3 Adams requested Rescue 2 to assist. Crews worked to remove the roof, driver/passenger side doors and performed a dash roll.
PENNSTAR aeromedical transported the seriously injured patient to a Philadelphia tramua center.
Command: Deputy 3 Adams
Multi-Alarm House Fire
Date: Jan-21-2006 Delaware County 15 (Radnor) dispatched for the house fire. First arriving units reported fire showing from a large 2 1/2 story single family residence. Command 15 requested additional resources from Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties to assist due to the volume of fire and threat to surrounding homes. There were also multiple spot fires in the area from flying embers. <a href="http://photobucket.com"><img src="http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c45/vmiller214/PICT0045.jpg" border="0" alt="Image hosting by Photobucket"></a>
Time: 18:27 hours
Box: 0102
Location: 900 Newtown Rd.
Township: Radnor
Engine 2-2, Tower 2 and Amb. 2-1 relocated to Radnor to cover their first due protection area during the incident.
Engine 2-2 was pulled into the scene to assist with water supply. The crew worked alongside Engine 4-5 (Malvern) and Engine 5-5 (East Whiteland). The Tower was also pulled into the fire scene to assist with overhaul and clean-up operations.
Berwyn firefighters operated for 3 hours. Berwyn EMS responded to 2 Radnor EMS calls during the fire as well.
Units: Engine 2-2, Tower 2 & Amb. 2-1 (18 personnel responding)
Command: Chief 15 Kelly
3 Alarm Apartment Fire In Frigid Weather
Date: Jan-15-2006 After clearing from the crash on Old Eagle School Rd., Berwyn units responded to assist Delco. Station 15 (Radnor) with an apartment building fire that was dispatched just minutes after the auto-accident. Crews operated on the scene for nearly 4 hours. High winds hindered fire operations and contributed to the rapid fire spread in the building. Despite this crews were able to contain the fire and prevent any embers from starting fires in adjacent homes in the area.
Time: 03:41 hours
Box: 0103
Location: 900 block of Mount Pleasant Ave.
Township: Tredyffrin
Berwyn firefighters also handled a fire alarm for Radnor before returning to station to get some much needed sleep. This was the 15th call for Berwyn Fire Company in less then 24 hours.
Fire is under investigation by the Chester County Fire Marshall Unit.
Thank you to Kimberton Fire Co. Engine 61-1 and Goshen EMS for covering Berwyn's primary protection area during the fire.
Stations Involved: Station 2, Station 4, Delco. 15, Delco. 41 (Newtown Square), Montco. 47 (King of Prussia), Montco. 24 (Gladwyne), Montco. Medic 313-1 (Narberth) & Delco. Medic 109 (Radnor)
Command: Chief 15 Kelly
Auto-Accident w/ Entrapment
Date: Jan-15-2006 Station 15 EMS (Radnor-Delaware County) dispatched for the auto-accident. Amb. 15-7A arrived on scene and reported a 2 vehicle accident with a victim unconscious and trapped. They also reported 2 other patients with injuries as well. Station 2 FIRE/EMS units were alerted for the incident since it was actually in their first due protection area. Rescue 2 performed a passenger side door removal with the Jaws of Life, while EMS crews attended to the patient.
Time: 02:45 hours
Box: 0201
Location: Intersection of Old Eagle School Rd. & Upper Gulph Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Engine 2-2 secured a landing zone for PENNSTAR aeromedical at the Woodlynne School where the patient was flown to a Philadelphia trauma center.
Amb./Medic 317-1 (Montgomery County) transported a victim to a Philadelphia trauma center, while Amb. 15-7A transported a subject to Paoli Memorial Hospital.
Units: Rescue 2, Engine 2-2 & Amb./Medic 2-1
Command: Chief 2 Peterson
Haz-Mat at New Seasons Assisted Living
Date: Jan-15-2006 Station 2 dispatched for a fuel spill in the basement of New Seasons Assisted Living facility. Chief 2 arrived on scene and reported that the generator in the basement malfunctioned and was leaking diesel fuel. The crews of Engine 2-2 and Rescue 2 utilized oil dry and spill absorbent sheets to contain the 15 gallon spill. Windows and doors in the affected wing were opened to ventilate the diesel fumes. Crews operated on the scene for an hour. Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1 & Amb. 2-2 Command: Chief 2 Peterson
Time: 00:33 hours
Box: 0251
Location: 400 block of Valley Forge Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Overturned vehicle accident
Date: Jan-05-2006 Station 2 dispatched for an auto-accident reported serious. Engine 2-2 and Amb. 2-1/Medic 2-1 arrived on scene with one vehicle on its side with a subject bleeding from the head. Engine 2-2 secured the vehicle and took care of the fluids leaking onto the roadway. Captain 2, Brazunas, requested PENNSTAR Aeromedical due to the victim's head trauma. Engine 2-2 proceeded to the Valley Forge Aviation field and secured a landing zone, where the victim was transported to a Philadelphia trauma center. Units: Engine 2-2, Amb. 2-1/Medic 2-1 & Traffic 2 Command: Deputy 2 Brundage
Time: 12:11 hours
Box: 0203
Location: Intersection of Valley Forge Rd. & Chesterbrook Blvd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Entrapment During Rush Hour on Rt. 202
Date: Dec-30-2005 Station 2 dispatched for an auto-accident with entrapment and fire. Amb. 2-2 arrived on location and reported 2 vehicles w/ one heavily entrapped. EMS Lt. Valocchi (2-22) requested a total of 3 BLS and 2 ALS units to the scene. Engine 2-2 and Rescue 2 crews removed the driver's side door, cut half the roof back and performed a dash roll on the driver's side to safely extricate the driver of the mini-van. Amb. 2-2/Medic 2-1 transported the driver of the mini-van to the landing zone at Certainteed Corp. on Swedesford Rd. where PENNSTAR aeromedical took the victim to a Philadelphia trauma center. Amb. 2-1 transported 3 patients to Bryn Mawr Hospital. The accident was reportedly caused by a trash can that fell off a truck or car. If anyone witnessed the accident or saw the truck or car that dropped the trash can, please contact the Tredyffrin Police Department at 610-644-3221. Units: Amb. 2-1/Medic 2-1, Amb. 2-2/Medic 2-2, Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Engine 2-0 (LZ), Montgomery County Medic 317-1 & Traffic 2 Command: Chief 2 Peterson
Time: 16:28 hours
Box: 0293
Location: Northbound Rt. 202 MM 25.0
Township: Tredyffrin
Head on Collision in Devon
Date: Dec-23-2005 Station 2 dispatched for an auto-accident reported serious. Amb. 2-1/Medic 2-1 arrived on location and reported 2 vehicles head on w/ one unconcious. Aeromedical was requested due to the severity of the driver's injuries. Engine 2-2 assisted the EMS crew with patient removal and provided hazard control for the leaking vehicles. Amb. 2-1/Medic 2-1 transported the unconcious driver to the landing zone at the Devon Horse Show Grounds, which was secured by Radnor Fire Co., Engine 15-1. PENNSTAR aeromedical took the victim to a Philadelphia trauma center. Amb. 2-2 transported 2 patients to Paoli Hospital from the other vehicle. Units: Amb. 2-1/Medic 2-1, Amb. 2-2, Engine 2-2, Engine 15-1 (LZ) and Traffic 2 Command: Engine 2-2
Time: 20:42 hours
Box: 0211
Location: Intersection of Rt. 30 & Waterloo Rd.
Township: Easttown
Holiday Fire Due to Candle
Date: Dec-21-2005 Station 2 dispatched for an investigation inside the house. The caller stated they had a candle that caught some holiday decorations and the wall on fire. They believed the fire was out, after they had used a fire extinguisher, but said the wall was still warm. Chief 2 arrived on scene and reported a light smoke condition in the residence on the 1st floor. The crew of Engine 2-0 quickly cut open the wall where the fire began. After the heated portions of the wall were removed the crew discovered no extension and checked the remainder of the area with the Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC). **Remember if you have a fire in your home call 9-1-1 so your local fire company can come check it out, even if you think you put it out. Be sure to keep candles away from flammable objects and also away from your walls. Units: Engine 2-0, Rescue 2 and Amb. 2-1/Medic 2-1 Command: Chief 2 Peterson
Time: 23:41 hours
Box: 0206
Location: 700 Block of Conestoga Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Rescue 2 Assists EMS w/ Injured Hunter in the Woods
Date: Nov-30-2005 Ambulance/Medic 2-1 were dispatched for the report of a hunter who fell from a tree stand w/ a possible fractured leg. The crew arrived and was directed into the woods where they found the victim who had fallen about 25 feet. Rescue 2 was dispatched to assist in removing the victim from the woods. The crew utilized the stokes basket and a rope system to get the patient ready for transport. Engine 2-0 handled the landing zone assignment for Medevac 3, where the patient was taken to a Philadelphia tramua center. Units on scene: Amb./Medic 2-1, Rescue 2, Engine 2-0, & Traffic 2
Time: 16:56 hours
Box: 0201
Location: 700 Block N. Valley Forge Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
2 Ambulances & 2 Medics Assist Paoli on Crash
Date: Nov-26-2005 Ambulance/Medic 2-2 dispatched to cover Amb. 3 (Paoli Fire Company) for an auto-accident. Upon arrival the ambulance crew found a two vehicle head-on crash with 3 patients. An additional Paramedic from Berwyn, along with Amb. 2-1 and Amb. 3 were requested. 2 patients were flown from Paoli Hospital to Philadelphia tramua centers due to their injuries. 2 others were transported to Paoli Hospital with minor injuires. Units on scene: Amb. 2-1/Medic 2-1, Amb. 2-2/Medic 2-2, Amb. 3, Engine 3-1 and Traffic 3.
Time: 22:31 hours
Box: 0323
Location: Rt. 252 & Lancaster Ave. (Rt. 30)
Township: Tredyffrin
Engine Assist to Paoli for Garage Fire
Date: Nov-25-2005 Station 3 (Paoli Fire Co.) was dispatched at 14:34 for a reported garage fire attached to the house. At 14:38, Paoli Fire Chief Ira Dutter, arrived and found heavy smoke showing from the garage. At 14:39 additional resources were requested sending Engine 2-0, Engine 4-5 (Malvern) and Rescue 41 (Newtown Square). Engine 3-1 made the initial attack, while the crew from Engine 2-0 performed salvage and overhaul operations after arriving under 8 minutes from time of dispatch. The fire did not extend to the house and all units were clear within 1.5 hours. Units on scene: Engine 3-1, Engine 3-2, Tower 3, Amb. 3, Engine 2-0, Medic 2-1, Engine 4-5, and Resuce 41.
Time: 14:39 hours
Box: 0306
Location: 2000 Block Grubbs Mill Rd.
Township: Easttown
Two Flights In 5 hours
Date: Nov-19-2005 Berwyn Amb. 2-1 packaged both patients for PENNSTAR II aeromedical who then transported both patients to the Hospital of the Engine 2-0 secured both landing zones at the PECO facility helipad on
Time: 00:00 hours
Box: 02
Location: Berwyn Area
Township: Tredyffrin & Easttown
School Bus Accident Sends 7 to Hospital
Date: Oct-25-2005 Ambulance 2-1 was dispatched for an injured person after the auto-accident. However, it turned out to be a school bus accident with multiple elementary age children to be checked. Initial assessment found 35 children on the bus and as many as 15 patients. Additional units from Radnor and Malvern were dispatched. More detailed assessments determined 7 to be transported, 2 walking wounded and 5 to be immobilized. Radnor Amb. transported 3, Malvern transported 2 and Berwyn transported 2. Paoli Hospital cared for all the patients.
Time: 09:05 hours
Box: 0206
Location: Cassat Rd. & Berwyn Park Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Units in service: Ambulance 2-1, Medic 2-1, Ambulance 2-2, Ambulance 4-1 & Delco Ambulance 15-7.
Command: EMS Captain 2-20 (Ted Brawn)
Fire Police Close the Schuylkill Expressway
Date: Nov-09-2005 Station 2 Fire Police were dispatched to close all access points to the Eastbound Schuylkill Expressway in Tredyffrin and Units in service: Traffic 2, Traffic 3, Traffic 5, Utility 5, Squad 68, Traffic 46 & Traffic 53 Command: Fire Police Captain 2-30 (Michael Baskin)
Time: 16:46 hours
Box: 0293
Location: Local ramps to Rt. 76 Eastbound
Township: Tredyffin & Upper Merion
Specialized High-Angle Rescue for Injured Person
Date: Nov-10-2005 Ambulance 2-1 arrived to find a subject who had fallen down a steep hill, approximately 80 feet, after suffering a medical emergency. Station 2 was re-dispatched for the specialized rescue. Rescue 2 lowered the patient to the bottom of the hillside by using a rope system with pulleys. The patient was immediately transported by Amb. 2-1 to the landing zone and flown to a Philadelphia trauma center via PENNSTAR aeromedical. The Fire Police closed the roadway until the patient was removed safely. Units in service: Amb. 2-1, Medic 2-1, Rescue 2, Engine 2-0 & Traffic 2 Command: Assistant Chief 2 (Matt Norris)
Time: 14:21 hours
Box: 0201
Location: 100 block of Pugh Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Head-on vehicle crash sends 3 to hospital
Date: Sep-22-2005
Berwyn Ambulance 2-1 was dispatched for an accident with unknown injuries and was quickly upgraded to a serious accident. Reports stated head on with entrapment. Both ambulance 2-1 and Engine 2-2 were a short distance down the street and both arrived quickly and reported one needing rapid extrication and placing the helicopter on stand-by. Crews had 1 trapped in a 4 door car vs. an SUV with one adult and one child hit head on. 2 An additional ambulances and 1 additional Medic was requested for a second and 3rd patient in the SUV bringing Montgomery County 317 for the assist. PennStar 2 was flown and landed at and area business. Soon after, PennStar 1 was flown to take the Child to Childrens Hospital in Philadelphia, 317's 2nd ambulance took 1 to Paoli Hospital. Tredyffrin Police did an extensive Accident reconstruction investigation and the road remained closed for over 2 hours with Engine 2-2 standing by.
Time: 00:00 hours
Box: 0206
Location: 400 block of West Swedesford Rd
Township: Tredyffrin
Early morning fatal accident also sends two to Trauma Center
Date: Aug-30-2005
Berwyn Ambulance 2-1 originally dispatched for "a knee injury" after the auto accident. While enroute, the assignment was upgraded to a serious accident for one unconscious. Arrived to find a mini-van vs. barrier. 1 Driver in cardiac arrest, transported quickly to Paoli Hospital by ambulance 2-1 & medic 2-2 (Asst 2A). 2 other passengers required Advanced life support treatment. Berwyn Ambulance 2-2 & Medic 2-1 handled a male passenger while other EMT's & police attended to a female passenger with a neck & chest injury. Montgomery County ALS ambulance 317-1 arrived shortly to take over patient care of the female. Command (Chief 2) requested PennStar for 2 Helicopters, however all helicopters were down due to fog. Amb 2-1/ Med 2-1 & 317-1 grounded both patients to the Hospital at the Univeristy of Pennsylvania. The driver was pronounced dead upon his arrival at Paoli Hospital.
Time: 04:44 hours
Box: 02-93
Location: Rt 202 North exit ramp to Devon Park Dr.
Township: Tredyffrin
2 Alarm House Fire
Date: Aug-12-2005 Station 2 with Montgomery County Station 47 (King of Prussia) for one engine were dispatched for a possible dwelling fire. Caller reported smoke from the garage area and reported that plumbers were working in the crawl space earlier. Police arrived on location with a smoke condition. Captain 2 arrived shortly after with 2 1/2 story SFD heavy smoke thru out. To the rear, the captain found heavy fire on the 2nd floor and in the attic. Initial crews were called out for an exterior attack. The 2nd Alarm was struck as well as Radnor for the Rapid intervention team. Multiple lines in service, Fire placed under control around 23:30. Extensive overhaul & searches for hot spots. No injuries. Exceptional Rehab by Berwyn & Radnor EMS. Multiple Traffic units for traffic control. All units cleared by 02:00hrs.
Time: 20:29 hours
Box:
Location: 500 Block of Richards Rd
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2 with Engs 2-0 2-1 2-2 , Tower 2 and Traffic 2 +FP's, Ambulance 2-1, Medic 2-1
Station 3 with Eng 3-1 Traffic 3 + FP's
Station 4 with Eng 4-5, Medic 4-2, Traffic 4 w/ FP's
Station 68 with Eng 68-1, Rescue 68 and Tanker 68, Squad 68 w/ FP's
Montgomery County Station 41 With the Canteens
Montgomery County Station Tower 47, Eng 47-2, Squad 47 w/ FP's
Deleware County Station 15 with Rescue 15, Eng 15-1 & Ambulance 15-7A
Chester County FM 100 101
Turnpike Accident sends State Trooper to Hospital
Date: Aug-04-2005 Station 2 ambulance (Berwyn) was originally dispatched Eastbound on the pike for an accident with injuries involving a van vs. state trooper. While enroute, the assignment was upgraded to entrapment adding station 2 and medic 2. The call was also being placed further eastbound into Montgomery County. MontCo 47 (King of Prussia) was dispatched as well. Ambulance 2-1 arrived on location to find a state trooper vehicle broad-sided by a mini-van. The trooper was reportedly blocking the traffic lane for construction and the van did not stop. Accident was in front of King of Prussia's access gate and their fire arrived first and began extrication. Ambulance 2-1 put a helicopter on stand-by and that was later placed int he air by medic 2-1 on his arrival. Trooper had numerous injuries and was flown to HUP. Great job by Berwyn and King of Prussia personnel.
Time: 00:30 hours
Box: 56-
Location: Eastbound PA Turnpike Mile 326
Township: Upper Merion (MontCo)
Building Fire brings 4 companies to the scene
Date: Jul-28-2005 Station 2 (Berwyn) with mutual aid from Station 3 (Paoli) & DelCo Co 15 (Radnor) were dispatched to a building fire at ANRO printing on Lancaster Ave. Ambulance/Medic 2-1 were the first to arrive with smoke showing on the east side 2nd floor from a large 2 story building. Engine 2-0 hit the hydrant on arrival. Newtown Square (DelCo 41) was added for the RIT (rapid intervention team). Building was not completely evacuated. Crews made their way through a complex building to find the fire located in a ceiling space. Fire reportedly started in a blower motor and extended to insulation and some of the wood frame. Fire was quickly extinguished by the first in crew. No injuries.
Time: 10:35 hours
Box:
Location: 222 Lancaster Ave
Township: Easttown
Working car fire in the Village
Date: Jul-11-2005
Time: 15:14 hours
Box: 02-16
Location: 100 block Bartholomew Rd.
Township: Easttown
At 1514 hours on Monday, July 11th the Berwyn Fire Company was dispatched for working car fire in the 100 block of Bartholomew Rd. in the Village of Berwyn. Engine 2-1 arrived on location with a fully involved engine compartment. The crew of Eng. 2-1 extinguished the blaze in a matter of minutes with an 1 3/4" hand line. The fire was placed under control just under 5 minutes from dispatch. Great job by the crew of Engine 2-1 in making quick work of the auto fire.
A hot afternoon brings a working deck fire
Date: Jul-10-2005 At 1337 hours the Berwyn Fire Company along with an engine out of the Paoli Fire Company was dispatched to the 1000 block of Tilghman Court for a house fire. Amb. 2-1 arrived onscene with medium smoke showing from the rear of the house. Upon further investigation the source of the smoke was a fully involved deck fire which was detached from the house. Eng. 2-0 arrived on location in just under 8 minutes, immediately stretched an 1 3/4" and made quick work of the flames. Units cleared after extensive overhaul. No injuries reported and the cause is unknown. Special thanks to Station 3 for supplying the foam.
Time: 13:37 hours
Box: 0205
Location: 1000 Block Tilghman Court (Chesterbrook)
Township: Tredyffrin
EMS assist on the MVA with Entrapment
Date: Jun-29-2005 At around 2340 hours on June 29th, Berwyn's Ambulance and Medic 2-1 responded to the area of Forge Mountain Dr. and Horseshoe Trail to assist Station 68 (Valley Forge) on an auto accident with entrapment. Berwyn EMS arrived onscene to assist Station 68 and MICU 67-3 (West End) in the packaging of two trauma patients which resulted from an overturned vehicle. Amb. 2-1 as well as MICU 67-3 transported their patients to an LZ, set-up at Valley Forge's firehouse where PennStar 2 and Medevac 6 took over patient care in order to expedite transport to a trauma center. Chief 68 (Beittel) had command. Units onscene: EMS: MICU 67-3, Amb. and Medic 2-1 Rescue: Rescue 68 Pumpers: Eng. 68-2 (LZ) Command: Chief 68 (Beittel)
Time: 23:39 hours
Box: 68-06
Location: Forge Mountain Dr. and Horseshoe Trail
Township: Schuylkill
Tower 2 operates on the 01-09 box
Date: Jun-25-2005 Late Saturday evening the Radnor Fire Company (DelCo Station 15) was dispatched for a house fire in the area of Ithan Creek Rd. Units arrived onscene with a working fire and requested an upgrade. Due to the large house involved Tower 2 was requested to the scene. The tower responded to the fire ground and was placed into service with it's main. Along with Ladder 23, the Tower crew knocked down a bulk of the heavy fire on the upper floors of the dwelling. Berwyn Engine 2-2 and Ambulance 2-1 also were requested to transfer to Station 15 to cover Radnor during the fire. Units remained committed for just over 4 hours. Berwyn also had both fire and EMS crews at the firehouse to cover the local during Radnor's job.
Time: 21:27 hours
Box: 01-09
Location: 200 Ithan Creek Road
Township: Radnor
Two alarm townhouse fire in Chesterbrook
Date: Jun-19-2005 Thanks to our cover companies: King of Prussia, Valley Forge, and Lafayette Ambulance. The companies covered a fatal MVA on Route 202 during the structure fire. East Whiteland and Paoli also operated in the MVA.
Time: 02:25 hours
Box: 02-05
Location: 600 Block Hanover Court
Township: Tredyffrin
At around 0200 hours on Sunday, June 19th the Berwyn Fire Company was dispatched to the 600 block of Hanover Court in Chesterbrook for a structure fire. Initial reports, from the ambulance which was already onscene, confirmed heavy fire showing. Captain 2 (Brazunas) arrived on location, confirming the reports and upgrading the assignment, also adding Malvern for the RIT. Captain 2 established Hanover Command. Engine 2-0 wrapped the hydrant and proceeded to the dwelling to initiate an aggressive interior attack. Units had heavy fire in the kitchen area. The truck crew opened up while the engine crew knocked down the fire, after a brief evacuation of the structure due to a floor collapse. Searches yielded no victims. The fire was placed under control. During overhaul, second floor crews encountered heavy fire conditions in a bedroom on the A/D corner, the fire had developed from fire in a void space in a second floor closet. Crews made a second knock on the fire and placed the incident under control. Three cats and two hamsters perished in the blaze. Companies operating on the box included Paoli, Malvern, and Radnor.
The BFC is up to the challange brought on by severe weather
Date: Jun-06-2005 Just as the members of the Berwyn Fire Company finished up a drill with the new Thermal Imaging Camera, severe weather moved into the Tredyffrin-Easttown area. Heavy rains, lightening, and high winds rolled through the area at around 2030 hours. Immediately, Berwyn was dispatched for two calls - the first in the area of 489 Cassatt Rd. for wires down, the second was to the intersection of Walker and Valley Forge Rd. for wires down in the roadway. Eng 2-0 with Lt. 2 (Savering) handled the first call with Eng. 2-2 responding to the second call just seconds later. During the incidents Berwyn was also dispatched for the RIT to assist Station 5 (East Whiteland) on a working dwelling fire. Rescue 2 made the response just minutes after dispatch with the Assistant (Norris) and remained onscene for a little over an hour. Eng. 2-0 remained onscene at 489 Cassatt for just under 4 hours due to a live wire arching and setting brush on fire in proximity to a dwelling. A great job was done by all members who came out to staff the apparatus during the severe weather.
Time: 20:30 hours
Box: 02
Location: Various locations
Township: Tredyffrin,East Whiteland
Tower transfer to Station 47
Date: Jun-04-2005
Time: 22:12 hours
Box: 47
Location: Lionville Fire Company (Station 47)
Township: Uwchlan
Just after 2200 hours on Saturday, June 4th the Berwyn Fire Company was dispatched for a Tower relocate to Lionville. Lionville, along with other units, were operating on house fire in Kimberton (Station 61). Tower 2 was transferred to Lionville which was staffed by 8 personnel and responded just a few minutes from dispatch. The tower spent a short time in Lionville along with Engine 52-2 (Good Will Fire Company of West Chester) before being released.
MVA with confinement for Berwyn
Date: May-25-2005 Just after 10 AM on Wednesday, May 25th Berwyn EMS was dispatched to the intersection of Berkeley Rd. and Waterloo Rd. for an auto accident with injuries. The assignment was upgraded to confinement a few minutes later adding Station 2 fire and Delco Medic 109 (covering Medic 2). Engine 2-2 arrived on the scene to complete a door pop on one vehicle. Medic 109 was recalled from the assignment which was handled by Ambulance 2-2. Extrication took just a few minutes and the patient was removed and transported by Berwyn Ambulance 2-2. FM 101 assisted on the scene. Assistant 2 (Norris) had command. Meanwhile, Ambulance and Medic 2-1 where on location at Lindsey Dr. and Sugartown Rd. for an auto accident. Both incidents were handled simultaneously by the Berwyn Fire Company. A great job was done by all throughout the busy morning.
Time: 10:13 hours
Box: 0211
Location: Berkeley Rd. and Waterloo Rd
Township: Easttown
Quick knock on the working oven fire
Date: May-24-2005 At around 1045 hours the Berwyn Fire Company was dispatched to the 500 Block of N. Valley Forge Road for an oven fire, reported to be walnuts on fire in the oven. Medic 2 arrived on location to find smoke showing. The assignment was upgraded to a dwelling fire by Assistant 2 (Norris) which brought an additional engine from Radnor. First in crews from Engine 2-0 and Tower 2 knocked down the oven fire with a dry chemical extinguisher and performed immediate overhaul to check for extension. Ventilation was set-up and units cleared after determing there was no extension. Another great stop by Station 2 to prevent further damage of the residence. Units onscene included: Engine 2-2,2-2, Delco Engine 15-2, Tower 2 Assistant 2 had the command
Time: 10:44 hours
Box: 0201
Location: 500 Block N. Valley Forge Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Working auto fire at St. Issac's
Date: May-19-2005
Time: 12:13 hours
Box: 0255
Location: 50 W. Walker Road
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2 was dispatched to 50 W. Walker Road (St. Issac's Church) in the early afternoon of May 19th for a car fire. Assistant 2 (Norris) arrived on location to find an engine compartment fully involved with extension to nearby pine trees. Engine 2-2 quickly arrived on location and utilized an 1 3/4" line to extinguish the blaze. The quick action allowed for salvage of money and other personal belongings from the passenger compartment of the vehicle. It took just under 5 minutes from the engine arriving onscene until the fire was put under control.
MVA with fire endangers townhomes
Date: May-20-2005
Time: 19:56 hours
Box: 0205
Location: The rear of 31 Sturbridge Lane
Township: Tredyffrin
On Friday, May 20th just before 2000 hours the Berwyn Fire Company was dispatched to the area of 31 Sturbridge Lane for an auto accident involving fire. Captain 2 (Brazunas) quickly arrived on location to find one vehicle overturned which was fully involved just feet from a row of townhomes. Everyone was reported out of the vehicle. The assignment was upgraded to a dwelling assignment with an additional ladder as well as Rescue 4 for the RIT requested. Captain 2 established Sturbridge Command. Engine 2-2 arrived on location, along with Ambulance and Medic 2-1 and immediately stretched 2 handlines to the vehicle with one protecting the home while the other line knocked the car fire. The crews made a quick knock on the car fire and had no extension into the dwelling. This was an extremely strong effort by all involved to prevent damage to the dwellings, which were a matter of a few feet away from the involved automobile. The engine and ambulance crew remained onscene while the vehicle was towed out by a combination of Door's Exxon and Ed Forde's. Companies operating on the scene included Berwyn, Paoli and Malvern.
Berwyn assist on the working house fire
Date: May-18-2005
Time: 20:00 hours
Box: 0515
Location: 54 Village Way
Township: East Whiteland
At 2000 hours on Wednesday, May 18th the Malvern Fire Company as well as Westwood Eng. 44-5 (covering for East Whiteland at the 5 House) were dispatched for a garage fire. Units responding could see smoke several miles out. Chief 4 arrived on location with a garage fully involved with extension into the dwelling. Ladder 4 arrived seconds later and made a great initial hit on the fire until they were able to be supplied by Eng. 44-5. Mutual aid was called to the scene and a RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) was requested out of Berwyn. Berwyn responded just minutes later and arrived onscene to stand-by until the incident was under control. Units cleared a little after 2200.
Car vs. Gas pump. Units arrive with heavy fire.
Date: Apr-21-2005
Station 2 (Berwyn) was dispatched for a vehicle vs. a gas pump at the Service plaza gas station. MontCo 47 (King of Prussia) was also dispatched. The vehicle knocked over and completely ripped off the gas pump from the ground. Assistant 2 arrived on location with a vehicle well off, with exposure to additional pumps, as well as the gas station approximately 15 feet away and the overhang above the pumps. Assistant 2 upgraded to the building response as well as added 2 tankers for precaution. Station 2 and MontCo 47 was re-dispatched with Delco 15 (Radnor), engine 5-5 (East Whiteland) and tanker 68 (Valley Forge). Personnel from ambulance 2-1, Engine 2-2 and engine 2-1 used two lines to extinguish the vehicle and exposures as well as cool the remainder of the gas pumps. MontCo 47 units and Tower 2 worked on overhaul and protecting the exposures. Units remained on scene until the vehicle couple be removed from the gas pump and cleared at 03:40. No injuries to the driver or any responders.
Time: 01:44 hours
Box:
Location: Valley Forge Service Plaza of the PA Turnpike
Township: Tredyffrin
Units on scene:
Engines: 2-0, 2-1, M47-1, M47-2, D15-1, 5-5
Tower 2
Tanker 68
Ambulance 2-1, D15-7
Medic 2-1
Chief 2 - Turnpike Command
RIT Team assists Goshen on the working structure fire
Date: Apr-15-2005 At around 05:33 hours on 4/13, Stations 54 and 56 (Goshen) were initially dispatched to a tree fire. The call was quickly upgraded when a glow could be seen in the distance. Units arrived onscene with a garage fully involved. The heat had radiated to the dwelling which was around 100 feet away. Crews had heavy fire in the top portion of the dwelling and initiated an interior attack. Interior crews were pulled out after numerous explosions were heard. Exterior operations were initiated. Berwyn acted as the RIT team for the incident. Units from Goshen, Malvern, East Whiteland, Berwyn, West Chester, West Bradford, Lionville, Newtown Square, and Edgemont operated on the box.
Time: 05:33 hours
Box: 54
Location: 312 Dutton Mill Road
Township: Goshen Township
5 Berwyn Firefighters hospitalized after Haz Mat Fire
Date: Apr-04-2005 On Monday morning, April 4th, Berwyn along with an engine and ladder out of DelCo 15 (Radnor), one engine out of MontCo 47 (King of Prussia) and MICU 317 (Lafayette) were dispatched to 436 Devon Park Drive for a structure fire. Asst. 2A as well as FF Brown arrived quickly onscene and reported smoke showing from the rear of the structure. Eng 2-2 arrived onscene and immediately stretched a 2 1/2" line with an 1 3/4" coming off its gated "y". The crew proceeded to the fire room and began to make forcible entry when a green substance began to seep out from under the door. The crew did have heavy fire in the room with sprinklers flowing. The experienced FFs then backed away, making sure the fire did not spread and eventually exited the building due to it being a known container of hazardous materials. At this point the call was upgraded bringing ChesCo 15 (Chester County Haz Mat Team), a full company out of Radnor, ChesCo 47 (Lionville) for an engine, as well as MICU 4 and 67 (Malvern and Phoenixville). Comm 1 was also brought to the scene. Asst 2A had command and ordered all units to standby until the Haz Mat Team arrived. The sprinkler system was charged by Radnor Eng. 15-3 while King of Prussia supplied Eng. 2-2 at the rear in case of extension. Once Haz Mat made entry it was determined the fire was knocked down and had been contained to the room of origin. A great job was done by all units onscene as this had potential to go bad quickly. Area residence (including New Eagle Elementary School) and businesses were evacuated. Five firefighters from Berwyn were transported to Paoli Hospital as a precaution and for observation due to the exposure to hazardous materials. All have been since released. Units onscene: Pumpers: Eng. 2-2, Eng. 15-1,15-2,15-3, 47-2, MontCo Eng. 47-2 Aerials: Tower 2, Ladder 15 Rescues: Rescue 15 Specialty: Haz Mat Units 15-1 and 15-2, Comm 1 EMS: MICUs 2, 4, 67 and 317, Amb. 15-1 and 15-2 Devon Park Drive Command: Asst. 2A (Norris) transferred to Chief 2 (Peterson)
Time: 09:00 hours
Box:
Location: 436 Devon Park Drive
Township: Tredyffrin Township
Berwyn's RIT assists the Downingtown FD
Date: Mar-20-2005 Units from Stations 45 and 46 (Downingtown FD) were dispatched to the Sunoco Paper Mill at around 1300 hrs on Sunday, March 20th for a structure fire. Chief 45 (Keen) arrived on location with a working fire in a paper dryer on the second floor of a large industrial building. The fire spread quickly brining in a total of 3 alarms. As conditions deteriorated command called for a third RIT which Berwyn was dispatched as. Rescue 2 responded and made the trip out west to standby at the incident as interior crews made progress on the fire. RIT was not placed into service and the Rescue was made available after being released by command.
Time: 14:06 hours
Box:
Location: Sunoco Paper Mill
Township: Downingtown Borough
Rescue/Pumper Transfers to the 68 House
Date: Mar-19-2005 On Saturday afternoon, March 19th units from Station 61 (Kimberton), Station 72 (Spring Ford), and Stations 65 and 67 (Phoenixville FD) were dispatched to a structure fire. Chief 61 (Fields) arrived shortly after and reported a working fire in a set of row homes, requesting a second alarm. The second alarm included units from Station 68 (Valley Forge), and Stations 65 and 67 (Phoenixville FD), and a RIT from Station 5 (East Whiteland). Berwyn Engine 2-2 was requested for the transfer assignment to Station 68 while Valley Forge operated on the box. Berwyn handled no calls during the transfer and was made available after units cleared the fire.
Time: 13:06 hours
Box:
Location: Station 68 (Valley Forge)
Township: Schuylkill
RIT Assist for the 2 House
Date: Mar-18-2005 Just before 2200 on Friday, March 18th Station 5 (East Whiteland) was dispatched to a dwelling fire at 14 Ridge Ave. Chief 5 arrived on location and confirmed a working fire, requesting additional resources including Berwyn's Rapid Intervention Team (RIT). Berwyn's RIT responded to the scene and stood-by in case a rescue of a downed firefighter was needed. Berwyn's RIT is a specialized team of highly trained firefighters that provide an added layer of safety during dangerous incidents. The RIT team was made available after the incident was cleared by Station 5 with no rescues being needed.
Time: 21:57 hours
Box:
Location: 14 Ridge Road
Township: East Whiteland Township
Working trailer fire in the Village
Date: Mar-16-2005 At 1605 hours on Wednesday, March 16th the Berwyn Fire Company was dispatched to 70 Old Lancaster for a reported trailer fire. Assistant 2 (Norris) arrived onscene with smoke showing from a construction trailer requesting that Engine 2-2 lead off with an 1 3/4" line. Command then requested an additional engine and the tower due to difficulty reaching the fire. The trailer was approximately 48 feet in length and filled with dry building supplies. Over 700 feet of supply line was dropped as well as a foam handline being placed into service. During the incident Berwyn also handled an EMS run. Units cleared after knocking down the fire and completing overhaul of the trailer. No injuries were reported. Thank you to DelCo 15 (Radnor) for providing the transfer engine. Units onscene: Pumpers - E2-2, E2-0 EMS - Amb. and Medic 2-1 Command - Chief 2 Traffic Control - Traffic 2 Transfers - DelCo Engine 15-2 (Radnor)
Time: 16:05 hours
Box: 02
Location: 70 Old Lancaster Ave.
Township: Tredyffrin
Smoke in the building at Johnson Mathey
Date: Mar-13-2005 On Sunday morning (March 13) the Berwyn Fire Company, along with DelCo 15 for an engine and ladder, MontCo 47 (King of Prussia) for an engine, and MontCo 317 (Lafayette) for an ambulance, was alerted to a reported structure fire at the Johnson Mathey building. Units responding were informed that the building was filling with smoke and all occupants were evacuating. Assistant 2A (Riddle) arrived on location with nothing showing and established Devon Park Drive Command. Engine 15-2, Ladder 15, and Engine 2-0 all arrived second later with Engine 15-2 taking the address and Engine 2-0 securing a water supply. Crews found a smoke condition which was investigated. No fire was found and companies went available after placing the incident under control. A great job was done by all companies with quick response times which goes a long way in preventing an incident in this hazardous building from getting out of control. Units Onscene: Pumpers: E2-0, E2-2, E15-2,E47-1 Aerials: Tower 2, Ladder 15 EMS: MontCo Medic 317, Amb and Medic 2-1 Traffic: Traffic 2 Command: Deputy 2 (Brundage)
Time: 10:25 hours
Box: 02-52
Location: 400 blk Devon Park Drive
Township: Tredyffrin
Pin job on Route 202
Date: Mar-09-2005 On March 9th at 0811 hours Berwyn EMS was alerted to an auto accident with injuries on Route 202 southbound in the area of mile 24.8. Ambulance 2-1 arrived on location with a three vehicle MVA with one person trapped at which point the call was upgraded to entrapment. Engine 2-2 responded with Medic 2 as well as Assistant 2 (Norris). Upon arriving on the scene, Engine 2-2 went into service with the Hurst Maverick tool. The patient was removed by fire and EMS crews and transported to the hospital. Units cleared after clean up. The entire extrication took only six minutes. This was the second pin job in as many days for the 2 House. Units onscene: EMS - Amb. and Medic 2-1 Rescue - Engine 2-2 Command - Asst. 2 (Norris)
Time: 08:11 hours
Box: 0293
Location: Route 202 SB at mile 24.8
Township: Tredyffrin
Rescue Box on Devon Park Drive
Date: Mar-08-2005 At 1645 hours on Monday, March 8th Berwyn's second ambulance was dispatched for a vehicle accident with injuries in the area of Valley Forge Rd. and Devon State Rd. While enroute Amb. 2-2 was informed that this call was being upgraded to a rescue box with one person trapped. Assistant 2 (Norris) responded and immediately corrected the location to West Valley Road and Devon Park Drive, confirming the report of one person trapped in a vehicle off the roadway. Amb. 2-2 arrived on location, making patient access through a back door on the vehicle and began patient care. Rescue/Pumper 2-2 arrived shortly after and immediately stabilized the vehicle and utilized the Maverick tool to pry open the driver's door in just minutes upon the request of EMS. The patient was removed by the ambulance and fire crews and transported to the hospital. Crews went available after clean-up. The entire extrication took just under ten minutes. Units on locations: EMS - Amb. 2-2 Rescues - Engine 2-2, Rescue 2 Traffic Control - Traffic 2 Command - Chief 2 (Peterson)
Time: 16:44 hours
Box: 0252
Location: West Valley Rd. and Devon Park Dr.
Township: Tredyffrin
Dwelling Fire
Date: Feb-08-2005 Station 2 and DelCo 41 (Newtown Square) for two engines was dispatched for a reported house fire. Chester advised responding units of "fire on the roof." Chester also advised of possible entrapment on the 2nd floor. Police went on location with heavy smoke from the second floor confirming reports of possible entrapment. Assistant 2A requested a RIT and second medic from Station 4. Ambulance 2-1 arrived with a 2 story dwelling with heavy black smoke from the second floor with Engine 2-0 arriving shortly after. Crews had 2 rooms off on the second floor with extension into the attic. Crews searched and reported negative on the entrapment. The engines out of DelCo 41 dropped at least 2000 feet of 5" line up the long drive. The SPCA was requested for 3 dogs, as well as PECO gas & electric. Cover-ups were placed in 2 & 4. Fire under control at 14:55, all units available by 16:50. Units on scene:
Time: 13:25 hours
Box: 02-08
Location: 1000 block of Newtown Rd
Township: Easttown
Pumpers: 2-0, 2-1, 3-1, 4-5, D41-1, D41-2, D15-1
Trucks: Tower 2, Ladder 41
Rescues: Rescue 2, Rescue 4 (RIT) Traffics:Traffic 2, Traffic D41
EMS: Ambulance 2-1, 3, D417, D-417-A Medic 2, 4, D104-B
Dwelling Fire
Date: Jan-30-2005 Station 2, with an engine from DelCo 15 (Radnor), was dispatched for a structure fire. Deputy 2 was advised of fire through the roof at which point Malvern was requested for the RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) assignment. DelCo 15-9B (Maguire) was first on location with heavy fire through the roof of a 2 story single family dwelling. DelCo Engine 15-2 and Engine 2-0 arrived, going into service. Crews had heavy fire conditions throughout the 2nd floor and in the attic. A full company from DelCo 15, Engine 3-1, and Marple EMS for Rehab were all requested. Crews worked for over an hour to get the bulk of the fire knocked down and worked for another hour on salvage and overhaul. The family escaped without injury, however two firefighters were transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Chester County Fire Marshalls requested for investigation. Last units cleared at approximately 03:00. Units on location:
Time: 23:41 hours
Box: 02-00
Location: 100 block of Ladderback Ln
Township: Easttown
Engines: 2-0, 2-2, 3-1, 15-1, 15-2
Trucks: Tower 2, Ladder 15 Rescues: Rescue 2, Rescue 4 (RIT)
EMS: Ambulance 2-1, 15-7, 15-7A, Marple EMS, Medic 2-1, Medic 2-2, Medic 109
Traffic Control: Traffic 2 Fire Marshall: FM 100
Command: Deputy 2 (Peterson)
Full company assist on the Newtown Square Structure
Date: Jan-29-2005
Time: 10:52 hours
Box:
Location: 100 block of Hunt Valley Circle
Township: Newtown Square
DelCo 41 (Newtown Square) was initially dispatched for a fire alarm to a dwelling on Hunt Valley Circle in Newtown Township, Delaware County. Fire marshall went on scene with smoke showing and upgraded to the structure assignment, adding Station 2 for an engine. While Engine 2-0 was enroute, Berwyn was requested for the full company. Initial crews from Engine 41-1 found a heavy smoke condition from the front door entrance and were quickly met with fire from the floor. 41-1's crew entered through the side door, making their way down to the basement where they encountered heavy fire. Two 1 & 3/4" hand lines were placed in service. Upon Engine 2-0's arrival, crews were sent to vent the roof and to the 1st floor for the backup line. Fire was found in the walls on floors 1 and 2. Crews were on scene for over 2 hours. Station 3 (Paoli) was also dispatched for the air bank assist and later for an ambulance. Fire marshalls are investigating the cause.
Another fire in Easttown for Station 2
Date: Jan-24-2005 Station 2 and Station 3 for an engine was dispatched to the 400 block of Sylvan Lane for a Dwelling Fire. Fire was reported as a mattress on the 2nd floor with residents evacuating. The assignment was upgraded and DelCo 15 (Radnor) was called for the RIT (Rapid Intervention Team). Engine 2-0 arrived on location with heavy smoke showing from side C (Rear of house). Crews had a room and contents on fire on the 2nd floor. Fire was contained with minimal extension because homeowner closed the bedroom door and crews made a quick knockdown on the fire. Truck crews in service with ventilation, salvage and overhaul. Units in service:
Time: 20:11 hours
Box: 0216
Location: 400 block Sylvan Ln
Township: Easttown
Engines: 2-0, 2-2, 3-2, 15-1(RIT)
Trucks: Tower 2 EMS: Ambulance 2-1, Medic 2-1 EMS: Traffic 2.
Room and contents fire on Watford Road
Date: Jan-22-2005 Station 2 and an assist Engine from 3 (Paoli) were dispatched to a dwelling fire in the 500 block of Watford Rd. Caller reported a fire on the 2nd floor. Deputy 3 arrived on location with nothing showing. Moments later as Engine 2-0 arrived onscene, Deputy 3 reported smoke from the rear 2nd floor window. Engine 2-0 requested a RIT (Rapid Intervention Team - Utilized to protect the firefighters working inside) and went in service with hand line, Deputy 2 (Peterson) established Watford command. Both residents escaped without injury. Crews had a full room & contents fire on the 2nd floor and contained the fire to that room with no extensions. Fire was placed under control at 07:06 hours. Fire Marshalls are investigating. All units cleared by 08:20. Units on Scene:
Time: 06:48 hours
Box: 02-16
Location: 500 block Watford Rd
Township: Easttown
Engines: 2-0, 2-2, 3-2, 15-1 (RIT) Trucks: Tower 2 Rescues: Rescue 2 Traffic: Traffic 2 EMS: Ambulance 2-1 & Medic 2-1.
3 Pedestrians Stuck by Mini Van
Date: Jan-13-2005
Berwyn Ambulance and Medic was alerted of and accident in the 400 block of Lancaster Ave involving a pedestrian struck. CCDES advised Ambulance and Medic 2-1 upon response of 3 pedestrians struck and possibilities of the driver injured as well. A second BLS and Medic was started. Ambulance and Medic 2-1 arrived on location to find 1 down in the center of the roadway with serious injuries and 2 injured on the side of the road. A helicopter was immediately flown and a second placed on stand-by. Medic 4-1(Malvern) & Ambulance 2-2 (Berwyn) also placed a helicopter in the air bringing PennStar 1 & 2 to the rear of the Easttown Library and later transporting to HUP. Ambulance 3 (Paoli) transported the 3rd patient to Paoli Hospital with minor injuries. Easttown Police investigating. Fire Police isolated the scene until approximately 22:00hrs.
Time: 17:34 hours
Box:
Location: 400 Block of Lancaster Ave
Township: Easttown
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Accident w/ Heavy Entrapment
Date: Dec-24-2004 Station 2 (Berwyn) was alerted at 04:49 hours of a serious accident on the PA turnpike eastbound near mile 325. The turnpike commission had called Montgomery County who advised it was in Berwyn's Local, however, the Turnpike insisted it was in King of Prussia (MontCo 47). MontCo 47 was also dispatched. Initial reports were of an overturned SUV with the a victims arm trapped under the vehicle. Ambulance and medic 2-1 was advised while entering the gate that a Medic was on location requesting a helicopter. Ambulance and Medic 2-1 were first to arrive at 325.5 Eastbound followed shortly by Engine 2-2 and Deputy 2. Units had a Jeep on its passenger side with the passenger's head out the passenger window with only the head exposed beyond the roof of the car who was conscious. The driver was inside the vehicle and was lying on top of the passenger. A 14 year old boy was also self extricated. The boy was helped out of the vehicle by bystanders. He was taken to the bystanders vehicle and placed in the front seat. When the bystanders went back to the overturned vehicle, their vehicle was hit from behind. The 14 year old by was unrestrained and injured again. 3 helicopters were requested to land on the pike. MontCo Rescue 47 had to pass west bound and come back. Rescue 47and Engine 2-0's Crew assisted Engine 2-2 with airbags and tools to lift the vehicle off of the female passenger . PennStar 2 arrived and took the 14 year old to CHOP. PennStar 1 & MedEvac 4 landed and assisted with patient care of the 2 trapped victims. However there was no access to either patient until they were extricated. Vehicle was lifted with air bags and windshield removed and passenger was extricated out the passenger window at approximately 05:35 and was transported by PennStar 1 to HUP with serious injuries. The Driver was then extricated out the same window at approximately 05:40 and was transported by MedEvac 4 to Hahnemann with minor injuries. All units were clear by 06:20.
Time: 04:49 hours
Box: 02-98
Location: Eastbound PA Turnpike Approaching Valley Forge Exit
Township: Tredyffrin
Medic Assist for Accident with overtunred Vehicle
Date: Nov-29-2004
Station 3 (Paloli) and Medic 2 (Berwyn) were dispatched to an accident reported with entrapment. A Trans-Care ambulance came upon the accident and called it in and began care. Police reported 1 Vehicle was overturned off the roadway and requested a helicopter on stand-by. 3 and 2 units arrived with 1 male still inside. Station 3 personnel assisted the Trans-care crew with the extrication. Medic 2 put PennStar 2 in the air. Ambulance 3 and medic 2-1 transported to the LZ and Patient was transported to HUP. Station 3 & 2 fire police had 252 shut down for over an hour.
Time: 21:08 hours
Box: 03-06
Location: Rt 252 & S. Leopard Rd
Township: Easttown
Head on Accident
Date: Nov-22-2004 Station 2 and Medic 2 were dispatched to a MVC reported Serious. Units arrived on location to find a head on crash with 2 patients. One was self extricated and the second was assisted out of the vehicle by bystanders and helped to the side of the road. Delco Ambulance 15-7 was also added due to reports of a third patient. Deputy 2 confirmed only 2 patients and 15-7 relocated to station 2. Ambulance & Medic 2-2 took one patient to Devon Prep School for transport to HUP via PennStar and the second patient was transported ALS to Paoli by Ambulance & Medic 2-1. Rescue 2 Handled the LZ and Engine 2-2 handled the EMS assist and fluids on the roadway. Fire Police had Devon State Rd. closed.
Time: 22:41 hours
Box: 02-06
Location: Devon State Rd north of Gwen Ln
Township: Tredyffrin
Accident with Multiple Injuries
Date: Nov-21-2004
Time: 15:14 hours
Box:
Location: Rt 252 & Howellville Rd
Township: Tredyffrin
Ambulance 2-1 was dispatched for an accident with injuries at 252 and Howellville Rd. Ambulance 3 and DelCo. Ambulance 15-7 were added with reported of multiple injuries and Ambulance 2-1 being delayed. Medic 2-1 Responded as well. EMS units arrived to find a 3 vehicle accident and PD reporting 2 Females to be checked. Ambulance 3, 2-1 and 15-7 transported a total of 3 adults and 2 children to Paoli Hospital all BLS.
Accident with Rollover
Date: Nov-08-2004 Station 2 was dispatched to an accident reported serious with rollover. Units arrived on location with a car vs. truck. The car went over a drop in the road, rolled, struck a bridge wall and wound up on its wheels. 1 Patient was not trapped however was flown to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for Trauma Evaluation. Station 2 units cleared after the helicopter took off.
Time: 13:44 hours
Box: 02-94
Location: 202 & Swedesford Rd
Township: Tedyffrin
Chimney / Dwelling Fire
Date: Nov-07-2004 Station 2 (Berwyn) with engine assist from Radnor Fire Company responded to a Dwelling Fire. Fire was reported started in the fire place and extending into the dwelling. Chief 2 arrived with smoke in the dwelling with active alarms sounding. Arriving units extinguished the fire and checked for extension. Chimney pan was also requested upon Tower 2's arrival.
Time: 22:00 hours
Box: 02-56
Location: 200 block of Dorset Rd
Township: Easttown
Smoke in the Building
Date: Oct-29-2004 Berwyn Fire Company with assists from Radnor Fire company and Paoli Company we dispatched for a possible building fire in the Strafford Station Apartments Complex. Chief 2 (berwyn) arrived with nothing showing from the outside however soon reported a smoke condition on the 3rd floor. Units went into service with a search. Source was found to be a malfunctioning heater. All searches were negative. No injuries were reported. Ventilation was provided by Radnor Fire Company and Paoli Was released. Units on location: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-2, Tower 2, Ambulance 2-1, Ambulance 2-2, Medic 2-1, Traffic 2, Delco Engine 15-1 & Ladder 15.
Time: 18:48 hours
Box: 02-52
Location: Strafford Station Appartments
Township: Tredyffrin
Accident with Injuries
Date: Nov-07-2004
Time: 22:00 hours
Box: 02-96
Location: Conestoga Rd. & Devon State Rd.
Township: Easttown
Ambulance 2-1 was dispatched for an accident with reported injuries. While enroute, Medic 2 was added for one with chest pain. Ambulance & Medic 2-1 arrived with a 2 vehicle crash blocking the roadway. Medic 2 requested a 2nd ambulance and a helicopter placed on stand-by. Ambulance 2-2 and station 2 were dispatched. Fire Police were requested to the scene. Engine 2-0 stood by and Devon prep School for the landing. Medic 2-1 stood down the helicopter and transported the patient on ambulance 2-1 to Paoli Hospital followed shortly by ambulance 2-2. Fire Police assisted at the scene until the vehicles were removed.
Building Fire
Date: Nov-07-2004 Berwyn fire company with assists from Radnor & Paoli Fire Co's responded to a report of a building fire. Chief 2 was advised of a fire on the roof started by workers. Chief 2 arrived with the fire appearing to be extinguished. Cheif 2 held the responce to Berwyn Units and Engine 2-0's crew laddered the building and checked for extension. Units were available at 16:03. Units on location: Engine 2-0, Tower 2, Traffic 2 and 3 Chief Officers.
Time: 15:39 hours
Box: 02-56
Location: Lancaster Ave & Arlington Rd
Township: Easttown
MVC w/ Entrapment
Date: Oct-13-2004 Station 2 was dispatched for an accident with entrapment at 0910 hrs in front of Devon Jewelers. Ambulance and Medic 2-1 & Assistant 2A responded and were advised of minor injuries there, but possible confinement of 1 patient. Amb/med 2-1 arrived on location finding a 2 vehicle t-bone accident pushed up on the sidewalk with police requesting a door pop. Size-up found the driver side door was up against a raised flower garden next to the sidewalk and far side access to the patient was unavailable as the other vehicle was against the passenger door. Engine 2-2 arrived 2 minutes later and took the roof. Extrication was complete and patient was enroute ALS to Paoli Hospital within 12 Minutes of Engine 2-2's arrival. Units on Scene: Ambulance 2-1, Medic 2-1, Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Traffic 2 & Asst. 2A.
Time: 09:10 hours
Box: 02-01
Location: IFO 886 Lancaster Ave /near Grove Ave
Township: Tredyffrin
Building Fire
Date: Sep-26-2004
At approx. 0600 hrs on Sunday, Sept. 26th Radnor was dispatched to 236 E. Lancaster Ave. (Joe’s Place) for a reported structure fire. 15-9B arrived on location to find a heavy smoke
condition throughout. 15-9B had command. PD onscene reported smoke throughout all 4 floors. 15-9B requested an 1 3/4" to the rear and the roof to be laddered immediately, second
engine to hit the hydrant. Engine 15-1 arrived onscene laying in up the drive and sending personnel with the line to rear. Engine 15-2 hit the plug in front of Starbucks and proceeded to
the scene. Ladder 15 operated as the truck, venting the roof after arrival. Command requested PECO to the scene due to the 240 volt line arching in the rear which had lit off the insulation
in the building igniting the fire. Radnor held the fire at bay until an attack could be initiated after PECO’s arrival. Berwyn was requested for the full company assist due to the unknown
extent of the fire. Once the utilities were secured a quick knock ensued and salvage and overhaul were conducted by the two companies.
Time: 06:00 hours
Box: 15-01
Location: 236 Lancaster Ave
Township: Radnor
Building Fire
Date: Sep-26-2004
A little before noon on Sunday, Sept. 26th Radnor (Delco 15) was dispatched to Cabrini College for their second reported structure fire of the day. 15-9B arrived on the scene to find
smoke pushing from the eaves of Founders Hall. 15-9B was informed that there had been a small grease fire in one of the fryers that employees attempted to extinguish by smothering the
flames then activating the Halon system. 15-9B proceeded to do a walk around only to find heavy fire from the rear. 15-9B made entry in order to asses the extent of the fire but
encountered intense heat and smoke. He immediately established command and requested a truck and rescue (for RIT) out of Berwyn and a medic to the scene. Engine 15-1 arrived
onscene, laying 300’ of 5" up the drive. First in crews utilized an 1 3/4" line on a fog pattern due to the nature of the fire. Crews also utilized dry powder extinguishers to push the fire past
the shut-offs so that the fryers could be shut down. Ladder 15 to the roof, assisted by Tower 2.
Time: 11:57 hours
Box: 15-02
Location: 610 King of Prussia Rd
Township: Radnor
MVC w/ Entrapment
Date: Sep-20-2004
Station 2 Fire & EMS were dispatched to West Valley Rd near Devon Park Drive for an accident w/ Entrapment. Police arrived with one vehicle on its side with one trapped. Chief 2,
Ambulance 2-1 and Medic 2-1 arrived and began care. Engine 2-2 and rescue 2 stabilized and began extricating the patient by rolling the roof down. Patient was transported ALS to Paoli
Hospital.
Units on location:
Time: 07:07 hours
Box: 02-06
Location: West Valley Rd @ Rt 202
Township: Tredyffrin
Ambulance 2-1, Medic 2-1, Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Traffic 2, Chief 2.
Vehicle Fire
Date: Aug-11-2004 While clearing a possible electrocution call at the Marriott on Rt 30, Engine 2-0 was advised of a car fire in the parking lot of Bay Colony on
Swedesford Rd. Engine 2-0, Ambulance/Medic 2-1 and Traffic 2 Responded to the fire. Police confirmed a vehicle well off in the parking lot of 595
Swedesford. Chief 2 arrived shortly later reporting the engine compartment. Engine 2-0 arrived on location and extinguished the fire. Units were
back in service after 20 minutes.
Time: 15:16 hours
Box: 02-06
Location: 595 E. Swedesford Rd
Township: Tredyffrin
Dwelling Fire
Date: Aug-10-2004 Station 3 (Paoli) was dispatched to a house fire at above location. While responding, Chief 3 was advised of a 911 hang-up that on call back had a
female reporting her house on fire and hung up again. At 20:39, Chief 3 arrived and had heavy fire showing from the first floor of a 2 story house
and requested a re-dispatch for his full company and a full company from station 2 (Berwyn). Station 4 (Malvern) was also later added for the RIT
assignment. Upon arrival of the first engine from Paoli, a solid knock down of the bulk of the fire on the first floor was made and an attack to the
fully involved basement continued. Additional units hit the hydrant, backed up interior crews and opened up. A great job by all responding. A
mother and children escaped without injury. No reported Firefighter injuries. Chester County FM's investigating.
Time: 20:33 hours
Box: 03-02
Location: 1498 Sugartown Rd.
Township: Easttown
Vehicle Fire
Date: Jul-23-2004
Station 2 responded to a vehicle fire at the 202 Southbound off-ramp to Chesterbrook Blvd. Police arrived on location and reported a vehicle well off. Engine 2-0 arrived and confirmed
the report. Crews placed 1 line in service and quickly knocked down the fire.
Units on scene:
Time: 08:58 hours
Box: 02-93
Location: 202 South exit to Chesterbrook Blvd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Engine 2-0
Ambulance 2-1
Traffic 2
MVC
Date: Jul-21-2004
When enroute to the firehouse for an AFA, a station 2 FF/EMT came upon an accident on Contention Ln at the Railroad overpass. The MVC was a single vehicle vs. the bridge. 2
Patients were self extricated. The FF/EMT called 911 and requested the fire company, ALS & BLS and 1 helicopter on standby for 2 patients with head injuries. Engine 2-0, while enroute
to the AFA was advised of the Accident, re-routed Ambulance and Medic 2-1 to the MVC and station 2 was dispatched as a second call for the serious accident. 2-30 arrived on location
and requested the 2nd ALS and BLS. PennStar was placed on standby. EMS units treated 2 victims and both victims were flown to HUP by PennStar 1 & 2. Fire units assisted with
clean up and all units cleared by 03:50 hrs.
Units on scene
Time: 02:27 hours
Box: 02-06
Location: Contention Lane N/O Hickory Lane
Township: Tredyffrin
Deputy 2 (command)
Rescue 2
ALS Ambulance 2-1
Ambulance 2-2
Medic 4
Physician 2 (2-66)
Traffic 2
Asst 2 (LZO)
Eng 2-0 (LZ)
Vehicle Fire
Date: Jul-10-2004
Station 2 was dispatched to a reported car fire on route 202 North in the area of route 422. PD onscene advised of the car was fully involved in the area of Circuit City. Eng. 2-2 arrived to
find an older Chrysler minivan with the engine compartment well off. The crew of Eng. 2-2 had the fire knocked down just as Eng. 2-0 arrived minutes later. Station 2 was made available
after overhaul and clean-up.
Units onscene:
Time: 21:20 hours
Box: 02-93
Location: NB RT-202 s/o RT-422.
Township: Tredyffrin
Pumpers: Eng. 2-2, Eng. 2-0
Officers: Chief 2
Traffic Control: Traffic 2.
Truck Fire
Date: Jul-02-2004
At 04:00hrs on 7/2, Berwyn Fire Company was dispatched for a Truck Fire at the above location. Chief 2, Engine 2-2 & Ambulance 2-1 responded and were advised by CCDES that
numerous calls were being received on a trash truck with fire in the cab with the driver out. Police then advised of a trash truck fully involved. Chief 2 arrived with a the cab well off.
Engine 2-2 made a quick knockdown and was assisted by engine 2-0. All units were placed available at 04:43 hrs.
Time: 04:00 hours
Box: 02-93
Location: NB 202 s/o Valley Forge Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Dwelling Fire
Date: Jun-30-2004 Station 2 and Engine and Tower 3 were dispatched to the above location for a dwelling. Deputy 3 onscene with the homeowner reporting fire in the kitchen. Deputy 3 had command. The crew of E 2-0 arrived in under 4 minutes and stretched an 1 3/4" to the kitchen to find fire up the wall, cabinets, and rolling over their heads toward the living room. The crew quickly knocked down all visible fire and checked for extension in the residence with none found. The residence was ventilated at the same time.
Stations 2 and 3 cleared in a little over an hour.
Units operating:
Time: 11:48 hours
Box: 02-06
Location: 342 Cassatt Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Engines: 2-0,2-2,3-2
Aerials: Tower 3
EMS: Amb and Medic 2-1
Chief Officers: Chief 2, Deputy 3 FM100
Dwelling Fire
Date: Jun-16-2004 While driving through his neighborhood, FM-100 came across the dwelling at 27 Robins La with heavy smoke coming from a 1 story rancher. CCDES dispatched station 2 with a full company assist from station 3. Deputy 2 arrived shortly after and established Robins La. Command. FM-100 and Deputy 23 confirmed a working fire and that no one was home. Command requested the 2nd engine lay in from the hydrant and to dispatch Delco -15 (Radnor) for the RIT assignment. Crews from Engine 2-0, 2-2, 3-2 and Tower 3 made an attack of the fire on the first floor with 2 1-3/4 lines and truck crews opened up the roof. While most of the fire was knocked down on the first floor, a bulk of the fire was determined to be coming from the basement. Crews continued to find fire in void and crawl spaces throughout the house. Crews had no access to the basement due to no exterior windows or doors. As crews were preparing to make an attack on the basement, the floors began to give way. A RIT member noticed the potential collapse of the floor and chief 2 ordered the evacuation. The floor collapsed just as firefighters were exiting the building. An additional engine and Ambulance from Radnor were called to the scene as well as Gladwyn's Air/light truck. Crews worked for over 3 hours to gain access to the basement from the exterior of the dwelling. Access was eventually made at approximately 22:00 hours and the fire was placed under control 20 minutes later. Units were on scene until 23:30 hours. At approximately 03:30 hours the next day, companies from 2 and 3 were dispatched for the dwelling at the same location for a rekindle. Crews arrived with fire showing and started exterior evolutions. Crews were on scene until 06:45. Chester county & State Fire Marshals were investigating the cause.
Time: 17:58 hours
Box: 02-56
Location: 27 Robins La.
Township: Tredyffrin
Fuel Spill
Date: May-30-2004
Time: 19:25 hours
Box: 02-66
Location: Waterloo Rd & Rt.30
Township: Easttown/Tredyffrin
At 19:25 hours, Berwyn Fire Company was dispatched to a fuel spill at Waterloo Rd near Rt 30 and Berkley Rd. At the same time, Paoli Fire Company was also dispatched to the area of Rt. 252 and Sugartown Rd as well as Sugartown and Greenlawn Rd for a fuel spill. Crews from both companies encountered fuel on the roadway on numerous streets throughout Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships. Easttown Police pulled over a tractor trailer with a hole punctured in the saddle tank. The largest spill was located on Waterloo Rd of an estimated 50 gallons. Berwyn Crews were on the scene for over 3 hours containing and cleaning up from the spill. Runoff went down an embankment and had made it into a stream before the arrival of emergency crews and containment was also needed in the stream. DEP and Lewis Environmental Clean-up crews were called to the scene. Numerous accidents in the area were also handled by ambulance 2-1, Ambulance 3 and Engine 3-1.
MVC w/ Fuel Spill
Date: May-27-2004
Time: 11:47 hours
Box: 02-01
Location: Devon State Rd. IAO Gwen La.
Township: Tredyffrin
On May 26th at 11:47 hours, Berwyn Fire Company was dispatched for an Motor Vehicle Crash involving a tractor trailer and a pickup truck with a fuel spill and unknown injuries. Supplemental information advised of a 75 gallon diesel tank leaking fuel with the fuel running down the hill and one subject holding their back. Ambulance and Medic 2-1 and Rescue 2 arrived confirming report with 75 gallons in the roadway and began containment. All victims refused transport. Chesco HazMat and DEP were notified, a contract HazMat crew reported to the scene for clean-up as well as PennDot for sand. Units cleared at 13:35 hours upon the arrival of the clean-up crew. Fire Police from 2 and 4 remained on the scene until 16:36 hours.
MVC w/ Entrapment - Mass Casualty Incident
Date: May-16-2004
At 13:36 hours, Station 3 (Paoli) and Medic 2 (Berwyn) were dispatched for an accident with Entrapment on the Pa Turnpike Westbound at mile marker 321.0 in Tredyffrin Township. While responding, Chief 3 and Ambulance/Medic 2-1 were advised of a van off the road with possible entrapment of 2 subjects. They were later advised of 3 trapped, possibly 6 injured and one DOA. MedEvac 3 was placed on standby. Chief 3 and Ambulance/Medic 2-1 arrived on location to find a 12 passenger van off the roadway, up an embankment and vs. a tree. At 13:49, Medic 2-1 advised command that he required 2 additional BLS ambulances and 3 additional ALS ambulances. CCDES dispatched the first alarm medical box. There were 6 self extricated patients that were walked to the side of the road for triage and 4 patients still in the vehicle. Station 5 (East Whiteland) was added for the second rescue for heavy entrapment. The Driver was DOA. The front passenger and passenger behind the driver were trapped and another patient was also in the first row of seats. PennStar, MedEvac and SkyCare all landed on the turnpike and assisted with care. Medic 2-1 and Medic 4-2 (Malvern) provided care in the van. Of the 6 Self-Extricated patients, AMB 3 transported the first 2 BLS to Paoli, followed by AMB/Medic 4-1 with 1 BLS and 1 ALS also to Paoli Hospital & MedEvac transported 2 patients to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Paoli and East Whiteland Rescue Crews had the first of 3 Patients extricated at approximately 14:28 and was taken by AMB 2-2 to Paoli. The second Extrication was at approximately 14:40 and was transported to HUP via PennStar. The third Extrication was at approximately 14:50 and the patient was transported to Crozer-Chester via SkyCare. Additional EMS units were clear at 1515. Fire crews remained on scene until 1620 for clean up and final extrication.
Totals: Units on location:
Time: 13:36 hours
Box: 03-00
Location: PA Turnpike Mile 321.0
Township: Tredyffrin
10 Patients: 5 ALS : 4 BLS : 1 DOA
2: AMB 2-1, AMB 2-2, MED 2-1
3: AMB 3, ENG 3-1, Eng 3-2, BRU 3
4: AMB 4-1, MED 4-1, MED 4-2
5: AMB 5, SQD 5, RES 5, ENG 5-5, ENG 5-3
87: AMB 87-1
MedEvac 3, PennStar 1, SkyCare 1
Car Fire
Date: May-07-2004 Station 2 was dispatched to the above location for a car fire. Chief 2 arrived onscene with fire in the engine compartment. Fire had extended into the passenger compartment shortly after. Engine 2-0 arrived and put an 1 3/4" line and handtools in service. The fire was placed under control shortly after. Station 2 was made available after dousing hotspots.
Units onscene: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-1, Traffic 2, 3 Chief Officers
Time: 20:27 hours
Box: 02-55
Location: Rt. 202 NB NO Chesterbrook Blvd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Dwelling Fire
Date: Apr-27-2004
At 0459, Berwyn Fire Co. was dual dispatched with Radnor (Delco 15), for an engine, to 110 E. Conestoga Rd for a house fire. Initial report from caller was smoke in the basement. Engine 2-0 arrived onscene and went in service with an 1 3/4 to the basement. 15-1 went into service with a second 1 3/4 to the first floor. Crews encountered heavy smoke conditions. Delco 15 was re-dispatched for a full company. Fire was traveling the walls from the the basement. Supply line was hand laid to a nearby hydrant. Fire was knocked down within 20 minutes, no citizen or firefighter injuries. Units cleared scene 0640.
Time: 04:59 hours
Box:
Location: 100 Block of E. Conestoga Rd
Township: Tredyffrin
Building Fire
Date: Mar-12-2004
At 11:57 hrs, Berwyn Fire Company was dispatched to Manor Care of Devon for a Fire Alarm with no further information. As Engine 2-0 was pulling into the driveway, and Tower 2 was enroute, Chester advised police on location with a heavy smoke condition and fire reported in the laundry room.
Engine 2-0 requested the building response which added a re-dispatch for 2 for the balance, 3 for an engine and ladder, and DelCo 15 for an engine and ambulance. Interior Crews found fire in an industrial sized dryer in the laundry room with a heavy smoke condition and made a knock down with PW extinguishers. The crew advised the fire was knocked down but was checking for extensions and requested the TIC inside. 3 & 15 units assisted with ventilation. Contents of the dryer were extracted and taken outside for wet-down. All extensions were negative, no injuries were reported.
Time: 11:57 hours
Box: 02-56
Location: 235 Lancaster Ave. -Manor Care of Devon
Township: Easttown
Double Breech Maternity in the Field
Date: Mar-10-2004
At 09:32 hours on 3/10/04, Berwyn ambulance and medics were dispatched for a maternity at a home on Old Eagle School Rd. Ambulance and Medic 2-1 were advised of a patient having twins. Ambulance 2-1 requested a second ambulance and medic to the scene. Ambulance 2-2 responded. The first birth time was recorded at 09:47. Ambulance 2-2 arrived on scene and the first infant was brought to the them. DelCo. Medic 109 arrived and continued care. Second baby was breech as well. The births were complicated. Ambulance 2-2/Med 109 and Ambulance/medic 2-1 went inbound to Bryn Mawr Hospital. A Tredyffrin Police officer drove Ambulance 2-1 to the hospital with the Medic and EMT in the back. Both Tredyffrin and Radnor Police coordinated an escort as well as placing an officer at every traffic light for the 7 mile drive to the hospital. Police officers including administrators and brass controlled over 25 traffic lights and had Rt. 30 virtually cleared. Both infants and mother are doing well as of 3/17. A tremendous job was done by all on the scene and by the officers who helped to expedite the hospital arrival.
Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident
Date: Jan-15-2004 Berwyn Fire, Ambulance and Medic were dispatched to 202 South, south of Chesterbrook Blvd for an accident with entrapment. Berwyn Ambulance and medic 2-1 went enroute and were advised of possible 4 injuries with one entrapped. Ambulance 5 (East Whiteland) was also dispatched for an accident with unknown injuries 202 South north of 29. Police went on location in the area of North Valley Road. Ambulance 2-1 requested ambulance 3 dispatched and that Ambulance 5 also respond in if the accidents are the same. Police requested a helicopter and advised of the trapped victim in cardiac arrest. PennStar was placed on stand-by. Once arriving on location and evaluating, Medic 2-1 stood down the the helicopter and advised of 1 DOA and one walking wounded. Ambulance 3 transported 1 BLS patient to Paoli Hospital. Engine 2-2 popped one door. DOA victims vehicle crossed from north bound into the southbound lanes and was t-boned by an SUV. Ambulance 5 was released. Fire Police and Traffic units from 2 & 3 had 202 South shut down until 1120 hours.
Units on Location:
Time: 09:32 hours
Box: 02-03
Location: 300 block Old Eagle School Rd
Township: Tredyffrin
Time: 08:56 hours
Box: 02-95
Location: 202 South, south of Chesterbrook Blvd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Berwyn: 1 Ambulance, 1 Medic, 1 Rescue-Pumper, 1 Traffic Unit, 1 Chief Officer.
Paoli: 1 Ambulance, 1 Traffic Unit.
East Whiteland: 1 Ambulance.