Station 28 is pleased to announce the reelection of Rob Carovillano, Carl Hornung, John McColgan, and Cory Wasson to the board of directors. 

We would like to welcome Janine Guerra, Richard Wells, and Kevin Murphy to our board.

Below is the year end report for station 28:

Total Incidents: 345

False: 165

Fire: 36

Good Intent: 57

Hazard: 45

Overpressure: 6

Rescue: 13

Service: 2

Other: 20

Station 28's (Top Runners) "Dirty Dozen":

1. Deputy Chief Steven Weber

2. Carl Hornung

3. Dan Szallasi

4. Rob Weber

5. Lieutenant George Almond

6. Joe Houston

7. Lieutenant Paul Daly

8. Chief Jim Hornung

9. Rob Carovillano

10. Assistant Chief Dave Staffieri

11. Whitney Chestnut

12. Jake Colman

From all of us at Station 28, Happy Holidays!

Below are the winners of our yearly active members club fundraiser:

The Mondros Family of Lodges Lane, Bala Cynwyd

The Puncell Family of Maple Avenue, Bala Cynwyd

The Ben Family of Hamilton Road, Merion

Thank you to everyone that participated for your kind generosity!

Firefighters  were alerted at 1953 hrs this evening to a reported dwelling fire with entrapment on the 100 block of Stoneway Lane. Neighbors could smell smoke and hear a female screaming for help. Fire apparatus from around the township, Lower Merion Police, and Narberth Ambulance responded rapidly. Police officers were able to rescue the victim, who suffered smoke inhalation. Pipeline 28 quickly went into service, searched the home, and extinguished the fire in the kitchen. Paramedics from Narberth Ambulance treated the victim and transported her to the nearby Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Total time in service: 55 minutes

Units on Location: Pipeline 28, Tower 28, Utility 28, Ladder 26, Engine 26, Engine 26-2, Squad 22, Medic 313-9, Basic 313-7, Lower Merion Fire Marshals

Bells rang late this afternoon at 1640 hours for a report of a chimney fire on the 100 block of Summit Lane in Bala Cynwyd. Firefighters on Pipeline 28 made a quick response, arriving on scene to a two story home with a moderate amount of smoke showing from the front door of the residence. Firefighters quickly located the out of control fire conveniently in the fireplace of the home. Flames were extinguished, the flue opened, and the smoke filled house vented.

Total time in service: 32 minutes

Units on scene: Pipeline 28, Tower 28, Engine 26, Ladder 26

After a short rest in the firehouse, firefighters were again alerted to a dwelling fire, now on the 300 block of Cherry Bend in Merion. Pipeline 28 arrived on scene only moments from dispatch, and found a fire in a bedroom of the home. Firefighters used pressurized water cans to extinguish the flames, and then checked for possible extension into other areas of the home. Forunately the quick action of station 28's firefighters confined the fire to only a small portion of the bedroom.

Total Time in Service: 28 minutes

Units on scene: Pipeline 28, Tower 28, Squad 22, Engine 25, Medic 313-9

Firefighters from station 28 were called to the 100 block of Conshohocken State road this morning for a reported CO poisoning in an Apartment Complex with multiple victims. Pipeline 28 responded to the scene, and found high readings of CO throughout the building. Crews quickly searched all units in the building for any remaining victims, while other personnel worked to secure the malfunctioning heater in the basement. Medics from Narberth Ambulance worked rapidly on the pediatric and adult victims, and called for additional units to assist. Firemen from Belmont Hills Fire Company worked closely with firefighters from 28 in the effort. Gladwyne Fire Company assisted with the Air Unit.

Time in Service: 1 hour, 23 minutes

EMS Units Operating on scene: Narberth Medic 313-7, Narberth Medic 313-9, Lafayette Medic 317-1, Lafayette Medic 317-2, Delco Medic 103, Delco Medic 108, Delco Ambulance 56-7

Fire Units Operating on scene: Union Pipeline 28, Gladwyne Air 24, Belmont Hills Ladder 22, Belmont Hills Rescue 22, Lower Merion Fire Marshals

 


Neighbors,

Over the next few days, family and members from station 28 will be delivering chances to your front door. This yearly fundraiser accounts for a significant portion of the active member's club financial allowances, and allows the company to provide our community with several events through the year, while also providing for the firehouse and our members. As many of you have in years past, we ask that you use this opportunity to donate. This is a great time to support your local volunteer firefighters, while also having the opportunity to win big if your numbers are drawn.

Please take a moment to navigate through our website and see a highlight of our calls from this past year. We are extremely proud to serve your community.

Our highly dedicated Board of Directors, contributing members, officers, and firefighters thank you for your generosity and support.

We regret to announce the passing of former member Robert Neely. Bob was an active member with station 28 for 15 years, and served the ranks of Firefighter, Lieutenant, and Captain. Bob had most recently served with Penn Wynne Fire Company (station 21), where he had served as a fireman, board member, and as a fire chief.

Please join us in remembering Bobby, and keeping his family in our thoughts and prayers.

The Funeral Announcement is available at:

http://www.pennwynnefire.org/

Station 28 was alerted this evening at 2011hrs to a report of a building fire on the 600 block of Righters Ferry Road in Bala Cynwyd. Original reports indicated that fire could be seen from across the river in Philadelphia. Volunteers on Pipeline and Tower 28 responded quickly, arriving on scene with fire and smoke showing from the exterior of the building. Crews made quick work of the fire in the building and did an extensive search of the large warehouse for possibly trapped victims. Fortunately no one was injured during the blaze.



Units on scene: Pipeline 28, Tower 28, Utility 28, Squad 22, Rescue 22, Ladder 22, Ladder 26, Engine 26, Engine 24, Air 24, FM34-2, FM24-3, LM-5, Medic 313-12, Medic 313-6, Rehab 313-4, Delaware County Ambulance 34-7



Total time in Service: 1 hour, 38 minutes

Firefighters at station 28 held an open house this Sunday from 12-4pm in recognition of Fire Prevention Week. Hundreds of neighbors visited the firehouse for personalized fire truck tours and fire prevention activities. Parents and kids alike worked side by side with firefighters to extinguish flames while learning fire extinguisher use techniques. Narberth Ambulance also attended, answering questions about EMS and giving tours as well.

We hope everyone that attended enjoyed the event as much as we did, and hope to see you all again next year during our open house.

When not responding to calls for help, there are always members in the station who are eager to answer questions and show our neighbors around. Feel free to drop by and take a look around!

Station 28 was alerted to a vehicle fire after an accident at the intersection of Conshohocken State Road and St. Asaph's road. Pipeline 28 and Utility 28 responded rapidly, arriving on scene to a vehicle engulfed in flames. Personnel worked quickly to extinguish the fire, secure the vehicles, and assist the police and Paramedics. Fortunately the occupants of the vehicle were able to exit the vehicle quickly.

Total time in service: 34 Minutes
Units/Officers on location: Chief 28, Deputy Chief 28, Pipeline 28, Utility 28, Lower Merion Police, Philadelphia Police, Narberth Ambulance Medic 6

As the end of summer approaches and neighbors are out tidying their yards, station 28 would ask that our community members be proactive in clearing away vegetation from hydrants on or near their property, as well as away from street signs. We also suggest that house numbers be posted on the property in clear view from the street, as this aids our personnel as well as other emergency responders in finding your address should an emergency arise.

The firehouse flag was raised to half staff this morning in remembrance of the September 11th attacks. At 1300 hrs, station 28's house siren, along with many others from around the nation sounded for 1 minute. On this day, we remember the countless individuals that gave the ultimate sacrifice on the day of the attacks and thereafter.

We ask that our community members join together with us in remembering those that lost their lives that day, and those that continue to fight for our freedom overseas.

To our 343 FDNY brothers, "Rest Easy".

Volunteers from station 28 worked tirelessly around the clock preparing for the anticipated devastating effects of Hurricane Irene. Leaving families and loved ones at home, volunteer firefighters stayed overnight and into the day in order to staff the trucks as needed.

As with most other companies in the township and county, station 28 responded to several storm related calls throughout the night and into the day. Units responded to several reports of electrical related fires, as well as reports of downed trees into homes, and malfunctioning fire alarms after the storm.

Firefighters from station 28 operate as the FAST Team (Firefighter Assist & Search Team) in the photo shown on the 200 block of Lancaster Avenue, while companies 25 and 26 work to bring a transformer fire under control.

Bells sounded early this morning at station 28, to a report of a house fire on the 200 block of Forrest Avenue in the nearby borough of Narberth. Firefighters from Pipeline and Utility 28 quickly went in service, searching the home for potentially trapped victims while crews from Station 26 made quick work of the first floor fire. Luckily, the home was unoccupied at the time of the fire and no one was injured during the blaze. The cause of the fire is held under investigation at this time. Also assisting in the response was AIR/Cascade 24, Engine/RIT 25, Squad 22

Total Time 28 Units in service: 55 Minutes.

Units on scene: Engine 26, Engine 26-1, Engine 26-2, Ladder 26, Pipeline 28, Utility 28, Squad 22, Engine/RIT 25, Air 24, MICU 313-12, MICU 313-6