PLEASE VISIT THE NEW WEBSITE FOR THE ASTON TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT www.atfd17.com … [Read more...]
12/03/2014 Public Notice For Immediate Release Subject: Aston Twp. Fire and EMS Services Who we are: We are the Aston Township Fire Department. We're your neighbors, your co-workers, your family members who have served the community since 1942 as members of the Green Ridge … [Read more...]
The officers and members regret to announce the death of Life Member Tom Kingsland Jr. Tom was a 27 year member of Green Ridge Vol. Fire Co. 1 were he held the ranks of Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief, Captain, Lieutenant and Trustee. Tom was also a member of the Dorothy Vol. Fire … [Read more...]
This evening, 78 members from Green Ridge and Aston-Beechwood Fire Cos. met at Sta. 72 to hold the first joint meeting of our two companies. On the agenda tonight were two important votes: choosing our new name and co. number for our consolidated organization. By an overwhelming … [Read more...]
Today the Boy Scouts held a Flag Retirement service at the station. Ashes from the service at Green Ridge Fire House were properly buried and marked. Thank you to State Representative Joe Hackett for stopping by. … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Life Member and longtime firefighter Ken Robertson on being awarded the 2014 Energy for the Community Achievement Award from Exelon (PECO). Ken was honored for his many years of service to Green Ridge. Kenny has been a member for 20 years and was recently … [Read more...]
Congratulations to the members of the class of 2014 from Green Ridge! In May, FF/EMT J. Carr graduated from Neumann University with a Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership.Also last month, FF/EMT C.J. Schmid graduated from St. Joseph's University with a Master's … [Read more...]
Company 63 was dispatched to the 1200 block of Brookstone Dr. in Bethel Twp. for the building fire along with Cos. 66, 59, 71, 72, NCC RIT 13 and Medic 66-7. Shortly after the initial dispatch the assignment was upgraded to a working fire. Truck 63 arrived along with Truck … [Read more...]
The Officers and members would like to send our condolences to the McConnell Family and our Brothers and Sisters of the ATPD on the loss of retired Sgt. John McConnell. RIP … [Read more...]
Thanks to Nick from 911 Safety Equipment in Norristown for an excellent customer service relationship as we place 5 sets of Quaker Safety turnout gear inservice for 2014. … [Read more...]
At 21:43hrs the Water Rescue assignment(Aston Beechwood, Green Ridge and Brookhaven) was dispatched to the rear of Ace Hardware on Pennell Rd. Dispatch advised there was three occupants inside the vehicle which was taking on water and they had cell phone contact with the … [Read more...]
So far today the company has responded to 7 calls for service. 2 building fires (1 RIT & 1 Truck Co.) , 2 Fire Alarms, 1 CO Alarm (2nd Emergency for 63) , 1 Trees/Wires and a Service Call for water in the basement. Two members are also currently at the Delco ESTC taking … [Read more...]
Training never stops here at Green Ridge. Crews over the weekend took advantage of the nice weather for live burn evolutions with New Castle Sta 23 as well as Collapse Rescue with the S.T.A.R.T program. Members also took part in finishing their VRT Operations level certification. … [Read more...]
This weekend call wise we were on the slower side only handling 5 calls. Saturday a crew took the Engine down to Eddystone for their Building Dedication and Dual Housing of a new Ambulance & QRS. The engine came away with no trophy but a good time was had and we wish … [Read more...]
Today the members took advantage of the nice weather and cleaned up around the outside of the station. Cleaning out the flower beds, mulching them and hosing down the apron & parking lot. Thank you to those that helped! … [Read more...]
