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The officers and members would like to wish everyone a Happy and Safe Independence Day!
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We highly recommend leaving the fireworks to the professionals, however if you’re planning to do some black cats, roman candles, screaming mimis, lady fingers, fuzz buttles, snicker bombs, church burners, finger blasters, gut busters, zippity do das, crap flappers, whistlin’ bungholes, spleen splitters, whisker biscuits, honky lighters, hoosker doos, hoosker dont’s, cherry bombs, nipsy daisers, with or without the scooter stick at home, do it safely. Have a safe weekend. 🇺🇸🚒
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The Aston Township Annual Fireworks Display will take place on Monday, July 4th, 2022, at Dusk on the property of Sun Valley High School. The Fire Department will not be accessible for Public Parking and will be closed to the public. Please use caution in the area when traveling in the area, hence the Aston Township Fire and EMS services will be fully staffed and in service serving the community throughout the event. Please check back soon for information regarding the “Official ATFD Open House”.
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Last night for our weekly drill we were joined by @ctfc47 and had the pleasure of having the folks at HERO – Helping Emergency Responders Overcome out to discuss The HERO team mission of helping to support and educate the First Responder Community on mental health and trauma support. The Men and Women that put on a uniform every day to risk their lives to keep others safe go through immense pressure and are often negatively impacted by daily work place trauma. Their team is dedicated to educating others on how to recognize if they need help, connecting them to the best resources and providing support for all of their needs. We hope other Police, Fire and EMS organizations join the cause to shift the culture to one that recognizes the need for mental health and trauma support among the first responders Community. #helpingemergencyrespondersovercome
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This evening the Department along with @gardencityfire65 had the honor to welcome home Honor Flight Philadelphia veterans of WWII and Vietnam coming home from Washington DC. Thank you will never be enough, but THANK YOU!
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The department assisted the Norwood FD Station 2 on a building fire this evening. Crews from Truck and Squad 17 stood by as RIT.
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Just after 6am this morning the Squad with 5 responded as the RIT team on a 2nd alarm fire in Chester City. The Squad crew stood by for just under an hour before returning. While returning the Squad was redirected to I-95 for a single vehicle accident into a guard rail that was located by Ladder 48. The Squad crew helped to control hazards before returning to station.
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Chief, deputy and Squad 17 are currently out with a 2 vehicle accident without injuries in the area of Aston Elementary (Concord & Tryens roads). Both vehicles are disabled and in the process of being towed. Expect detours in the area.
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The department just cleared this reported gas odor inside the building. Crews from the Engine and Truck checked several businesses with no findings. All businesses are back open with no issues.
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Tonight for drill 21 members went over Engine & Truck Co. Operations. It was an opportunity for some of our members training to be driver/operators to get some hands on training. Some of our probationary members were able to get some sign offs checked off their Rookie Books while some senior members refreshed on flying standpipe operations and aerial operations for rescue and heavy water streams.
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The officers and members would like to Congratulate Paige O’Dowd on graduating from Sun Valley High School tonight. Congratulations and Best of Luck to all of the students in the Class of 2022.
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This afternoon the rescue assignment was dispatched to Pancoast Avenue and Crystle Road for the accident. Deputy 17 arrived with a two vehicle accident involving PD with confinement. Squad 52 @brookhavenfire52 was added to assist. Squad, Engine and Ambulance 17A arrived and stabilized the cruiser and began extrication. Squad 52 arrived and assisted with a hand line and manpower. Extrication was completed and the officer was turned over to EMS. We want to wish the officer a speedy recovery.
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The officers, members and staff would like to congratulate FF/EMT Bob Jones on his retirement from Deputy Chief of Emergency Response at Energy Transfer, legacy Sunoco fire brigade in Marcus Hook. Chief Jones is retiring after serving the facility, surrounding communities and Delaware County for 44 years. In addition to serving as Deputy 80, Chief Jones previously served as Chief 80 for Legacy Company Sunoco and then Chief of Emergency Response at the Eagle Point Refinery in NJ while under North East Refining. Over his tenure Chief Jones played a vital role in furthering Delaware counties emergency response personnel not only as an asset responding to several flammable liquid incidents throughout the county but also as a hazmat and Industrial fire response instructor for Texas A&M. Chief Jones on behalf of Station 17 we wish you the best of luck in your retirement and thank you for joining our team and becoming a valuable asset to our department.
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Last night at the weekly department drill, 18 members showed up to get back to the basics reviewing the basic Engine Company functions of pulling and packing handlines as well as water supply, advancing lines, and pumping operations. Shortly after drill concluded the Engine, Truck and Utility w/17 members responded along with the Duty Engine from Chester Township Fire Company for a reported gas leak inside on Bunting Lane in Aston. Crews investigated with no findings and returned to station. Interested in becoming a member? No experience is needed, just a desire to help your community. With free training, free gym access and WiFi in a new modern fire house there’s no better time then now to join. Apply today! https://ift.tt/cwDLAnr
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