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Yesterday the ATFD stayed busy handling 10 emergencies between 2am and 9pm. Around 1pm the Truck w/6 responded on dispatch for a special call to a reported commercial fire for Brookhaven Fire Co. Station 52 Delco, Pa. The Truck had the Charlie side and checked HVAC units on the roof before clearing. An hour later the Truck and Engine w/9 responded to a residential house fire to Lower Chichester Volunteer Fire Company. Crews threw ladders, conducted searches, and assisted with ventilation on what was determined to be a small kitchen fire. Just after 6pm the 2nd alarm assignment was struck to assist City of Chester Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 1400 in the 300blk of West 9th street. The Squad w/5 responded as the RIT An hour later while units were still on the fire on west 9th, another fire was dispatched in Chester City to the 600blk of Avenue of the states. This fire also reached a second alarm with first arriving units find heavy fire through the roof in a 1sty commercial. The Truck, Squad, Engine and utility w/17 members responded and was in service for about 2 hours before returning. Additionally the department handled 3 fire alarms and 2 gas leaks inside throughout the day. Thanks to Newtown square Ladder 41 for covering our local while we were commited to the incidents in Chester.
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This week we celebrate the staff and volunteers of the ATFD who ensure high quality medical care is provided to Aston Township and neighboring communities 24/7 365 days a year and annually average nearly 2,000 calls. Happy EMS week and thank you to all our EMS providers. #ATFD #EMS #EMSWEEK
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The department responded to several emergencies today. Two of the five building fires went to a second alarm. Thanks to Newton Square Ladder 41 for covering our station while we were out
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Keep an eye on this storm as things can change rapidly. Stay informed and stay alert.
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Last night for our weekly training night the members completed our annual hazmat operations refresher. Thank you to Instructor Chad Small
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Congratulations to one of our own on receiving the Crozer Health System’s Gwen Smith Award- For Community Service For 20 years, Loreen has volunteered with the Fire and EMS department in Aston Township, where she resides, by staffing ambulances and taking emergency calls. In June 2003, Loreen joined Crozer Health as a student nurse/patient care tech in the telemetry unit. She missed the faster pace of the EMS field and expressed her desire to work in the Emergency Department. She later received her Clinical Nurse Specialist in Emergency Care degree from Widener University and began her career in trauma education and outreach. She spearheads a variety of Crozer Health trauma outreach/education programs geared to injury prevention, car seat safety, drivers’ education, falls prevention, and more. She says being a trauma educator is very rewarding, especially when she hears how her prevention efforts helped saved lives. We are honored to recognize Loreen’s leadership, social responsibility, mentorship, and role as change agent, and we’re thrilled to present her with the first ever Gwen A. Smith Award for community service. Department Chief M Evans and President S Joyce joined Loreens family and friends as she received her award
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Yesterday the Squad Co. covered Springfield Fire Company along with Manoa Fire Company – Station 56 and Llanerch Volunteer Fire Company while they operated on a first due apartment fire with entrapment. Crews stood by for 45min before being released.
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The officers and members would like to wish all the mom’s out there a Happy Mother’s Day. We honor and celebrate you everyday not just today.
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The officers and members would like to thank the Aston Lion’s Club for honoring our 2020 Firefighter of the Year Michael Lucy Jr. and EMS Person’s of the Year The Members and Staff for the Pandemic Response. Accepting on our behalf was EMS Captain John Moletteri. Thank you for your continued support and generous donation.
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Be prepared and stay alert. #atfd17 #astontwpfd #nws
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The Chief, Squad, Engine, and Truck with 18 members along with EMS and the duty engine from @marcushook_trainer_fd just cleared this accident with 2 trapped outfront of the community center on Concord road. Patients from 2 vehicles were extricated within 10 minutes of dispatch. Both patients were transported to local hospitals.
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During the morning commute the Department was dispatched to Birney Highway and Lenni Rd. for the accident with entrapment. Squad and Ambulance 17 responded and prior to FD arrival PD advised negative entrapment. FD units arrived with a two vehicle accident and confirmed negative entrapment with one injury. The call was in Chester Heights Borough and they were notified. EMS handled one transport while the Squad handled all leaking fluid hazards and clearing debris before returning. #atfd17 #astontwpfd #squadco17 #emsco17
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On this International Firefighters Day, member Austin Whittington graduated from Chester County’s Firefighter 1 program. FF Whittington successfully completed more than 188 hours of classroom and practical training over the past few months as a member of FF Cadet Class 22-01. Austin’s family was present, along with other ATFD officers and members, to celebrate his accomplishments. Congratulations and continued success!
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Early this morning Squad 17 staffed w/4 responded as the RIT on this working building fire in Neither Providence Twp. Originally dispatched as an Fire Alarm. Crews arrived with a fire within the building and the assignment was upgraded. The crew put ground ladders in place and then stood by as RIT. Later placed in service to do overhaul and open up. While returned the Squad was dispatched to another building fire. While arriving as the first due special , the assignment was scaled down to 68/10 with the result being a brush fire.
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