On Saturday, January 16, 2010 South Media hosted a Membership Open House for all prospective members.  Invitations were sent out to the community and responses were received.  Members were on hand to answer questions and Chief Kokonos gave everyone a tour of the station and its equipment.  Thanks to all who participated in and attended this event. 

On Monday, January 11 and January 18 South Media hosted their annual CPR/First Aid Recertification Class.  Thanks goes out to Eugene "Pidgey" Smith for providing us with the most up to date information.

Tonight South Media traveled to the 911 Center for a tabletop drill.  Deputy Chief Ed Kline covered incident command, apparatus placement and personnel resource management.  The Company also got a walk through of the 911 operations center where all the dispatches and calls are received. 

Thanks to Ed for his efforts and a huge thanks to the 911 Center for their hospitality.

Photos provided by Tim Eichelman

Today the South Media Fire Company was dispatched to assist the Middletown Fire Company (Sta. 50) at the intersection of Knowlton and Fox Roads for an accident with entrapment. Upon arrival, 50-9 (Tull) found a single vehicle in Ridley Creek with one female trapped in the vehicle and one female clinging to a branch further down the creek on the Rose Valley side. Crews from South Media and Garden City were able to rescue the young female from the frigid and raging waters on the Rose Valley side, package her in a stokes basket and haul her up a steep wooded hill to a waiting ambulance. Crews from Middletown, Lima, Brookhaven and Media rescued the older female trapped in her vehicle in the raging waters in the middle of the creek using Truck 69 and some ground ladders. Rescue 54 (Lenni Heights) was involved in a single vehicle accident while enroute to the scene and we wish them all the best. This was a tough rescue by all on scene and everyone should be very proud of a job well done.

Companies on scene were: South Media (51), Garden City (65), Middletown (50), Lima (69), Media (23), Brookhaven (52), Lenni Heights (54) and numerous EMS and police units. (Sorry if anyone was missed)

Last night South Media Fire Company held its elections and the results are as follows:

Chief - John Kokonos

Deputy Chief - Ed Kline

Assistant Chief - Tim Eichelman

Captains - Terrance Keene

                    Mike Divirgilis

Engineer - Wayne Borowsky

Administrative:

President - Steve Redmond

Vice President - Tim Eichelman

Treasurer - Max Hopkins

Financial Secretary - Christine Sincavage

Recording Secretary - Lori Wiebel

Board - Steve Redmond

              John Kokonos

              Christine Sincavage

              Terrance Keene

              Max Hopkins

              Paul Quinn

              Wayne Borowsky

Congratulations to all the newly elected officers and thank you to all the members who continue to support the company. 

At 10:27 a.m. South Media was called to an accident on the Blue Route.  Upon 51-9's arrival the assignment was quickly upgraded.  The driver was extricated by a passing motorist and was transported to Crozer with reported minor injuries.  The dump truck was fully involved and presented a haz mat condition as well as a stubborn fire.  Command was established with 65-9B (Safety Officer), 67-9 (Operations) and 23-12-A (Manpower) 44's OIC (Water Supply), 14-9A (South Sector), and Delco Hazmat Response Team (Hazmat).  The fire was extinguished shortly before noon and the Blue Route was reopened at approximately 2:30 p.m. 

Thanks to South Media, Garden City, Woodlyn, Swarthmore, Media, Medic 23, Concordville (water supply), Springfield, Brookhaven, Boeing (foam), Pennsylvania State Police, and Delaware County Hazmat for all of their assistance and a job well done.

Hopefully pics to follow.

Viewing will be from 6pm to 9pm on Monday 12/14 at the Rigby, Harting & Hagan Funeral Home located at 15 E 4th Street in Media Borough.

Funeral service will be from 8am to 10am on Tuesday 12/15 at the Rigby, Harting & Hagan Funeral Home for a 2 hour service.  There will then be a 1 hour Catholic mass at Nativity BVM Church on the corner of  Franklin and Monroe in Media Borough. There will be a luncheon at Rose Tree Fire Company at 1pm.

It is with great sadness that the officers and members of the South Media Fire Company announce the death of Rocco Tenaglia Jr. Rocco has been a member of South Media since 1976 . Rocco was a life member of South Media and has held the positions of Captain, Director and was currently serving as the Treasurer. Rocco has been true friend to all of the members at station 51 and he will be truly missed. R.I.P. Rocco.1957-2009

Information regarding the funeral services will be posted as soon as they are received.

This morning at 0800 the South Media Fire Company was dispatched to assist the Media Fire Company on a working building fire at the Whittaker Court Apartments on the 300 block of East Jefferson Street. Engine 51 laid a line in and assisted with manpower. Companies on scene were, Media (23), South Media (51), Rose Tree (73), Springfield (44), Garden City (65), Middletown (50 and Newtown Square (41).

The officers and members of the South Media Fire Company would like to wish everyone a happy and safe thanksgiving holiday.