1962 LaFrance

 If anyone can help. We are trying to locate our old 1962 American LaFrance engine. It was sold to Allied Chemical  around 1980. It was then purchased by a junk dealer in New Jersey who was going to try and restore it. We cannot locate him. We don’t even have a name. If you know anything about the truck or how we can try to locate it, please contact Deputy Chief Bill Craft or Engineer Dan Craft at the firehouse. 610-566-6151.

Today at 1532 hours, the South Media Fire Company was dispatched to assist the Rose Tree Fire Company on an accident with entrapment on Providence Road on the overpass for Route 1. Upon arrival the crew from South Media assisted Rescue 73 personnel with patient removal and scene and hazard control. Patient was extricated in a short time and units went available.

This week for training, the South Media Fire Company trained on overhaul techniques. Once again we got to use the old victorian on Kershaw Road. Thanks again to training officers Rob and Max for another great training night.

Today the following people got qualified to drive apparatus.

Earle Grant - Utility 51-8A
Matt Mason - Utility 51-8A
Eric Grant - Utility 51-8A
Christine Craft - Engine 51-2

Keep up the hard work.

It is with great sadness that the South Media Fire Company announces the loss of our brother and friend, Sergeant Tom Six. Rest easy brother.

Sergeant Six was a highly decorated police officer who received numerous professional awards. He was a member of the Mountain Bike Unit, Delaware County Narcotics Unit, Blue Knights Motorcycle Unit and Delaware County Emergency Response Team. After beginning his career as a part-time patrol officer for two years with the Brookhaven Police Department, he has served as a sergeant with the Nether Providence Police Department for the past 13 years. Sergeant Six was past president and a member of Delaware County Emerald Society and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 27.

He was a Notre Dame football fan who loved going to Eagles games. Sergeant Six enjoyed riding his motorcycle and loved spending time with his family and friends, but his main focus was his daughter.

Survivors: Wife, Cynthia Helen Six; daughter, Emma Nicole Six of Middletown Township; sister, Jeanine Marchewski of Harleysville, Pa.; father, Thomas E. Six of Harleysville.

Mass: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Mary Magdalen Church, 2400 N. Providence Road, Media.

Visitation: 9:30-11 a.m. Monday at the church.

Burial: Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Marple Township.

Contributions: Emma Nicole Six Trust Fund, c/o Citadel Federal Credit Union, 4809 Edgmont Avenue, Brookhaven, PA 19015.

Today the South Media Fire Company #1 took delivery of an old school bus that was donated by Elwyn Incorporated. The bus will be a very valuable training tool and we appreciate the very generous donation.

This week for training the members went over hose advancement and placement as well as some firefighting techniques.

This evening the South Media Fire Company decided it was time for change and has picked Halo Fire Department Fleet Services to be our service provider. Halo will come to the station twice a year and perform preventative maintenance on all of our vehicles. Halo has been in operation since 1986 and has a fantastic reputation in the tri-state area for service. We look forward to having them service our fleet.

This week for training we went over the basics of hose advancement into a building. Luckily we have the use of an old Victorian house that is going to be torn down soon. We will be using the house for training over the course of a month.

*pictures coming soon*

Today at 1749 hours the Garden City Fire Company, South Media Fire Company and Media Fire Company for the R.I.T. and ambulance were dispatched to the 300 block of Saybrook Lane for a building fire. 65-9 (Lombardo) arrived and reported nothing showing from the exterior. Crews from Garden City and South Media searched for the cause of a burning odor in the apartment and after a while found the cause to be a microwave oven.
While en-route back to the station, fireboard called and dispatched the Garden City Fire Company, South Media Fire Company and Media Fire Company for the R.I.T. and ambulance to the 600 block of W. Brookhaven Road for a building. 65-9 Lombardo arrived and reported heavy smoke conditions on the second floor with all occupant out of the dwelling. 65-5 arrived under the command of (=65-9A (O’Rourke). 65-9A reported that there was a fire in the second floor front bedroom but it was under control with just a smoke condition throughout the dwelling. Engine 51-1 was on location next under the command of 51-9B (Kokonos). The crew from Engine 51-1 began checking for extension while the crews from Engine 65-1 began ventilation and salvage and overhaul functions. Engine 51-2 stood by and prepared to lay out to the hydrant if needed. Ambulance 23-7 treated two residents for smoke inhalation. The fire is under investigation.

This evening the South Media Fire Company #1 held our annual awards and installation banquet. Members and guests gathered ounce again at the Towne House to celebrate another year of hard work and dedication. Service awards this year were given out to Steve Redmond for 5 years of service, Bill Gallagher for 10 years of service and Paul Quinn for an astounding 40 years of service. Firefighter of the year honors this year went to Rob Hopkins. Rob was instrumental in getting us a federal grant which allowed us to get all new air packs, a R.I.T. pack and a SEMS unit which can communicate with the new air pack. It was another great year and Good luck to everyone this year. Stay safe out there.

Just prior to 1800 hrs the South Media Fire Company, Garden City Fire Company and Media Fire Company for the ambulance were dispatched to the 100 block of Locust Laen for a building fire, reported to be an attached garage. While enroute, 51-9 (Clancy) was advised that the homeowner was reporting multiple explosions in the garage. 51-9 (Clancy) arrived and reported a 2 ½ story single family dwelling with smoke showing. Engine 51-1 arrived under the direction of 51-9A (Craft)and stretched a 1 1/2" line to the garage. Ladder 65-5 arrived next, under the direction of 65-9A (O’Rourke) and assisted Engine 51-1 with the hand line and started forcible entry. The fire was extinguished quickly with no damage to the structure with the exception of the garage door. The fire is under investigation by the Nether Providence Fire Marshal Department.

This week for training, the members went over the airbag system. Members went over the different components of the system as well as how to set it up Thanks to Rob aand Max for a very informative class.

This week for training, the members went over vehicle stabilization. Thanks to Rob and Max for the refresher.

This week for training, the members did some water flow evolutions. First there was a bit of a classroom session and from there they went out and did some hydrant hookups and looked at how to get the maximum amount of water out of a hydrant.

This week for training night wasn’t the usual happy fun night. Some members stayed back in the station and washed the trucks and cleaned up around the firehouse but others attended the viewing for Lower Chichester Lt. Nick Picozzi who died in the line of duty at a working house fire in Upper Chichester on March 5th. Rest easy brother.

The Officers and Members of the South Media Fire Company #1 would like to express our deepest condolences to the family of Lieutenant Nicholas Picozzi Jr. and the members of Lower Chichester Fire Department (Station 39). Lieutenant Picozzi lost his life in the Line of Duty on Wednesday, March 5th, 2008 while battling a house fire on the 100 Block of Moser Street in Upper Chichester Township. Please keep Lt Picozzi, his family and station 39 in your thoughts and prayers.

Also injured in the blaze were 2 firefighters from Green Ridge Fire Company while attempting to rescue Lt Picozzi. Get well soon guys. You are also in our thoughts.

Engine 51-1 has returned and is back in service.

Today the South Media and Garden City Fire Companies were dispatched to the 100 block of Carlton Place for a gas leak. Aqua Water was digging when they struck a 4 inch main. 51-9 (Clancy) went on location and held the assignment to company 51. Units were on scene for about an hour.

Responding units were Engine 51-2, Rescue 51-6, Command 51.

This week for training, the members of station 51 went over the basics in knots and riggings. Thanks to Rob and Max for giving the class.