CHRISTMAS TREES

We are selling Christmas trees at the lower park tennis courts from Dec 2nd thru Dec 23rd.  We have a large selection of trees.  Please support the fire company again this year.  Have a merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 

NORWOOD COMMUNITY DAY OCT 1

 The Norwood Fire Co in conjunction with the Borough of Norwood is celebrating Community Day on Oct 1, 2011 (rain date Oct 2nd) from 9am until 5pm at the lower park.  Many Norwood businesses along with the fire company will have displays showcasing what they do.  A giant flea market/craft show will also be held along with a Rib-Off with the winner claiming $300.00 prize and a trophy.  Second & third place winners will receive a trophy.  Entry fee for the Rib-Off is $75.00 and fee for the flea market is $20.00, you supply your own table.  If you would like to participate in the Rib-Off or flea market, you can call the firehouse @ 610-583-1776 to register.  The fire company is also selling chances for you and a guest to do a "Live" sit on the #1 morning show (610 WIP) in Philadelphia with Angelo Cataldi and The Morining Team.  This is a once in a lifetime opportunity!  Chances are $2.00 per chance.  If you would like chances, call us @ 610-583-1776.  We hope you would support the fire company by purchasing raffle tickets.  See you at Community Day!

BEEF & BEER, Oct 8th, 2011

We are having a beef & beer on Saturday October 8th at The Heritage Ballroom, Barnaby's of Ridley in Holmes.  The event will be from 8 pm till 11 pm.  The tickets are $30.00 per person.  Food, beer and wine will be served.  Anyone needing tickets call 610-583-1776 and leave a message and we will contact you.  Thanks for your support.

THANKS TO OUR RESIDENTS

We want to thank our residents who supported our 7th annual Memorial Day raffle.  Fred Bort Jr of Gesner Avenue won the grill, 10 lbs of hot dogs and 10 lbs of hamburger, 1 case of soda, 1 case of beer and a cooler.     

THANKS TO EVERYONE

The officers would like to thank our members and residents who supported our annual carnival.  We didn't have the best weather, but the event was still a success.  A special thanks goes out to Helene Bierman, Helene Blair, Kathy McVeigh and Robin Smith for staffing the ticket booths.

March 14, 2011 Unit block Love Lane

At 10:44 am Co 02 was dispatched to the Unit block of Love Lane for a structure fire.  The initial address was unknown.  Fire board advised 02-9 (Givens) that they were getting numerous calls for heave smoke in the area.  02-9 went on location with heave smoke and fire in the 2nd floor residence and requested an additional RIT (09) and EMS unit (48).  02-1 arrived shortly and went in service with 1 3/4 cafs hand line.  Engine 08 arrived and dropped a supply line to 02-1. On the ticket were Co Norwood (02), Glenolden (05), Prospect Park (08), Holmes (43), RIT Parkside (45) and Sharon Hill (09), EMS Norwood (02) and Tinicum Township (48) and Crozer Medics (100-D).  Crews worked to containg the fire to the 2nd floor.  The fire was brought under control at 11:04 am.  No injuries were reported.  Great job to all those on the fire scene.

MULTIPLE PEDESTRIANS STRUCK 6-16-10

At 13:02 while both Norwood ambulance crews were sitting in station, a patron from Erin Pub, which is located next to the fire station, ran in and stated the 2 people at the Erin Pub had been struck by a motor vehicle.  Both EMS crews went to investigate and found a total of 5 victums lying on sidewalk after being struck by a vehicle which had jumped the sidewalk and drove into a crowd standing outside.  As both EMS crews went into service they reported a total of 5 injuries and requested three additional BLS units, and 2 Medic units.  On all motor vehicle accidents or pedestrian struck calls Engine 02-1 is also dispatched automatically.  Along with Engine 02-1 medics 100D and medic 102B were also dispatched.  3rd Amb 02, Amb 01, and Amb 06 were also dispatched.  Chief 02-9 arrived on location withing 3 minutes of the call by Amb 02-7B and took command.  As firefighters arrived, 3rd Amb 02 was staffed, other firefighters were assigned to help the EMS crews package and treat all patients.  Medic 100D prioritized each patient and determined who was ALS and who was BLS.  Medic 100D determined he needed a 3rd ALS and Ridley 7 was also dispatched.  Medic 100 arrived on location to assume Medical Command and it was determined that we had 2 ALS patients and 4 BLS patients.  2 ALS patients went in AMB 02-7 and AMB 02-7B, 2 BLS patient went in AMB 02-7A, 1 BLS in AMB 01, and 1 BLS in AMB 06.  All patents were packaged, treated, and transported within 20 minutes from start of incident.  The striking vehicle had jumped the curb, knocked down a parking meter and slammed into the corner of the building at the Erin Pub. Chief Davis notified the Building Inspector of Norwood to respond due to structural damage to corner of building.  Chief Davis made company 02 available at 13:23.  There were no life threating injuries from this incident.

SMOKE IN THE BUILDING 6-14-10

Companies 02, 05, 08, 43, AMB 02, MEDIC 100D, AND RIT 45 were dispatched at 23:23 for smoke in the building at 126 Elmwood Ave in Norwood.  Chief 02-9 arrived on location at 23:28 with nothing showing from exterior.  Chief Joe Davis was met at front door by home owner who stated that he had an odor of smoke and that he found a light fixture in ceiling of basement to be real hot.  He also stated all his power had gone out.  Engine 02-1 arrived on location at 23:29 and Chief Davis had crew take thermal imager to basement to investigate.  While standing out front the adjoining twin owner came out front door and advised Chief Davis that he had smoke in his basement 2 hours prior to fire call.  Chief Davis then sent Tower 05's crew with thermal imager into 128 Elmwood to investigate smoke source.  Engine 02-1's crew found the hot fixture and wiring in basement ceiling and opened ceiling to check for fire or extension.  No fire was found, but imager showed wiring to be hot.  Power was secured and home owner was advised that he must call electrician in AM before turning power back on.  All companies were made available at 23:54