NEWS

Thursday December 20, 2007 – On Monday December 17th, 2007 the members of the Folcroft Fire Company held their annual election of Company Officers for 2008. The Following members will take office on Sunday January 13, 2008 after a swearing in ceremony.

Board of Directors

Carl Smith                  Walt Stinsman

Drew Alexander              Mike Jay

Eugene Mackey Jr.           Ron Cook

Al Ganderton

Line Officers

Chief – Bill Matthews

1st Assistant Chief – Dave Cook

2nd Assistant Chief – Tom Weber Sr.

Captain – Dan White

Lieutenant – Rob Bendell

EMS Captain – Fran Britton

EMS Lieutenant – Dana Della-Valla

Thursday December 20, 2007- The Rescue Company assisted Folcroft Technical School “Emergency and Protective Services Class” with their annual emergency service skill event. The event allows high school students to witness the outcome of a traumatic vehicle collision and criminal procedures employed after such event. Students participated as rescuers, law enforcement, and victims for the simulation. Rescue 01 and Ambulance 01 conducted medical assessment and extrication operations while Engine 01 manned the landing zone for Penn Star 2. Also assisting were Folcroft Police, Mercy Medic 105, Delaware County Corner, and CCMC Hazmat Team Manager.

Tuesday December 11,2007- For the weekly drill Folcroft Fire Company invited Glenolden Fire Department (Station 05) to drill together on large area searches. The crews were under the direction of Bill Matthews (01-9B), Dave Cook (01-9A) and Jason Whelan (05-12). Crews were split up into pairs and were drilling on the proper way of doing right and left handed searches in a large area. The drill was held at the Folcroft Fire Company's lower hall. The drill was a great learning and refresher to the firefighters. In all it was a great night and the companies worked well together. We look forward to drilling together in the future.

Saturday Decemember 08,2007- Four members travled up to Springfield Ambulance Corps. (Station 44-7)to cover for there annual banquet.  It started out early by both ambulance running an accident call on Baltimore in front of Drexel Hill Furniture. A total of 6 patients were transported by both ambulances. After that that the crews enjoyed a good dinner from Thunderbird Pizza. After that the crew of 44-7 ran a medical call at Marple Crossroads Shopping Center.