http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/rss News articles published on bufd7.org using RSS 2.0 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 06:26:39 GMT http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=90 05:20 Hrs: Tower 7 was dispatched to assist Co 6 (Monarch) & 49 (Amity) with a tractor trailer accident with entrapment. The tractor had left the road causing it to roll down an embankment of approximately 25 feet. Tower 7 arrived and crews cohesively with 6 & 49's crew to extricated the patient, who was transported to Reading Hospital. The roadway was closed for several hours while crews removed the wreckage. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:36:33 GMT http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=90 http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=91 18:30 Hrs: Each week members of BUFD get together and conduct training of some aspect of the fire, rescue or EMS service. Tonight, members trained on SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus). The goal of this drill was to educate our newer members with the parts of a SCBA unit, how to operate them, and how to fill the empty cylinders. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:38:50 GMT http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=91 http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=93 13:04 hrs: Engine 7 was dispatched to assist Company 25 (Exeter Twp) with a working trash truck fire. Engine 7 arrived and provided a water supply for Engine 25. Engine 7's crew stood by as relief crews Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:52:07 GMT http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=93 http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=89 0907hrs - Tower 7 was dispatched along with Companies 6 (Monarch), 49 (Amity), and Rescue 1 (Mt. Penn) for RIT for a report chimney fire on Gullob Rd, Amity Twp. Chief 49 arrived on location confirming a working chimney fire and established Gullob Drive command. Tower 7 and Quint 6 arrived on location simultaneously; Quint 6 positioned at the driveway and Tower 7 positioned on the street. Tower 7's crews assisted with roof operations and placing multiple ground ladders. Rescue 7 was added to the assignment for additional manpower. Rescue 7's crew assisted with interior operations. The fire was brought under control in approx. 1 hour. Great job to all the companies involved. Photos are courtesy of Chris Smoll from Amity Fire Company Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:14:44 GMT http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=89 http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=88 Today Birdsboro-Union Fire Department officers received notification that the Fire Service Certification Advisory Committee of the Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner Office for has recognized the department as a Participating Department of the Pennsylvania Fire Service Certification Program. This recognition comes after 50% of BUFD members have received a certification to the National Professional Qualifications Standards. It will continue to be a goal of the Department to have 75 to 100% of our members certified to these qualifications. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:17:30 GMT http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=88 http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=92 20:25 hrs: Engine and Tower 7 were alerted to assist Company 25 (Exeter Township) with a reported structure fire. Engine 7 arrived along with Deputy 25-3 (J. Shaffer) to find that the fire was extinguished. A candle caused a fire on the computer desk of the residence, and the homeowner extinguished. Crews ventilated the structure and checked for extension with Company 25 crews. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:56:20 GMT http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=92 http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=87 12:05 hrs. Rescue 7 was dispatched with Company 25 (Exeter Twp) and M680 (Southern Berks EMS) for a high angle rescue. Chief 7 (C. Bickings) arrived to find a cherry picker bucket that had two men trapped from a falling tree that they had cut. Rescue 7's crew assisted Rescue 25's crews with staging of equipment while Tower 25 was positioned to reach the occupants. The fallen tree, which was resting on the bucket, and the bucket were secured to the tree trunk, after which the first occupant was removed from the bucket while the second occupant remained trapped by his foot. His foot was removed after the crew cut a portion of the tree with a reciprocating saw. The patient was then extricated and delivered to the waiting EMS crew. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:53:46 GMT http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=87 http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=86 1554 hrs. While assisting Exeter Twp on an accident, the remainder of Company 7, Quint 6 (Monarch), Tanker 23 (Gibraltar), Engine and Ladder 1 (Mt. Penn) were dispatched to the 700 blk of Chestnut Street, Union Township for a possible Bedroom fire. Rescue 7, Rescue-Engine 25 & Rescue 25 (Exeter Twp.) made the response from the accident in Exeter Twp. FM-29 (K. Templin) arrived to find the correct address to be 750 E. 5th St. He found smoke showing from a bedroom window. Tanker 7 was the first arriving truck, which began to attack the fire from the exterior. Engine 7-1, Rescue-Engine 25, & Rescue 7 arrived shortly after. Rescue-Engine 25 with assistance from Co 7 personnel deployed a handline and quickly extinguished the fire. The fire was contained to the bedroom, and remains under investigation from the Fire Marshall and Boro PD. Teen resident's of the Boro, Tyler Byrnes and Daniel Reightneour, spotted the fire while walking down the street and alerted the residents. The residents were in the basement and knew nothing of the fire when these young men continually knocked on the resident's door to alert them. Thank you to Engine 1 (Mt. Penn) and Rescue 5 (Oley) for standing by at our station during the incident. Reading Eagle Story: http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=357651 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 03:36:37 GMT http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=86 http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=85 1532 hrs. Company 25 (Exeter Twp), Rescue 7, and multiple EMS agencies were dispatched to Route 422 and Pineland Rd in Exeter Township for a reported accident with multiple patient's and entrapment. Deputy 25-3 (J. Schaffer) arrived and established command. There was no entrapment; however, there were multiple injuries. Crews from Co 25 and Rescue 7 assisted the EMS agencies with extricate and package the patients. While on location of this call, the company was dispatched for a bedroom fire in Birdsboro Borough. Reading Eagle Story: http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=357652 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 12:38:14 GMT http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=85 http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=84 1652 hrs: Company 7, Quint and Tanker 6 (Monarch), and Chester County Engine and Tanker 64 (Norco) were alerted to the 2200 Blk of East Main Street, Union Twp for a reported porch fire. Engine 7 and Deputy 7 (S. Anderson) arrived to find a large trash can fire on an enclosed porch that was extinguished by a bystander prior to the fire department's arrival. Crew checked the porch for extension and ventilated the structure. The family inside were not injured. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:51:49 GMT http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=84 http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=83 The Officers and members of Birdsboro-Union Fire Department would like to wish all of the residents of Birdsboro Borough and Union Township a happy and safe holiday season. Please remember not to drink and drive; we do not want to meet by accident! Sun, 25 Dec 2011 04:25:23 GMT http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=83 http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=82 Tonight Junior Firefighter Adain Bicer graduated from his Emergency Medical Technician Class that was held in Chester County. This course is a 140 hour program that trains the individual basic life saving treaments. Job well done Adain! Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:52:25 GMT http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=82 http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=81 On Saturday night several members of the department assisted the Borough of Birdsboro with the annual Christmas in Birdsboro celebration. Rescue 7 was used for event lighting, while Tower 7 delivered Santa to the event. A stand was also setup to promote the new reflective address signs the department is selling. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:22:30 GMT http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=81 http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=80 On December 4th a crew of B.U.F.D. members visited the Pierce Manufacturing plant in Appleton Wisconsin for the pre-build plant visit for our new Pierce Saber Engine-Tanker. We were able to complete all of the required paper work during several hours of meetings. We also received an in depth tour of the Pierce assembly plant. As of our departure the assembly of our apparatus had already begun. We would like to thank our salesman Sam Terry and all of the Pierce personnel for a great Pierce experience while we were in Appleton. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:48:04 GMT http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=80 http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=79 09:04: Rescue 7 was dispatched with Company 25 (ETFD) for a accident with entrapment at Pioneer Crossings. While dumping trash, a tractor trailer rolled over onto a container truck trapping the driver inside. Crews from Rescue 7, Rescue 25 and Rescue-Engine 25 worked together for an hour and a half to free the victim. The patient was then air lifted to Reading Hospital. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:55:08 GMT http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=79 http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=78 10:58 hrs: Company 7 was dispatched along with Companies 24 and 23 for a reported fully involved car fire. Deputy 7 (C. Bickings) arrived on scene and found a single vehicle well off with extension into the woods. Engine 24 arrived on scene and crews deployed hand lines. The company was cleared within 45 minutes. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:51:57 GMT http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=78 http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=77 Twelve personnel traveled to Allegheny Towing for a hands on rescue drill. Members spent over two hours reviewing skills and techniques associated with vehicle rescue. Several new members were given the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the hydraulic rescue tools. Thank You to Allegheny Towing for the use of the vehicles. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:05:24 GMT http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=77 http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=76 By providing an early warning and critical extra seconds to escape, working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fire structures in half. So when you set your clocks back on November 6, use the extra hour to make a life-saving change in your household—change and test the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors—and remind your friends, family and neighbors to do the same. This simple act takes just a moment, but is the best defense your family has against the devastating effects of a home fire. This reminder to Change Your Clock Change Your Battery® comes from Energizer, Birdsboro Union Fire Department, and the International Association of Fire Chiefs Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:46:09 GMT http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=76 http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=75 21:29 Hrs. Members responded to the 1000 Block of Hay Creek Rd. in the Borough for a vehicle accident, reported as a vehicle into a pole. Crews arrived and confirmed the report and found one vehicle smoking. Rescue crew secured the vehicle and returned within 45 minutes. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:19:56 GMT http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=75 http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=74 If you called 911 could we find you quickly? We need your help! Do you have large Easy-to-Read, Reflective Address Numbers on your house or at your driveway entrance? Proper addressing is very important to our Fire Department. Every home should be identified with numbers large enough to see. Reflective numbers shine at night by reflecting off the headlights of on coming vehicles. Even on a dark, rainy night we can see them well. They should be 3" or more, large enough to see at a fast speed. The address numbers need to be on both sides facing traffic. Every minute counts! It can mean the difference between life and death. Responders don't want to slow down to search for addresses. Even worse, would be having to stop and check or turn around if we missed your address. It is very frustrating to us, because we want to get to your home as soon as possible in an emergency. As your Fire Department we would like to begin a campaign to get more Reflective Addressing up in our area. We have chosen a quality reflective panel to offer at the station. For only $20.00 we will put the numbers on the markers for you and install if needed. Any questions call: Barry Katzin 484-256-2085 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:16:43 GMT http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=74 http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=73 05:48 Hrs. Units were sent to the 3200 Block of Haycreek Rd. in Union Township for a vehicle accident with injuries. Chief 24 arrived with a vehicle into a tree, one female patient ejected. EMS requested the patient flown to a trauma center. A landing zone was established at Station 24 by Engine 24 and Rescue 7. Haycreek Rd. was closed for over two hours while emergency personnel operated. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:43:56 GMT http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=73 http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=72 03:42 Hrs. Units were dispatched to RT 345 and Lincoln Rd. in Exeter Township for a building fire. Assistant 7-1 reported fire showing from the River Bridge, units were to access the driveway mid span. Chief 7 accessed the driveway, arrived on location to find a fully involved vacant structure. Engine 7 deployed several attack lines to control the fire. Tankers 7,6,and 23 fed Engine 7 and Engine 25 for the duration of the incident. Incident is under investigation by Exeter Twp. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:07:54 GMT http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=72 http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=71 14:14 Hrs. Rescue 7 was sent to Lincoln Rd. in Exeter Twp. for a vehicle rescue with multiple injuries, assisting CO25. Rescue 7 arrived on scene and depoyed multiple hydraulic tools and began extrication of one female patient. Rescue 25 and Rescue 7 personnel worked together to safely extricate the patient within 20 minutes. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:58:17 GMT http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=71 http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=69 21:00 Hrs. The structure assignment was dispatched to Shed Rd. in Union Townshhip for a dwelling fire. While responding, Chief 7 was advised of a fully involved building. FM29 reported heavy smoke showing from a mile away. Chief 7 arrived and confirmed a fully involved dwelling with extension into 2 other structures. Within minutes Union Command called for the 2nd and 3rd Alarm, which brought in tankers and manpower from Berks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties. Heavy fire was encountered for over an hour until crews were able to get the upper hand. Union Command called for a 4th Alarm for additional resources and cover ups. Two fill sites were established, one was at the Union Twp. Boat Ramp while the other was on Monocacy Creek Rd. The Command Staff of the BUFD would like to express a sincere Thank You to all the Departments involved. The fire is currently under investigation by the Union Township Fire Marshal and PA State Police. Pottstown Mercury Story http://www.pottsmerc.com/articles/2011/10/04/news/srv0000014319747.txt?viewmode=fullstory Reading Eagle Story http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=336740 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:04:03 GMT http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=69 http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=68 22:05 Hrs. The Department along with Southern Berks EMS were dispatched to the 1400 block of Chestnut St. (RT 345) for a vehicle rescue. Responding units were advised of a car into a tree with possible ejection. Chief 7 arrived to find negative ejection, however one subject was trapped in the vehicle. EMS arrived and stood down the rescue operations as the patient was deceased. Rescue 7 remained on scene to provide lighting for PSP and for extrication. RT 345 was closed for over two hours while emergency personnel were operating. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:00:03 GMT http://www.bufd7.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=68