Updating Funeral Arrangements

All Members:

In the “Members Section” there is an updated Funeral Arrangement Form.  Please download it, fill it out, and place it in FF Tonetta’s firehouse mailbox.

Information on Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) and Mercury

Here are two sites for information on CFLs and disposal…

http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/promotions/change_light/downloads/Fact_Sheet_Mercury.pdf

http://web.archive.org/web/20051103092737/http://www.nema.org/lamprecycle/epafactsheet-cfl.pdf

82 Calls for the Month of April

Call count for the year:  315

Bond Hearing for New Engine and Pick-up

This Tuesday, May 1st, a bond ordinance will be introduced at the City Commision meeting for the purchase of a new engine and pickup truck.

Members are encouraged to attend.  If you are able to attend please be at City Council chambers prior to 1830 hours.

Philadelphia LODD Funeral Details

http://www.firefighterclosecalls.com/news/fullstory/newsid/160457

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 It is with deep regret that the Department announces the death of Lieutenant Robert Neary, assigned to Ladder 10, Platoon “C”.  Lieutenant Neary, a veteran with over 37 years of service, died in the line of duty Monday, April 9, 2012.

All off-duty officers and members are invited to attend the services in uniform.  Uniform of the day will be Class “A” Dress, with blouse coat and cap.

VIEWING AND MEMORIAL:   
Friday, April 13, 2012
1600 Hours
Givnish Funeral Home
10975 Academy Road
Philadelphia, PA  19154

ADDITIONAL VIEWING:
Saturday, April 14, 2012
1700 Hours – 2000 Hours
Givnish Funeral Home
10975 Academy Road
Philadelphia, PA   19154

INTERMENT:    Private

Members attending the viewing and memorial on Friday, April 13, 2012, who wish to be part of the formation will report to BC Michael Yaeger at 1430 hours in front of the Givnish Funeral Home.  Archbishop Ryan High School will be available for parking.

==It is with deep regret that the Department announces the death of Firefighter Daniel Sweeney, assigned to Ladder 10, Platoon “C”.  Firefighter Sweeney, a veteran of almost 6 years of service, died in the line of duty on Monday, April 9, 2012, while on duty.

All off-duty officers and members are invited to attend the services in uniform.  Uniform of the day will be Class “A” Dress, with blouse coat and cap.

VIEWING:       
Friday, April 13, 2012
1900 Hours – 2100 Hours           
St. Cecilia’s Church
535 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA  19111

Saturday, April 14, 2012
0900 Hours – 1100 Hours
St. Cecilia’s Church

SERVICE:       
Saturday, April 14, 2012
1100 Hours
St. Cecilia’s Church
535 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA  19111

INTERMENT:   
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Immediately following the Service
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
4001 W. Cheltenham Avenue
Philadelphia, PA

Members attending the viewing and service on Saturday, April 14, 2012 who wish to be part of the formation will report to BC Albert Anderson at 0845 Hours in front of St. Cecilia’s Church.

Make-Up Drill for RIC Assignments – April 9th

Live Burn at the County Fire Academy

MUST ATTEND THIS DRILL, IF YOU WANT TO RESPOND TO MUTUAL AID RIC ASSIGNMENTS.

Be at the firehouse by 1800 hours.

Spots Still Open for RIC Operations Class

Where:  Cumberland County Fire Academy

When:  May 2nd, 4th, and 5th 2012 (2 evenings and 1 full day)

Must have RIC Awareness and 2 years of firefighting experience.

CLASS LIMITED TO 20 STUDENTS, YOU MUST REGISTER.  NO WALK INS!!

2nd Alarm Commercial Dwelling Fire- Cumberland Green Apartments

Station 30 was dispatched at 12:30 am to #23H Cumberland Green Apartments located at 24 Ladow Avenue for a report of a dryer fire with possible extension and exposure.

30-01 arrived on location with light smoke showing and began an interior attack.

30-32 arrived on location and assumed command.

30-17 arrived on location and began evacuations of the exposure apartments.

At 12:48am command struck the 2nd alarm which brought in Vineland Station 2 and Gouldtown Station 15 to the scene while Laurel Lake Station 13 covered Millville’s Station.

Additional Millville units on scene were 30-03, 30-04, 30-06, 30-16, 30-21, 30-33, and 30-34.

There were approximately 25 firefighters on location.

Millville Police, Millville Rescue Squad, The Salvation Army Canteen, and The American Red Cross were also at the scene providing assistance.

Firefighters quickly brought the situation under control and remained on location for overhaul and to provide assistance to displaced residents.

Firefighters returned to the station approximately 2.5 hours after the call went out.

There were no injuries on location.

MEMBER SUPPORT NEEDED At City Commission on 4/3/2012

Firefighters Garton & Haley to be sworn in and bond ordinance introduced at city Commission meeting 4/3

This Tuesday, April 3rd, Firefighters John Garton & Scott Haley will be officially sworn in at the City Commission meeting.

A bond ordinance for the new apparatus is also scheduled to be introduced at the same meeting.

Members are asked to attend to show support for John, Scott and our new truck.  Please wear work uniform or other MFD clothing if possible.

 Please meet at City Council chambers at 1800 hours.

Millville Hires Volunteer Firefighter as newest Career Firefighter

Congratulations to one of our volunteers, Scott Haley, who was hired by Millville.
Scott joins B platoon with Captain Michael Lippincott, Firefighters Christine A Tonetta and Patrick Wettstein. Scott’s first day was March 14, 2012.