Truck 53 was placed in service following a series of training sessions for firefighters to become acclimated to its operation.  The aerial device was purchased used from the Arlington County Fire Department in Arlington, Virginia and replaces our former Quint 53 that was sold to a department in Nevada.  Truck…

The BFC along with mutual aid agencies responded to this metal materials fire inside a fabrication shop in the 400blk of Reed Road, Marple Twp.   Engine 53 arrived to find a fire in the manufacturing area of the complex and brought the fire under control quickly.  Due to the…

Shortly after 10pm the BFC was alerted to an automatic fire alarm at the Wesley Enhanced Living – Main Line, 100blk of Halcyon Drive, Marple Twp.  Calls to Delco Fireboard quickly upgrade the response to a building fire, reporting smoke filling the 2nd floor of the independent living apartment building….

Over the weekend several BFC Firefighters participated in an Aerial Operations Course sponsored by the Rocky Run Fire Co. in Middletown Twp.  Truck 53, along with aerials from around the area were used to hone the skills of firefighters and to develop an understanding of the capabilities of each type…

Around 2100hrs, the BFC was dispatched to I-476 NB around MM 11.2 for an accident w/injuries.  First arriving units found a SUV overturned in the right shoulder with one subject trapped in the driver’s seat.  Rescue & Squad 53 responded and initiated extrication of the driver who was transported by…

Around 0200hrs the BFC was alerted to this single vehicle accident on West Chester Pike & Raymond Road, Marple Twp.  Rescue & Squad 53 arrived to find one subject heavily trapped inside a sedan which was found on top of a guardrail into a tree.   Crews worked for approx….

The Broomall Fire Company responded to two working fires early Saturday morning.  Crews began the morning around 0330hrs to Newtown Square for a working office building fire.  Engine & Squad 53 respond and assisted Co. 41 with fire suppression and overhaul before returning to the township.  Shortly before 0700hrs, the…

Cardinal O’Hara High School held their annual bonfire for their student body and the BFC was happy to assist in the event.  Engine 53 assisted with getting the events started, ensuring the safety of all those attending, and finished the night with extinguishing the flames.

Rescue 53 responded on this working commercial building fire in Haverford Twp. in the early evening hours.  The BFC was alerted for the Rapid Intervention Team to assist Brookline Fire Co. (35).  The fire was quickly brought under control by first arriving units from the HTBF and Rescue 53 returned…

Mid-afternoon alerted Engine 53 to assist Newtown Square Fire Co. on the working apartment fire on Charles Ellis Drive in Newtown Twp.  The engine crew assisted with fire suppression and overhaul, the fire was contained to the kitchen area of the apartment.