Flourtown Fire Company decided to join the ESSA (Emergency Services Softball Association) to have some fun, be active and have some fun, notice we emphasize fun, because winning was definitely something we didn’t do much of. With a 1 – 19 record, Flourtown had a lot of fun!
Archives for June 2011
Auto into a House – Walnut and Lorraine – Oreland – 6/29/11
At approximately 3:30 PM, Squad 6 was requested at reduced speed to a vehicle accident by Chief 700. An auto came through the intersection of Walnut and Lorraine Avenues in Oreland and struck the corner support of the porch and front of the house on the corner. There were no injuries. Squad 6 responded and additional personnel responded in Utility 6 which also acted as Fire Police. Paratech shoring was used along with an air cylinder to shore up the porch. Station 700 assisted in the shoring operation and layed down oil dry. Lumber was brought in by Mike Thornton’s Carpentry Service to back up the temporary shoring and the porch was secure. There was extensive damage to the porch and front wall of the home. (Photos by Bob Wilmot)
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Annual Golf Outing – June 2011
We had such a good time with our Golf Outing for our 100th Anniversary in 2010, Flourtown Fire Company decided to do it again in 2011. Fun was had by all, a beautiful day on the golf course sure beats anywhere else.
Confined Space Search and Rescue Training
Devised by Captain Chris Manning, this obstacle course search and rescue drill had the crew twisting and turning as they traversed the course blindfolded.
Search and Rescue Drill – 6/20/11
Follow the link to some photos from Bob Wilmot of the Search and Rescue Drill devised by Captain Chris Manning behind the firehouse. Members wore SCBA and full PPE and had to navigate a room and pathway, following the hose line through a series of obstacles.