RECENT CALL ACTIVITY
Pick-Up Truck Strikes Tree; 1 Flown to Trauma Center
Date: May-08-2008 Station 2 EMS was dispatched for an auto-accident with unknown injuries.
Time: 10:03 hours
Box: 0267
Location: Pugh Rd. & West Valley Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Amb. 2-1 arrived on scene to find a pick-up truck that had lost control and struck a tree after swerving to avoid another vehicle.
Due to the serious injuries sustained by the driver a Paramedic was requested to the scene and an aeromedical was called as well.
Engine 2-0 w/ Medic 2-1 responded and rendered immediate assistance to the EMS crew.
Engine 2-0 proceeded to the Certainteed Corporation on E. Swedesford Rd. to set up a landing zone for PENNSTAR I Aeromedical.
The patient was transported to a Philadelphia trauma center in stable condition.
Station 2 was available just before 11 a.m. and rounded out the day with 8 FIRE/EMS calls.
Units: Amb./Medic 2-1 & Engine 2-0
Command: Assistant Chief 2A (B. Brazunas)
Two Arson Fires in Berwyn
Date: May-02-2008
Time: 19:01 hours
Box: 02
Location: Cassatt Rd. & Westwind Dr. and 63 Main Ave.
Township: Tredyffrin & Easttown
Station 2 was dispatched at 6:01 p.m. for a dumpster fire in the parking lot of the St. Monica's Church in Easttown Twp.
Engine 2-0 arrived on scene with a small fire in the dumpster that was quickly extinguished.
Several juveniles were detained by the Easttown Twp. Police Department after admitting to setting the fire.
Just after 10:30 p.m. Station 2 was dispatched to the Tee Garden Park in Tredyffrin Twp. for a trash fire in the field.
Engine 2-2 arrived on scene to find a 4' X 4' area of debris on fire.
Two juveniles were seen running from the seen by an alert neighbor. Unfortunately the individuals who set the fire were not caught.
While these two fires were relatively minor in comparison to other calls the fire company responds too, these types of incidents are crimes and aren't taken lightly by our local fire companies and police departments.
Units: Engine 2-2 & Engine 2-0
Command: Chief 2 (C. Peterson)
Construction Equipment Fire; $40K Estimated Fire Loss
Date: Apr-17-2008 Station 2 was dispatched at 9:56 p.m. for the tractor on fire in a parking lot.
Time: 21:56 hours
Box: 0276
Location: 585 E. Swedesford Rd. (Bay Colony Executive Park)
Township: Tredyffrin
Assistant Chief 2 (W. Riddle) arrived on location and reported a small bulldozer and Gator vehicle fully involved in fire.
Engine 2-2 arrived on scene and make quick work of the fire before it could extend into a nearby field.
Station 2 cleared the scene by 11:01 p.m. The Tredyffrin Township Police Department are investigating this incident.
*This is the second suspicious fire in this section of the township in a week. On April 11th a construction sign was set on fire with gasoline in the early morning at Gulph and Richards Rd.
Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-2, Amb./Medic 2-1, & Traffic 2
Command: Assistant Chief 2 (W. Riddle)
Chimney Fire in Berwyn
Date: Apr-13-2008 Station 2 was dispatched for a chimney fire at 4:45 p.m. with reports of flames coming out of the top of the chimney. Engine 2-0 arrived on location at 4:50 p.m. and reported heavy smoke showing from the top of the chimney of a 3 story dwelling. Units: Engine 2-0, Tower 2, Engine 2-2, Amb./Medic 2-1, & Traffic 2
Time: 16:45 hours
Box: 0260
Location: 500 block Conestoga Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Upon entry into the residence smoke was discovered throughout the house. The walls around the chimney and up into the attic were immediately checked with the Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) to ensure the fire had not extended into the walls.
The fire in the firebox was put out with a water extinguisher, while the crew of Tower 2 arrived on scene and made access to the roof with ground ladders. Once on the roof 'chimney chains' were used to knock out the burning creosote, while the crew of Engine 2-0 extinguished the falling debris and moved it to the exterior of the home.
Crews worked for over an hour to clear the burning creosote from the inside of the chimney stack.
Station 2 cleared the scene by 6:17 p.m. There were no firefighter or civilian injuries.
*Please remember to have your chimney cleaned and inspected annually by a certified professional.*
Command: Captain 2 (B. Brazunas)
2 Alarm Fire in Malvern; Rescue 2 & Medic 2 Assist
Date: Apr-01-2008 Station 5 (East Whiteland), Station 4 (Malvern), Engine 56 (Goshen) and Tower 6 (Exton) were dispatched for the building fire. Initial resident reports indicated that fire was 'shooting' out of the building.
Time: 20:47 hours
Box: 0581
Location: 1086 King Rd. (William Henry Apartments)
Township: East Whiteland
Chief 5 (Jeff Brown) arrived on scene at 9:51 p.m. and reported fire showing from the 3rd floor of a 3 story apartment building.
Rescue 2 was requested for the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT), along with Medic 2-1 as part of the working fire dispatch.
The crews of Rescue 2 and Rescue 47 (Lionville) worked together to ensure the safety of all the firefighters operating on the scene by monitoring communications on multiple channels and surveying for hazards.
The fire was placed under control 11:10 p.m. There were no firefighter or civilian injuries reported.
Berwyn units cleared the scene just after 12:30 a.m.
The Chester County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
Units:
Engine 4-5
Engine 5-2
Engine 5-3
Engine 5-5
Engine 6-1
Engine 6-2
Engine 46-2 (Downingtown-Minquas)
Engine 51-2 (West Chester-1st West Chester)
Engine 56
Engine 61-1 (Kimberton)
Engine 68-2 (Valley Forge)
Rescue 2
Rescue 4
Rescue 5
Rescue 47
Ladder 4
Ladder 56
Tower 6
Brush 5
Brush 56
Air 52 (West Chester-Goodwill)
Squad 4
Squad 5
Squad 6
Squad 41-1 (North Penn Goodwill Canteen Service)
Squad 41-2
Squad 41-3
Squad 47
Amb. 4-1
Amb. 5
Amb. 54-6 (Goshen)
Medic 2-1
Medic 4-1
Medic 4-2
Traffic 5
Traffic 6
Command: Chief 5 (J. Brown)
Courtesy of Tom Sullivan, Goshen Fire Company
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Rescue 2 Assists Malvern at House Fire
Date: Mar-25-2008 Station 4 (Malvern), along with two Engines from Station 54 (Goshen) and Engine 3-5 (Paoli) were dispatched at 7:31 p.m. for the dwelling fire. The caller reported that their roof was on fire. Command: Chief 4 (P. Wilkins)
Time: 19:31 hours
Box: 0407
Location: 400 block Dutton Mill Rd.
Township: Willistown
Chief 4 (P. Wilkins) arrived on scene with fire showing from the roof of a large 2 1/2 story house. He requested additional resources, including a water tanker taskforce due to the house being a quarter mile off the main roadway.
Rescue 2 responded, in less than a minute, with a crew of 6 volunteers as the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT).
The crews of Ladder 4 and Rescue 4 arrived on location and made an aggressive attack on fire. There initial actions prevented the fire from consuming the home, which is valued at $2 million dollars. Firefighters from Chester and Delaware counties assisted with salvage and overhaul operations.
The fire was placed under control at 8:16 p.m. There were no firefighter or civilian injuries reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Chester County Fire Marshal's Office. It is believed to have started in the area of the chimney.
Station 2 FIRE/EMS units cleared the scene at 9:30 p.m.
Thank you to Ed Forde's Towing and to the crew of Engine 5-5 (East Whiteland Fire Co.) for helping to dislodge Rescue 2 from the mud.
Units:
Ladder 4
Engine 4-5
Engine 3-1 (Paoli)
Engine 3-5
Engine 5-5 (East Whiteland)
Engine 54-1 (Goshen)
Engine 54-2
Engine 41-1 (Newtown Square)
Engine 68-5 (Valley Forge)
Tanker 47 (Lionville)
Tanker 53 (West Chester-Fame)
Tanker 68
TAC 4
Air 52 (West Chester-Goodwill)
Rescue 4
Rescue 2
Amb./Medic 4-1
Amb./Medic 4-2
Amb./Medic 2-1
Command Post: Assistant Chief 4 (K. Johnson)
Interior Operations: Deputy Chief 4 (C. Gastwirth)
Safety Officer: Safety 4 (B. Johnson)
RIT Command: Chief 2 (C. Peterson)
Water Supply Officer: Deputy 5 (K. Hurley)
Midnight House Fire Causes Minor Damage
Date: Mar-22-2008
Time: 00:30 hours
Box: 0265
Location: 100 block Sullivan Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2, along with an Engine from Station 68 (Valley Forge Fire Co.) and an Engine from Station 47 (King of Prussia) was dispatched for the dwelling fire at 12:30 a.m. Initial 9-1-1 reports indicated a tree was on fire near the garage.
Lt. 2B (Brazunas) arrived on scene with light smoke showing from a 1 story garage attached to a 2 1/2 story house. Luckily the homeowner had a garden hose nearby and was able to put out the visible flames.
Engine 2-0 arrived on scene and started to pull melted siding from the house and removed the burnt tree and surrounding flower bed to ensure the fire didn't flare back up.
The incident was placed under control shortly after the arrival of Engine 2-0.
The crew of Engine 68-2 secured electric to the area of the garage, while Tower 2 provided additional scene lighting.
Damage was estimated at $2,500. Unit cleared the scene at 1:12 a.m.
Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-2, Tower 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Engine 68-2, & Engine 47-1
Personnel: 26 volunteer & 2 paid
Command Post: Deputy 68 (K. Geiger)
Command: Lt. 2B (E. Brazunas)
Operations: Chief 2 (C. Peterson)
Early Morning Fire in Devon; 16 Rescued
Date: Feb-29-2008 Responding units were advised of one person trapped on a balcony. A subsequent update reported a second resident trapped as well. First arriving crews encountered numerous residents trapped on second and third floor balconies on the South side of the building. Immediately, rescue of the residents via ground ladders was initiated by a partial crew from Engine 2-0. The remainder of the crew entered the fire building to determine the location of the fire. Crews from Station 15 assisted with the ground ladder rescues and initial attack on the fire room via a second floor balcony. Tower 2 and Ladder 15 were utilized to rescue residents from the third floor balconies. In total, 16 residents were rescued from the balconies on the South side of the building, including three small children. Two dogs also were rescued from the building. The residents moved to their vehicles and eventually Home Properties maintenance was able to open the recreational hall for them to move to. The Red Cross was called to manage the displaced residents. Crews from the additional responding apparatus from Stations 2, 3 and 15 performed extinguishment, overhaul, and primary and secondary searches of all apartments. All searches came up negative. Entry was forced into many of the apartments. Positive pressure ventilation was performed to remove the smoke. Additional crews assisted with other operations as needed. The fire was placed under control at approximately 4:00 a.m. Extensive overhaul was conducted in the fire room. Damage occurred to two other apartments on the 2nd floor. There was heavy smoke and heat damage throughout the second floor hallway. Smoke conditions were also present on the 3rd floor. The Chester County Fire Marshal's Office responded and performed their investigation. They determined the cause to be accidental and approximate origin to be in the area of a couch in the family room. There were no audible alarms activated in the building at the time of the fire. It is unknown if any manual pull stations were pulled. Total fire loss was estimated $60,000. All units cleared the scene by 6:25 a.m. There were no firefighter injuries. At 7:20 a.m. Ambulance and Medic 2-1 were dispatched to the recreation hall for a patient with respiratory difficulty. Two residents from the building were transported to a local hospital. No other reported civilian injuries. Command: Chief 2 (C. Peterson) Units: Engine 2-2 Engine 3-1 Engine 3-5 Engine 15-1 Engine 15-2 Tower 2 Ladder 15 Rescue 2 Rescue 4 (RIT) Rescue 15 Rescue 5 (Utility) Air 24 (AIR) Amb. 2-1/Medic 2-1 Amb. 2-2 Amb. 3 Amb. 15-7 All photos courtesy of Jim DeStefano, Sr., Berwyn Fire Co. Photographer.
Time: 03:16 hours
Box: 0289
Location: 348 Avon Rd. (Home Properties of Devon) Bldg. L
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2 was dispatched to the above address for an apartment building fire. The initial dispatch included Station 2, Station 15 (Radnor-Delaware County) for an Engine and Ladder, and Station 3 (Paoli) for an Engine and Tower.
The Working Fire Dispatch was requested by Chief 2 (C. Peterson) at 3:25 a.m. This added Station 24 (Gladwyne Fire Co.-Montgomery County) for the air truck, Rescue 4 (Malvern) for the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT), Rescue 5 (East Whiteland), three additional medics, and two additional Basic Life Support (BLS) units.
Valley Forge Fire Co. (Engine 68-2), King of Prussia (Tower 47), and Malvern EMS (Amb. 4-2/Medic 4-2) stood by at Station 2 during the incident in case additional calls needed to be answered.
Engine 2-0
Tower 3
Amb. 4-1/Medic 4-1
Amb. 15-7A
Medic 109 (Narberth EMS)
Tower 2 setting up for the rescue.
The crews of Engine 15-2 and Engine 2-0 making the fire attack.
Ladder 15 and Tower 2 in service.
Tower 2 picking a family of four off a 3rd floor balcony.
Aftermath of the room where the fire had started.
Berwyn Goes to Radnor House Fire
Date: Feb-28-2008 Station 15 (Radnor Fire Co.), along with Berwyn for an Engine were dispatched for the house fire. Units:
Time: 09:00 hours
Box: 0102
Location: 800 block of Maple Glen Rd.
Township: Radnor
Radnor Car 1 (D. Wood) arrived on location and reported heavy fire showing from the rear of a large 2 story house.
The crew of Engine 2-0 arrived on scene behind Engine 15-3 and went into service performing extinguishment and overhaul of the dwelling.
Additional units arrived and assisted with overhaul and salvage operations.
The fire was placed under control in less than an hour with no firefighter or civilian injuries reported.
Berwyn Engine 2-0/Medic 2-1 and Engine 2-2 were clear of the scene just before 12 Noon.
Thank you to Valley Forge Fire Co. (Engine 68-2) and Malvern EMS (MICU 4-1) for the Berwyn standby.
Engine 15-3
Engine 15-2
Engine 2-0/Medic 2-1
Engine 2-2
Engine 41-1 (Newtown Square)
Engine 3-1-AIR (Paoli)
Squad 47 (King of Prussia)
Squad 23-RIT (Bryn Mawr)
Ladder 15
Rescue 15
Rescue 53-RIT (Broomall)
Amb. 15-7
Amb. 15-7A
Medic 109 (Narberth EMS-Radnor Division)
Air 24 (Gladwyne)
Command: Chief 15-9 (J. Kelly)
Berwyn Firefighter Tom Spurlock (3rd from left) getting ready to make entry as Firefighter Chris Drach gets his orders from Radnor Fire Marshal Don Wood (far right).
Station 2 Assists Radnor w/ House Fire; Firefighter Injured
Date: Feb-10-2008 Station 15 (Radnor) was dispatched at 12:10 p.m. for a smoke investigation. The incident was upgraded to a house fire while units were enroute at 12:14 p.m. with reports of black smoke and siding melting on the house.
Time: 12:10 hours
Box: 0101
Location: 600 block of Valley View Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2 was added for an Engine to assist and Rescue 4 (Malvern) was added for the Rapid Intervention Team.
Engine 15-1 arrived on scene with smoke and flames showing from the rear of a 1 1/2 story rancher type dwelling. As firefighters began to attack the fire from the interior, a firefighter who was attempting to check the roof area for fire extension fell 10' from a ladder onto their back.
While EMS personnel tended to the downed firefighter, the balance of Station 2 was then requested to respond to assist with additional manpower.
Engine 2-0 secured a water source from a hydrant about 600' away, while additional crews assisted with extinguishment and overhaul.
Fire damage was limited to the back of the residence with smoke damage throughout.
The injured firefighter was transported to a Philadelphia trauma center by PENNSTAR aeromedical and later released.
The Chester County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the fire, which is believed to have started on the exterior of the home.
Berwyn units cleared the scene at 1:59 p.m.
Thank you to Valley Forge Fire Co (Engine 68-2) and MICU 67-2 (Phoenixville EMS) for the Berwyn fire standby and to King of Prussia Fire Co. for covering the landing zone assignment.
Units: Engine 15-1, Engine 15-2, Engine 15-3, Rescue 15, Ladder 15, Amb. 15-7, Engine 2-0, Tower 2, Engine 2-2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Traffic 2, Rescue 4, Amb. 3 (Paoli), Medic 109 (Narberth EMS) and Squad 47 (LZ)
Command: Chief Engineer 15-14 (M. Maguire)
Photo by Tom Kelly IV, Daily Local News
View of the rear of the home where the fire started.
Berwyn EMS responds on the MCI to Radnor
Date: Feb-10-2008 In the early morning hours of Sunday 2/10, Berwyn Medic 2 was dispatched to assist Radnor Fire Company for an MVA with entrapment. Soon after, Radnor Command requested a total of 5 ambulances to the scene, which brought Berwyn's second ambulance as well as EMS units from Malvern and Paoli. Ambulance 2-2 and Medic 2-1 (C. Bickings) arrived on the scene to find a vehicle overturned and off the roadway with a total of five occupants. Ambulance 2-2 and Medic 2-1 transported one patient to the landing zone at Valley Forge Military Academy. Ambulance 2-1 with Medic 4 (Malvern) transported one patient to an area trauma center by ground. In the end, 5 patients were transported (three were flown to city trauma centers and two were taken by ground to area trauma centers). Nice job to all units on scene in handling patient removal and patient care. Units: Rescue 15, Engine 15-1, Amb. 15-7, Amb. 15-7A, Amb./Medic 2-1, Amb. 2-2, Amb. 3, & Amb./Medic 4-1/Medic 4-2
Time: 00:22 hours
Box: 0108
Location: IFO 1300 Eagle Road (IAO Eastern College)
Township: Radnor
Medic 2-1 also returned to the scene to transport an additional patient to the LZ with Radnor Ambulance 15-7A.
Command: 15-7A (J. Jiminez)
EMS Operations: 15-11 (G. Amato)
Overturned SUV During Rush Hour
Date: Jan-07-2008 Station 2 FIRE/EMS units were dispatched for the auto-accident with reported entrapment.
Time: 18:14 hours
Box: 0271
Location: Rt. 252 & Cassatt Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on scene and advised of a two-vehicle, side impact collision with an occupant confined in an SUV that had rolled onto its side.
The crew of Rescue 2 stabilized the vehicle with rescue struts and wooden cribbing, while the crew from Engine 2-0 secured leaking fluids from both vehicles.
The back window of the SUV was broken out to make access to the patient and then the sunroof was removed to extricate them. The extrication was completed in 8 minutes.
Both drivers, who were wearing their seatbelts, were evaluated and treated at the scene for minor injuries.
Units: Amb./Medic 2-1, Amb. 2-2, Rescue 2, Engine 2-0, & Traffic 2
Command: Chief 2 (Craig Peterson)
Fatal Auto-Accident w/ Entrapment
Date: Dec-15-2007
Time: 01:24 hours
Box: 0260
Location: Old Lancaster Rd. & Russell Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2 EMS was dispatched for the auto-accident with unknown injuries at 1:24 a.m. near the Daylesford Train Station.
Just as Amb. 2-1 went enroute, the Chester County 9-1-1 Center upgraded the response to an accident with entrapment. This added rescue units and the paramedic from Berwyn.
Amb. 2-1 went on scene and reported a single passenger vehicle that had run off the roadway and hit a tree with the driver trapped.
The crew of Rescue 2 removed the driver's side door with the Jaws of Life to gain access to the patient.
The extrication of the victim was completed at 1:49 a.m. Units cleared the scene at 2:53 a.m. after the Tredyffrin Twp. Police Dept. completed their investigation.
Amb./Medic 2-1 transported the lone occupant to Paoli Hospital in critical condition. The driver later died from their injuries.
Units: Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, & Fire Police
Staffing: 12 Volunteer & 2 Paid
Command: Chief 2 (C. Peterson)
Crew members of Rescue 2 setting up the equipment.
First responders working on both sides of the vehicle during the rescue effort.
View of the scene after the extrication.
Photos courtesy of Jim DeStefano.
Chimney Fire Upgraded to House Fire
Date: Dec-02-2007
Time: 21:16 hours
Box: 0268
Location: 200 Block of Woodland Road
Township: Tredyffrin
The Berwyn Fire Company responded to a reported chimney fire in the 200 block of Woodland Road in Tredyffrin Township. As Engine 2-0, arrived on scene, Lieutenant 2B (E. Brazunas) advised dispatch of a working fire in the residence.
The crew of Engine 2-0 stretched an attack line and made their way to the area of one of the fire places. The crew had visible fire behind the wall and proceeded to open up the wall and make a quick knock down of all visible fire. The crew then split and secured the electric, and checked all four levels for extension while conducting a search.
Additional crews arrived and assisted with checking for extension - extension was found on the second floor, which was quickly extinguished with a second hose line. Units remained on scene for over 3 hours with extensive salvage and overhaul.
The Chester County Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire that caused an estimated $200,000 worth of damage.
A total of 47 volunteers and 6 paid personnel responded to this incident. All units cleared the scene by 1:22 a.m.
Thank you to Newtown Square (Ladder 41) and King of Prussia (Squad 47) for the Berwyn fire standby.
Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-1, Tower 2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Amb. 2-2, Traffic 2, Engine 15-1, Rescue 68, Rescue 4, Medic 317-2, & Medic 53-7B
Command: Chief 2 (C. Peterson)
Division I: Lt. 2B (E. Brazunas)
Division II: Deputy Chief 2 (M. Norris)
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Fire Alarm Upgraded to Building Fire
Date: Nov-27-2007 Station 2 was dispatched for the fire alarm activation at 7:42 a.m. in the office park section of Chesterbrook. Command: Lt. 2B (E. Brazunas)
Time: 07:42 hours
Box: 0271
Location: 640 Lee Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Engine 2-0 arrived on scene with nothing showing and the building partially evacuated.
At 7:56 a.m. Engine 2-0 requested the building fire response with interior crews reporting a burning odor with a light smoke condition on the 3rd floor.
This added mutual aid from Station 3-Paoli Fire Co. and Station 4-Malvern Fire Co.
After an extensive search of the building a smoldering fire was discovered in the insulation of the 3rd floor duct work. The fire started as a result of a malfunction of a heating wiring device designed to prevent ice from forming on the glass atrium along the roof line.
The Chester County Fire Marshal estimates fire damage to the building and its contents at $3,000.
Station 2 FIRE/EMS cleared the scene at 10:39 a.m.
There were no reported first responder or civilian injuries.
Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-1, Amb./Medic 2-1, Traffic 2, Engine 3-5, Tower 3, & Rescue 4
Interior Operations: Deputy Chief 2 (M. Norris)
FIRE/EMS Respond to Auto-Accident; 1 Flown
Date: Nov-30-2007 Station 2 FIRE/EMS were dispatched for the auto-accident reported with possible entrapment at 9:52 a.m. All Station 2 units cleared the scene by 10:23 a.m. Units: Rescue 2, Engine 2-1, Engine 2-0 (LZ) and Amb./Medic 2-1 Command: Deputy Chief 2 (M. Norris)
Time: 09:52 hours
Box: 0261
Location: Rt. 252 & W. Swedesdford Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on scene to find a two vehicle side impact collision.
The crew quickly cared for the driver of the vehicle who had numerous injuries. The driver of the striking vehicle refused treatment at the scene.
The crews of Rescue 2 and Engine 2-1 assisted the EMS with patient care and hazard control for debris and fluids on the roadway.
Engine 2-0 responded to the PECO Fleet Maintenance Facility just up the road from the accident scene to secure a landing zone for PENNSTAR I aeromedical.
The victim was flown to a Philadelphia trauma center in stable condition.
Landing Zone Officer: Assistant Chief 2 (W. Riddle)
Station 2 Responds to Fatal Auto-Accident; 1 Airlifted
Date: Nov-15-2007
Time: 13:19 hours
Box: 0304
Location: Rt. 202 Southbound @ North Valley Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 3 (Paoli) and Medic 2 were dispatched at 1:19 p.m. to Rt. 202 Southbound about a mile past the Chesterbrook Blvd. overpass for an auto-accident reported with two vehicles overturned.
Additional ALS units were requested to the scene by ALS Coordinator 2-60 based on police reports of multiple unconscious victims with severe bleeding. With that information a helicopter was placed on standby.
First arriving units found one subject who had been ejected from their vehicle in the roadway who had succumbed to their injuries and a second individual dead in an overturned SUV. A third individual suffered serious injuries and was airlifted by PENNSTAR Aeromedical to a Philadelphia trauma center. This subject passed away a few days later.
Station 3 assisted with lighting and removal of both victims from the accident scene after the Tredyffrin Township Police Department completed its investigation.
Paoli and Berwyn fire police remained on scene until 6:45 p.m. assisting with traffic control.
Units: Engine 3-1, TAC 3, Traffic 3, Amb. 3, Amb./Medic 2-1, Amb./Medic 2-2, Amb./Medic 4-1 (Malvern EMS), & Chester County Coroner
Incident Command: Chief 3 (Ira Dutter)
EMS Operations: ALS Coordinator 2-60 (Doug Wilhelm)
October Call Volume Reaches 300
Date: Oct-31-2007 FIRE: 106
Time: 23:59 hours
Box: 0223
Location: 23 Bridge Ave. (Station 2)
Township: Tredyffrin/Easttown/Etc.
EMS: 195
12 FIRE/EMS Calls, Two Flown to Trauma Centers, & Fire Prevention Visits
Date: Oct-16-2007 The Berwyn Fire Company continues to stay busy handling 12 FIRE/EMS calls in 24 hours in Tredyffrin and Easttown townships.
Time: 00:00 hours
Box: 0223
Location: 23 Bridge Ave.
Township: Tredyffrin/Easttown
Two residents were flown to trauma centers after falling in their homes and suffering multiple injuries. The landing zones for PENNSTAR Aeromedical were set-up to the rear of the Easttown Library and at the Devon Horse Show respectively.
Berwyn first responders also handled a D.U.I. vehicle rescue demonstration at the Devon Prep School with the Tredyffrin Police Department with 6 volunteers and 2 paid staff. The Timothy School, teaches children with autism located on Old Lancaster Rd., stopped by for a tour of the station in the morning as well.
We would like to thank both organizations for their support and willingness to engage our youth about making responsible decisions and knowing how to be fire safe.
Station 2 EMS Respond to Deck Collapse
Date: Sep-29-2007 Station 3 Fire/EMS and Medic 2 were dispatched for a reported deck collapse with victims trapped. Incident Command: Chief 3 (Ira Dutter)
Time: 18:12 hours
Box: 0306
Location: 200 Block Pheasant Run Rd.
Township: Easttown
Chief 3 arrived on scene with a deck collapse with several people trapped under debris.
Fire and EMS units arrived on location from 5 organizations to deal with this incident.
In all, six victims were transported to area hospitals with minor to moderate injuries and 3 were treated at the scene with minor scraps and bruises.
The Chester County Fire Marshal and Easttown Township officials are investigating the cause of the collapse.
Units:
Ambulance 2-1 (Berwyn Fire Co.)
Ambulance 2-2
Ambulance 2-3
Medic 2-1
Medic 2-2
Ambulance 3 (Paoli Fire Co.)
Engine 3-1
Tac 3
Traffic 3
Ambulance 4-1 (Malvern Fire Co.)
Ambulance 4-2
Medic 4-1
Medic 4-2
Ambulance 15-7 (Radnor Fire Co.)
Medic 109 (Narberth EMS)
Medical Command: Dr. Edward Dickinson
Transport Officer: EMS Capt. 2-20 (Matt Valocchi)
Triage Officer: EMS Lt. 2-22 (Chris Griesser)
Victim Airlifted After Rt. 202 Auto-Accident
Date: Sep-26-2007 Lieutenant 2B arrived on scene and reported a single vehicle accident with an overturned car with the driver lying on the ground. EMS personnel cared for the injured driver who witnesses reported that their car had flipped three times. The crew of Rescue 2 stabilized the car and controlled hazards, while Engine 2-0 responded to PECO Fleet Maintenance off of Cassatt Rd. to set-up a landing zone for aeromedical. PENNSTAR IV airlifted the victim to a Philadelphia trauma center in stable condition. The Tredyffrin Township Police Dept. is investigating the possible involvement of a box truck in the accident. Berwyn's Fire Police did an excellent job of slowing down traffic so first responders could operate safely. Command: Lt. 2B (Eamon Brazunas)
Time: 20:58 hours
Box: 0291
Location: Rt. 202 Southbound @ Rt. 252/Paoli Exit
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2 Fire/EMS was dispatched at 8:58 p.m. for an auto-accident reported serious on Rt. 202 Southbound in the area of the Rt. 252 exit.
Units: Rescue 2, Engine 2-0, & Amb./Medic 2-1
Operations Officer: Chief 2 (Craig Peterson)
House Fire in Berwyn
Date: Sep-22-2007 Station 2 was dispatched at 2:35 p.m. for the odor investigation inside the house on Waterloo Ave. in the Village of Berwyn. Command: Chief 2 (Craig Peterson)
Time: 14:35 hours
Box: 0223
Location: 200 Block Waterloo Ave.
Township: Easttown
Chief 2 arrived on scene and quickly upgraded the incident to a house fire response after finding a smoldering fire inside a 1st floor bathroom. This added mutual aid units from Radnor Fire Company (Station 15) and Paoli Fire Company (Station 3).
The crew of Engine 2-0 and Tower 2 opened up the walls to check for hidden fire within the bathroom and above on the 2nd floor. A Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) was utilized throughout the house to check for any high heat levels indicating potential fire spread.
Engine 3-5 secured a water supply if needed and Ladder 15 provided additonal personnel to finish off the job of checking for fire extension.
The crew of Rescue 2 set-up a gas powered fan to clear the smoke from the house.
The Chester County Fire Marshal determined the cause of the fire to be accidental. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.
This was one of 11 FIRE/EMS calls answered by Station 2 first responders today.
Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-1, Tower 2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Traffic 2, Engine 3-5, Ladder 15 & Engine 15-2
Close Call on Howellville Rd.
Date: Sep-20-2007 Station 2 was dispatched for the hot water heater on fire during the Thursday morning rush. Command: Lt. 2B (Eamon Brazunas)
Time: 08:19 hours
Box: 0261
Location: 1000 Block Howellville Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Lt. 2B arrived on scene and reported a 1 story rancher with no signs of smoke or fire visible from the outside.
Upon further investigation, a light smoke condition was observed throughout the house. The homeowner reported that they used an ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher to put out the fire on the outside of their hot water heater.
The crew of Engine 2-0 secured the electric power to the unit and ensured that the fire was completely extinguished.
The fire company opened widows to naturally ventilate the smoke from the house and provided an additional smoke detector to the resident.
This was one of 8 FIRE/EMS calls handled by Station 2 today.
Units: Engine 2-0 & Amb./Medic 2-1
Car Strikes House in Chesterbrook
Date: Sep-18-2007
Time: 20:51 hours
Box: 0261
Location: 500 Block Cheswold Court
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2 FIRE/EMS was dispatched for the auto-accident with a vehicle reported into the house.
Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on scene and found a single passenger vehicle that had left the parking lot of Cheswold Village and had drove into a home.
The EMS crew tended to the patient, while the crew from Rescue 2 assessed damage to the house to make sure no utilities were compromised and that the structure was safe.
The lone occupant was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatering injuries. The driver was wearing their seatbelt, which prevented them from sustaining serious injury.
This incident should remind us all, that know matter if you are driving in a parking lot or on a highway, that a seatbelt could save your life someday.
This was one of 12 FIRE/EMS calls responded to by Station 2 personnel today.
Command: Lt. 2B (Eamon Brazunas)
Busy Day for Berwyn's Bravest
Date: Sep-05-2007 9:49 a.m. West Chester Borough Engine Company Transfer *Engine 2-2 provided fire protection coverage, while West Chester area units operated on a 2 alarm apartment building fire on Skiles Blvd. in Westtown Township. 9:50 a.m. Tredyffrin Township Lancaster Ave./Berwyn Paoli Rd. Accident with Entrapment 10:37 a.m. Easttown Township 500 Block Watford Ln. Gas Leak Outside 11:03 a.m. Tredyffrin Township 992 Old Eagle School Rd. (Woods Complex) Fuel Spill 11:53 a.m. Tredyffrin Township 400 Block North Valley Forge Rd. (Old Forge Crossing Condos) Tredyffrin Township FIRE 1:45 p.m. Tredyffrin Township 500 Block Berwyn Baptist Rd. Fire Alarm
Time: 00:00 hours
Box: 0222
Location: Station 2
Township: Easttown
September 5th Call Log
FIRE
552 E. Union St. (Goodwill Fire Company-Station 52)FIRE/EMS
FIRE
FIRE
EMS
Advanced Life Support (ALS) Fall VictimEMS
12:14 p.m.
300 Block Saunders Dr.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Fall Victim
Fire Threatens Fritz Lumber Yard
Date: Aug-30-2007 Station 2 was dispatched at 11:58 p.m. for a reported trash fire to the rear of the Fritz Lumber property. All units cleared the scene by 12:55 a.m. Command: Chief 2 (C. Peterson)
Time: 23:58 hours
Box: 0243
Location: 631 Lancaster Ave. (Fritz Lumber Yard)
Township: Easttown
The caller stated something was burning along the railroad tracks and that it was close to a wood building.
Chief 2 (C. Peterson) arrived on scene and confirmed the report, while the crews of Engine 2-0 and Engine 2-2 quickly deployed a hoseline and handtools to stop the fire from extending to the structure, which was within a foot.
The combination of an alert neighbor walking their dog and a quick response from the fire company stopped this fire from turning into a major conflagration.
Units: Engine 2-0, Engine 2-2, and Amb/Medic 2-1
Staffing: 13 Volunteer & 2 Paid
One Flown After Serious Auto-Accident
Date: Aug-13-2007 Station 2 FIRE/EMS was dispatched for an auto-accident reported serious during the busy lunch hour on Cassatt Rd. in Tredyffrin Twp.
Time: 12:33 hours
Box: 0271
Location: IFO 625 Cassatt Rd. (Berwyn Squash Club)
Township: Tredyffrin
Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on scene and discovered a parked vehicle that had slipped out of a gear and struck a pedestrian. The car ended up hitting the Berwyn Squash Club causing minor damage to the building and shrubbery.
Amb./Medic 2-1 tended to the victim, while Engine 2-0 secured a landing zone at the PECO Fleet Maintenance helipad on W. Swedesford Rd.
PENNSTAR aeromedical flew the injured subject with multiple injuries to a Philadelphia trauma center.
Units: Rescue 2, Engine 2-0, Amb./Medic 2-1 & Traffic 2
Command: Assistant Chief 2 (W. Riddle)
Car Crashes Into Tree; 1 Flown to Trauma Center
Date: Aug-07-2007 While traveling home from the fire station Lt. Eamon Brazunas noticed a car that had run off the roadway and struck a tree just after 11:30 p.m. on Berwyn Baptist Rd. The Tredyffrin Twp. Police Department believed the subject had been on the ground for well over an hour without anyone taking notice of the accident. All Station 2 units were available by 12:25 a.m.
Time: 23:35 hours
Box: 0260
Location: IAO Berwyn Baptist Rd. & Landsende Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
As he investigated to see what had happened he heard a moaning sound in the dark. It turned out to be the lone occupant of the accident who was about twenty feet from their car lying on the ground in severe distress. Station 2 FIRE/EMS was then dispatched and an aeromedical unit was placed on standby.
The crew of Engine 2-2 provided scene lighting and controlled all hazards from the vehicle, while the crew of Amb./Medic 2-1 performed patient care.
Rescue 2 responded to the Devon Horse Shows Grounds to set-up a landing zone.
The victim was flown to a Philadelphia trauma center by PENNSTAR I with serious injuries.
Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1 & Traffic 2
Command: Lt. 2B (E. Brazunas)
Landing Zone Officer: Lt. 2A (J. Sadler)
Bicyclist Struck By Car in Chesterbrook
Date: Aug-02-2007 Station 2 FIRE/EMS was dispatched for a young bicyclist struck by a car. Command: Deputy 2 (M. Norris)
Time: 17:27 hours
Box: 0261
Location: Militia Hill Dr. & Militia Hill Dr.
Township: Tredyffrin
Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on scene and found a subject in the roadway with injuries.
The EMS crew quickly determined that due to the severity of injuries a medical helicopter was needed.
Engine 2-2 responded to the location of the accident to lend assistance and then reported to the Valley Forge Park Airfield to set-up a landing zone.
PENNSTAR II aeromedical transported the stable victim to a Philadelphia trauma center.
Units: Amb./Medic 2-1, Engine 2-2, & Traffic 2
Landing Zone Officer: Lt. 2B (E. Brazunas)
Berwyn EMS Assist on 3 Alarm Fire in Phoenixville
Date: Aug-01-2007 Firefighters in the Borough of Phoenixville, at Station 65, heard the beeping of a smoke detector to the rear of their station. They went to investigate and found smoke coming from a four story building with people evacuating. At 11:35 a.m. the Phoenixville Fire Department, along with other mutual aid units were dispatched to the rear of their station for a working building fire. -During the fire the Berwyn Fire Co. was staffed with 11 volunteers.
Time: 11:35 hours
Box: 6551
Location: 100 block of Prospect Street
Township: Phoenixville
The 2nd alarm was sounded at 12 Noon calling for an ALS unit from Berwyn. Amb./Medic 2-1 was originally assigned to assist with EMS duties, but upon their arrival the two man crew was advised to switch to firefighting duty due to the progression of the fire and threat to surrounding structures.
The fire eventually reached 3 alarms and involved over 100 firefighers from 19 stations.
There were 25 firefighter injuries with 21 related to heat exhaustion that were treated on scene by EMS personnel. The remaining four were transported with minor injuries to Phoenixville Hospital.
The American Red Cross also responded and provided clothing, food and shelter to 25 residents displaced by the fire.
The fire was placed under control at 2:56 p.m. with the Chester County Fire Marshal's Office and PA State Police Fire Marshal's Office investigating the cause of the fire.
Special Notes:
-This was one of 13 FIRE/EMS calls handled by Berwyn first responders on this date.
Units: Amb./Medic 2-1 and numerous apparatus from Chester, Montgomery, Delaware & Berks counties
Command: Battalion Chief 65 (Meadows)
Story from Phoenixville News
Photos courtesy of www.malvernfireco.com
Auto-Accident w/ Entrapment; 1 Airlifted
Date: Jul-12-2007 Station 2 FIRE/EMS were dispatched for an auto-accident with entrapment. The crew of Engine 2-2 removed the drivers side door of a four door sedan with the Jaws of Life to access the injured victim. The driver was safely extricated within 16 minutes from time of dispatch. Amb./Medic 2-1 cared for the driver and transported them to the landing zone to the rear of the Easttown Library.
Time: 07:24 hours
Box: 0270
Location: Lancaster Ave. & Bridge Ave.
Township: Tredyffrin
Medic 2-1 arrived on scene and reported a two-vehicle crash with a person trapped after a side impact collision.
PENNSTAR Aeromedical flew the driver to a Philadelphia trauma center, while the driver of the striking vehicle refused treatment at the scene.
Final units cleared the scene at 8:26 a.m.
Units: Engine 2-2, Amb./Medic 2-1, & Traffic 2
Command: ALS Coordinator 2-60 (D. Wilhelm)
Landing Zone Officer: Assistant Chief 2 (W. Riddle)
Late Night Kitchen Fire
Date: Jul-06-2007 The crew of Engine 2-2 made quick entry and contained the fire that involved the stovetop and surrounding cabinets with a water fire extinguisher by 10:12 p.m. The fire apartment was ventilated, while crews checked for extension in the charred walls and in the 3rd floor apartment above.
Time: 22:00 hours
Box: 0279
Location: 345 Avon Rd. (Home Properties of Devon) Building E
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2, Station 15 (Radnor) for an Engine and Ladder, and Station 3 (Paoli) for an Engine and Tower were dispatched at 10:00 p.m. for an apartment building fire at Home Properties of Devon-Building E.
Initial 9-1-1 reports stated there was a fire in the kitchen on the 2nd floor and the building was being evacuated.
Engine 2-2 arrived on location at 10:06 p.m. and discovered smoke showing from a 3-story apartment building.
The crew of Engine 2-2 split up with one crew pulling a 2 1/2" pre-connected hoseline to a gated wye with 150' of 1 3/4" hoseline through residents that were exiting their apartments, while the second crew prepared to make entry into the fire apartment to search for any trapped occupants.
Lt. 2B (E. Brazunas) reported that there was a medium to heavy smoke condition throughout the 2nd floor and that crews were investigating a fire in the kitchen area.
Deputy 3 (E. Adams) reported that the fire had not extended, but there was moderate smoke condition throughout the entire floor.
The crews of Engine 2-0, Tower 3, and Engine 15-2 helped to check for residents still in the building, while remaining crews helped with the removal of smoke with the use of gas and electric fans.
The Chester County Fire Marshal's Office determined the cause of the fire to be from unattended cooking. Damage to the building was limited to the single apartment with smoke and water damage estimated at $20,000.
All residents were allowed to return to their apartments, with the exception of those who lived where the fire had occurred.
The building fire alarm did not activate, but thankfully all residents made it out safely.
There were no reported firefighter or civilian injuries. Final units cleared the scene at 11:45 p.m.
Units: Engine 2-2, Engine 2-0, Tower 2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Traffic 2, Engine 15-2, Ladder 15, Engine 3-5, & Tower 3
Command: Chief 2 (C. Peterson)
19 Calls Handled Over the Weekend
Date: Jun-24-2007 Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on scene and reported a two-vehicle crash with an SUV overturned. One victim flown to a Philadelphia trauma center and another taken to a local hospital. Units were dispatched for a fire alarm. Engine 2-0 arrived on location and discovered a smoke condition throughout the building from an unknown source. Crews investigated and found a machine that had malfunctioned in a mechanical room. Station 3 (Paoli) and Station 4 (Malvern) assisted on this call. One flown by PENNSTAR Aeromedical after being shot multiple times. One officer checked for injuries, but didn't require transport. Rescue 2 assisted the Chester County Detectives with lighting during the investigation.
Time: 00:00 hours
Box: 0200
Location: 23 Bridge Ave. (Station 2)
Township: Tredyffrin/Easttown
Notable Incidents:
Auto-Accident w/ Rollover (Upper Gulph Rd./West Valley Rd.)
Motorcycle Accident (Rt. 202 North near Valley Forge Rd. Exit)
Assistant Chief 2 (W. Riddle) reported one subject down in the roadway with serious injuries. PENNSTAR Aeromedical transported the patient to a Philadelphia trauma center.
Building Fire (1050 W. Swedesford Rd. - PECO Fleet Facility)
Shooting (Valley Forge Park - Anthony Wayne Statue)
Quick Facts:
- 28 Volunteers & 4 Paid Staff
- 14 calls in Tredyffrin Twp.
- 5 calls in Easttown Twp.
- 5 calls responded to in a 30-minute period on Sunday, June 24th
- 3 ALS EMS calls responded to in Paoli Fire Company's coverage area
- 4 Aeromedical Requests
FIRE/EMS Respond to Shooting in Valley Forge Park
Date: Jun-23-2007 Station 2 EMS was dispatched for a shooting in Valley Forge Park near the General Wayne Statue. EMS Command: EMS Captain 2-20 (M. Valocchi)
Time: 19:43 hours
Box: 0264
Location: Valley Forge Nat'l Historical Park (8500 S. Outer Line Dr.)
Township: Tredyffrin
An aeromedical unit was requested due to reports of a subject shot multiple times.
Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on location and began patient care, while Engine 2-0 secured a landing zone at the Valley Forge Park Airfield.
The wounded subject was flown by PENNSTAR II Aeromedical to a Philadelphia trauma center.
One officer was checked for minor injuries, but not transported.
The quick action of all police agencies involved prevented any additional police or civilian injuries.
The Upper Merion Police Dept., Tredyffrin Police Dept. were on scene backing up the Valley Forge Park Ranger Service.
Rescue 2 was later requested for lighting to assist the Chester County Detectives with their investigation.
Station 2 cleared the scene at 1:20 a.m.
Additional details will not be disclosed pending law enforcement investigation.
Units: Amb./Medic 2-1, Engine 2-0, Rescue 2 & Traffic 2
Landing Zone: Captain 2 (B. Brazunas)
Berwyn EMS Assists Again on PA Turnpike; 2 Ejected
Date: Jun-09-2007
Time: 19:01 hours
Box: 0529
Location: PA Turnpike Eastbound 319.9
Township: East Whiteland
Station 5 (East Whiteland) along with other units clearing the scene from the previous accident were dispatched at 7:01 p.m. to the PA Turnpike Eastbound for an auto-accident with entrapment.
Chief 5 (J. Brown) arrived and reported an overturned single-vehicle accident with three injured.
Amb./Medic 2-1 provided patient care to one of the two victims who had been ejected from the car.
Engine 2-0 stoodby for about 40 minutes in the area in case additional assistance was needed or if another emergency arose.
Two victims were transported by air to Philadelphia trauma centers, while the other was taken by ground to Paoli Hospital.
The roadway continued to remain closed for several hours while the PA State Police conducted their investigations.
Units: Rescue 5, Engine 5-5, Amb. 5, Rescue 47 (Lionville), Amb. 4-1/Medic 4-1, Amb. 2-1/Medic 2-1, MICU 87-1 (Uwchlan), PENNSTAR II & SKYCARE I
Command: Chief 5 (J. Brown)
Station 2 FIRE/EMS Assists East Whiteland w/ Double Fatality Auto-Accident
Date: Jun-09-2007 Engine 2-0 was requested to set-up a landing zone for the helicopters flying into the scene. The crew moved a tractor-trailer and performed crowd control to ensure a safe landing zone within minutes of their arrival. The crew also assisted the PA State Police with shutting down the westbound direction of travel since the blades of the helicopters reach into the lanes when they land on this particular highway. All four occupants of the SUV were transported by air to Philadelphia trauma centers. Units: Rescue 5, Engine 5-5, Amb. 5, Amb. 4-1/Medic 4-1, Engine 2-0, Amb. 2-1/Medic 2-1, MICU 67-1 (Phoenixville), MICU 87-1 (Uwchlan), PENNSTAR II, PENNSTAR IV, MEDEVAC VI & SKYCARE I
Time: 17:58 hours
Box: 0529
Location: PA Turnpike Eastbound 323.4
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 5 (East Whiteland) and Medic 4 (Malvern) were dispatched at 5:58 p.m. to the PA Turnpike Eastbound just prior to the Valley Forge Rd. overpass in Tredyffrin Twp. for an auto-accident reported serious.
Initial reports indicated that there were victims in the roadway and a car had flipped five times in the air.
Chief 5 (J. Brown) arrived and reported a two-vehicle accident with four people ejected from an SUV that had rolled over with a second vehicle into a tree 50 yards away with another person ejected.
Additional resources were immediately requested to the scene, along with aeromedical units due to the severity of injuries.
Amb./Medic 2-1 provided patient care to one of the victims who had been ejected from the SUV.
The lone occupant of the vehicle that had run off the road and hit a tree was pronounced dead at the scene. One victim from the SUV passed away a few days later from their injuries.
The roadway remained closed for several hours while the PA State Police conducted their investigation.
Command: Chief 5 (J. Brown) 
Courtesy of 6abc.com
Aerial view of the SUV that had rolled several times ejecting all its occupants.
DUI Accident on the PA Turnpike w/ Serious Injuries
Date: Jun-03-2007
Time: 00:40 hours
Box: 0294
Location: PA Turnpike Eastbound 326.0
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2 FIRE/EMS was dispatched for an auto-accident with entrapment.
Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on location and reported an SUV overturned into the highway divider facing the wrong direction.
All 3 occupants from the single car involved had self extricated themselves prior to arrival of first responders.
PENNSTAR I aeromedical was requested to the scene due to the severity of injuries to the driver of the vehicle. The Jeep Cherokee they were driving had rolled at least two times and came to a rest leaking fluids on the roadway.
The crew of Rescue 2 took care of the hazards on the highway, while Engine 2-2 handled the landing zone for PENNSTAR II aeromedical.
Both victims at the scene were flown to Philadelphia trauma centers.
One subject from the crash fled the scene, but was later located and transported via ground to a Philadelphia trauma center.
The Eastbound direction of the PA Turnpike remained closed for about an hour, while the PA State Police conducted their investigation.
All units from Berwyn were available by 2:07 a.m.
Please drink responsibly and always have a designated driver!!!
Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1 & Amb./Medic 2-2
Command: Deputy 2 (M. Norris)
2 Flown from PA Turnpike Auto-Accident
Date: May-31-2007
Time: 08:55 hours
Box: 0294
Location: PA Turnpike Eastbound 325.7
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2 FIRE/EMS was dispatched for an auto-accident with reported injuries at the tail end of the morning rush just before the Valley Forge Interchange on the PA Turnpike.
Amb. 2-1 arrived on scene and found a 3-vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer carrying hazardous materials.
The crews of Engine 2-2 and Rescue 2 secured all vehicles for hazards and assisted with patient care.
PENNSTAR I and II aeromedical were requested to the scene for 2 seriously injured patients.
Both patients were flown to Philadelphia trauma centers.
Final units cleared the scene by 9:53 a.m.
Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1 & Amb. 2-3/Medic 2-2
Command: Capt. 2 (B. Brazunas) 
Courtesy of 6abc.com
Aerial view from Chopper 6 of the accident scene.
Fire Destroys Home in Berwyn
Date: May-28-2007 Station 2, Engine 3-5 (Paoli), and Ladder 15 (Radnor) were dispatched for a house fire at 2:55 a.m. Units: Engine 2-2, Engine 2-0, Tower 2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Amb. 2-2, Traffic 2, Engine 3-5, Rescue 4 (RIT), Engine 4-5, Medic 4-2, Ladder 15, Engine 15-1, Rescue 5 (Air), Engine 5-5, Amb./Medic 67-1 (Phoenixville EMS) & Medic 325-1 (Royersford EMS)
Time: 02:55 hours
Box: 0260
Location: 10 Cypress Ln.
Township: Tredyffrin
Lt. 2B (E. Brazunas) arrived on scene and reported a 2 1/2 story single family home engulfed in flames.
Engine 2-2 secured a water supply and quickly deployed hoselines to protect the neighbor's home that was beginning to catch on fire from the radiant heat. Additional hoselines were deployed to the house that was burning out of control.
The home where the fire started was unoccupied at the time of the fire, but the resident next door had to be quickly evacuated by Berwyn firefighters and the Tredyffrin Twp. Police.
Additional crews from Malvern Fire Co. and East Whiteland Fire Co. helped to extinguish the fire.
The total fire loss was valued at $920,000 from both properties. Due to the quick action of first arriving firefighters the house next door was able to be saved.
The Chester County Fire Marshal and PA State Police Fire Marshal investigated the fire and determined the cause to be a lighting strike.
There were no reported firefighter or civilian injuries. Final units cleared the scene at 10:23 a.m.
Thank you to Ladder 41 (Newtown Square), Engine 68-2 (Valley Forge) and Amb. 55-3 (West Chester) for the Berwyn fire standby.
Many thanks to the volunteers of North Penn Goodwill from Montgomery County (Station 41) for providing food and drinks and a much needed portable bathroom during the incident. Your quick response on a holiday weekend was much appreciated.
A total of 50 volunteers and 4 paid personnel responded to this fire.
This was the 1st of 10 calls on Memorial Day that the Berwyn Fire Co. responded to.
Incident Commander: Lt. 2B (E. Brazunas)
Operations Officer: Capt. 2 (B. Brazunas)
Safety Officer: FF #273 (D. Dougherty)
Water Supply Officer: Asst. 15 (J. Jimenez)
Personnel Staging Officer: Lt. 2A (J. Sadler)
EMS Rehab Officer: Medic 4-2 (K. Madden)
Courtesy of Jonathan Jimenez
Engine 2-2 pulling up on the scene.
Courtesy of Jason Brenner
Firefighter Chris Drach working on some hot spots.
Courtesy of Jason Brenner
View of melted siding from the house that firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to.
Person Trapped After Car Flips on Rt. 202
Date: May-15-2007 Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Medic 2-2 & Traffic 2
Time: 17:38 hours
Box: 0292
Location: Rt. 202 Northbound @ Old Eagle School Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
Station 2 EMS were dispatched for the auto-accident with unknown injuries in the middle of the evening rush hour.
Amb. 2-1 arrived on location and reported an overturned vehicle with a victim trapped. The assignment was upgraded adding the fire company and paramedics at 5:46 p.m.
The crew of Engine 2-2 worked efficiently to cut and remove the roof of a Honda CRV by using the Jaws of Life and other power tools. The victim was extricated from the wreckage in 11 minutes upon their arrival.
The extrication was completed at 6:08 p.m. and the patient was then transported by Skycare I Aeromedical to a Philadelphia trauma center. The driver of the other vehicle involved refused treatment at the scene.
Traffic was detoured around the accident by the Tredyffrin Police Dept. and Berwyn Fire Police to ensure a safe environment for rescuers.
All units cleared the scene just before 7 p.m.
Command: Chief 2 (Craig Peterson)
Car Crashes Into Building
Date: May-14-2007 Station 2 was handling a fire alarm activation on E. Swedesford Rd. in Tredyffrin Township when Chester County 9-1-1 Communications advised that a vehicle had crashed into the building next to Station 2's firehouse.
Time: 08:42 hours
Box: 0233
Location: IFO 23 Bridge Ave.
Township: Easttown
First arriving personnel found a single vehicle that had crashed into a parked car and side of a building. The driver was quickly extricated by crews on station and rendered care.
The patient was flown to a Philadelphia trauma center by PENNSTAR II Aeromedical.
Units: Engine 2-2/Medic 2-2, Engine 2-0, Amb./Medic 2-1 & Traffic 2
Command: Deputy 2 (M. Norris)
Smoke Fills Chesterbrook Bagel Shop
Date: May-06-2007 Station 2 along with mutual aid from Station 3 (Paoli) and Station 4 (Malvern) were dispatched for smoke in the building at the Chesterbrook Shopping Center. Additional crews from Ladder 4 made sure the fire didn't extend up the kitchen hood to the roof area or to neighboring businesses.
Time: 10:02 hours
Box: 0271
Location: 500 Chesterbrook Blvd. (Manhattan Bagels)
Township: Tredyffrin
Chief 2 arrived on scene and reported nothing showing from a 1 story strip mall with the building evacuated.
The crew of Engine 2-2 made their way inside the store and reported a smoke condition with a fire underneath a large oven. The fire was quickly extinguished with two water fire extinguishers, while Engine 2-0 and Tower 3 personnel set up fans to remove the smoke from the store.
The situation was placed under control at 10:28 a.m. There was no reported firefighter or civilian injuries.
A build-up of cooking and food debris was the cause of the fire. The Chester County Health Department and Tredyffrin Township Fire Marshall were notified of the incident.
Command: Chief 2 (C. Peterson)
Units: Engine 2-2, Engine 2-0, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Traffic 2, Tower 3, Engine 3-5, & Ladder 4
Motor Vehicle Crash w/ Entrapment
Date: Apr-17-2007 The roadway was closed until 8:32 p.m.
Time: 19:45 hours
Box: 0224
Location: Conestoga Rd. & Devon State Rd.
Township: Easttown
Station 2 EMS was dispatched for the auto-accident with injuries at 7:45 p.m.
Amb./Medic 2-1 arrived on scene and reported a two vehicle accident with an occupant trapped. Station 2 FIRE was then added to the assignment at 7:52 p.m.
The crew of Engine 2-2 and Rescue 2 worked quickly to stabilize the vehicle and extricate the driver with the Jaws of Life by removing a passenger side door. The extrication was completed safely in 8 minutes.
Amb./Medic 2-1 transported the patient to a local hospital in stable condition, while both drivers refused treatment on scene.
Units: Engine 2-2, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1 & Traffic 2
Command: Chief 2 (Craig Peterson)
Major Nor'easter Hits the Area
Date: Apr-16-2007
Time: 00:00 hours
Box: 0200
Location: 23 Bridge Ave.
Township: Tredyffrin & Easttown
Berwyn FIRE and EMS units were kept busy over the last couple of days answering nearly 20 calls, including a building fire in Gateway Shopping Center and a Haz-Mat incident on Rt. 202.
Restaurant Fire in Gateway Shopping Center
Date: Apr-15-2007 Station 2 was dispatched for the fire alarm activation at 4:56 a.m. Personnel on Scene: 49 Volunteer & 3 Paid Command: Lt. 2B (E. Brazunas)
Time: 04:56 hours
Box: 0276
Location: 253 E. Swedesford Rd. (Five Guy Hamburgers)
Township: Tredyffrin
Lt. 2B (E. Brazunas) arrived on scene at 5:02 a.m. with heavy smoke and fire visible from inside the restaurant and requested the building fire response.
This added mutual aid from Station 15-Radnor Fire Co., Station 47-King of Prussia Fire Co., Station 68-Valley Forge Fire Co., Station 4-Malvern Fire Co. and Station 317-Lafeyette EMS.
Engine 2-2 established a water supply and deployed a 2 1/2" hoseline, while Engine 15-2 deployed a 1 3/4" hoseline for initial fire attack.
First in crews forced entry into the main entrance and found a large deep frying unit on fire in the kitchen area. The natural gas and electric utilities were turned off and then the fire was extinguished with a combination of a dry chemical fire extinguisher and a minimal amount of water.
Additional crews checked for fire extension in the ceiling and on the roof with negative findings, while smoke was removed from the restaurant and from businesses on either side of it by using fans.
The Chester County Fire Marshal estimates fire damage to the building and its contents at $17,000.
This is the 2nd structure fire at the Gateway Shopping Center in the last 6 months. Once again, the quick action of all responders prevented major damage to the center.
There were no reported first responder or civilian injuries.
Thank you to Paoli-Engine 3-5, Newtown Square-Ladder 41 and West Chester-Amb. 55-3 for standing by at Berwyn, while units were committed on this incident. Also, thanks to the Tredyffrin Twp. Police Dept. and the Chester County Dept. of Health for their assistance.
Units: Engine 2-2/Medic 2-1, Engine 2-0, Rescue 2, Amb. 2-1, Amb. 2-2, Traffic 2, Engine 15-1, Ladder 15, Engine 47-1, Tower 47, Ladder 4 (RIT), Rescue 68 (Air) and Medic 317-2
Command Post: Chief 15 (J. Kelly)
Roof Operations: Deputy 2 (M. Norris)
Interior Operations: Lt. 2 (S. Savering)
Auto Fire During Rush Hour
Date: Apr-11-2007 Station 2 was dispatched for a car fire on Sugartown Rd. Initial reports indicated that flames were showing from underneath the vehicle and that bystanders were trying to push it off the roadway.
Time: 16:55 hours
Box: 0223
Location: Sugartown Rd. & Abbey Rd.
Township: Easttown
Engine 2-2 arrived first on location and found a four door sedan engulfed in flames.
The fire was quickly extinguished without further incident.
The roadway remained closed for 25 minutes.
Units:
Engine 2-2/Medic 2-1, Engine 2-0, & Traffic 2
Command:
Deputy 2 (Matthew Norris)
Smoke Showing from 5th Floor Apartment
Date: Apr-10-2007 The assignment was then upgraded to a building fire response that added Station 3 (Paoli) for an Engine & Tower Ladder, Station 15 (Radnor) for an Engine, Ladder & Ambulance and Station 41 (Newtown Square) for their Ladder.
Time: 11:44 hours
Box: 0243
Location: 15 Leopard Rd. (Trinity House Apartments)
Township: Easttown
Station 2 was dispatched for a general fire alarm activation at 11:44 a.m. at the Trinity House Apartments.
Engine 2-2 arrived first on location and reported smoke showing from the 5th floor of an occupied 7 story apartment building.
Interior crews reported smoke conditions on the 4th and 5th floors with the fire contained to the stovetop of an apartment on the 4th floor.
Firefighters extinguished the fire, while additional crews assisted with resident evacuation and removal of smoke from the building.
The incident was declared under control at 12:01 p.m. and there were no reported firefighter or civilian injuries.
Units: Engine 2-2, Engine 2-0, Rescue 2, Amb./Medic 2-1, Traffic 2, Engine 3-5, Tower 3, Traffic 3, Ladder 15, & Amb. 15-7
Command: Deputy 2 (Matt Norris)
Car Fire on Rt. 202
Date: Mar-30-2007 Station 2 was operating in the 400 block of Donalyn Ln. in Tredyffrin at an electrical fire when Chester County 9-1-1 advised Chief 2 of an automobile fire on Rt. 202. Units:
Time: 20:35 hours
Box: 0291
Location: Rt. 202 Northbound @ West Valley Rd.
Township: Tredyffrin
With a few more minutes of clean up needed at the 1st call, King of Prussia Fire Co. (Station 47) was also dispatched to assist.
Engine 2-2 arrived first on location and found a passenger vehicle engulfed in flames.
The fire was extinguished without further incident, while MONTCO Engine 47-1 was recalled.
Fire Police and Engine 2-0 provided scene safety for the crews by shutting down the on ramp from West Valley Rd. and two lanes on the highway.
This rounded out a 9 call day for Station 2.
Engine 2-2/Medic 2-1, Engine 2-0, MONTCO Engine 47-1 & Traffic 2
Command:
Chief 2 (Craig Peterson)
Engine 2-2 Assists Paoli w/ Out-Building Fire
Date: Mar-30-2007 Station 3 was dispatched for an out-building fire. An Engine from Station 2 and 2 Engines from Station 41 (Newtown Square) was requested to assist.
Time: 17:20 hours
Box: 0308
Location: 2215 Grubbs Mill Rd.
Township: Easttown
Crews worked together to contain the fire and prevented damage to the house.
While operating at this assignment Berwyn first responders handled an ALS call for an injured child in Easttown Township and a fire alarm activation on Lancaster Ave. in Tredyffrin Township with 100% Volunteer staffed units.
Units:
Engine 3-1, Engine 3-5, Engine 2-2/Medic 2-1 , Engine 41-3, Engine 41-1, & Traffic 2
Command:
Chief 3 (Ira Dutter)
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