At 10:07 PM, RFC’s water rescue team was placed on stand by at RFC while a search was being conducted in Upland Borough. Numerous Delaware County police departments and fire companies, along with the the West Water Rescue Team and drones were already in service at the scene, searching for a person in the area of Chester Creek after reports that a person was heard yelling for help.
Approximately thirty ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 9:49 this morning, RFC was dispatched to Julip Run for a fuel spill.
Notes indicated that a truck had overturned.
Squad and Tac 15 responded and upon arrival, found a landscaping truck had turned on its’ side while making a delivery of dirt. The driver kicked out the windshield and gotten out on his own.
EMS was dispatched to the scene for an evaluation.
Fire crews spread oil dry to contain ... (Full Story & Photos)

Shortly before 4 PM, RFC and Broomall Fire Company were dispatched to mile marker 11.6 northbound for a vehicle fire.
Chief 15 and Squad 15 arrived to a vehicle which was being towed by a tow truck, well involved.
The crew from the Squad pulled an 1 3/4 line and started extinguishing the fire. The engine from Broomall arrived and supplied the Squad with water while their crew assisted in extinguishment.
Both ... (Full Story & Photos)

Shortly after 10 PM, RFC was dispatched to assist the Berwyn Fire Company on a structure fire on Radcliff Road in Tredyffrin Township.
While enroute, Tredyffrin PD arrived on location and reported fire showing from the residence.
Chief 15 arrived directly behind Berwyn Safety 2 and reported a split level home which was well involved.
RFC crews arrived and worked along side Berwyn crews to knock down ... (Full Story & Photos)

The weekly drill took place at the Broomall Fire Company with the Delaware County Hazmat team.
The team leaders introduced themselves and spoke about their team's capabilities, equipment and responses to various emergencies.
After the classroom presentation, the firefighters were able to walk through and view the Delco vehicles and see all of the equipment available.
Firefighters from Broomall, Newtown ... (Full Story & Photos)

At this evening's weekly training, RFC hosted Frank Ellis from the National Fire Sprinkler Association who spoke to firefighters from RFC and Broomall.
Topics included the difference between sprinkler systems that protect various occupancies, proper procedures when operating at buildings that have sprinkler systems. the codes and standards that govern those systems and the history of sprinklers.
The ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 2:54 PM, shortly after returning to the firehouse from an automatic alarm call, RFC Fire and EMS, along with Broomall Fire Company and Marple EMS, were dispatched to mile marker 11.6 southbound for a multi vehicle crash with injuries.
Arriving units found a four vehicle crash, with one vehicle under a trailer, in the middle and left lanes of the highway. All occupants had already exited their ... (Full Story & Photos)

Shortly before 7 AM, RFC and Bryn Mawr Fire Company were dispatched to the Blue Route for a vehicle fire. The initial location was reported as mile marker 14 southbound.
Crews responded and found a fully involved pick up truck at the top of the southbound off ramp to Lancaster Avenue.
Crews extinguished the fire with an 1 3/4" line and a dry powder extinguisher.
Crews were on location for forty-five ... (Full Story & Photos)