1st Due Auto Extrication with Double Pin, Double Flyout

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 23:15  Late Wednesday night, Rescue Box 49-13 was dispatched for a 2 car MVA with Entrapment on Route 611 in Bedminster Twp.  Medic 142, transporting a PT to Doylestown Hospital came upon the accident seconds after it happened and reported 2 cars with 1 person in each vehicle being heavily entrapped.  Rescue 49 made the response and arrived on scene and requested an additional Heavy Rescue which brought Rescue 24 from Plumsteadville FD. By request of medic 142, 2 additional ALS units Medic 141, 124 and Jeff stat2 and Penn-star6 Medivac helicopters were dispatched.  At this time Command requested a 3rd Heavy Rescue to supplement manpower on the rescue ground which dispatched Rescue 23 from Dublin FD and an additional Engine to land both helicopters and Engine 24 took the assignment on the LZ.  Rescue 49 performed a dash push and partial roof flap for a rapid extrication due to the condition of the patient, Rescue 24 and Engine 94 worked on the pickup truck driver who was also heavily entrapped.  Both Pt's were extricated by the 15 minute mark and were transported to the LZ. At this time, Rescue 23 was redirected to cover the coverage area while crews were still on location.  Ladder 49 and Field 49 also made the response and remained on scene for almost 4 hours to provide lighting for the police investigation. Fire Police had the road shut down for the same amount of time. Thank you to Plumsteadville FD for your assistance and Dublin FD for covering our fire company.

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Congratulations to Firefighter Josh Hobson and Family

Monday, March 11, 2013 12:00  Congratulations to Firefighter Josh Hobson, wife Brina, and daughter Avery on the newest addition to the family Bryce Joshua Hobson, born on March 11th and coming in at 8.2lbs.


Also, Josh was recently hired as a Bethlehem Police Officer. We wish you and your family many healthy years of happiness with your new career! 

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Annual Firefighter Banquet

Saturday, March 9, 2013 18:00 Our annual Firefighter Banquet was held Saturday night at the Pine Crest Country Club, to reward members for the hard work and dedication over the past year.  Members enjoyed a nice relaxing evening with dinner, drinks and family.  Also in attendance were numerous mutual aid company representatives whom we deal with on a regular basis.

Some of the awards that were handed out during the banquet include:

-Firefighter of the year- Bill Shick Sr.
-CPR Save-Bill Shick Sr, who had revived a young girl who had drowned in a pool over the summer and is alive and well today.
-Phil Myers (formerly Chief of Dublin FD) was given a plaque and a gift card in appreciation for his many years working together with our department.

Top 10 Responders for the year

1) Tom Rimmer-300 
2) Keith Thomas-289 
3) Jimmy Keogh IV-227 
4) Nicholas Reinbold-219
5) Chelsea Huff-206 
6) DJ Stahley-186
7) Justin Derstine-182
8) Zakre' Major-180
9) Josh Witmer-180
10) Matt Judd-171

Members also received a Unit Citation from State Representitive Marguerite Quinn for the hard work they provided to the community during Super Storm Sandy.

A special Thank You to Riegelsville Fire Dept. and Springtown Fire Co. for sending apparatus to cover our first due while members enjoyed a night out.

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Brush Fire in Tinicum Twp.

Saturday, March 9, 2013 12:15  49 crews were disptached on a beautiful Saturday afternoon for a brush fire in the rear of the residence.  Field 49 made the response in 1 minute and arrived moments later to find a 50x50 area of a field on fire and went in service with the brush bar.  Tanker 49, Engine 94 and SS-94 also were on scene and provided manpower for wetting down hotspots and assuring the fire was out.  Crews were available within 30 minutes.

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2012 Year in Review Video

Saturday, March 9, 2013  Below is our Year in Review for 2012.  Enjoy! youtu.be/YUqb5JFeJKo

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Engine/Tanker assist with Dwelling and Cardiac Arrest Assist during Tuesday Night Drill

Tuesday, March 5, 2013 18:30  While members were in the middle of cleaning the firehouse, Tanker 49 was dispatched as part of a Tanker Task Force assignment to assist Haycock Fire Company with a Dwelling Fire.  Deputy 63 arrived to find an attached garage well involved with heavy extension into the house.  As manpower was becoming depleted, Haycock Command requested additional units which brought Engine 94 into the scene.  Engine crew arrived and went to work with overhaul of the dwelling and garage that were involved and extinguishing hot spots.  Engine 94 cleared the scene 4 hours later.  

While the Engine and Tanker were working the job and Area EMS were on other calls for service, Medic 151 from Grandview hospital was called for a Cardiac Arrest in Nockamixon Twp. With additional crews in station, Rescue 49 made the response, arrived and immediately went in service with CPR .  Unfortunately Medic 151 came upon a 4 car MVA and were unable to make it through.  At that time another unit cleared Quakertown Hospital and responded.  Crews performed dilligently for around 40 minutes to revive the Pt. but were then advised once the Medic arrived that there was a DNR.  Rescue 49 cleared around 2 hours later.

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Hazmat Refresher Course

Tuesday, February 26, 2013   24 Members completed a Hazardous Materials Awareness Refresher class Tuesday night tought by Dick Stover.  This class is one of the requirements for members to retake each year.

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It's a girl!

Friday, February 22, 2013   From all of us at OVFD, we would like to congratulate Captain 49, Matthew Judd, his sweetheart Jennifer and her daughter Ciara with their newest bundle of joy, Kylie Ann! We wish her and her family all the best!

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2 vehicle MVA on Ridge Rd

Monday, February 11, 2013 07:35 Rescue 49 was dispatched along with M-142 for an MVA w/injuries on Ridge Rd. in the area of the waterfall. Rescue 49 arrived and found 2 vehicles had collided due to the icy conditions of the roadway. Crews from Rescue 49 and Engine 94 assisted with securing both vehicles and cleaning up debris from the roadway. Fire police directed traffic and crews were available 1 hour after dispatch.

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Reported Auto Extrication in Nockamixon Twp

Friday, February 8, 2013 12:46  Rescue Box 49-33 was dispatched for a reported pickup truck overturned with the driver trapped.  Crews encountered very icy roads which had caused the accident, Chief 49 arrived to find a Dumpster truck on its side filled with construction debris with no entrapment or injuries.  Rescue 49, Ladder 49 and Engine 94 responded and were instructed to standby with no services being needed.  Crews were available within 30 minutes of dispatch.  Fire police from Riegelsville FC assisted with traffic control during the incident.

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