The Clifton Heights Fire Company along with many Delaware County fire companies attended the funeral for Philadelphia Firefighter Daniel Sweeney to pay our respects as a fallen brother.  The turnout of support was impressive with firefighters from all over the country and Canada.  Philadelphia Police blocked every intersection while saluting during the ride to the cemetery.  People on the street stood with their hands over their hearts during the entire procession. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all whose lives have been touched by FF Sweeney. Rest Easy 

On Saturday, April14th the Clifton Heights Fire Company (Quint 3) assisted with a ladder arch in the town of Springfield to welcome home an American hero, Army Specialist Russell "Rusty" Carter. In Afghanistan; Carter’s Humvee encountered mechanical problems and crashed off a cliff. Carter was paralyzed from the chest down. The Clifton Heights Fire Company  would like to thank Army Specialist Russell Carter for all of his service and protecting our freedoms.


 

A crew of 6 along with Quint 3 responded to cover Middletown Fire Company Station 50 at 3:20 PM while they assisted in firefighting operations in Chadds Ford Twp.

After a few slices of pizza we were released at 7:40 PM.

The Clifton Heights Fire Company was dispatched for two building responses last Monday along with an afternoon cover- up.  Around 2:30PM Company 3 was dispatched to the 1100 Block of Baltimore Pk in Springfield to assist with a commercial building response.  Quint 3 laddered the structure to investigate for fire extension while 44 crews located the source of smoke in the building.  Shortly after, Quint 3 was relocated to Station 50 Middletown for cover-up.  Around 4:30PM; Company 3 along with 74,19,44, RIT 20 03-7 and Medic 106 were dispatched for a basement fire in a commercial building on the 300 block of East Baltimore Pike in Clifton Heights.  03-9 reported a small fire at the rear basement window.  74 crews extinguished the fire from the rear as 03-1's crew entered the building to search and ventilate the building. Crews remained on scene for close to an hour.

The Clifton Heights Fire Company would like to extend our condolences to our brother firefighters in Philadelphia with the passing of Lieutenant Robert Neary and Firefighter Daniel Sweeney from Ladder 10.

We pray for their families and friends during this difficult time.

Company 3 was dispatched to assist with an attic fire on the 400 block of Glendale Circle in Springfield around three o'clock Thursday afternoon.  Quint 3 along with 03-1 arrived on location with confirmed fire running in the attic due to accidental plumbing construction.  The Quint's crew laddered the residence and provided vertical ventilation through the roof as well as horizontal ventilation.  Engine 44 crews got the fire under control with an inch 3/4" hoseline to the attic and second floor bathroom.  Crews remained on scene for about an hour.  Companies on scene included 44,03,14,13, and RIT 43, BLS 44,Medic 106,03-7

Pictures Courtesy of Mark Sherwood

The Clifton Heights Fire Company crew members recently went through a hazardous materials awareness and operations refresher course.  The course was held in-house and taught by Darryl Harris.  Special thanks to Darryl for a great presentation and learning experience.

On St. Patricks Day the Clifton Heights Fire Company participated in the 34th annual Springfield Township Parade. The company was well represented with the 1938 Little Fox, 1948 Mack, 1955 Big Fox, Eng 03-1, Utility 3  and seventeen crew members. Photos courtesy of  Mark Sherwood.

The Clifton Heights Fire Company has recently aquired a 1947 Mack Pumper to be used for parts.  The truck was donated by Exeter Township after hearing about our 1948 refurbished Mack through John Statts of Radnor Township.  The original rear differential from the 1947 truck will be installed in Clifton's '48 Mack.  Other spare parts may be removed for safe keeping/ back-up.

Early Saturday morning crews were called to a residential fire on the 500 block of S Church Street.  03-9 went on location with smoke conditions present.  Quint 03 crews located fire in the basement; an inch 3/4 line was put in service to get a quick knock down.  Apparatus and crews from 19,74, and Rit 20 assisted with the scene.  Crews remained on location for about 2 hours.