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Sharon Hill, PA, 19079
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RIT & Engine Co Run on 2nd Working Fire in 12hrs
Shorlty after closing tree sales for the night the RIT Assignment was struck out for Lansdowne Borough in the area of Stratford & Lansdowne for a reported house fire. RIT Engine 09-2 with a crew of 8 under the command of Capt. Miller. Chief 19-9 (Young) arrived and reported he had heavy fire showing from the 1st and 2nd floor of a single family dwelling. RIT Engine 09-2 arrived just behind Truck 19 and assisted Engine 24 with establishing Engine [...]
Engine Co 9 runs 2nd floor well off
Shortly after 1pm the box assignment was struck out for 1600 Clifton Ave, Darby Township for a reported dwelling fire. Engine 09-2 quickly marked up with 6 and was advised of numerous calls and Police had heavy smoke showing. Engine 09-2 laid out from the hydrant at Roosevelt & Clifton and arrived to find a 2 story End of the Row, Rowhome, with fire showing from 2nd floor Side C and lead off with a 1 3/4 handline. Due to [...]
Engine 9-2 & 9-1 run gas leak in Glenolden
This afternoon while crews were enjoying the nice afternoon weather the Full assignment was struck out for a reported Gas Leak in Glenolden. The incident reported in the 300 block of S Chester Pike brought up Companies 05 (Glenolden), 09 (Sharon Hill), and 01 (Folcroft) as well as EMS units. Engine 9-2 quickly marked up followed shortly after by Engine 9-1 with a total of 10 volunteers. Engine 9-2 and Engine 5 arrived together while Engine 9-1 continued on to [...]
Engine 9-2 Covers Chester Heights
Early in the morning around 4:30am Engine 09-2 was dispatched to relocate to Station 71 (Chester Heights) for a cover up. Engine 9-2 with 7 from the overnight crew quickly marked up leaving an additional crew back at the station to staff an additional Engine. Engine 9-2 arrived at Station 71 and started a 9hour coverup while crews operated 3 blocks away at the fire. During the cover Engine 63 (Green Ridge) stopped by and crews assisted in restoring 1000ft of 5" along [...]
Engine 9-2 & 9-1 and Chief on CO Alarm
This afternoon crews were alerted for a reported CO Alarm activation on Garvin Blvd, Sharon Hill. On the ticket was Company 9 and Mercy EMS units. Engine 9-2 and 9-1 quickly made the response along with Chief 9 (Benecke). A total of 11 firefighters operated on scene, utilizing Multi Gas meters to determine the source of the alarm was actually the low battery alarm. Crews also helped install 3 smoke detectors while on scene for the resident. Company 09 was [...]
Engine 9-2 rescues occupant from First Due Fire
Around 5:30am the First Due Box assignment was rung out for 122 Reese St, Sharon Hill for a reported Dwelling fire with Entrapment. On the ticket were Companies 09 (Sharon Hill), 05 (Glenolden), 01 (Folcroft), RIT-19 (Lansdowne), and Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital EMS units. Initial reports were advising numerous calls for a kitchen fire with 2 adults and 3 children trapped. Chiefs 09-9 & 09-9B both arrived on location to find a 2 Story Twin, with fire showing first floor rear. Engine 09-2 responded [...]
Engine 9-2 arrives to find first floor well involved
Just after 1am the Box Assignment was struck out for 124 N Bonsall Ave, Glenolden for a reported Dwelling Fire. Engine 9-2 marked up with 4 and was quickly advised Police were on location reporting a Working Fire. While enroute Engine 9-2 observered a header in the night sky and glow from the area. Engine 9-2 picked the hydrant up and dropped a 5" supply line into the scene to find a 2 1/2 Story Twin with the front portion [...]
Engine 9-2 First due on Fire with Entrapment
Just after 3am the Box Assignment with Entrapment was struck out for 217 Lincoln Ave, Collingdale. The ticket brought up Companies 06, 42, RIT-44, 09, 04, 75, and EMS units. Fireboard immediatly advised they were recieving numerous calls on the fire and reports of people trapped. Engine 9-2 marked up with 6 seconds after dispatch and after just a 1.5mins arrived at the hydrant and began dropping a 3" suppy line into the fireground. Chief 42-9 arrived just prior to Engine 9-2 [...]
3 Box Alarms and Fire Alarm in 24 hours
Just after 2am as crews were taking in some sleep the First Due Box Alarm in the area of the 600 Block of Chester Pike. Engine 9-2 with 6 quickly marked up and while enroute were advised Police were reporting a trash fire in the alley way. Engine 9-2 arrived on location and confirmed the report and held the assignment to Engine 9-2 for extinguishment. Around 11am Company 9 was dispatched to 3 Industrial Rd, Darby Township for an activated [...]
Big Three Fourth of July BBQ
After the annual 4th of July Parade Company 9 hosted the first Fourth of July Big Three BBQ which consisted of Companies 09 (Sharon Hill), 05 (Glenolden), and 01 (Folcroft). Also in attendance was the Hog Island Mummers who participated in the Parade. Crews and Families enjoyed food, drinks, and the fun of watching the little and big kids play in the Moon Bounce. The Event was a great success and was put together through the Joint Big 3 Training [...]
Hall Rental Information
Interested in renting a hall for an upcoming party or event? Look no further that the Sharon Hill Fire Companies hall can seat up to 160 people comfortably, has a spacious dance floor, and is situated near several major highways and roadways. [More Info]
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The Big Three Fire Companies
The Phrase "The Big Three" refers to the Glenolden (05), Folcroft (01), and Sharon Hill (09) Fire Companies. All Three Companies work together to train and respond to emergencies together as a collective professional department despite being three seperate organizations.
- Glenolden Fire Company - Station 05
- Folcroft Fire Company - Station 01
