Today fire Stations 65 and 51 were dispatched to the intersections of Chestnut parkway and Blakeley rd. Chief 65 arrived to find a two car crash with subjects confined to their auto. Crews from Rescue 51 quickly went to work to free the trapped patients.

It is with great sadness that the officers and members of the South Media Fire Company announce the death of  Rebbecca Valenti. Becky has been a member of S.M.F.C administrative division since 2007. The officers and members wish to send our condolences to her family and 3 year old daughter.

At 19:55 Stations 65 and 51 were dispatched the the intersections of Governors drive and South Providence road for a car fire. Asst 51 was the first to arrive to find a silver passenger vehicle engine compartment well involved. Crews from 65-1 made a quick response followed by squad 51. crews  extinguished fire quickly.

At 14:00 hrs fire companies were dispatched to the blue route north for an accident involving a commercial box truck carrying batteries. Asst 51 responded to find a truck verses guard rail with no injuries and a fuel leak. Crews from rescue 51 secured the fuel leak and cleared the highway.

At 23:23 hrs Medic 23 requested station 51 for assistance in removing a patient from 5 foot deep water trench. 51-9B (Eichelman) arrived on location to find 1 subject down in a trench. 51-9B requested additional  resources from 65 and 51  the crews  from 51 responded quickly with utility 51 followed by squad 51 with the stokes basket 51-12 and crew made a successful rescue of the patient . Units cleared the scene in a half hour.

At 16:50 hours the building assignment was dispatched to 1002 Bent road for a building fire. Squad 51 responded quickly under the leadership of 51-9B (Eichelman). Upon arrival 51-9B gave a report of smoke showing and quickly established command. With a working fire running the ceiling in the homeowners sun porch. 51-12 with his crew made a aggressive attack of the fire which was stopped in the growing stages. Ladder 65 and crew arrived a short time later and assisted in ventilation and overhaul. Thanks to all who worked hard to minimize the damage to the home.

At 18:39 just shortly before drill was to begin Stations 51 and 65 with medic and ambulance 23 were dispatched to the intersections of Brookhaven and rose valley roads for a 3 car crash. Asst. Chief  Eichelman was the first to arrive. 51.9B staged the apparatus. Chief Kokonos arrived shortly after and requested crews to assist Pennsylvania State Police with traffic control.

Media Medics evaluated 1 patient and transported 3 others with minor injuries.

We would like to thank Wayne and Nancy Borowsky for hosting the S.M.F.C Cook out we all had a great time relaxing and eating good  food. While we were all enjoying time together township companies were dispatched to the 600 block of Baltimore Pike for a fire alarm. Squad 51 and ladder 65 arrived to find an faulty alarm. Units cleared Minutes later.

Tonight crews were taught by Chief Kokonos on the proper deployment and maneuvering of  charged hand lines. Chief Kokonos continues to share his knowledge and experience with his firefighters so we all can  operate safely at all times.

 

The South Media Fire Company is currently recognized on a state level by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner as a Participating Department.This voluntary program recognizes emergency service personnel whose accomplishments in training and education meets or exceeds nationally recognized standards set forth by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). South Media currently has 75% of its members certified