Manoa Fire Company regrets to announce the passing of former assistant chief and life member Gerald “Gerry” Fadden. Gerry was an active 30 year member of the crew and a 15 year member of the board of directors. During his career Gerry was always know for his calm presence on … [Read more...]
Manoa Fire Company regrets to announce the passing of Life Member and retired Assistant Chief Danny McKee. Danny began his career at Manoa in 1973 and served for 40 dedicated years. Danny rose from the ranks of firefighter to lieutenant, captain and assistant chief. Danny was … [Read more...]
Tonight, the Haverford Township Bureau of Fire celebrated the hard work and dedication of members who completed various fire and rescue training in the year 2022. Also celebrated were members who have achieved lifetime membership at their respective companies. 21 members from … [Read more...]
Around 11am on January 15th, 2023, Broomall Fire Co. was alerted to an investigation call in the 1100blk of Sussex Blvd, Marple Twp. reporting a burning odor in the building. First arriving Truck 53 encountered a working fire in the lower level of the commercial building. The … [Read more...]
Shortly before 17:00 hrs on January 11th, 2023, Company 56, 34, 35, RIT 53 and MICU108A were dispatched to 11 Shelbourne Rd for a working attic fire. Ladder 35 and Engine 56 arrived to find smoke coming from the third floor attic space and placed a handline in service. Interior … [Read more...]
WATER RESCUE RIDLEY TOWNSHIP
The Rescue, Utility and Marine 56 were called to assisted at a water incident in Ridley Township. Company 56 responded with 12 members 10 being swift water technicians. A great joint effort was made by all on scene and operating. Special thanks to the Delaware County Fire and … [Read more...]
RIT/RESCUE 56 RESPONDS ON WORKING FIRE
Shortly after midnight at 00:22 hrs, Company 20 (Garretford-Drexel Hill Fire), Company 37 (Upper Darby Fire Company), Company 36 (Cardington Stonehurst Fire Company), Company 74 (Primos-Secane Fire Company) and RIT 26 (Highland Park Fire Company) were alerted to 65 Drexelbrook … [Read more...]
LAKE HARMONY ICE RESCUE TRAINING
Today, members of the swift water team traveled to Lake Harmony to complete the skills for Ice Rescue and Emergency Response. The day started with each member completing self rescue 3 different ways and then went to victim rescue. All members successfully passed the certification … [Read more...]
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Have you ever had the urge to help your community but haven't found the right thing for you? We offer Hard Labor, Odd Hours, No Pay but a very cool Helmet with the Job. Manoa Fire Company is always looking for new members to help assist the community in their time of need. Please … [Read more...]
ENG56 DISPATCHED TO BROOMALL FOR WORKING FIRE
Around 2:47am, Manoa Fire Company was alerted to a house fire in the 2400blk of N. Greenhill Road, Marple Twp. Deputy 53 arrived to find a working chimney fire extending into an addition on the C Side of the structure. Crews from Engine & Truck 53 along with Ladder & … [Read more...]
MANOA FIRE ASSISTS BROOKLINE FIRE ON BEDROOM FIRE
Today at 17:01 hrs, Company 35, 34, RIT56 & MICU108 were alerted to 134 Myrtle Ave in the Haverford for the Building Fire. Deputy Chief 313 arrived on location to report heavy smoke showing. Chief 35 held Myrtle Ave Command and the crew of Quint 35 went into service locating … [Read more...]
ENG/SQUAD WFD TO COOPERTOWN SECTION
At 10:47 hrs, Companies 38, 35, RIT56 and MICU131 were alerted to respond to 181 Cardiff Lane in Haverford for the House Fire. Police quickly arrived on location to find smoke showing from the 2nd floor windows. RIT/Engine 56 along with Squad 56 assisted on scene as both the RIT … [Read more...]
ENGINE 56 RESPONDS TO ASSIST OAKMONT
At 06:20 this morning, Company 38, Engine 35, RIT 56 and MICU 108 were dispatched to 25 W. Eagle road for a building fire. The police arrived on location and advised of a 3 story mixed used building with smoke coming from the rear. Chief 38 arrived shortly thereafter and … [Read more...]
SQUAD 56 FIRST DUE BASEMENT FIRE
At 09:13 hrs Company 56, 58, 35, RIT 20 and MICU313 were dispatched to 601 Willowbrook Rd for smoke in basement. Ladder 35 and Squad 56 arrived to smoke inside the residence and placed a handline in service in the basement. Crews located a fire in the basement in the area of the … [Read more...]
RESCUE/RIT56 ALERTED TO LANSDOWNE
At 06:59 hrs, Company 56 was alerted to respond to 19 S Lansdowne Ave in Lansdowne to respond as the RIT. Engine/Truck 19 along with Engine 16 arrived on location to find heavy smoke showing from apartments above a business. Crews quickly located the fire in an apartment and … [Read more...]
