span stylecolor rgb29 33 41 font-family Helvetica Arial sans-serif font-size 14pxWe have some very exciting news to announce our Manoa Family has grown this past weekend. On Friday Lieutenant Kevin Smith Jr married his wife Lisa Conley lakeside up in the Poconos. On Saturday Captain Joe OLeary married his wife Suzanne Bergan in Newtown Square. Numerous members attended both celebrations and we wish to send a warm welcome to the family to Lisa and Suzanne. Congratulations Again.spanpp

span stylecolor rgb29 33 41 font-family Helvetica Arial sans-serif font-size 14pxThis morning members of Manoa Brookline and Bon Air attended a training session in Bon Air at a home slatted for demolition. After drill members were having a review and lunch at Station 58 when the house fire assignment was dispatched in the unit block of Colonial Road. Dispatched was Company 56 Company 58 Ladder 35 Rescue 20 RIT and Medic 108-7 report of smoke in basement. Squad 56 arrived on location to find a 2 story dwelling with smoke showing. Squad 56 crew stretched a handline finding fire in the basement. Squad 58 dropped in a supply line. Ladder 35 handled ventilation. Fire was placed under control just before the first ten minute mark.spanpp

span stylecolor rgb29 33 41 font-family helvetica arial sans-serif font-size 14pxCrews from Squad and Rescue 56 were dispatched to the 1400 Block of Lawrence Road for an accident with entrapment this evening. 56-9C arrived on location along with Haverford Paramedics and HTPD and advised the crew from from Squad 56 they would need to stabilize the vehicles involved and remove the roof to extricate the confined patient. Great work to all crews operating on the scene tonight.spanpp

span stylecolor rgb29 33 41 font-family helvetica arial sans-serif font-size 14pxToday we remember those who lost their life 15 years ago this date 9112001. We are honored to have a piece of the World Trade Center in our station as a memorial. Anyone who would ever like to see our memorial please message us and we will set up a visit. God Bless America.spanpp

nbspspan stylecolor rgb29 33 41 font-family helvetica arial sans-serif font-size 14pxToday members of Manoa Fire Company are playing in the annual Delaware County Fallen Firefighter and EMS Memorial golf outing. EMS Captain Edward Walsh 12-25-1965 who lost his life while on an EMS Call.spanpp

Manoa Fire Company cordially invites the Havertown communityto join us at our firehouse located at 115 S. Eagle Road on Monday August 15thbetween 7 and 9 pm. We are always looking for new members and want to give ourfellow community members an opportunity to meet the men and women who faithfullyserve our Havertown community and tour the firehouse. If giving back to yourcommunity and the possibility of being a firefighter has always been on yourmind this is a great opportunity to learn more. nbspLight refreshments will be served. We hope tosee you on Mondaynbspp classMsoNormalopopp

divThe Manoa Fire Company is now accepting applications for a position on the Board of Directors. The Board meets on the second Tuesday of every month and you would serve a term of 6 years.nbspdivdivbrdivdivTo be eligible for a position on the Board you must be a dues paying member of the Manoa Fire Company or an active member of the Fire Company. A State Police clearance along with a child clearance verification are required.divdivbrdivdivPlease send a letter of intent along with your resume todivdivbrdivdivThe Nominating CommitteedivdivCO The Manoa Fire Companydivdiv115 South Eagle RoaddivdivHavertown PA 19083divdivbrdivdivAll applications must be submitted by September 1 2016.divdivbrdivpp

nbspThe week of 4th of July was a busy one and at same time tragic for members. Our friends at Garrettford Drexel Hill Fire Company suffered a huge loss when Deputy Chief Mike Morgan suddenly passed away after becoming ill on a fire call in May. Members from Manoa attended the viewing on Wednesday and then our officer staff who are also members of the Delaware County Fallen Firefighter and EMS Memorial Committee assisted with the Line of Duty Funeral services on Thursday. Saturday was on annual barbecue for the fireworks standby at Llanerch Country Club with the other companies in town Oakmont Llanerch Brookline and Bon Air. nbspMonday finished up the holiday with 3 4th of July parades Lynnewood Park Hilltop and Westgate Hills. nbspThank You to our members who helped with all the current events.

pnbspOver the past month we have taken delivery of our new 2016 Chevy Tahoe Command Car. The vehicle was purchased from Faulkner Auto Group with the help of Salesman Steve Dragon. First stop was our friends at 95 signs we always do great work for us. Next stop was Flashpoint Emergency Lighting in Marple for a complete outfit of the truck which now has all the lights siren console and the ipad mounted. The Tahoe is now in service as our Command Truck and the former Command Truck is now being used for day to day operations in the station for admin work and transportation to fire schools. nbspThank You everyone who made this project a success.ppbr typemozp

span stylecolor rgb29 33 41 font-family helvetica arial sans-serif font-size 14px line-height 19.32pxCongratulations to Deputy Chief Mike Norman and his wife Kristin on the birth of their second childKelsey Anne Norman born 409pm today weighing in at 9 pounds 9 ounces. Congratulations are also in order for Chief Michael Norman who is now a proud grandfather for a second time. Mom Dad and brother Michael are very excited Welcome to the Manoa Family Kelseyspanpp

span stylecolor rgb20 24 35 font-family helvetica arial sans-serif font-size 14px line-height 19.32pxThis evening the Crew from Manoa Fire Company and some of their family members had the chance to participate in the secondnbspspana class58cn hrefhttpswww.facebook.comhashtagfeedthefiresourcefeedtextampstoryid10156673984330076 fcksavedurlhttpswww.facebook.comhashtagfeedthefiresourcefeedtextampstoryid10156673984330076 data-ftquottnquotquotNquotquottypequot104 stylecolor rgb59 89 152 cursor pointer text-decoration none font-family helvetica arial sans-serif font-size 14px line-height 19.32pxspan aria-labelhashtag class58cl stylecolor rgb98 122 173spanspan class58cmfeedthefirespanaspan stylecolor rgb20 24 35 font-family helvetica arial sans-serif font-size 14px line-height 19.32pxevent which commemorated the two year passing of Weston Keeton who passed away at age seven due to complications of a heart and lung transplant at The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. Weston loved everything about the fire service. In his honor his family started this event to pay it forward for Weston. We were treated to great food WOGL Oldies 98.1 prize van and most importantly a chance to meet friends of Westons family who helped us get to know about Weston and his family. We presented some Manoa Fire Company apparel to be given to Westons family. Weston Keeton was the honorary OIC of Squad 56 for the night. We are honored to be a part of this eventspanpp

Over the last 24 hours Company 56 has responded to seven incidents and the day is not done yet. Shortly after 11am on 224 crews responded to an automatic fire alarm at Kindred Hospital. Four hours later crews responded to 1226 West Chester Pike the Eagle Court Apartments for a fire alarm which was held to one engine caused by burnt food. Shortly after 7pm crews responded to a CO detector activation on the unit block of Upland Road. Around 630am this morning Engine 56 responded to the Brookline section of the township for an automatic fire alarm. Just a few hours later at 11am Rescue 56 for the RIT was called to assist Lansdowne Fire Company with a working fire on the unit block of Essex Avenue. Rescue 56 crew assisted with ground ladders and stood by for an hour until released by Lansdowne command and the incident was under control.Two additional calls came in simultaneously shortly after 1pm today the first an automatic fire alarm on the 1300 block of Harrington and odor of natural gas at Township Line Road and Drexel Avenue. Thanks Jim Carr for the picture of the Rescue