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| 14-2 Finds A New Home The Swoope Volunteer Fire Department in Virginia has a new fire truck they will be using to battle blazes. The truck, which they purchased from a fire company in Delaware, is replacing an older model from the 1970's. Click for full story. |
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| Lewes Polar Bear Plunge February 3, 2008 1:00 pm The Lewes Polar Bear Plunge, held annually on the first Sunday in February, has developed into a truly unique Delaware happening and has also become one of Special Olympics Delaware's most signifigant fundraisers. Click for more information. |
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| 2008 CHFC Officers During the December monthly company meeting, the 2008 officers were elected and sworn in. Once again the Cranston Heights Fire Co. will be lead by President Drew Beideman and Fire Chief George Lamborn III. Click here for the full list of the 2008 CHFC Officers. |
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| Haz-Mat 14 protects the President On January 25, 2007 the New Castle County Haz-Mat team (Stations 14, 16 and 17) along with WFD E-4 responded for a Haz-Mat detail to stand by while President Bush spoke at the Hotel DuPont. Click for full story. |
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| Engine & Rescue assist Station 16 On November 28, 2007 at 03:19 hours Station 16, Engine and Rescue 14, Engine 30, Ladder 21 and Station 25 for the RIT were dispatched to a house fire at 39 South Ogle Avenue in Colonial Heights. Click for full story. |
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| A Long Cold Day On December 4, 2007 Station 14 was dispatched for 14-0 to assist Brandywine Hundred Fire Co. (Station 11) with a large mulch pile on fire at the Holland Mulch Company on Hay Road in Edgemoor. Click for full story. |
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| A Busy Night for the Wednesday Night Duty Crew On January 3, 2008, Station 17, Engine and Ladder 16 and Rescue 30 were dispatched for a structure fire in the 600 block of Homestead Road in Alban Park. Chief Hayes (17-8) arrived on the scene at 02:06 hrs and advised he had 2 seperate alarms. Both were middle of the row townhomes on opporite sides of the street with smoke showing. Click for full story. |
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| 2nd Working Fire for Wednesday Night D/C On January 3, 2008 at 03:51 hours, Station 16, Enging and Rescue 14, Ladder 17 and Stations 2 & 21 for the RIT were alerted for a house fire at 145 Olga Road in Vilone Village. Engine 14-5, under the command of Chief Lamborn... Click for full story. |
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| Engine 14-5 covers Townsend Fire Co. On January 12, 2008, Engine 14-5, with a crew of eight, went to cover up Townsend Fire Co. (Station 26). Thew crew was providing a cover up engine for Townsend while they celebrated their 87th Annual Banquet from 17:00 hrs until 23:00 hrs. The crew did not respond to any alarms. Thank You to the Townsend Fire Company for inviting us down. |
| February Training Schedule All training will begin promptly at 1900 hours Monday February 4th -- Company Meeting Tuesday February 5th -- HAZMAT Orientation Part 1 (Art Doody & Joe Leonetti) Monday February 11th -- New Member Orientation & Apparatus Maintenance Tuesday February 12th -- HAZMAT Orientation Part 2 (Art Doody & Joe Leonetti) Monday February 18th -- Responsibilities of the Company Officer (Dennis Hitchens) Monday February 25th -- Vehicle Rescue: Hands on training |