Just before 14:00 Station 38 and E35 were alerted to a possible dwelling fire, smoke coming from the house. 38 Command arrived and confirmed a working fire which brought a Rapid Intervention Team from 56 and Rescue 58 for the Air Bank. Sq38 arrived on location and made quick work of the fire. Command requested E34 and Rehab 34.

About 9:45 Christmas Eve Station 58, Engine 56 and Ladder 35 were alerted to a house fire on the 1300 block of Dermond Road. When crews arrived they found fire extension from the fireplace into the floor below the fire place and into the joists in the basements. Crews went to work containing the spread of the fire and overhauling the materials that has been exposed to the fire. Children playing the basement noticed smoke and a glowing ceiling. They made the parents aware of the situation and they alerted the fire department.

Around 6:50 the tones dropped again for the cover assignment at Station 44. Station 44 was operating at a large fire in Station 14's local. Squad 58, Rescue 56 and Tower 05 were assigned. Crews stood by and ran no calls during the cover.

Squad 58, Rescue 56 and Tower 05 were dispatched to cover Station 44 while they were in service operating at 2 alarm fire on Woodland Ave in their local. The covers stood by. During the covers made one run to an Automatic Fire Alarm.

Company 58 was alerted for Rescue 58 around 4:39 this morning to assist Station 38 (Oakmont). Company 38 and Engine 35 were operating at a house fire on the 700 block of Haverford Rd. The single alarm fire brought Company 38, Engine 35, Rescue 58, RIT 56, Rehab 34, Medic 108 and a contingent of ambulances. The remaining crews at 58 stood by cover up.

On Sunday December 4th Members from Station 58 and Station 20 (Drexel Hill) joined together to decorate the residence of Julia Donohue. Julia who's parents are members of Bon Air Fire Company was diagnosed with rare form of brain cancer in October 2010. Julia has undergone over a half dozen operations and has completed many rounds of chemotherapy in the last year. The Donohue's appreciate the support that the community has provided over the last year. Below is a link to a video of the decorating.

Many members of the community will be participating in the Alex's Lemonade Stand Lemon Run in November. A team that includes many Bon Air members and families will also be participating. They have formed a Team to Honor Julia Donohue President Bob Donohue's and Business Member Claudia Donohue daughter who has a rare form of brain cancer. This Team will be holding a fundraiser in advance of the event to benifit Alex's Lemonade Stand. On November 5th Cow Pie Bingo will be held 12-4. There will also be a raffle for a snowblower. The proceed will go to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation who's mission is to fund cutting-edge research projects in the fight against pediatric cancers.If you would like to purchase tickets please contact Harry Kent 484-486-3765 or contact the fire house 610-446-6008.

Squad 58 Bon Air's KME Predator MFD is now in service. Sq58 equipped with a 350HP Engine, 1500GPM Pump, 750 Gallon Tank, 10KW PTO Generator and a CFSII with Booster Cascade system.



Squad 58 is replacing an engine and Air Unit 58 which are both presently for sale. The capabilities of Sq58 surpass what we previous had with the two units while providing Bon Air with a more versatile platform for the delivery of Fire and Rescue services.



Congrats to the Truck Committee with their selection and specifications on the new piece apparatus. Big thanks to the Engineering team preparing the unit for service. We will have many years of great service.



Station 58 is operating Pipeline 58, Rescue 58 and Squad 58.

On Friday 14 October Bon Air fire company held its annual fire prevention open house. The open house is a chance for the community to come and see the fire house, apparatus, firefighters and learn about fire prevention. This year the crew did not disappoint the crowd. Our educational sessions included what to do in case of a fire, stop drop and roll and demo's of search and rescue as well as a car fire. Thanks to all that came out.

New members are always welcome. If you want to join stop by any Monday night at 7PM.

Bon Air is proud to announce the engagement of Fire Fighter Nick Pelka to Michaela Rush. Nick popped the question on 8 October and she said yes. We wish you a lifetime of happiness together. XOXO