The Bon Air Fire Company is proud to present its 2nd Annual Cow Pie Bingo

When:  May 1, 2010

Time: To be Announced

Where:  541 Royal Ave, Havertown PA

Tickets sales will begin soon, keep an eye out

In addition to the Grand Prize this year (winner not be present), the Bon Air Fire Company will be doing regular drawings the day of the event for multiple other cash prizes for those in attendance.  If you have any questions please contact Harry Kent @ 1-484-486-3765 or email us at bonair58@gmail.com.

If you are 65 years of age or above and would like to receive a free smoke detector with a 10-year sealed lithium battery, please contact the Bon Air Fire Company at 610-446-6008 or email us at bonair58@gmail.com.  We will have more information on dates and times for pickup.

It is required that you provide proof of age and residency.

At approximately 12:40 hours, Sunday, January 24, 2010, companies 20 (Garrettford-Drexel Hill), 74 (Primos-Secane Westbrook Park), and 37 (Upper Darby) were dispatched to the 4100 block of Vernon Road, Upper Darby Township, for the dwelling fire; reportedly in the basement.  Chief 20-9 (Hoban) arrived and reported smoke showing.  20-9 directed the first engine to lead off through the front of the building.  UD-11(Hicks) arrived and took command of the C side.  Heavy fire conditions were present in the basement and extended to the C side of the first floor.  Numerous hand lines were placed in service.  UD-11 requested RESCUE 58 for the Airbank.  Once on scene, crews from RESCUE 58 conducted a search for extension inside the twin type exposure building, provided ventilation, bottle service, and assisted with extensive overhaul.  Crews remained in service for approximately three hours. 

At approximately 02:30 Thursday morning, December 3, Company 34, Engine 35, and Rescue 58 were dispatched to the 100 block of Juniper Road, in the township's Llanerch section, for the dwelling fire.  Police arrived on location and reported heavy smoke showing from the single story twin home.  Chief 34-9 arrived and established command.  Crews from Rescue 58 assisted with suppression and overhaul.  Squad 38 and Rescue 56 (RIT) also assisted.

At approximately 11:56 hours RESCUE 58 was dispatched to the 200 block of Linbergh Road, Marple Township, for the building fire.  Crews from 58 assisted with fire suppression, ventilation, overhaul, and fire ground support.

While RESCUE 58 was operating at the Marple Township house fire, PIPELINE 58 was dispatched for the cover assignment to Station 44(Springfield), as full Company 44 was assisting on the second alarm in Marple.  While covering Station 44, PIPELINE 58 responded to the 700 block of Springfield Road for the motor vehicle accident with minor injuries.

Just after midnight on August 30, 2009, RESCUE 58 was dispatched to Glendale and Anthony Roads to assist the HTPD.  Heavy rains and high winds caused a large tree to fall across both travel lanes of Glendale Road.  Crews from RESCUE 58 used numerous saws to cut and remove the tree. 

On Sunday, August 16, 2009, at approximately 5:45 A.M. RESCUE 58 was dispatched to the unit block of Rockwood Drive for the dwelling fire.  Once on location, crews from RESCUE 58 assisted with ventilation and fire suppression.  Crews were in service for several hours.

On Tuesday evening, July 28, 2009, members of the Bon Air and Springfield Fire Companies competed for bragging rights on the softball diamond located across from Station 44.  Bon Air jumped to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning behind the power hitting and model like poses of Nick "The Machine" Pelka and Harry "Houdini" Kent.  But just as Kent was able to make the softball disappear into the outfield, Bon Air's lead quickly faded.  Springfield, with its home field advantage, rallied in the top of the third inning and quickly went ahead by three runs, making the score 5-2.  Springfield went on to win the contest by a comfortable margin and treated the visiting team to a BBQ after the game.  Thanks Co. 44 for your hospitality.  We look forward to evening out the series soon.  

Dear Neighbor,

We have recently answered an alarm in your neighborhood.  This letter will hopefully answer some questions.

By Keeping alert your senses of sight, smell, and hearing, many potential disasters can been averted.  If you see or smell smoke, if you smell natural gas where there should be no odor, or if you hear a smoke detector or cry for help, reporting these problems can save lives as well as property.  Remember that you, our friends, are our senses and  your neighbors' lifelines.  Below, you will find some basic tips as well as some answers.

• The most important thing to remember in any alarm is to get yourself and any other person clear of the hazard.  Make sure everyone is accounted for.
• Call or have someone else call 911.  This is your lifeline for Fire, Police, and/or Medical assistance.  Be sure to stay on the line with the dispatcher in order to provide emergency responders with as much information about the location and nature of the alarm as possible. 
• By marking the front of your residence with the street number, you will make it easier for the emergency personnel to find your location.  The numbers should be located on or close to the front door, at least 3 inches high, and of a contrasting color easily seen during night or day.
• Remember the size of our vehicles trying to make any turns, and park accordingly.  Also, on larger vehicles, if you have fold-in mirrors, please fold them in on the street side, to avoid any damage.
• If you have a power line down and it is sparking, even if it has set fire to a tree or bush, we will not fight the fire until we know that the power has been shut down.  Electricity and water do not mix, regardless of what is burning.  We will know that the power has been shut off only when we are notified by the power company representative on the scene.
• We are here FOR you, and BECAUSE of you, to SERVE you!  Following these simple tips will help us do our job.

If we can be of any help or answer any questions you may have, please let us know by calling our business telephone number at  610-446-6008.

On Monday, July 4, 2009 at 06:40am Company 58 (Bon Air), Engine 56 and Tower 34 were dispatched for a dwelling fire in the Uni block of Warrior Road.  The fire company was dispatched via 911 by a observant neighbor who heard the home's smoke alarms sounding.  Chief 58-9 arrived on location and reported a two story single family dwelling with smoke showing from the roof area.  58-9 established Bon Air Command and had Fireboard dispatch 38 for the RIT. 58-9 ordered Pipeline 58 to pull an 1 3/4" attack line to the front door, Tower 34 to take the roof and Engine 56 to drop a 5" supply line to the Pipeline.  The fire was quickly located and extinguished.  Crews knocked down the fire, performed overhaul and ventilation, and cleared the scene just before 08:30am.