Statistics
Monthly Calls
 Fire Calls
Jan22
Feb11
Mar18
Apr19
May10
Jun11
Jul0
Aug0
Sep0
Oct0
Nov0
Dec0
Total91
 

Rescue , Engine run 17 job

Saturday, July 24, 2010  Rescue 56 Was called for a RIT unit to the 17-33 box. The Quakertown Farmers Market was the scene of a working building fire. Rescue 56 arrived onscene and was instructed to set up RIT operations on side C of the structure. Engine 56 was added on the second alarm minutes later. Crews on the interior and on the roof made a quick knock down of the fire and units were returned after a few hours.

   

 

Member of the Month

Monday, July 12, 2010  Michael Graziano has been a member of RTFR for two years. Two prior were spent at Quakertown Fire Company No.1 Sta. 17. He is currently a Junior Firefighter and is working towards his full membership. Michael is certified in BVR- Awarness, First Aid CPR, Water rescue- awareness, Basic Fire police, Advanced Fire police and Hazmat R&I among others. Michaels goals are to open his own performance car shop, and to become a Baltimore City Fire Fighter.

     

 

Time to get away

Monday, July 12, 2010  The members or Richland Township Fire and Rescue and their families will be white water rafting on Sunday July18th. This is the First annual trip of its kind and is exciting for the membership. The members will enjoy the thrill of White water and the beauty of the surroundings.

   

 

Repeat?

Saturday, July 3, 2010  Join RTFR at Quakertown Fire Dept's annual 4th of July celebration.Every year fire departments from all over the area compete in water battles. The RTFR arrives as the reigning champions and will attempt for a repeat of thier 2009 success. Stations 56 and 18 battled in the  finals with RTFR coming out on top. Be sure to root for your 2009 Water battle Champions: Richland Township Fire and Rescue!

     

 

Tactical Box 56-1

Saturday, July 3, 2010  Stations 56, 18, 58, and 36 were dispatched  for the report of a small Store fire in the area of 825 N West end Blvd. Asst. 56 arrived on scene to find that the mulch area on the side of the building was the source of the smoke coming from the store. The assignment was held at reduced speed to 56 apparatus and Squirt 18. Tower  18 was also allowed to come into the scene due to thier close proximity of the area when the assignment was held. Tower 18 arrived on scene first followed by Engine 56 closely behind. Tanker 56 and Squirt 18 arrived shortly there after. Tower 18's crew was sent inside to check for extension. Engine 56 and Squirt 18's crews extinguished the smoldering mulch fire.

   

 

Second..... To None

Saturday, July 3, 2010  Engine 56 has won first place in the best appearing and equipped out of the county pumper category. A special thanks and congratulations goes out to the crew that participated in the Four county parade in Walnutport. Engine 56 has won two trophies so far this year, hopefully more are to come......


 
 

A Hero's welcome

Sunday, June 13, 2010  Best Buy in Quakertown is holding a sale for emergency personel from 7 to 10pm. Richland Township Fire and Resuce is taking Engine 56 to the event. RTFR would like to thank the Mutual aid companies who also attended this event. A special thanks to Best Buy for their hospitality.


 
 

Engine Covers Carnival....Takes in accident

Sunday, June 13, 2010  Engine 56 stood by at Milford Fire Departments annual carnival on June 12th. The crew covered from the hours of 6 to 11pm and responded to an accident on 663. Deputy 57 assisted the engine and the call was cleared rather quickly.


 
 

Planning an Event?

Sunday, June 13, 2010  If you are in need of a Banquet hall look no further than the beautiful and spacious hall at RTFR. Our hall is equipped will full kitchen, Disco ball, large tables, Chairs, full bar, state of the art lighting system, and a PA system. Newly renovated this hall is affordable and attractive. For further information Contact RTFR at 215-536-7226


 
 

Wax on.... wax off

Friday, June 11, 2010  Members and Officers of RTFR are preparing Engine 56 for the Hatfield Fire co. parade. The parade will be held Saturday June 12 2010 in Hatfield, Montgomery County. The parade will be judged, Engine 56 is in the Pumper 1995 and older category and is being meticulously cleaned and polished. Thank you to the members who assisted with cleaning.

   
Firefighters Shearer and Reed removing hard-sleeve

Firefighters Shearer and Reed removing
      hard-sleeve

Asst. Chief Daniel Bishop cleaning the ladder rack

Asst. Chief Daniel Bishop cleaning the
      ladder rack

 
 
 

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