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Building Fire in Springfield Township

Monday, December 12, 2011 19:10  Crews were dispatched to Coopersburg Kenworth for the report of a building fire.  Chief 56 arrived on scene to find smoke showing from the Paint Booth.  Engine 56 arrived on scene a short time later and went in service with a single hand line.  Additional apparatus arrived on scene a short time later.  Engine 56's crew made a quick knock down to the tractor trailer cab that was inside the booth.   Crews from multiple units from the area included, Coopersburg Fire Company, Quakertown Fire Department (Stations 17 & 18), Trumbaursville Fire Company, Haycock Fire Company, Richlandtown Fire Company, Springtown Fire Company, Upper Saucon Fire Company, and Lower Saucon, and Se-Wy-Co of the Saucon Valley Fire Department.  All crews were in service for less than two hours and were placed back in service

     



 

Congratulations

Monday, December 12, 2011   Congratulations to the 2012 Tactical and Executive Officers

Executive Officers

President - Peter Graziano

Vice President - John Hager

Secretary - Kimberly Studenroth   

Treasurer - Melanie Guenst

Financial Secretary - Celeste Graziano

Trustees -  Robert Beck, Fred Coughenour, Eric Daniels




Tactical Officers

Chief - Keith Schroy

Deputy Chief - Robert Heitz

Assistant Chief - Fred Coughenour

Captain - Charles Barker

Lieutenant - Eric Daniels




Relief Officers

President - Eric Daniels

Vice President - Harold Leatherman

Secretary - Johanna Ziegler

Treasurer - Charles Barker








   


 

THIRD ANNUAL COIN TOSS

Richland Township Fire & Rescue will hold their third annual coin toss in the Target Parking lot on Black Friday!  Come brave the crowds and support your local Fire Company from 5AM - 1PM with their annual Coin Toss!

   


 

Request Your Hall Rental ONLINE!

You can now request you hall rental online!  Just click on Hall Rental, and then the date of your event.  Fill the information form out under the calendar and our Hall Manager will get back to you in 1-2 business days.

   


 

Member Honored

Sunday, November 13, 2011  Past President/Firefighter Robert Beck was honored this past Monday for his dedicated service to Richland Township Fire & Rescue as he recieved his Life Membership.  Thank you Bob for all of your dedication and many hours that you have given to your community!

   


 

Chemical Spill at new SPCA

Wednesday, November 9, 2011  Engine 56 was dispatched to the new Upper Bucks SPCA for a chemical spill. Deputy 56 arrived on scene to find about 10 gallons of an unknown chemical spilled on the ground. Engine 56 arrived on scene a short time later and assisted the Deputy in identifying the material with Deputy 56 and the responsible company. Station 89 (Bucks Hazmat) was contacted for clean up procedure. The Station 89 representative told Deputy 56 to have the company contact a clean up company and have the chemical properly disposed off


 

   


 

Firefighters, QRS members and Non-responding members NEEDED!

Tuesday, November 8, 2011   The fire service is in need of men and women in their community to volunteer their time performing various duties. Did you know that your local fire company is 100% volunteer? That includes the firefighters you see on the street, the office staff that manages the business aspects, and the dedicated members who raise funds to keep the firehouse running. Richland Township Fire & Rescue is located on Shelly Road near the intersection of Cherry Road and North Rt 309 and we need your help!
We are currently accepting applications for trained and non trained firefighters and QRS (Quick Response Service) Members. Firefighters will be trained in various aspects of firefighting and rescue skills through the Bucks County Training Center which is affiliated with the Bucks County Community College. Our QRS members are members who want to become Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's) or are already certified and want to respond in our QRS truck to assist our local ambulance organizations.

We also need members who are willing to dedicate their time for fundraising events. Richland Township Fire & Rescue relies on fundraisers to help with our day to day expenses. Members who join for fundraising would become part of our valuable group of members who commit to making sure our fundraisers are successful so we can meet our monetary needs.

If any of these positions sound like the volunteer fire service may be for you, call: 215-536-7226.

   


 

With Our Deepest Sympathy

Monday, November 7, 2011   The officers and members of the Richland Township Fire and Rescue are deeply saddened by the death of past Chief Fred Guenst of the Quakertown Fire Department. Our condolences go out to the Guenst family along with the Quakertown Fire Department. Rest in Peace Chief you are a legend.

Fred will be missed by all who knew him. He touched many people throughout his life and had many accomplishments. He was a former police officer in Quakertown and Lansdale, worked in law enforcement in southern states, was a Deputy Game Warden, and recently worked with security at the Quakertown Farmers Market. He formerly was head of Quakertown Borough Public Works, Quakertown Fire Marshal, and recently was the Fire Marshal for Richland Township. Fred was involved in fire service for years, a former member of Richlandtown Fire Co., where he served as the fire captain, West End Fire Co., where he served as Battalion Chief, and currently was an active member of Quakertown Fire Co. #1. He was a past Chief of the Quakertown Fire Dept., Battalion Chief for the Upper Bucks County Haz-Mat team, a Bucks County Fire School instructor, EMT, and currently was a PA Forest Fire Warden and former Patrolman. Fred was a member of numerous affiliated organizations and the American Legion in Quakertown.

Rest In Peace Fred, you will forever be in our hearts.



     



 

Fire Alarm at Montana West

Sunday, November 6, 2011   Station 56 was dispatched to 1030 North West End Blvd for Montana West this afternoon.  Engine 56 responded and found the alarm to to be accidental due to a smoke machine on the dance floor and took up a short time later.

   


 

Dwelling Fire in the 18 Local

Saturday, November 5, 2011   RTFR was dipatched with QFD confirmed dwelling fire, Deputy Chief 87 (B. Guenst)  went on scene with smoke showing from the second floor.  The Tower 18 went on scene soon after and went to the interior as well as to the roof.  Capt.18 (C. Weiss)  reported heavy fire in a bedroom on the CD corner.  Engine 17s crew advanced to the 2nd floor and made a quick knock on the fire. Rescue 56 was added on the working fire box.  After arriving on scene Rescue 56's crew reported to the man power pool.  The rescue was made available by Chief 87 (D. Wilhelm) a short time later.

   


 
 
 

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