Thursday, October 13, 2011 1301  Station 56 Fire Police were dispatched to 104 E Zion HIll Road for traffic control.  Fire Police shut the road down for a short period and were able to take up a short time later.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011   The history of National Fire Prevention Week has it roots in the Great Chicago Fire, which occurred on October 8, 1871. This tragic conflagration killed some 300 people, left 100,000 homeless and destroyed more than 17,000 structures. The origin of the fire has generated speculation since its occurrence, with the fact and fiction becoming blurred over the years. One popular legend has it that Mrs O'Leary was milking her cow when the animal kicked over a lamp, setting the O'Leary barn on fire and starting the spectacular blaze. How ever the massive fire began, it swiftly took its toll, burning more than 2000 acres in 27 hours. The city of Chicago quickly rebuilt, however, and within a couple of years residents began celebrating their successful restoration to memorialize the anniversary of the fire with festivities. Intending to observe the fire's anniversary with a more serious commemoration, the Fire Marshals Association of North America (FMANA), the oldest membership section of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), decided that the 40th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire should be observed not with festivities, but in a way that would keep the public informed about the importance of fire prevention.

When President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed the first National Fire Prevention Week, October 4 - 10 1925, he noted that in the previous year some 15,000 lives were lost to fire in the United States. Calling the loss "startling", President Coolidge's proclamation stated, "This waste results from the conditions which justify a sense of shame and horror; for the greater part of it could and ought to be prevented... It is highly desirable that every effort be made to reform the conditions which have made possible so vast a destruction of the national wealth".

NFPA continues today to make National Fire Prevention Week a priority and counts on the participation and efforts of tens of thousands of fire and safety professionals, emergency volunteers, and other individuals working to reduce the risk of fire and the toll it takes on our society.

 

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 05:21  Rescue 56 was dispatched with Medic 108 to the intersection of W Cherry Rd and N Rt 309 for an accident standby.  Crew arrived on scene to find a 2 vehicle accident with injuries.  The Rescue 56 went to work with EMS work and also to stabilize the vehicles.  Fire Police from stations 40 (Springtown) and 57 (Milford Twp) were dispatched with FP 56 to assist with the morning commute traffic.  Crews took up a short time later.  Thank you goes out to Station 40 & 57 for there assistance!

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  It is with deep regret that the Officers and Members of the Richland Township Fire and Rescue, Station 56 announce the death of Past Chief, Past President, and Life Member Robert Tarantino, who passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2011. The company extends its sincere condolences to the family

Tuesday, September 27, 2011 13:08  Rescue 56 was dispatched with Engine 57 to 2870 Allentown Road for an Auto Extrication.  Chief 57 was the first fire personnel to arrive on scene and determined that extrication was not needed per EMS.  Rescue 56 was recalled and went available before they arrived on scene.

 Bingo games start 6:45PM. Try your luck and see if you win!

Kitchen is open before games start and during intermission.  Everything from back goods to soup (Sometimes special treat of Bubba's Pot Belly Stove's Cream of Mushroom soup is even seen!!)

Come out Tuesday nights for fellowship and a game of chance!  You won't go away disappointed!

Tuesday, September 20, 2011   Would you like a chance to win $1,500?  See a member of Richland Township Fire & Rescue for your ticket!  This ticket entitles you to 2 weekly drawings of $25.00 each starting tonight, Tuesday, September 20, 2011.  These weekly drawings will run until the final drawing on March 17, 2012.

Your ticket also gives the ticket holder (guest $10 at door)  entry into a all you can eat & drink luncheon style buffet the night of the final drawing, March 17, 2012 at 8:00 PM.  Your ticket besides the weekly drawings also enters you in a chance for the Grand Prize of $1,500, (1) 1,000, (3) $500, (2) $250, (4), $100, and (4) $50 prizes.  

Again see a member and get your ticket as they are going fast!  Station phone: 215-536-7226

Saturday, September 17, 2011   Station 56 was dispatched for the alarm system at the Pyramid Center located at 2705 Old Bethlehem Pike in Millford Township at 10:38 Saturday morning.  Engine 56 went en route and was given the information from Bucks County Communications Center that it was accidental and they were wishing the company to recall.  Engine 56 gave the order to the County to hold it to the Engine and they would go in and confirm.  Upon arrival the alarm had been reset and the building had been evacuated.  An investigation to why the alarm had gone off was proven to be a juvenile playing with the system.  The alarm was put on a chief's page to 2:00 pm and the Department went available within 30 minutes.