The following Drager equipment is for sale by the Media Volunteer Fireman’s Relief Association

(6) Sentinel Pack Frames
(6) Radios and chargers
(1) Sentinel Command Board
(5) PA-80 Pack Frames (1 is a frame only, no regulators on the others)
(26) Air Boss Packs
(6) Air Boss In-line Pass packs
(3) A.L.E. Packs
(1) Air Boss Frame only
(35) 30 Minute Bottles
(34) 45 Minute Bottles
(4) 1 Hour Bottles
At least 1 mask per pack with many extra ones.
1 Draeger Service Box with parts and reducers for ALE packs

No warranty is offered or implied, all devices are for sale to any responsible agency subject to verification. All items are available for inspection at the Firehouse by appointment. Please contact Lou Bellace at 610-565-3737 to make an appointment. Purchaser responsible for all costs of shipping including packaging and permits. May be purchased as a lot or individually.

Saturday March 22nd 2008. RIT 23 were dispatched to a possible house fire on Kelly Drive, Chadds Ford at approximately 13:30 hours on Saturday. Media initially responded with Snorkel 23 and the assignment was quickly upgraded to a working job after police on the scene reported heavy fire through the roof. Snorkel 23 arrived on location and were put into service pulling shingles and fighting the fire at the rear of the property. Additional manpower was requested and tankers from 59, Chester county 24, 25, 36 and 53 were utilized for water supply. Rescue 23 arrived with additional manpower and RIT support. The fire was contained after approximately 40 minutes and caused significant damage to the roof. Other companies responding include 71, 66 and 52. Good work by all companies. Thanks go to Lima fire company for covering Media.

Company 23 were dispatched to assist Company 73 for a bedroom fire at a residence on the 1000 block of 2nd Avenue, Upper Providence. Upon arrival Squrt 23 was ordered to assist in ventilation operations. Company 73 put a quick knock on the fire and began overhaul. Companies responding: Engine 73 and Quint 73 from Rose Tree, Squrt 23, 23-2, Rescue 23 and ambulance and Medic 23 from Media, Tower 44, RIT and Rescue 53 and ambulance and Medic 104-7D. Good work by all companies.

We would like to congratulate Fred Cordova on passing his EMT exam. He is now fully certified and on his way to becoming a crew chief for the fire company. Congratulations & Good Luck Fred !!

During the weekly drill, ironically reviewing equipment required for Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) responses, Media Fire Company was dispatched to 194 Kirk Road, Concordville, as the RIT for a residential fire at an unoccupied dwelling. Upon arrival, company 23 quickly went into service, setting up ladders for fire fighters performing interior operations and preparing the relevant equipment for potential use. Company 59 had already knocked a large amount of the fire down when Snorkel 23 arrived and a few members from Media were put to work during overhaul operations. Good work by all companies.

Former 23-2

Engine 23-2, a 1975 Pierce Oshkosh 1,500 GPM pumper was originally designed as a water supply engine. It was among the first engines in Delaware County capable of moving “big water” to the fireground. It saw service on multiple extra alarms throughout the County such as legendary incidents at the Lester Piano Factory, Springfield High School, Snowdens Department Store, 6th & Welsh and 8th and Welsh Chester City.

With 5” LDH and 1,500 GPM pumps becoming standard in the 1990’s, the apparatus was modified several times to provide it with greater versatility as a back-up attack pumper.

In August of 2007, after 32 years of active, loyal service to Media Borough and surrounding communities, the engine was donated to the Airville Volunteer Fire Company in York County, Pennsylvania. At Airville, an area with limited hydrant service, it will return to serving one of its original design functions as a water supply pumper where in many cases it will be providing water supply from draft. As a drafting engine, it has supplied over 2,200 GPM in an initial acceptance test.

The apparatus has been designated as engine 55-3 and its original yellow paint job has been maintained.

On Monday January 21, 2008, the fire company was pleased to host a contingent of Media Elementary School students that were performing community service as an element of the 13th annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King day of service.

Although their initial plan was to wash fire apparatus, the 20 degree temperatures of the day prevented that from occurring. As an alternative, they provided diligent effort in sweeping out the apparatus bays and cleaning the stairways to the second floor meeting room facilities.

They ended their day with a short fire safety education presentation by Chief Ed Gibson, III that concluded with a practice session of STOP-DROP

Congratulations to Alicia Lombardozzi and Katie McCusker for their recent certifications as PA State EMT-Bs. We would also like to congratulate Ed DiRocco and John Haungs for successfully completing the American Red Cross Emergency Responder course.

Congratulations to Chris McGough, Tom Stars, Pat Walls & Nick Skull. They are all newly certified EMT-B’s and they are now in the process of becoming crew chiefs for Media EMS.

Congratulations Alison and Ray !! They were today married at Ridley Creek State Park and the reception was held back at the firehouse. A great time was had by everyone who attended.