Tonight several members went to a beef and beer fundraiser at the Berwyn Fire Company. The fundraiser was to support Shawn Savering and his family. Shawn and his two sons were involved in a serious accident on Oct 21st which left Shawn hospitalized at The Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania and his sons Ryan and Ryley hospitalized at Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. Shawn is an active member of the Berwyn Fire Company he has also worked as a paid EMT at our station for 5 years and he still continues to work for us on a part-time basis. The Berwyn Fire Company has established a special fund to support the Saverings in their time of need. Contributions to support the Savering family may be made toBerwyn Fire CompanySavering Family FundFirstrust Bank133 Lancaster AvenueDevon PA 19333Attention Bernadette Bundy

At 0054 ambulances 23-7 and 23-7A along with company 65 51 67 medics 106 102A 102B Ridley 7 were dispatched to I-476 SB for an accident with a vehicle overturned and entrapment 23-7 arrived quickly and transported one critical patient to CCMC. Ambulance 23-7A remained on scene for the duration and was returned.

The Media Fire Companys Paramedic Bike Team went in-service for the first time on Sunday April 25 2004 at the Media Borough Super Sunday Event on State Street. The bike team was started to provide a quick method of access to ill or injured patients attending special events in Media Borough and surrounding communities. The team of two consists of one Paramedic and one EMT carrying a full range of ALSBLS equipment including a cardiac monitor airwayintubation kit IV and Medication supplies. Anyone wishing to utilize the services of the Media EMS Bike Team at their special events can contact the Media Fire Company at 610-565-3737 ext.21.

At 0054 hours Companies 65 Garden City 51 South Media and Ambulance 23 were dispatched to 209 Beech Ave for a possible dwelling fire. Upon Arrival of 65-1 heavy fire was showing from the rear of the building. 65-9 reported all occupants were out of the building and requested Company 23 for the R.I.T. team as well as second ambulance 23 and M45-7. 51-1 hit the hydrant and layed in to 65-1. Numerous 1 34 lines were placed in service and an aggressive attack was made by the crews from 65 and 51. At this time Company 52 was requested for the Airbank and 47 for the Canteen. Upon arrival of 23-7A and M45-7 rehab was set up for the firefighters. A great job was done by all and everyone went home safe with no injuries. Units on Scene were 65-9 Command 65-1 L65 51-1 51-2 51-6 52-6 Airbank Canteen 47 23-7 23-7A M23 M45-7.

At 0509 ambulance 23-7 was dispatched for the EMS box alarm for a working fire at Martins Run Care Center in Marple Twp. The crew from ambulance 23 was used to help assess and treat residents of the nursing home. 23-7 was returned after the residents were all checked.

The Media Fire Company would like to congratulate Ken Ader and Kim Weaver on their graduation from college. Ken is a graduate from Penn State University where he majored in business administration and Kim is a graduate from the University of Delaware where she majored in nursing. Best of luck in the future from everyone.

Around 2130 Media EMS was dispatched along with companies 65 Garden City and 51 South Media for an overturned vehicle on north bound I-476. Medic 102B was one of the first to arrive and request two helicopters to fly two children due to their mechanism of injury. Units on the scene were 23-7 23-7A Medic 23 Medic 23A 44-7 Medics 102 102-B Engine 65-1 Engine 65-2 Engine 51-2 Rescue 51 PennStar 1 Medevac 2.

At 2 PM the Media Fire Company and Riddle Hospitals Medic 104-7 were dispatched to the Wendys Restaurant for a vehicle that had crashed into the building. Deputy Chief Lou Bellace arrived on scene and found a vehicle had jumped the concrete parking blocks and broke through the exterior windows and wall. The driver of the vehicle had already been removed from the vehicle and was treated for minor injuries by Medic 104-7. A quick assessment showed that there was no immediate need for any extrication or shoring of the building and the fire company was recalled. Snorkel 23 was later called to the scene to assist Media Borough Code Enforcement with inspecting the structure.

The Media Fire Co. and the Springfield Fire Co. attended a basic foam firefighting class with the hands-on portion being held at the Delco training center. Thanks to Lieutenant Hazlett from Media and Captain Able from Springfield for presenting the class

At Approximately 1715 hrs Media EMS was dispatched along with companies 73 Rose Tree and 41 Newtown Square for an accident at Providence Rd Palmers Mill Rd in Upper Providence Township. Upon the arrival of Upper Providence Township Police they request the fire companies to expedite and reported one vehicle overturned with one patient entrapped. Rescue 73 provided extrication and the patient was transported to Riddle Memorial Hospital by ambulance and medic 23. Units on scene 23-7 Medic 23 Rescue 73

Students and volunteers from some local schools celebrated Martin Lutheran King Day at the Media Fire Co. by volunteering to clean the apparatus. The students assisted by parents and school officials gave all of the apparatus a good winter cleaning. This gesture of community service was greatly appreciated by all of the members of the Media Fire Company a volunteer organization itself.

Truck Captain Sergio Ora takes the plunge. Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Ora. Best wishes in the future.

For the year of 2004 the Media Fire Company responded to 266 Fire Incidents. The Ambulances responded to 1708 Incidents and Medic 23 responded to 1256 incidents. The officers would like to thank all the members of the fire company for all their help and support. The top ten fire responders for the year of 2004 1. Ed Gibson III- 149 Calls Responded To2. Rob Hazlett- 1343. Sergio Ora- 1174. Dan Brees-1005. Siobahn Connaghan- 986. Lou Bellace- 977. Ernie Derrickson- 898. Brian Lukus-869. Mike Brees- 7910. Tom Golden.- 78 The top the EMS responders for the year of 2004Siobhan Connaghan 2578 Hours VolunteeredAnne Wooters 734Chris Graham 646Pat Dougherty 592.5Jen Griglione 551Kim Weaver 474Dave Hayward 466.5John Goddard 445.5Mark Walsh 432Ron Berardocco 430