Johnny receiving an award at the 2011 banquet from president Bill Cope and Chief Denny Loux, Jr.

Johnny Carwithen, and associate member since 2005 and honorary member for many years before that, passed away at the age of 60 on Weds., April 4, 2012. John was an integral part of the fire company, his hard work and dedication to the organization were admired and recognized by the members of the company and the Doylestown community.

John will be dearly missed.  The thoughts and prayers of his fire company family go out to Johnny’s family.

God speed brother.

Great job, thanks Johnny!

More on Johnny-

http://doylestown.patch.com/articles/doylestown-loses-longtime-friend#photo-9517820

http://doylestown.patch.com/blog_posts/goodbye-johnny

http://www.phillyburbs.com/my_town/doylestown/doylestown-s-watchman-remembered-fondly/article_ccaf3450-aa8b-56aa-b9d4-93fc930cffd8.html

Details on services will be posted when made available.

Doylestown firefighter Ed Loux works with Warrington Deputy chief Joe Fuchs to get the driver out.

Doylestown firefighters were dispatched to a report of a car under a tractor/trailer at the intersection of Maple Ave. and Swamp Road on Tuesday, March 27 at 6:36 PM. Police on scene reported heavy entrapment, with the victim conscious and moving. Deputy 19, Mike Wood, arrived and ordered Rescue 19 to prepare to go in service with heavy spreaders and airbags. Engine 79′s crew was ordered to pull a protection line and handle hazards. Rescue 29 and 5 were special called, and medics from Central Bucks Ambulance requested a medevac chopper. The chopper landed on a nearby baseball field, and flight medics came to the scene. Deputy 19 requested an engine for the LZ. Companies used every type of tool to complete the extrication, including hydraulic rescue cutters, spreaders and rams.
After almost an hour of work, the driver was removed from the vehicle at 7:25 PM. She was flown to Temple University Trauma by Pennstar 6.
Plumsteadville Tower 24 was special called for scene photography.

The annual all-you-can-eat event will feature pancakes, sausage, coffee and drinks for all! Doors will open on Saturday, March 17th from 6:30 AM until 12 noon. Come out and meet the men and women who protect the Doylestown community and have a great breakfast with friends and neighbors!

Advance adult tickets are also available for purchase at Duck Deli, Herb’s Hobbies and Crafts, Impact Hair Design, Nat’s, Paul B. Moyer and Sons, Happ Contractors, Aunt Judy’s Family Restaurant.

Adults $6 Door – Kids 6-12 $3 at the door – Children under 6 are free

L to R- Matt Grogan, Victor Sarantschin, Nate Coia, Jeff Anlauf, Chris Hagstrom, Molly Bailey-Goag, Jacob Goerner, and Lt. Jeff Kennedy.

Doylestown Fire Company held it’s monthly probie/junior drill night on Monday, Feb. 20, at Station 79. Lt. Jeff Kennedy and Chief Engineer 79 Matt Grogan lead the group in the use of power saws on wood and metal. The sparks flew when the metal saw was placed in service.

Lt. 79 Jeff Kennedy makes sparks with the metal saw.

Firefighters from Doylestown and Chalfont open up the soffet to get to the fire.

Doylestown firefighters responded with Chalfont Station 34 for Direct Salvage on County Line Road on Feb. 15. The 3-alarm fire consumed the office and warehouse areas of the expansive compound. Engine 19 dropped 1400′ of 5′, as water supply was at a distance. Ladder 79 and Engine 19′s crews were engaged during the fire, and Rescue 19 and Engine 79 also responded.

Chief Ed Truman thanks past Chief Denny Loux, Jr. for his 7 years of service as Chief.

As is the tradition at Doylestown Fire Company No. 1, the first Wednesday night of the month means the installation of officers for the new year at the fire company. This year though, for the first time in seven years, there was a change at the top. Denny Loux, Jr., a life member and Chief for the past 7 years, was not at the front for the room being sworn in as Chief. Loux, who has been a line officer for most of his time spent volunteering at the fire company, stepped down as chief. After new chief Ed Truman was sworn in by Senior Judge Ollie Groman, Sr., Loux was honored by the fire company by his officers and firefighters with the traditional red helmet of a past chief. During his time as Chief, many safety reforms were instituted, and the company purchased and placed a new ladder in service. Over his time as chief, Loux gave thousands of hours of service to the community and the fire service, and lead the officers and firefighters of the fire company with honor and distinction. He will continue to be active, assisting fire company fire marshal Steve Walther, who is also a past Chief of the company, with investigative duties.

In addition to Truman, who becomes the 22nd member of the fire company to be chief, Michael Wood was installed as Deputy Chief, Paul Kreuter and first time Battalion Chief Bret Morris, returning Captian Lori Westover, and returning lieutenants Jeff Kennedy and Jim Shepard. Communications officer Ed Loux and assistant communications officer George Erb were also swoarn in.

Truman is also a life member of the fire company, has held every elected line officer position, and comes from a family rich in fire service participation. He has numerous relatives who have served in the fire service in the region, including past Doylestown chiefs Sam Cramer, Sr. and Sam Cramer, Jr., his uncle and cousin. He is also a firefighter for Merck in Montgomery County.

President Bill Cope was sworn in for his 7th year as president with Jay Fetterolf in his first year as 1st Vice President, Mark Hamilton as 2nd Vice President, Bob McCrillis treasurer, Victor Sarantschin assistant treasurer, Peter Mills recording secretary, Annie Baughman asst. recording secretary, Jack Connard financial secretary, trustees Bill Price, Dan Kline, B. J. Loughnane, Jim Hampton, Kyle Downs and Larry Browne.

As part of his first Chief’s report, Truman reported that the fire company responded to calls for services 665 times in 2011. Of those calls, 163 were for structure fires and 51 for rescues. Members have recorded over 15,000 hours of volunteer service to the Doylestown community in each of the past 3 years.

Firefighters stretch a hose into the dwelling.

As the Halloween snowstorm of 2011 raged along the east coast, the members of Doylestown Fire Company were busy keeping the area safe. Firefighters and fire police responded to dozens of calls for downed trees and wires starting mid-day Saturday. At 9:26 PM Saturday night, the fire company was dispatched to 13 Maple Lane in Doylestown Borough for a chimney fire. Battalion 19, Paul Kreuter, was first on scene and found that the fire from a fireplace had spread to the wall of the home directly above the fireplace. Engine 19 arrived and with the help of Ladder 79 opened the wall above the fireplace and quickly extinguished it. Warrington and Plumsteadville firefighters assisted, along with Central Bucks Ambulance. The scene was cleared by 11 PM. There were no injuries, and minor smoke and structural damage to the residence.

During the course of the storm and it’s aftermath, the all volunteer members of the fire company responded to 35 emergency calls. They have now responded to over 550 calls for the year.

Doylestown Fire Company reminds everyone with the cold weather upon us, don’t take the safety of your heat sources for granted. Have your heaters and fireplace/chimney checked, cleaned and maintained every season.

Race winner Megan D'Arcangelo crosses the finish line.

The first annual George Casey Memorial 5K run through the streets of Doylestown Borough on October 8, 2011, was a race in memory of a man who left a legacy of community service. Casey, who passed away in late December of 2010, was a retired police officer who served in both Doylestown Borough and Plumstead Township. He was also a volunteer firefighter with both Doylestown and Plumsteadville Fire Companies. Because of this, his youngest daughter Megan decided that she wanted to undertake an event in the memory of her father that would benefit the two fire companies he gave so much to over the years.

Over 100 runners and walkers traversed the course that wound through the neighborhoods of Doylestown Borough on a beautiful fall Saturday morning. Fire trucks and firefighters from both companies lined the course, cheering on the participants. Scouts manned the water station at Linden Elelmentary School. The winner was Megan D’Arcangelo in a time of 20:19. The second place winner and top male finisher was David Boelker, with a time of 21:22.

After the race, participants and fans gathered at the Doylestown Fire Company firehouse on Shewell Ave. for refreshments and an award ceremony. In addition to the 2 top finishers, awards were given to third place overall runner Andy Jarin, fourth place overall Ryan Bennett, second overall femaile Erin Burker and Aubrie Fennecken, who was awarded third place overall female after Lauren Casey, a family member, was disqualified for being related to Megan and George Casey.

Results are available at www.pretzelcitysport.com

For more information on the George Casey 5k, go to www.georgecasey5k.org

Overall race winner Megan D'Arcangelo (2nd from left) and mens overall and 2nd place finisher David Boelker with Janet (l) and Megan (r) Casey at the awards ceremony.