Fire Prevention Open House 2011
Published October 14, 2011-
- The frie company’s smoke trailer was staffed to teach young and old about fire safety.
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- Rescue 19 was toured by young and old.
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- Kids like Dalton Hinkle got to use a real fire hose.
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- The Jacobsen kids, (l tor) Nikki, 7, Dillon, 4, and Danny, 6, are ready to be firefighters.
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- Anna Widener, 7, of Doylestown, got to try on some firefighter gear.
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- Firetrucks were open for tours.
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- Doyle the Dalmatian with Timmy Santucci, 3, of Buckingham Township.
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- Taylor Hinkle and Megan Browne raised $32 for the fire company through a raffle at the open house.
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- The Doylestown Fire Company Auxiliary served food and beverages to the attendees.
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- Kids and parents wait to use the fire hose.
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- Kids got to use a real fire hose on a “house fire”.
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- The fire company’s 1923 Ahrens-Fox engine was on display
Doylestown Fire Company’s annual Fire Prevention Open House kicks off Fire Prevention week every October First Friday. This year’s event featured the fire company’s fire safety house, where kids and parents got to learn about fire prevention and safety issues. Kids were also able to try on fire gear, put out a “house fire” with a real fire hose, and tour fire trucks. Doyle the Dalmatian was giving and receiving hugs, and the Doylestown Fire Company Auxiliary served free food and beverages.
Also, Megan Browne, daughter of Fire Prevention Officer Larry Browne, assembled 2 baskets for a raffle she held at the event. Megan donated the proceeds to fire company president Bill Cope at the end of the evening. The winning baskets were won by Doylestown Borough resident Janet Casey and Caleb Rufe of Doylestown Township. The raffle raised $32.
Doylestown’s Fire Prevention Unit reminds everyone that every day is fire prevention day. Make sure you check your smoke detectors monthly, change the batteries when you change your clock, and practice a home safety drill at least once a year.
Quick work of a small fire on State St.
Published October 5, 2011
Engine 19 arrives.
- Engine 19 in front of the fire building on State St.
Firefighters from Doylestown and Warrington made quick work of a small fire in a dryer in the basement of the Vine and Fig Tree Bistro on E. State St. in Doylestown Borough Monday afternoon, October 3. Battalion 19, Paul Kreuter, arrived on scene and found an active fire in the dryer. Engine 19′s crew arrived and quickly extinguished the small fire. Ladders 79 and 29 ventilated and did overhaul, and all companies were picked up in a short time. There were no injuries and damage only to the dryer.
Ed Loux brings out the truckie bucket.
Molly Bailey-Goga helps with the hoseline.
Fire Company receives generous donation from Poco’s!
Published October 3, 2011
Poco’s Restaurant owner Wayne Cauble presents Doylestown Fire Company president Bill Cope and Deputy Chief Ed Truman with a check for $4226, the proceeds of a fund raiser held at the restaurant on 9/11/11, in honor of the work of Doylestown firefighters on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Cauble said that $1356 of the donation was from cash donations by customers that evening at the Doylestown landmark, and $2870 was the net profit for the night from sales at the restaurant and bar.
The members of Doylestown Fire Company No. 1 are very appreciative of the generosity and efforts of Wayne Cauble, his staff and the customers that evening.
Members of Doylestown Fire Company No. 1 have responded to over 400 emergency calls in 2011 and in 2010 recorded over 15,000 hours of volunteer service to the Doylestown and Central Bucks area. The company has been an all-volunteer organization since 1879.
Dwelling Fire in Buckingham
Published September 30, 2011On September 29th at 19:34 hours, Doylestown Fire Company was dispatched to a 3 alarm dwelling fire on Milords Lane in Buckingham. The fire originated in one home and quickly spread to the nearby houses, completely destroying two of them, damaging two others and displacing several families. Several fire companies from Bucks and Montgomery counties were called in to assist with the rapid moving fire. Paul Kreuter, Battalion Chief 19, took command, got the scene under control and successfully prevented the fire from spreading to additional homes. Peco was also on the scene to shut off gas to the four homes involved in the fire. The gas meter on one of the homes was damaged from the fire and ignited, further complicating the effort. Peco was eventually able to dig up the gas line and crimp it to shut off the flow.
Photo provided courtesy of Ray Lekich (PVFC)
Fire Prevention Open house and George Casey 5K pre-race festivitites
Published September 27, 2011
Fire trucks will be open for tours at the Shewell Ave. Firehouse.
The Doylestown Fire Company’s annual fire prevention open house will be held on October 7, 2011 and have fun and education for kids and adults. There will be fire trucks, fire safety information and education, gear for kids and adults to try on, and Doyle the Dalmatian! The Teddy Bear Clinic from Doylestown Hospital’s Emergency Department will be there to attend to the health needs of kids’ favorite stuffed friends.
Also, there will be late registration available for the George Casey Memorial 5K run, and information on the event, as well as credential pick up and a vendor fair.
The event is free! It runs from 6:30-9 PM at the Shewell Ave. Firehouse at 68 Shewell Ave, in Doylestown Borough.
George Casey 5k
Published September 19, 2011Join us on Saturday, October 8 for the George Casey 5k Memorial. The race will run through downtown Doylestown. George was a dedicated police officer and firefighter, who found his passion in firefighting. He passed away on December 28. This race, in memory of him, will benefit Doylestown Fire Company No. 1 and Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company.
Pre-registration is available until October 2. Race day registration will also be available. Pre-registration guarantees you a tshirt, discount on registration & a swag bag (race goodies, coupons, etc).
Visit the race website for more information (http://www.georgecasey5k.org).
Doylestown After Dark
Published August 3, 2011Several members of Doylestown Fire Company attended the 2011 Doylestown After Dark Car Show on Saturday August 23rd. The members were there to recruit new members, promote fire prevention/awareness and to provide lighting for the award ceremony.
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Court St. looking north from Clinton.
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At the crossroads of the show.
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Looking west on State.
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Jeff Anlauf taking pics from the main.
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Meg and Paul Cain giving out free stuff.
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Car leaves Route 202 bypass
Published February 9, 2011On Feb. 9 at 10:44 am, Doylestown Fire Company and Central Bucks Ambulance were dispatched to a vehicle rescue, with the report of a car into a creek, on the Rt. 202 bypass in the area of South Main St.. Police units from Doylestown Borough and Township, along with Chief Denny Loux, looked for and found the vehicle off the side of the highway on the southbound side just north of Pebble Hill Road. The driver, the sole occupant of the vehicle, was in and out of consciousness and airbags had deployed. Rescue 19 and Engine 79 arrived on scene and assisted Medics from CB Ambulance in removing, packaging and transporting the driver to an ambulance. Cold conditions and snow made the trek up the hilly side of the road tricky, but the operation was successful.
