Please support the Delco Fallen Firefighters & EMS Memorial.  Help us honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.  The memorial is currently under construction but there is still work to be done.    For more information, please visit the website at:  http://www.delcolodd.com/  

Thank you for your continued support. 

 Help us bring joy to others! Please come out and join Lima Fire Company for a social event to raise money for the fire company while raising toys for the US Marine Corps Toys for Tots Drive.

There will be door prizes, raffles, food, beer, dancing, and a beirut tournament.       Saturday November 29th 2008 7pm-1am 18 to enter 21 to drink   For tickets please see a member or call the station 610-565-3736 There is a limited amount of advance tickets available now. $15 w/ a new unwrapped toy $20 without. Tickets will also be available at the door $20 w/ a new unwrapped toy $25 without. We hope to see you there!!

The members were hanging around the station today enjoying lunch in the new kitchen when the accident response (Co 69, Rescue 54 & Medic 1047) was hit for a crash in the rear of the Riddle Village property. Within a minute, Tac & Engine 69 rolled down the street to investigate. Upon arrival we found a single vehicle that had collided with a metal road closure gate. There was no entrapment & minor injury reported to the vehicles' operator. The assignment was held to Co 69 & EMS (Medic 1047 & Ambulance 69).  Crews cut the gate arm for the tow operator & secured the vehicle. Company 69 was available within 30 mins. 

"The Wagon" headed up to J-Tech Monday morning for some lighting repairs & upgrades. The few remaining strobe packs on the body were swapped out for much more efficient (& cooler looking) LED packs. The light bars that were mounted over the rear cab doors were removed & replaced with Federal Signal Legend quarter bars. One of the LED bars from over the cab was relocated to the back of the rig. Thank you to the folks at J-Tech for yet again a job well done.

The members of the Lima Fire Co send our very best congratulations to Lt. Kim Ferrera & her fiance Ken. Kim joined her long time sweetheart Ken (Assistant Chief 639B) this weekend in the Bronx, NY exchanging their vows to become husband & wife. The ceremony & festivities were attended by many members of Delco's emergency services family. Everyone had an excellent time. Thank you Kim & Kenny for including us in your celebration.  Enjoy your honeymoon. We wish you the very best as you begin the next chapter in your lives.

It's that time of year again.  This morning the members of Lima Fire Company were charged with the delivery of a Very Important Person. Santa Claus came back to make his annual appearance to all the good boys & girls at the Granite Run Mall. Santa arrived at the fire company just before 10am & met with all the members who were there to help him out. He boarded Truck 69 & recieved a grand enterance into the mall so all the children could see (& hear) that he had arrived. After a brief trip up, Santa was lowered right next to the excited group of children (& adults) who were gathered for Breakfast with Santa at the mall. Thanks again Santa.

PS - we've been real good this year........but you already know that

Tonight, at the Indian River Fire Co., Aston-Beechwood Fire Co., Past Chief Roland Walker Jr., takes the Oath of Office as President of the Sussex County Fireman’s Association. Chief Walker has also served as Deputy and Assistant Chief at Indian River, now currently serving as a Fire Police Lieutenant. Chief Walker has been a friend of Lima Fire Company for many years.

 

The Officers and Members of Lima Fire Co. congratulated Chief Walker on his election. Sussex County has gained a very valuable asset.

Saturday morning around 8am Engine 69 with a crew of 5 left for Oak Orchard DE to cover Indian River Fire Co., Station 80. Indian River celebrated their 55th Anniversary and housed a 2008 Spartan 4Guys Pumper and new Command unit. Old friends and Members of Lima now running with Indian River met the crew and provided a nice visit;  Brian & Tarisa Morley, Past Chief’s 72 Rollie Walker Jr. and Ray Russell (part-timer there and still active with Concordville), was a pleasure to spend time with them. Covering with Engine 69 was Squad 21-6 from Mill Creek Fire Co. of New Castle County DE.

 

After participating in the housing ceremonies and parade with Indian River, the crews settled down for the evening and a fine dinner. Lima and Mill Creek were invited to attended the after party for the celebration that was held at their station.

 

Although no calls were run during the 24 hours there, a very restful time and a new relationship was begun between all 3 companies. Engine 69 returned to quarters on Sunday, October 26th around noon.

Tonight, members from stations 69 (Lima), 54 (Lenni Heights) & 72 (Aston Beechwood) took part in search & rescue training at station 69. Lima scheduled to have the Search & Rescue Training Trailer from the county ESTC out for the members to utilize. Each member had a chance to participate in a couple of evolutions inside the trailer. Some members got their first taste at S.A.R. training & airpack operations. A few changes were made to the interior set up between evolutions to change things up a bit. It  was a good learning experience & refresher for the crews. Thank you to all who participated & thank you to Kirby Kerber & the Delaware County Emergency Services Training Center for use of the trailer. 

This weekend the station participated in the Town Talk flea market at DCCC.  A great group of members came out to set up & man the concession stand throughout the day.  We had outstanding weather this year & sales were just as good.  We were inundated with hungry shoppers all day long. Even April & Phil Margera, parents of Bam Margera & co-stars of MTV\'s former hit show Viva La Bam, stopped by to partake in our refreshments. We thank all who came out to help support our booth as well as the members who made it possible. We\'re looking forward to our next opportunity to help out our friends at the Daily Times with this great event again. 

Tonight Ambulance 69-7A was on standby for the Penncrest Varsity football game against Ridley High School.  The crew was treated to a great game with the Penncrest Lions winning by a final score of 26-19.  No EMS services were required from the crew during the game.

The officers & members of the Lima Fire Company send our well wishes to John "Animal" Essaf as he begins a new chapter in his life on the sunny Gulf Coast of Florida.  John spent the early part of the week packing up for the move & throwing back a few cold ones with friends.  Thursday afternoon, with the U-Haul packed,  John departed from Station 69 after recieving a send off fit for him from the members on hand. We wish John the best of luck & look forward to hearing from him. 

Approximately 1345 hrs, Co 69, Rescue 54, Engine 50 & Medic 1047 were dispatched to the Media Bypass southbound just prior to Baltimore Pike for a Motor Vehicle Crash reported with a vehicle roll over, possible subject trapped & possible vehicle fire.  Medic 104 & Deputy 50 (A Mancil) arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle off the roadway, on its side with the occupant out of the vehicle.  Upon the arrival of Tac 69, it was determined that no major hazards existed & patient care was being handled by Medic 1047.  The assignment was held to the medics & Tac 69. Fire apparatus cleared within 15 minutes. 

The members kept busy this weekend attending multiple training sessions on Saturday & Sunday.  While some members were attending the Basic Vehicle Rescue class, others were attending the Aerial Operations class held at Middletown Fire Co, Station 50.  Thank you to Station 50 their hospitality during the classes. Thank you Reliance Fire Co, Station 61, who provided the use of their Ladder Tower for Sunday's training exercises and to Spring Mill Fire Co, Station 45, of Whitemarsh Township,  for covering Truck 69's 1st due during Sunday's class.  Lima Fire Co is proud to have a few more certified aerial operators among its ranks.

The Basic Vehicle Rescue Class is a 3 part series of classes that educates members in proper handling of emergencies involving motor vehicles.  We are also looking forward to a few more Vehicle Rescue Technicians in the near future to ad to the over 30 members who have already completed this training.

We Remember   We remember the day we watched the towers fall the day FDNY was called to duty the day 343 gave all   We remember where we were we remember how we felt we will never forget what we saw or how our hearts seemed to melt   just trying to save others this is what we do they were just doing their job and their worst fears came true   no matter how many years go by the memory will never fade we will forever honor our brothers and the ultimate sacrifice they made   The Officers and members of Lima Fire Company remember 9/11/01. We will never forget.