Radnor Fire Company

Today the entire Radnor Fire Company would like to honor and congratulate Fire Chief Joe Maguire on his retirement as a Radnor Police Officer. Joe began his career in 1979 and served as a patrolman for 9 years, detective for 10 years, was promoted to patrol Corporal and then spent the last 16 years as Sergeant with his most recent assignment as Integrity Control Officer. Joe has worked thousands of cases both big and small but treated every investigation with the same profes...sionalism and integrity they deserve. Sergeant Maguire will leave RPD with the respect and admiration of all of his fellow Officers, both past and present. Joe has received many honors and awards during his career but the humble man he is, he’d never want them all listed. The residents and visitors of Radnor Township are lucky to have had an Officer like Joe. Please help us congratulate Sergeant Maguire on a job well done and happiness in retirement!

Happy Father’s Day to all of the awesome dads out there! Hope you all have an amazing day!

Please remember, today is not about barbecues or an extra day off from work. Today is about all of the men and women who put their lives above our own in the name of freedom. Today we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. To those who put themselves in the line of fire for the United States, we salute you!

Welcome home Larry Bengough! The Officers, Members and Career Staff of Radnor Fire Company welcome home Firefighter/EMT Larry Bengough. Larry has been serving in the U.S. Army as a helicopter mechanic in the Middle East for the last 11 months in support of Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Inherent Resolve. He’s qualified to work on the CH47F but has been working as a UH60 mechanic with the 28th ECAB. In addition to serving as a part-time employee at Radnor Fire Com...pany, Larry has been with West End FC for over 10 years. Our thanks to you, Larry, and your family for the sacrifices made while serving on this latest overseas deployment.

During EMS Week, volunteers and career staff received a special visit from State Rep. Jennifer O'Mara. We are grateful for her continued support of the first responder community. Our longest serving active EMS volunteer Ginny Maguire was recognized this week. EMT Maguire stepped up to help with standbys, coordinated ambulance maintenance and assisted with many other critical tasks during the pandemic. Career Staff FF/EMT David Panetta and FF/EMT Christopher Straub were also recognized for their efforts. This past year was challenging and both rarely missed a shift and provided quality service to the community. Keep up the good work!

When first responders compete to collect blood, everyone wins! Come out to give blood with the American Red Cross at the Radnor Township #BattleoftheBadges Blood Drive on Monday June 7, 9 am-7 pm. Make sure to cast your vote for Radnor Fire Company! Everyone knows we have a cooler job and we don’t give out speeding tickets! Presenting donors get a free T-shirt! Book your appointment today:... https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results

The Officers and Members of Radnor Fire Company wish to express our sincere condolences to the entire Marple Township Police Department on the sudden and tragic loss of one of their Officers today. Please keep the Officer’s family and colleagues in your thoughts and prayers during this unbelievably difficult time. Rest Easy, Officer. We’ve got it from here.

The Radnor Fire Company is currently hiring for (2) new full-time positions that are being funded by a recent grant received from FEMA through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants Program. The Radnor Fire Company is a combination organization that provides Fire, Rescue, Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support emergency medical services in Radnor Township, Delaware County and Tredyffrin Township, Chester County. Volunteers and career staff responded to 809 fire calls and 2,368 EMS calls in 2019. Interested applicants are directed to email a resume, cover letter, and copies of certifications / licenses to Director of EMS Operations Brian Zimmerman via email at [email protected]. Prior to applying, please review the minimum required certifications and licenses that can be viewed at the link below.

To those who have served and continue to serve, we salute you!

Shortly after 9pm the Broomall Fire Company was dispatched to I-476 NB prior to Route 30 for an accident with entrapment. First arriving crews found a SUV roll...ed over in the shoulder with one subject trapped in the driver’s seat. Rescue & Squad 53 initiated the extrication and were assisted by Radnor Fire Company’s Rescue & MICU 15. The single occupant of the vehicle was transported to a local hospital for treatment by Marple Township Ambulance Corps. The cause of the accident is under investigation by PSP. While our units were operating on the accident, a reported commercial building fire was dispatched to the 2900blk of Springfield Road. Engine 53 along with assisting units from Newtown and Havertown investigated and found the reported smoke to be fog rolling into the area.

By NewDesk October 27, 2020 WAYNE, PA - The Radnor Fire Company received a new vehicle last week. Tac 15 is a 2020 Ford F-550 Pierce Mini Pumper with a 1,000 gallons per minute Waterous pump. It has seating for 4 firefighters and has 4 wheel drive capability. This unit replaced a 1999 fire truck that was sold to the Chester Township Fire Company.... Tac 15 holds 280 gallons of water and 20 gallons of class A foam. It also carries 1,000 feet of 3 inch supply line, 400 feet of 1.75 inch attack line, 150 feet of 2.5 inch hose, and 200 feet of 1 inch booster hose. Tac 15 is equipped with light rescue equipment, including a Holmatro cutter/ spreader and cribbing. Also included are chain saws, oil dry, portable lighting, gas meter, forcible entry equipment, rope rescue equipment, EMS equipment, and self-contained breathing apparatus. The Tac is expected to be placed in service in the next few weeks, after installation of radio equipment and training for the engineers and drivers. Thank you to the members who served on the Capital Apparatus Specifications Committee; Chief Joseph Maguire, Deputy Chief Michael Maguire, Assistant Chief Ryan Maguire, Assistant Chief Paul Leighton, Chief Engineer James Hemwall, Engine Committee Chair Rodney Byrd and Director Harry Hoplamazian. And a special thank you to the Radnor Township Board of Commissioners for their continued support of our capital apparatus replacement fund.

Engine 15 is currently operating at a rubbish fire in the Swedeland section of Upper Merion Township. At 5:28PM, Radnor Fire Company was dispatched to assist Upper Merion Fire Department with a reported building fire. The incident is actually a large tire and debris fire at a vehicle salvage yard.

The Radnor Fire Company is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen! The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. For any residents or businesses in the Radnor/Tredyffrin community served by the Radnor Fire Company that would like to receive fire safety literature or giveaways, please email [email protected].

On Saturday, October 3rd at 3:06 p.m., Radnor Fire Company was dispatched to the Blue Route, mile marker 13.5, for a vehicle fire. While enroute, the Delaware County 9-1-1- Center reported several callers reporting the fire. Upon arrival, Chief 15 and Squad 15 encountered a passenger vehicle engulfed in flames on the left shoulder of the highway. The crew from Squad 15 deployed a hoseline and extinguished the fire. The Bryn Mawr Fire Company was requested to respond to assist... with water supply. All firefighters cleared the scene by 4 p.m. and the scene was turned over to the Pennsylvania State Police. Radnor first responders handled 15 fire/EMS calls over the weekend, which included a motor vehicle collision, car fire, and multiple medical emergencies.

Radnor Fire Company Chief & Squad 15 vehicle fire response to I-476 NB

Extrication of Injured Worker from Dorm Roof By WatchDesk September 30, 2020... WAYNE, PA - On Tuesday, September 29th at 2:55 p.m., Radnor EMS was dispatched to Sparrowk Hall at Eastern University for an injured worker on the roof. MICU 15 arrived on location, began treatment, and requested that the fire company be dispatched to assist in the removal of the worker. Chief 15, along with firefighters from Quint 15 and Rescue 15 arrived shortly thereafter and setup the aerial ladder and took a Stokes basket and rescue rope to the roof to the EMS crew. Rescuers placed the victim in the basket and brought them down the ladder to the awaiting ambulance. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.

The Radnor Fire Company would like to acknowledge Mayfield Gardens, Inc. Landscape Contractors for their hard work involving our fire and EMS apparatus bay resurfacing project this past month. Their employees were professional and performed quality work. We cannot thank them enough for the services they donated in-kind to keep our costs down during a challenging year.

The Plymouth Township Police Detective Division is seeking assistance in attempting to identify the suspects depicted in this video. On September 26, 2020 at 3:24 pm, the two female bicycle riders you can observe in this video stopped along the Schuylkill River Trail, at the memorial site honoring Officer Brad Fox. Officer Fox gave his life on this spot on September 13, 2012, in service to the public.

Radnor ATV Responds to Injured Subject on Skunk Hollow Park Trail By NewsDesk September 21, 2020... WAYNE, PA - On Sunday, September 20th, around 8:30 a.m., Radnor Fire Company EMS was dispatched to the Skunk Hollow Park trail off of Darby Paoli Rd. in Radnor Township for an injured person. Upon arrival, the EMS crews requested the fire company’s ATV be dispatched because of the location of the victim. ATV 15, Rescue 15, and Engine 15 promptly responded to assist. Deputy Chief Michael Maguire established command and coordinated efforts with the on-scene EMS team. A crew rode the ATV into the woods to the victim and assisted EMS with patient packaging. The patient was loaded onto the ATV and brought out to the awaiting ambulance for transport to a local hospital. As this incident was unfolding 3 additional calls were handled by volunteers and career staff between 8:30 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. A total of 11 fire/EMS calls were responded to on Sunday.

From the Desk of Chief Joseph Maguire This past August, twelve members of the Radnor Fire Company completed the Water Rescue and Emergency Response Course - Operations Level. This course, which follows NFPA 1670 Standard for Technical Rescue, covered planning for water emergencies, water terminology and dynamics, medical conditions, personal and team safety and fundamental rescue techniques (self and shore-based rescue). This level represents the capability of hazard recogni...tion, equipment usage, and techniques necessary to safely and effectively support and participate in a technical rescue incident. RFC members attended classroom training, including a written test. Training was also held at the Radnor High School pool for a swim test and to practice various techniques that are necessary to successfully conduct a rescue. The training culminated with a practical exercise in the Schuylkill River where all aspects of swift water rescue were put together. The training session included defensive and aggressive swimming techniques, self-rescue, and multiple rescuer crossing techniques to reach and remove a victim. These twelve members are now added to the nine other members of RFC, who previously attained this same level of certification, to provide additional rescue services to the communities we serve. RFC also has twenty-one other members who are in the process of obtaining this same level of certification. Thank you to the Commissioners of Radnor Township who provided funding for the dry suits and equipment for the water rescue team.

Just after 3:00 today, Radnor Fire Company was dispatched to assist Newtown Square Fire Company for a reported building fire. Quint 15 was immediately out the door with a crew of 6 followed shortly by Engine 15. Units arrived to find smoke showing from a second floor apartment and quickly went in service, pulling a secondary hand line from Engine 41 and stretched it through an adjoining apartment. The fire was quickly extinguished and thankfully held to a single apartment. Great work by all units on scene!

Radnor Fire Company, Multiple Local Mutual Aid Companies Battle Overnight House Fire in Radnor By NewsDesk September 14, 2020... Wayne, PA -- Radnor Fire Company and eight local mutual aid companies responded at 12:06 a.m. Monday, to a large overnight house fire on St. Davids Road near the intersection of Church, Darby Paoli and Round Hill Roads in Radnor. Chief 15 and Quint 15 were first on scene and reported heavy smoke and fire coming from the first floor, interior corner of the six bedroom home. Radnor firefighters went in service with several lines while Engine 15 crews laid in with water supply from Round Hill Road. Crews worked to provide ventilation on the roof to help clear smoke for firefighters below battling the blaze on both the interior an exterior of the house. Residents of the home evacuated uninjured and Radnor Firefighters rescued the family's two cats who were treated on scene by Radnor EMS and taken to a local veterinary for an overnight stay. Last reports were the felines were in good shape. Mutual aid companies including Berwyn Fire Company, Bryn Mawr Fire Company, Newtown Square Fire Company Gladwyne Fire Company, Broomall Fire Company, and Paoli Fire Company helped battle the blaze and provide overhaul support. Marple EMS and Riddle EMS Medic 104-7D were also on scene providing firefighters rehab and support. Radnor Township Police Department provided traffic control on scene while Radnor Township Community Development Codes and the State Police Pennsylvania Fire Marshall investigated. PECO Gas and Electric Division helped secure the scene. Crews cleared the scene after 3 a.m., and there were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Thanks to Upper Merion Township Fire & EMS Engine 56-4 and Oakmont Volunteer Fire Dept for covering Radnor Fire Company during the incident. (Photos: Andrew Packer, Damien Enderle -- RFC)