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Engine Company Assist in Kennett Township
Date: July 28, 2008
By: Asst. Chief Augie Testa
At approximately 1945 hrs on Sunday 07/27, the company was dispatched for two engines to assist Kennett Fire Company (24) along with Longwood Fire Company (25) in the Bayard Estates section of Kennett Township. Engines 23-1 and 23-2 along with Squad 23 made the response shortly thereafter.
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Career Staff EMT Nikki Testa Returns From Fighting California Wild Fires
Date: July 26, 2008
By: Firefighter John Morris IV
Career Staff member Nikki Testa returned home Tuesday after a 17 day assignment in California. Her and a crew of 20 members of the Delaware Interagency Fire Crew were assigned to the Iron Complex in Junction City, California. Full Story & Pics
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Avondale Crew Covers Belvedere
Date: July 26, 2008
By: Firefighter John Morris IV
On Saturday morning a crew of five members headed to Belvedere, Delaware. Belvedere (NCC Station 30) was taking a bus trip to the Fire Expo in Baltimore, MD and needed a crew to cover their district for the day due to a large base of their members attending the event. Avondale staffed Engine 23-2 and arrived at Belvedere at 0800 hours.Full Story & Pics
Working Fire South of the Border
Date: July 23, 2008
By: Deputy Chief Steve Cole Jr.
On Wednesday night at 1915 hours during our weekly work detail, the company was dispatched for an engine to assist New Castle County 19 (Hockessin) for a house struck by lighting in Tenby Chase. Engine(s) 23-2, 23-1, and Tanker 23 made the response at 1916 hours. Ambulance 23-1 was also requested to the scene by command for the fire standby. Full Story & Pics
Truck Into a House
Date: July 22, 2008
By: Mascot Joey Swift
On Tuesday July 22, 2008 Avondale Fire Company and Medic 94 were alerted at approximately 1700 hours for an auto accident reporting two box trucks into a house. Chief 23 (Swift) responded with in minutes. When the chief arrived on scene he stated that he had a box truck into the garage. All occupants were out of the residence and the involved truck. Full Story & Pics
Minquas of Downingtown Covers The Avondale Local
Date: July 19, 2008
By: Chief Guy Swift
The officers and members of the Avondale Fire Company would like to thank the crew from Minquas of Downingtown (Station 46) for covering our local while our members were attending the wedding of Chief Hoseman Richard Franks Jr. and Asst. Secretary Christina Pierce. Full Story & Pics
Chief Hoseman Richard Franks Jr. & Asst. Secretary Christina Pierce Tie the Knot
Date: July 19, 2008
By: Firefighter John Morris IV
On Saturday July 19th, Avondale Fire Companies Chief Hosemen Richard "Ricky" Franks Jr. and Asst. Secretary Christina "Chrissy" Pierce tied the knot at the Waterfall in Claymont, DE. Full Story & Pics
Firefighters Morris IV and Reed Complete Firefighter 1 Certification
Date: July 10, 2008
By: Asst. Chief Augie Testa
On Thursday July 10th, Chester County Fire School held a ceremony for recent graduates of its fire training programs. The special event which honored Firefighter I, Firefighter II, and Driver/Pump Operator... Full Story & Pics
MVA with Entrapment 800 block of Newark Road
Date: July 4, 2008
By: Deputy Chief Steve Cole Jr.
On Friday July 4th shortly after 1:15 AM Station 23, New Castle County Ambulance 19 (Hockessin), and MICU 25-3 (Longwood) was dispatched to 823 Newark Road for an auto accident with entrapment. The call came from an on-duty NGPD officer advising a pick-up struck a PECO pole. Full Story & Pics
Auto Accident With Rollover on Clay Creek Road
Date: July 2, 2008
By: Firefighter John Morris IV
On Wednesday, July 2nd at 12:50 hours Avondale Fire Company was alerted for an auto accident on Clay Creek Road in London Grove Township. The caller reported one vehicle on its side blocking the road with everyone out of the vehicle. Full Story & Pics
