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At around 0845 hrs Squirt 71 was dispatched to assist 38 (East Greenville) on a building fire at Knoll International on Water Street in Upper Hanover Township. Units due were 38, Engine and Ladder 65 (Pennsburg), Squirt 71 and Engine 42 (Green Lane).

As units were responding the County advised of a fire in the metal shop following some type of explosion. Units arrived to find the sprinklers had the fire contained following a explosion in a dust collector unit.

Units cleared in about an hour and a half.

Friday morning at 03:14 hrs., the Department was awakened by a dispatch for a reported house fire at 626 Washington Street Box 81-01. Units due were 71, Engine and Ladder 65 (Pennsburg), and Engine 38 (East Greenville). Upon arrival, Chief 71 had a light smoke condition in the front of the residence with the homeowners standing on the front porch. After a 360 degree search of the building the Chief had heavy fire showing from the rear kitchen area.

The second alarm was requested bringing 65 full company, Bucks 58 (Trumbauersville) full company, Berks Engine 58 (Hereford) and Engine 42 (Green Lane). Squirt 71 took the front after laying approx. 100' 5in. and went in service with 2 preconnected hose lines. Ladder 65 also took the front of the building raising their main to the roof in preparation to ventilate if needed. Engine 38 laid in from the hydrant at 7th and Washington and took the rear and went into service with 2 lines. Other crews made quick entry to the neighboring houses to search for extension.

The bulk of the fire was knocked down in approx. 30 minutes and extensive overhaul was performed. Special call went out to 41 and the Red Cross. Units cleared the scene at approx 06:30 hours leaving Squirt 71 on scene to assist with the State Fire Marshal for the investigation.

Members of Red Hill Fire Company escorted Santa Claus and his Elves around the first due on Sunday afternoon. Residents in Station 71’s area were greeted with wailing sirens and air horns in their neighborhoods as Santa handed out candy and met the children of the area. The members of the Red Hill Fire Company wish to say Merry Christmas, and wish everyone a happy and safe New Year!!!

At 20:14 hours Squirt 71 was dispatched on the 1st alarm assignent to the 3100 block of Finland Road in Marlborough Township to assist station 42 (Green Lane) on a reported kitchen fire. Units due were 42, Squirt 71, Engine and Ladder 65 (Pennsburg), Engine 72 (Tylersport), Bucks County Engine and Tanker 58 (Trumbauersville).

Squirt 71 responded with a crew of 7 and arrived 1st in with heavy fire showing from the 1st floor kitchen of a 2 story single family dwelling. Crews stretched an 1 3/4" water line and a 2" foam line. While crews were stretching the initial attack lines the entire 1st floor became well involved.

42 Command requested 5 additional tankers, RIT and an Air unit to assist. The crews from Squirt 71 fought their way onto the porch and into the residence and had the entire 1st floor knocked down with tank water in a few short minutes. Tanker 58 arrived and supplied the Squirt directly for overhaul while crews from Ladder 65 handled opening up the building. Fire was held to only the 1st floor with heat and smoke damage to the 2nd floor.

Crews cleared in 2 hours. Nice job to all companies involved, especially the crew from Squirt 71 for an awesome stop !!!

Last week members of the Olanta Rural Fire Department in South Carolina made the trip to Red Hill to look over their new piece and finalize the purchase of the 1985 E-One squirt.

On Thursday 11/17 the old squirt was loaded onto a flat bed enroute to its new home in Olanta South Carolina. It was sad to see the "workhorse" of the fleet leave,but know its going to a good home.

The former squirt operated for over 2 years as the 1st out piece for structure responses in Red Hill's first due and provided mutual aid to several area departments.

In the 2+ years the E-one was in service it had seen its share of working jobs in the 1st due and the areas around Red Hill where it provided mutual aid.

Congrats to Chief Coker and the members of the Olanta Fire Department on your new apparatus. If history prevails with that truck, you will see your share of fire with it very, very soon........ Best of luck with the new piece !

Saturday October 29th Brought several inches of snow to the borough and kept the Company busy all day. 71 crews saw several calls from two wires down calls, Elevator Rescue and an EMS assist call.   

The new Squirt 71 was placed into service late in the afternoon on Sunday 10/23. It waited 3 days for its 1st call, but at 0757 hrs on 10/26 it was dispatched on the 1st alarm assignment to assist station 65 (Pennsburg) for a reported dwelling fire on Layfield Road (Rt-663) in Upper Hanover Township. Units due on the box in addition to 65 were E38 (East Greenville), Squirt 71 (Red Hill), Berks tankers 14 & 58 (Bally and Hereford).

Chief 65 was advised upon responding that the caller reported some type of fire behind a clothes dryer. Chief 65 arrived with heavy smoke and fire showing from the 1st floor. Squirt 71 arrived and set up drafting operations at the end of the driveway while E65 & E38 started fire attack, Air 71 was added on the confirmed fire procedure along with additional tankers and RIT. Units operated for about 2 hours on scene. Fire was held to the 1st floor which received extensive damage.

On Tuesday night members of the Red Hill Fire Company opened their doors to the public to show everyone what the fire service is all about.
                The night started off well with displays from several area volunteer fire companies. We held several different demonstrations through the course of the night as well. The night kicked off with a vehicle rescue demonstration held by Trumbauersville Fire Company. (Bucks County Station 58)  Amity Fire Company
(Berks County Station 49) brought their smoke trailer for the kids to learn proper ways to exit a burning house. Many of the nights attendees where surprised when MediVac landed in the field behind the Fire House. Pennsburg Fire Company (Montgomery County Station 65) had their Ladder, Engine, Squad (Rescue Pumper) and Special Service on display. East Greenville Fire Company (Montgomery County Station 38) had their Squad (Rescue Pumper) on display. Green Lane Fire Company (Montgomery County Station 42) brought up their ATV
(Field 42-2) and their Tanker. Souderton Fire Company (Montgomery County Station 74) brought up their Tower (Sky Arm) for display.  Hereford Fire Company (Berks County Station 58) arrived with their Tanker and Brush Truck. Special thanks go to the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety for bringing up their Field Comm. Unit (Mobile Command Center). A special thanks to Larry Roder for bringing up the 9/11 Truck for everyone to see a piece of rolling history.
                The Night ended up with a display of a car fire from the Red Hill Crews. As Chief 71 (Alderfer) lit off the vehicle. The house siren was activated, and the new Squirt 71 was introduced to the waiting public as it came up 4th Street Lights, Sirens and all. The Crews demonstrated several different techniques for extinguishing a vehicle fire.
 
                A BIG thank You to all of those who participated and we look forward to seeing you all next year!!!

On 10/5 members traveled to Fireline Equipment in East Earl to inspect and take delivery of the new Squirt. The truck came out much better then expected. The modifications to the truck were as follows.......

LED warning light package (exceeds current NFPA standards)

LED marker, running, reverse, brake and tail lights

EMS compartment in cab

Class "A" Foam Pro 1600 system

Repair minor rust spots in several compartments

Air tank storage compartments in cab under seats (4)

Remote start for generator

Roll out compartment trays (2)

Ladder plates on aerial device

Added NFPA compliant air pack brackets

Gold leaf lettering and reflective stripping and lettering

Color coded pump panel labeling

Added electronic siren and speaker in bumper   

Sound system and speakers

Changed exhaust to accomodate for Plymovent system

A huge "THANK YOU" goes out to Ron, Tim and the rest of the crew from Fireline Equipment for such an outstanding job on the refurb !!!