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What is it to be a Firefighter?

What is it to be a Firefighter? We are always asked what it is that drives us to do what we do. It’s not just about all the training, checking and re-checking our equipment, or riding through the streets with sirens screaming. It is about making a little kid’s day because you let them look at the rig. It’s about the unspoken thank you, you get when you save someone. It is about providing a service to your community that gives you a sense of accomplishment that you have done something great. To… Continue

Added by Christian Lewis on June 13, 2009 at 9:31pm — 3 Comments

The Corinthos Disaster

The Corinthos Disaster By Christian Lewis A number of people who have Delaware County for the better part of their lives have come to know of the County’s major emergencies like the Wade Dump fire. However there is one event that was very distinctive and very dangerous. The Corinthos Disaster was unique in several respects most notably it was the largest disaster of its kind to be contained by an all-volunteer response. January 31, 2009 will mark the 34th anniversary of this major event in th… Continue

Added by Christian Lewis on December 20, 2008 at 3:23pm — 1 Comment

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Added by Christian Lewis on September 28, 2007 at 6:55am — No Comments

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A 19 year old Sharon Hill Firefighter remains in very critical condition with burns and related traumatic injuries after being struck and trapped by the exterior collapse of a garage at a fire call last night. Initially the cops arrived confirming a working fire in a detached 3 car garage. Companies arrived and went with an exterior attack using 1-3/4" hand lines. While they were operating, there was a outward collapse of a wall. The Chief estimated that they were about 8 feet outside of the bui… Continue

Added by Christian Lewis on September 27, 2007 at 4:53pm — No Comments

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