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May 20th, 2009 - 132 Otter Street - Building Collapse
On May 20th, 2009, at 1651 hours Engine 50 was dispatched to 132 Otter Street, Box
52-15, for a building collapse. Engine 50 responded at 1656 hours with a crew of 5. Crews
found no one inside the building. All companies stood fast until utilities were secured. The
scene was turned over to L&I without any further incident.
52-15, for a building collapse. Engine 50 responded at 1656 hours with a crew of 5. Crews
found no one inside the building. All companies stood fast until utilities were secured. The
scene was turned over to L&I without any further incident.
May 29th, 2009 - Race Street - Gas Leak
At 1130 hours, Engine 50 was dispatched to Race Street, Tactical Box 52-13, for a gas leak.
Engine 50 went responding at 1138 hours. It was discovered that contractor struck a gas
line while digging. Engine 50 arrived, secured a water supply at Race and Buckley Street.
The courtyard line was advanced from Engine 50 to the leak and utilized throughout the
incident. PECO arrived and secured the leak. Station 50 had a total of 9 personnel on
scene.
Engine 50 went responding at 1138 hours. It was discovered that contractor struck a gas
line while digging. Engine 50 arrived, secured a water supply at Race and Buckley Street.
The courtyard line was advanced from Engine 50 to the leak and utilized throughout the
incident. PECO arrived and secured the leak. Station 50 had a total of 9 personnel on
scene.
May 1st, 2009 - 101 Landreth Manor - Vehicle into a Residence
At 2231 hours, Engine 50 was dispatched to 101 Landreth Manor for a vehicle into the a
residence. At dispatch, Engine 50 responded with a crew of 5. Several minute later Engine
50 arrived on location and found that a vehicle into the Florida room in the rear of the
residence. All occupants were found out of the vehicle. The residence was secured and
companies took up from the scene. Station 50 had a total of 9 personnel on scene.
residence. At dispatch, Engine 50 responded with a crew of 5. Several minute later Engine
50 arrived on location and found that a vehicle into the Florida room in the rear of the
residence. All occupants were found out of the vehicle. The residence was secured and
companies took up from the scene. Station 50 had a total of 9 personnel on scene.
| Photos Courtesy of Eric Ziegelhofer. Station 50 |
| Photos Courtesy of Eric Ziegelhofer. Station 50 |
October 10th, 2009 - 6222 Radcliffe Street - Dwelling Fire
On May 20th, 2009, at 0829 hours Engine 50 was dispatched to 6222 Radcliffe Street,
Station 10 fire-due, for a dwelling fire. Deputy 52 arrived and reported a electrical
service-line arching with active fire in the wall. At 0836 hours, Engine 50 went responding
with 6 personnel. Engine 501 responded a minute later with a crew of 4. PECO was
advised and the incident was scaled down to Ladder 10, Recuse 13 and Engine 53. Engine
50 and Engine 501 went available at 0855 hours. Station 50 had 11 personnel respond to
the incident.
Station 10 fire-due, for a dwelling fire. Deputy 52 arrived and reported a electrical
service-line arching with active fire in the wall. At 0836 hours, Engine 50 went responding
with 6 personnel. Engine 501 responded a minute later with a crew of 4. PECO was
advised and the incident was scaled down to Ladder 10, Recuse 13 and Engine 53. Engine
50 and Engine 501 went available at 0855 hours. Station 50 had 11 personnel respond to
the incident.
October 17th, 2009 - 1025 Chestnut Street - Dwelling Fire
At 0009 hours, Engine 50 was dispatched to 1025 Chestnut Street, Tactical Box 50-43, for a
dwelling fire. Deputy 50 (Carosi) arrived on location and found a two story middle of row
dwelling with smoke showing. Deputy 50 established Chestnut Street command. Engine 50
went responding at 0013 hours with a crew of 5. Engine 501 went responding at 0016 hours
also with a crew of 5. Engine 50 arrived first, secured a water supply and stretched a 1 3/4"
waterline to the interior of the cluttered dwelling. A small fire was found coming from the
dryer in the rear of the dwelling. The fire was quickly extinguished and positive pressure
ventilation was used to remove the smoke. Engine 50 and Engine 501 took up at 0107
hours. Station 50 had 14 personnel respond.
dwelling fire. Deputy 50 (Carosi) arrived on location and found a two story middle of row
dwelling with smoke showing. Deputy 50 established Chestnut Street command. Engine 50
went responding at 0013 hours with a crew of 5. Engine 501 went responding at 0016 hours
also with a crew of 5. Engine 50 arrived first, secured a water supply and stretched a 1 3/4"
waterline to the interior of the cluttered dwelling. A small fire was found coming from the
dryer in the rear of the dwelling. The fire was quickly extinguished and positive pressure
ventilation was used to remove the smoke. Engine 50 and Engine 501 took up at 0107
hours. Station 50 had 14 personnel respond.
September 20, 2009 - One Rescued from the Delaware River
On September 20, 2009 at 0309 hours, Engine 50 and Quint 51 was dispatched to the area
of 400 Radcliffe Street, Aqua, for a fire investigation. It was reported from a New Jersey
resident that a large fire was observed on the river banks in Pennsylvania. Engine 50 went
responding at 0311 hours. Engine 50 had a crew of 5 that included FF Michael Badolato
(driver), FF Bradley Pond (officer), FF James Burnett, FF Robert Huffnagle and FF Robert
Bonhurst.
Engine 50 was instructed to investigate the area of the Mill Street Parking Lot. At 0312
hours Assistant Chief Stephen Reeves arrived at the Bristol Wharf. Chief Reeves found a
vehicle floating North on the river’s surface approximately 100 feet from the shore line.
Several onlookers advised that there was an occupant still in the vehicle. Chief Reeves
advised Bucks County Fire Radio of his findings and requested a marine rescue
assignment. Engine 50 arrived shortly after notification at 0313 hours.
As the crew of Engine 50 was preparing for rescue, the vehicle began to sink. The victim
was observed climbing from the front seats to the rear seats. The victim was able to self-
extricate herself through an open rear window. FF Huffnagle positioned himself on the
North pier and coached the victim to swim towards his voice. It appeared that the victim was
responding to his commands. As the victim reached within 50 feet of the North pier, FF
Pond threw a life safety rope to the victim. The rope landed within feet of the victim but
began to float away from the victim due to the current. At this point, the victim appeared to
have been weakening and struggling to stay on the surface. Chief Reeves requested that a
firefighter enter the water for rescue. Immediately, FF Burnett volunteered and entered the
water. With the use of the life safety rope, FF Burnett swam to the victim and secured
himself to her. FF Badolato, FF Bonhurst and two Bristol Borough Police Officer pulled the
victim and FF Burnett towards the shore line. Chief Reeves, FF Huffnagle, FF Pond and two
paramedics from Bucks County Rescue Squad partially entered the water and removed the
victim and FF Burnett from the water. The victim was handed off to the paramedics and
transported to an area hospital.
of 400 Radcliffe Street, Aqua, for a fire investigation. It was reported from a New Jersey
resident that a large fire was observed on the river banks in Pennsylvania. Engine 50 went
responding at 0311 hours. Engine 50 had a crew of 5 that included FF Michael Badolato
(driver), FF Bradley Pond (officer), FF James Burnett, FF Robert Huffnagle and FF Robert
Bonhurst.
Engine 50 was instructed to investigate the area of the Mill Street Parking Lot. At 0312
hours Assistant Chief Stephen Reeves arrived at the Bristol Wharf. Chief Reeves found a
vehicle floating North on the river’s surface approximately 100 feet from the shore line.
Several onlookers advised that there was an occupant still in the vehicle. Chief Reeves
advised Bucks County Fire Radio of his findings and requested a marine rescue
assignment. Engine 50 arrived shortly after notification at 0313 hours.
As the crew of Engine 50 was preparing for rescue, the vehicle began to sink. The victim
was observed climbing from the front seats to the rear seats. The victim was able to self-
extricate herself through an open rear window. FF Huffnagle positioned himself on the
North pier and coached the victim to swim towards his voice. It appeared that the victim was
responding to his commands. As the victim reached within 50 feet of the North pier, FF
Pond threw a life safety rope to the victim. The rope landed within feet of the victim but
began to float away from the victim due to the current. At this point, the victim appeared to
have been weakening and struggling to stay on the surface. Chief Reeves requested that a
firefighter enter the water for rescue. Immediately, FF Burnett volunteered and entered the
water. With the use of the life safety rope, FF Burnett swam to the victim and secured
himself to her. FF Badolato, FF Bonhurst and two Bristol Borough Police Officer pulled the
victim and FF Burnett towards the shore line. Chief Reeves, FF Huffnagle, FF Pond and two
paramedics from Bucks County Rescue Squad partially entered the water and removed the
victim and FF Burnett from the water. The victim was handed off to the paramedics and
transported to an area hospital.
November 16th, 2009 - Engine 50 Firefighters Receive Awards for River Rescue
On November 16th, 2009 the Bristol Borough Council recognized 6 Bristol Consolidated
Volunteer Fire Company firefighters for the rescue that was performed on the Delaware
River on September 20, 2009. After, Station 50 members enjoyed music, food and history in
the engine bays of the firehouse. Congratulations! The awards are listed as follow:
Medal of Gallantry - FF James Burnett
Unit Citation - FF James Burnett, FF Brad Pond, FF Robert Bonhurst, FF Robert Huffnagle,
FF Michael Badolato, AC Steve Reeves
Volunteer Fire Company firefighters for the rescue that was performed on the Delaware
River on September 20, 2009. After, Station 50 members enjoyed music, food and history in
the engine bays of the firehouse. Congratulations! The awards are listed as follow:
Medal of Gallantry - FF James Burnett
Unit Citation - FF James Burnett, FF Brad Pond, FF Robert Bonhurst, FF Robert Huffnagle,
FF Michael Badolato, AC Steve Reeves
