Bensalem Paramedic killed by suicidal patient MARCH 08 - Medic Dies After 911 Call in Bensalem Medic was pronounced dead at Torresdale Hospital By DANIELLE JOHNSON Updated 9:41 AM EST, Mon, Mar 8, 2010 Dan McIntosh, a Bensalem paramedic, died after responding to a call of a patient suffering from a mental illness Sunday night. It happened around 7 p.m. when medics went with police to a home on the 2600 block of Kiansas Avenue. "As far as ... (Full Story & Photos)

Rescue 28 Due on MVC Reported Serious FEBRUARY 16 - This evening just before 8 pm Rescue 28 was dispatched to Old Wilmington Road south of Route 30 to assist Station 31(Sadsburyville) on an accident reported as serious. Assistant 31(Grossman) arrived within minutes of dispatch and advised of one vehicle on its side with the occupant still in the vehicle. Rescue 28 made the response with a total of 5 Volunteers. Upon arrival of Rescue 28 crews began ... (Full Story & Photos)

Rescue 28 onscene

Help Us Help You, Clear Snow From Your Fire Hydrants and Driveways FEBRUARY 07 - If the fire company is unable to find or connect to the closest fire hydrant during a fire, unable to access your driveway or front door there could be a delay in providing fire protection and or ambulance service. Help the fire company help you by clearing snow and ice from the closest fire hydrant and your driveway/walkway. If you know of a neighbor or friend that needs your help, make sure ... (Full Story & Photos)

Parkesburg Fire Company Members Work Through the Night to Assure Your Safety FEBRUARY 06 - The Parkesburg Fire Company, in cooperation with Parkesburg Borough and the Parkesburg VFW, began to make preparations for the big snow storm as early as 09:00 am Friday. Food, shelter and snow removal plans were secured and made ready in the event the community needed them. Borough workers and fire company members worked all through the night and continued through the afternoon to assure fire, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just prior to the arrival of first in units

Rescue 28 Due on Working Dwelling Fire in East Fallowfield JANUARY 30 - This afternoon Rescue 28 was dispatched as part of a Box Alarm to Lyons Lane located in East Fallowfield. Pomeroy units arrived on location and confirmed a working structure fire. Rescue 28 arrived and assisted with suppression duties and overhaul. All crews operated for several hours in the extreme cold. Rescue 28 along with Ambulance 291 also provided an area for warmth during the incident. Rescue ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members Take Additional Training To Better Protect Their Community JANUARY 30 - This weekend Parkesburg Volunteers hosted Truck Company Operations by Traditions Training. The class is focused on the "Truck Company" aspect of daily fire ground operations. The class was also attended by members of Honey Brook Fire and Modena Fire. The class focuses on "real world" operations of a truck company. Many skills were reinforced along with some new skills gained. The weekend started ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tower/Ladder 28

Overnight Vehicle Fire in West Sadsbury JANUARY 26 - At 00:13 Atglen and Parkesburg Fire Companies were dispatched for a vehicle fire on Lincoln Highway East of Swan Road, Atglen's section of West Sadsbury Township. Deputy 28 arrived first and reported the fire to be West of Swan Road, one vehicle fully involved. Engine 26-3 arrived and pulled a hand line while Engine 28 crews backed them up and accessed the engine compartment. The fire was quickly ... (Full Story & Photos)

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