Chester Township Fire Company will be hosting the new Advanced Fire Police Class. The class will be held on June 4th & 5th from 8am till 5pm and the cost will be $55. Cost includes the class, book, and lunch. Chester Township Fire Company is located at 2410 Concord Rd Chester, Pa. 19013. For those interested please contact Wayne LaDue by calling or texting at 610-620-8502 or by email at delval101@aol.com. This class is also listed on the training page as well. For all those attending please park in the large upper lot to the right of the station closest to the bus stop.
Events
Basic Fire Police Class – 2/5 & 2/6
There will be a Basic Fire Police Class held on February 5th and 6th at Station 47 Chester Township Fire Company located at 2410 Concord Rd Chester Pa 19013. Anyone wishing to attend the class please contact Wayne LaDue at 610-620-8502. Deadline for registration is January 27th.
Upcoming Classes
Ridley Park Main Street Festival
Ridley Park Police is requesting assistance for their annual Main Street Festival on October 10th from 1pm until 6pm (1300 – 1800 hrs). The Ridley Park Police are requesting 6 officers to cover 3 locations. Anyone that can assist please contact Jesse Francis (610) 496-8198 or Steve Edwards (610) 842-7238. Intersections that need coverage are W. Ridley & Swarthmore Ave, Hinkley & Swarthmore Ave, and Sellers & Swarthmore Ave.
Tinicum Township Yacht Stock
Tinicum Township Police Department is requesting fire police to assist with traffic control for the annual Yacht Stock on Saturday October 9, 2021 from 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM (08:30 hrs. – 22:00 hrs.). Anyone that can assist with this event please contact Tinicum Township Fire Police Capt. Jessie Francis at 610-496-8198 or Steve Edwards at 610-842-7238. Any assistance would be helpful. If you can only assist for a few hours that would be extremely helpful, no one is required to volunteer for the entire day. Any questions or concerns about the event please contact Jesse Francis directly.
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Capt. Thomas Royds
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Capt. Thomas Royds. “Roydsy,” as he was affectionately known, died in the line of duty serving the residents of Lower Merion as a career firefighter. We extend our condolences to the Royds family and our brothers and sisters at Lower Merion Fire Department and Lower Merion Professional Firefighters Association IAFF Local 2844.
Ridley Park Fireworks
Ridley Park Police is requesting assistance of 7 fire police officers to assist with this years fireworks at the lake from 5pm till 10pm on July 3rd. Fire Police will be meeting at Constitution Terrace and W. Ridley Ave for assignments. Ridley Park Police Chief has advised that they will be closing the roads at 5pm this year. Anyone that can assist please contact Jesse Francis (Traffic 48) at 610-496-8198 or Steve Edwards at 610-842-7238. Thank You in advance.
Help Needed for Tinicum Township Fireworks
Tinicum Township is requesting assistance of fire police on June 26 from 6pm to 10pm at Manor Field located at 420 & 291 (Wanamaker Ave & 291). Tinicum Township is requesting 5 fire police officers to assist with this event. A letter has been received for those that need one, click the link below to download the letter. Anyone available please contact Jesse Francis (Traffic48) at 610-496-8198. Thank You in advance.
Upcoming Meetings
Upcoming County Meetings
July 14, 2021 – 911 Center
September 8, 2021 – NEED HOST COMPANY
1st Nominations
November 10, 2021 – Brookhaven Fire Company (52)
2nd Nominations/Elections
Contact Art Gorga at eagle417@verizon.net if your company can host the September Meeting
Funeral Detail – Monday
Dave S (Traffic 68) is looking for fire police assistance for the funeral of Bye Heacock – Monday 2/8/2021 at Pagano’s Funeral Home on Foulk Rd. Viewing from 9am – 10am; service until 11am; burial at Edgewood Memorial Gardens, Glen Mills. Meet at Booth Corners at 8:30 am. Apparatus has been invited. Let Dave know if you can assist. Dave – 610 . 299 . 9956