Year End Review of 2017
 
By Fire Chief Adam Grossman
January 1, 2018
 

As 2018 begins, we close another successful year at the Sadsburyville Fire Company in 2017. Our all volunteer work force had answered 186 calls in 2017 which led to countless hours of dedication away from their families and homes for our community.

Looking back on 2017, it was the 2nd busiest year for the company as far as responding to calls. We launched a fire police program and utility truck to carry the equipment required for that operation.

Furthermore, in the first quarter of the year we expanded on our rescue capabilities and purchased the necessary equipment to be considered a rescue truck in Chester County. This was significantly important as we handled or were first on scene of several extrications where our hydraulic rescue tools rescued people trapped in their cars.

We grew upon our fire prevention program providing education to over 500 children in local day cares, pre-schools and an elementary school. We made a special visit to a cub scout troop and a girl scout troop came to our station.

During the year we had an increase of certification levels with 3 firefighters testing out and passing Firefighter Level 1, 3 firefighters taking Basic Vehicle Rescue and 2 chief officers achieving Fire Officer level 2 certification.

In 2018 we look forward to expanding our services and improving our training and safety standards. Our fire/rescue services are a vital part of the safety and protection of the residents of Sadsbury Township and their property. Our officer staff and firefighters are dedicated to the logistics required to fulfill this mission.

Anybody interested in becoming a volunteer can email us at info@sfc31.com or stop by our station on a Monday night after 6:00PM.
 
Auto accident on Lincoln Highway.
Auto accident on Lincoln Highway.
Black ice causes vehicle overturned on the Route 30 Bypass.
Black ice causes vehicle overturned on the Route 30 Bypass.
 
Engine 31-1 and Engine 31-2 on Old Wilmington Road at a structure fire.
Engine 31-1 and Engine 31-2 on Old Wilmington Road at a structure fire.
Two vehicle accident at Lincoln Highway and Compass Road.
Two vehicle accident at Lincoln Highway and Compass Road.
 
SFC firefighters assist at a structure fire in East Fallowfield.
SFC firefighters assist at a structure fire in East Fallowfield.
Building fire at the Airport Shopping Center.
Building fire at the Airport Shopping Center.
 
Girl Scouts visit our Station!
Girl Scouts visit our Station!
Brush Fire assisting Wagontown Fire Company.
Brush Fire assisting Wagontown Fire Company.
 
Engine 31-1 and crew extinguish a fire on Stovepipe Hill Road.
Engine 31-1 and crew extinguish a fire on Stovepipe Hill Road.
Sadsburyville firefighters extinguish a building fire at the Blue Spot Laundry Mat.
Sadsburyville firefighters extinguish a building fire at the Blue Spot Laundry Mat.
 
Engine 31-1 on scene of a house fire in East Fallowfield.
Engine 31-1 on scene of a house fire in East Fallowfield.
Structure fire on West Kings Highway.
Structure fire on West Kings Highway.
 
A group photo with Past Assistant Chief Mick Harrington who passed away in 2017.
A group photo with Past Assistant Chief Mick Harrington who passed away in 2017.
Chicken coop fire on Ash Road.
Chicken coop fire on Ash Road.
 
Vehicle accident reported serious at Cowan Road and Lincoln Highway.
Vehicle accident reported serious at Cowan Road and Lincoln Highway.
Firefighters pump training with Engine 31-1.
Firefighters pump training with Engine 31-1.
 
Fire Police sworn in.
Fire Police sworn in.
Utility 31 responds to its first call in Cochranville.
Utility 31 responds to its first call in Cochranville.
 
Sadsburyville firefighters keep fire on Washington Avenue to the area of origin.
Sadsburyville firefighters keep fire on Washington Avenue to the area of origin.
Shed fire on Washington Avenue.
Shed fire on Washington Avenue.
 
Tractor trailer incident on the Route 30 Bypass.
Tractor trailer incident on the Route 30 Bypass.
A lot of debris from the multi-vehicle accident on Route 10.
A lot of debris from the multi-vehicle accident on Route 10.
 
Multiple vehicle accident on Route 10.
Multiple vehicle accident on Route 10.
Engine 31-1 and firefighters extinguished a bedroom fire on Newport Avenue.
Engine 31-1 and firefighters extinguished a bedroom fire on Newport Avenue.
 
Property saved by fast response on Strasburg Road.
Property saved by fast response on Strasburg Road.
Engine 31-1 and Utility 31 on scene of a house fire on South Park Avenue.
Engine 31-1 and Utility 31 on scene of a house fire on South Park Avenue.
 
Ropes and rigging training to expand our rescue capabilities.
Ropes and rigging training to expand our rescue capabilities.
Firefighters secure hazards at a vehicle accident in Quarry Ridge.
Firefighters secure hazards at a vehicle accident in Quarry Ridge.
 
A motorcycle accident on Route 10.
A motorcycle accident on Route 10.
Hydraulic rescue tools from Sadsburyville were used to open this car and free the trapped patient on Lincoln Highway.
Hydraulic rescue tools from Sadsburyville were used to open this car and free the trapped patient on Lincoln Highway.
 
Sadsbury Township Tricentennial Day.
Sadsbury Township Tricentennial Day.
Hundreds of kids went through our fire prevention education series for fire prevention week.
Hundreds of kids went through our fire prevention education series for fire prevention week.
 
More fire prevention!
More fire prevention!
The RIT from Sadsburyville throwing ladders at a structure fire.
The RIT from Sadsburyville throwing ladders at a structure fire.
 
Engine 31-1 and Engine 31-2
Engine 31-1 and Engine 31-2
Firefighters doing overhaul at a house fire on North Park Avenue.
Firefighters doing overhaul at a house fire on North Park Avenue.
 
Sadsburyville and Wagontown Fire Companies worked diligently to rescue a pinned patient on Route 10.
Sadsburyville and Wagontown Fire Companies worked diligently to rescue a pinned patient on Route 10.
Wagontown Assistant Chief Patton and Sadsburyville Past Chief Supplee shaking hands at a house fire in 2017. The example set that all fire companies should follow.
Wagontown Assistant Chief Patton and Sadsburyville Past Chief Supplee shaking hands at a house fire in 2017. The example set that all fire companies should follow.