12th Annual UMLY Emergency Services Day
 
By Newsdesk
August 6, 2014
 

The Berwyn Fire Company participated in the 12th Annual Upper Main Line Y Emergency Services Day in Berwyn. The event is coordinated jointly by the Berwyn and Paoli fire companies, along with the support of the Eastern Chester County Firefighters Association.

This annual event allows children to meet their area first responders in a controlled environment. There were numerous activities the children were able to watch and participate in during this unique event. First responders stopped by and showed off their gear and equipment to over 200 campers from the following organizations:

Berwyn Fire Company
Paoli Fire Company
Radnor Fire Company
Malvern Fire Company
Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company
Newtown Square Fire Company
Tredyffrin Township Police Department
Easttown Township Police Department
Chester County Department of Emergency Services - Hazardous Materials Team
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - JEFFSTAT Medical Helicopter

Thank you to all the volunteer and paid fire/EMS/Fire Police responders, police officers, haz-mat team members and medical helicopter personnel who made this event a success.
 
First responders come together for the traditional group shot after another successful Emergency Services Day.
First responders come together for the traditional group shot after another successful Emergency Services Day.
Paoli Volunteer Captain Jay Wustner narrates the vehicle rescue demonstration, while personnel from Berwyn and Paoli work to remove a door with the Jaws of Life.
Paoli Volunteer Captain Jay Wustner narrates the vehicle rescue demonstration, while personnel from Berwyn and Paoli work to remove a door with the Jaws of Life.
 
Valley Forge Brush 68 was set-up so children could experience what it is like to use a fire hose.
Valley Forge Brush 68 was set-up so children could experience what it is like to use a fire hose.
Malvern Volunteer Battalion Chief Jerry Vaughn and Volunteer Firefighter/EMT Jonathan Ferraro teach children how to use a fire extinguisher.
Malvern Volunteer Battalion Chief Jerry Vaughn and Volunteer Firefighter/EMT Jonathan Ferraro teach children how to use a fire extinguisher.
 
Berwyn Engine 2-1 and Paoli Engine 3-1 were on display.
Berwyn Engine 2-1 and Paoli Engine 3-1 were on display.
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT Julia Muscella and Volunteer Firefighter Joseph Treadway showing off Rescue 15 for the camp children at Emergency Services Day.
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT Julia Muscella and Volunteer Firefighter Joseph Treadway showing off Rescue 15 for the camp children at Emergency Services Day.
 
Newtown Square Ladder 41 was also on display.
Newtown Square Ladder 41 was also on display.
The Chester County Haz-Mat Team described the dangers first responders face with chemicals and other hazardous materials in homes, businesses and on the highways.
The Chester County Haz-Mat Team described the dangers first responders face with chemicals and other hazardous materials in homes, businesses and on the highways.
 
The Medical Command Doctor for JEFFSTAT, along with a nurse and paramedics provided tours of the medical helicopter.
The Medical Command Doctor for JEFFSTAT, along with a nurse and paramedics provided tours of the medical helicopter.