15 Calls Responded to in T-E Community, Building Fire Assist to Paoli
 
By WatchDesk
October 6, 2022
 

BERWYN, PA - Berwyn first responders have responded to numerous calls this week, including (15) calls in the T-E community between Wednesday, October 5th at 4:22 a.m. through Thursday, October 6th at 12:29 p.m.

Firefighters responded to (2) gas related emergencies in Tredyffrin during this timeframe, including a significant leak along Gulph Road between Richards Road and Worthington Road. PECO responded promptly and was able to control the leak, which also involved a severed electrical line.

Fire/EMS crews also rescued a subject who had fallen into a pool service pit on Clovelly Lane in Easttown. As this incident was occurring, another ambulance was dealing with a medical call at Devon Senior Living.

After handling (10) calls on Wednesday, firefighters were dispatched at 1 a.m. Thursday for a fire alarm activation at a residence in the Mountainview section of Chesterbrook. As the crew of Engine 2-3 was investigating, another call was alerted at 1:14 a.m. for Berwyn to assist Paoli Fire Company with an Engine with a building fire along Lancaster Avenue in Paoli.

Fortunately, the alarm was just caused by burnt food and Engine 2-3 was able to head to the fire. Once on scene, the crew established a water supply by connecting to a nearby fire hydrant. After this was completed, they assisted with fire suppression and other duties.

October 5th @ 4:22 a.m. - October 6th @ 12:29 p.m. Call Log

1. 4:22 a.m. / Lizbeth Lane / Power Line Down / Tredyffrin Twp.
2. 7:36 a.m. / Old Eagle School Road & Strafford Avenue / Outside Electrical Fire / Tredyffrin Twp.
3. 7:51 a.m. / Cassatt Road / Motor Vehicle Collision / Tredyffrin Twp.
4. 8:57 a.m. / N. Valley Forge Road / Basic Life Support / Tredyffrin Twp.
5. 9:19 a.m. / Clovelly Lane / Residential Rescue / Easttown Twp.
6. 11:18 a.m. / Gulph Road / Struck Gas Line & Power Line / Tredyffrin Twp.
7. 12:19 p.m. / E. Conestoga Road / Basic Life Support / Tredyffrin Twp.
8. 4:00 p.m. / Woodcrest Road / Advanced Life Support / Tredyffrin Twp.
9. 4:58 p.m. / Central Avenue / Residential Gas Leak Inside / Easttown Twp.
10. 7:28 p.m. / Berkley Road / Basic Life Support / Easttown Twp.
11. 1:00 a.m. / Mountainview Drive / Residential Fire Alarm / Tredyffrin Twp.
12. 1:14 a.m. / Lancaster Avenue / Building Fire / Tredyffrin Twp.
13. 8:22 a.m. / Lancaster Avenue / Commerical Fire Alarm / Tredyffrin Twp.
14. 12:00 p.m. / Leopard Road / Advanced Life Support / Easttown Twp.
15. 12:29 p.m. / Chandlee Drive / Advanced Life Support / Easttown Twp.
 
FF/Medic Eric Sharpe and Lt. Sheryl Drach breaking down the fire hydrant.
FF/Medic Eric Sharpe and Lt. Sheryl Drach breaking down the fire hydrant.
Fortunately, no first responders or civilians were injured during this fire.
Fortunately, no first responders or civilians were injured during this fire.
 
Berwyn Engine 2-3, Paoli Engine 3-1 and Radnor Squad 15 at the building fire staged along Lancaster Avenue in Tredyffrin Township.
Berwyn Engine 2-3, Paoli Engine 3-1 and Radnor Squad 15 at the building fire staged along Lancaster Avenue in Tredyffrin Township.