1 District Chief, 2 Deputy Chiefs, 2 Captains, 3 Lieutenants, 1 Safety Officer and twelve career firefighters (Members of IAFF Local 2493.) We take great pride in our staffing and our response times. The members of the Highland Park Fire Company would like to thank you for taking time to visit our website.
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Well, That's A Wrap
June 26: Thank you to everyone for your support of the website over the past year. A new webmaster will be taking over within the next week. Don't worry though, I still will be writing stories here and there. If you have any final questions or comments, my email is TMD20@comcast.net.
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Look Who Is Detailed To Highland Park
June 25: F/F Cubler is detailed to Highland Park for the tour. This is actual video of him coming up the street from Station 37.
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The Countdown Is On
June 23: Until the new webmaster takes over. A new email address will be provided this week for all comments and suggestions regarding the website.
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Happy Father's Day
June 21: The officers and members of The Highland Park Fire Company would like to wish everyone a Happy Father's Day. Pictured below is Captain Norris with his son Liam, and Deputy Chief Lynch with his son J.T.
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What's Up With This Crazy Weather
June 20: Martin "El Nino" Kelly gives us a weather report.
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Highland Park Barbeque
June 19: It is always interesting when we barbeque.
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Support The American Cancer Society Bike-a-thon
June 18: This year, F/F John Miller will be riding in the 37th Annual American Cancer Society Bike-a-thon. You can support his cause by clicking on the link below.
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New Photos Added
June 18: Click on the link below, new photos added.
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Cawley's Football Team Wins It All
June 17: The Cawley's Tavern Football Team recently won the championship for their bar league. The championship game was held at Monsignor Bonner High School. Member Joe Keough is on the team, and is a wrecking force to say the least. Good job guys, and way to make us proud Joe. Pictured below is F/F Keough at the championship afterparty at Cawley's.
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New Zamboni Arrives
June 16: Recently the fire company came up with a great idea to haul the trench rescue trailer, a zamnoni. So for the next month, we will be testing one out to see how it works. The zamboni will not only haul the trench rescue trailer, but will be used by the guys for training and to get supplies. This is actual video of the zamboni being dropped off today.
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Vacation Season
June 15: Some of the guys are just so excited about going away on their summer vacations, like F/F John Miller, who is on vacation in Las Vegas.
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EVOC Training
June 14: This past week a few of the guys took EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operator Course) training. So, why do we train? Because we don't want to get caught in an awkward situation, like going out with a girl with a man's voice.
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Who Is Our Biggest Fan?
June 13: Over the next several weeks, we will be profiling some of the guys who visit our website very often. This time, we take a look at Dan McArdle. Dan works at Cardington on the B (Breakfast) Platoon. Thanks for your patronage Dan!
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Birthday Party Superbash
June 13: A "Highland Park Style Superbash" was held this past week at Casey's to celebrate the birthday's of F/F's D'Alesio and DiNardo. As with any other Highland Park party, the celebrities came out in full force. Pictured below is D'Alesio with Paris Hilton and DiNardo with Miley Cyrus.
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Timmy's Rumor Control
June 12: We all know how much certain firemen love their rumors.
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New Webmaster Is Coming
June 10: The countdown is on. Coming July 1, 2009, F/F M. Bruce will be taking over as the webmaster of the world's juiciest website.
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New Bike For Reggie
June 9: A few of the guys were able to get a bike and gave it to our explorer. This is the picture of the bike that he was given.
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Construction Update
June 9: Click on the link below, more pictures added of the building and the new gate.
Construction Pictures
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June 8: Over the next several weeks, we will be profiling some of the guys who visit our website very often. This week, we take a look at Scott Mahoney. Scott is a member at Upper Darby Fire Company #3 (Station 37.) It is rumored that Scott visits our website at least 50 times a day. Thanks for your patronage Scott!
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June 7: You never know when you'll end up on the website.
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June 6: A few of the guys went down to the Delaware County Training Center to practice Engine Company Operations. The class was taught by Capts. Gallagher and Morrissey. So, why do we drill? Well, practice makes perfect, and without it, you may get caught in a bad situation, like in this video.
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June 6: Congratulations to Captain Dennis Gallagher on being named the Delaware County Fire Instructor of The Year.
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June 5: Lance Corporal Devon Richio of the United States Marine Corps will be spending the next few months in North Carolina training, and then will be deployed to the Middle East. Good luck Devon, and be safe! Pictured below is F/F Ken Collins and Lance Corporal Richio.
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June 4: When the men need to be kept in line, Marty Kelly is there.
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June 3: What's life like at Highland Park? This video explains it all, literally.
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June 1: Just ask Kris D'Alesio. This is actual video from when his kid last visited the firehouse.
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May 31: Out Building on fire in rear of West Chester Pike and South Carol Boulevard. One line stretched, and the fire went out.
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May 31: Deputy Chief Lynch recently completed the Funeral Service Degree Program at Mercer County Community College.
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May 31: Danny C stopped by this weekend to see how the guys were doing.
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May 30: We recently aquired video from when Jeff Ruffenach was a bouncer way back when. Enjoy!
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May 29: The D'Alesio's can't wait to get their boat in the water!
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May 28: The most interesting man in the world.
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May 27: Check out our VIDEOS section to see ten new videos added from the early 1990's. These videos were filmed by Tim Sudall (Video One Productions) at various events.
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May 27: The first meeting for the 100th Anniversary committee will be this Thursday at 7 p.m. All members, past and present, are welcome to attend. Any questions, comments, or suggestions, email Tim DiNardo TMD20@comcast.net.
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