Milford Twp FD had the honor of hosting a tour for Cub Scouts Pack 13 on January 22, 2012. After learning about fire prevention in the class room Joe Biagioli and Mike Brienza gave them a tour around the station. Pack 13 was able to see and touch some of the everyday tools the firefighters use to help protect the community.

On January 1st 2012 MTFD was dispatched to Brick Tavern Rd for an accident involving 1 vehicle. Battalion 57 held the assignment to Engine 57 to assist with patient care. 

Santa visited Milford a little early this year on the night of Christmas Eve. Members of MTFD and Santa Clause confirmed the children’s names on the “Naughty and Nice list” and then escorted Santa to help distribute the gifts he brought for the residents. 

On Friday, December 23rd, Foam 57 was dispatched to its first call since MTFD acquired the trailer in November.  Foam 57 was requested by Warwick Command to assist with a tanker truck that displaced 800 gallons of fuel. After arriving on scene Foam 57 was advised to connect its LDH in case it had to be placed in service. Fortunately, the foam was not needed and returned after approximately 3 hours of service.

Fire hose testing includes:

• Removal of fire hose from apparatus or storage
• Identification numbers when needed
• Labeling and recording of all information for each length of hose
• Inspection of all fire hose, nozzles, coupling and appliances in accordance with NFPAstandards
• Rolling and repacking of fire hose in the same place and manner as it was removed .
• Pressure testing (from NFPA 1961, Fire Hose, 2007 Edition)

Facts & figures

• Between 2005-2009, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 240 home fires that started with Christmas trees per year. These fires caused an average of 13 deaths, 27 injuries, and $16.7 million in direct property damage annually.
• Christmas tree fires are not common, but when they occur, they are likely to be serious. On average, one of every 18 reported fires that began with a Christmas tree resulted in death.
• A heat source too close to the Christmas tree started one of every five (20%) of these fires.
• Eighteen percent of home Christmas tree structure fires were intentionally set. Half of the intentional Christmas tree fires occurred in January and may have been related to disposal.

www.nfpa.org

What if someone called 911, and no one responded to help? As a 100% volunteer fire department, we rely entirely on the pool of available volunteers who are able to respond when the call goes out. Our purpose is to prevent and reduce loss of life, pain and suffering, and property damage. As such, it is crucial to maintain enough trained and qualified volunteers so that we have the necessary manning to respond to the next fire, medical emergency, motor vehicle accident, or life hazard. And you never know who will need help next; it could be your neighbor, your friend, or even your family. Please volunteer to help us help them!

Check out the link for more details and click on "Become a Volunteer" to fill out an application!  Please email membership@mtfd5775.com with any questions!

http://www.myfirecompanies.com/down_files.php?file=6837_orig.pdf&org=MTFD.pdf

On Monday night members of MTFD had a guest instructor from Warminster FD (90), Steve Young. Steve reviewed forcible entry techniques on the simulator along with a 45 min slide show. The simulator gives the real life situations that we may encounter throughout the area.

MTFD placed a 660 gallon foam trailer in-service on behalf of the Bucks County EOS office purchased through the Pennsylvania Southeastern Counter-terrorism Task Force. The trailer is equipped with (2) 330 gallon foam totes trailer mounted deluge gun.

Engine 57 and Tanker 75 was dispatched to assist Trumbauersville Fire Department (58) in Boulder Woods Campground Sunday morning. Battalion 58 arrived on scene with 2 trailers fully involved with fire. The crew from Engine 57 assisted with overhaul while Tanker 75 supplied Engine 58 with water.

Milford Township Fire Department is deeply saddened by the death of past Chief Fred Guenst of the Quakertown Fire Department.  Our condolences go out to the Guenst family along with the Quakertown Fire Department.   Rest in Peace Chief

MTFD had a busy 48 hours in October due to an unusual 10 inches of snow that fell on Halloween weekend! In total the crew ran 20 calls ranging from wires down, alarm systems, and dwelling fires. The fire police were also busy controlling intersections due to down trees and power lines!

 
Anyone looking to volunteer with Milford Township Fire Department please see our “Become a Volunteer” section.

Trumbauersville FD and Milford FD trained together Monday night at the Upper Bucks Training Facility working on Ladder operations, Engine company operations and Search/Rescue operations. Both departments worked together to practice skills that are essential on a fire ground.

Members of MTFD participated in Quakertown’s annual Halloween Parade on Sunday October 23rd, 2011.   Ladder 57, Engine 75 and Tanker 75 all made an appearance in the Borough to help kick off Halloween. 

Milford Township hosted their annual Open House during Fire Prevention Week on October 15, 2011. MTFD would like to thank everyone in the community that came out to enjoy the event. MTFD had various activities set up for children and adults to enjoy including: fire truck demonstrations, water hose demonstration, Perkasie FD Safety House, JeffSTAT landing, 9/11 memorial truck, pumpkin decoration and more.