Saturday afternoon Berwyn Fire Company, an all volunteer fire company on the Main Line outside of Philadelphia showed their stuff with several examples of how they fight different fires and rescue members of the public in demonstrations at their firehouse in Berwyn, PA on Bridge Ave.
However, Sunday morning it was the real deal as they answered a call to a historic barn that was on fire on Sugartown Road taking several hours to bring under control and clear the site with Sugartown Road closed between Newtown and Leopard Roads. Many of these same volunteer firefighters who exhibited their skills Saturday for the public were at the scene. It takes about $4000 to equip a firefighter with all the required clothing and tools, and many hours of training on the fire fighters part. The engines can cost anywhere from half to over a million dollars depending on the type of truck. So, if you get an opportunity, drop by the firehouse sometime to say thanks and to make a donation, you never know when it might be your home they are rushing to protect.
For news and photos go to www.berwynfireco.org, and check out the tab community events for upcoming events. The next event on 10/30/12 is the annual Halloween Parade, starting at 6.45 and ending at 8.30 the parade will start at 1st and Bridge and end at the firehouse for judging of costumes. Judges provided by the Berwyn Devon Business and Professional Association.
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