WCFD Hosts South Eastern PA Regional Task Force Drill
 
By Cadet Fire Fighter Francis Smiley Jr.
June 6, 2010
 

From approximately 6am until approximately 2pm the on Sunday, June 6, 2010 the WCFD along with fire and EMS companies from Montgomery County, Bucks County, Delaware County, Chester County, and The City of Philadelphia Fire Department participated in the annual regional task force drill. Companies participated in multiple scenarios including a building fire drill, a hot air balloon crash, a standpipe operations drill, and a water supply drill.

Air 52 filled air cylinders during the drill and Tanker 52 participated in a tanker shuttle drill. Engine 52-1 led by Captain Stafford participated in both the building fire and the hot air balloon crash scenario. Engine 52-2 was placed on stand-by to cover any real emergencies West Chester area as well as standing by at a public display event.

Special thanks to Assistant 53 (McDonald) and Deputy 47 (Chapman) for organizing the drill.
 
Units: Engine 52-1, Engine 52-2, Tanker 52, Air 52, Traffic 52, Chief 52, Assistant 52
 
Mutual Aid: Montgomery County, Bucks County, Philadelphia City, Delaware County, Chester County
 
Air 52 ready to fill air bottles
Air 52 ready to fill air bottles
Engine 52-1 at the building fire drill
Engine 52-1 at the building fire drill
 
Firefighter Harrison requesting orders from Assistant 53 (McDonald)
Firefighter Harrison requesting orders from Assistant 53 (McDonald)
Firefighters from Engine 44 of Philadelphia pulling an attack line
Firefighters from Engine 44 of Philadelphia pulling an attack line
 
Engine 52-1 with Philadelphia Engine 2
Engine 52-1 with Philadelphia Engine 2
The crew of Air 52 and Engine 52-1
The crew of Air 52 and Engine 52-1
 
Philadelphia Fire Commisioner Lloyd Ayers speaking to the participants of the drill
Philadelphia Fire Commisioner Lloyd Ayers speaking to the participants of the drill
Tower 47 setting up at the building fire drill
Tower 47 setting up at the building fire drill