July 2, 2010 - Brush Fire - Bristol Borough

A train moving Northbound through the Rt. 13 corridor spread sparks all along the brush areas paralleling the tracks through Bensalem, Bristol Township and Bristol Borough. Township companies were first alerted with GoodWill Hose Company Volunteers alerted shortly after. Engine 52-1 along with all Borough Companies responded to numerous fires along the tracks. Optimal brush fire conditions along with summer temperatures made for fast spreading blazes. Volunteers contained the numerous fires within 45 minutes. Thanks to the actions of the firefighters no fire spread to any adjacent structures.

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April 19, 2010 - Dwelling Fire - Lafayette Street - Bristol Borough

Deputy Chief 50 reported smoke smoke showing from the third floor of the dwelling. Engine 52-1 arrived on scene and assisted Engine 50 with the interior attack. Deputy Chief 52 had the interior command. Engine 52 established a secondary water supply and provided additional manpower.

Multiple assist calls in Croydon

Station 11, Croydon Fire Company, was dispatched at 0324 hrs for a report of a brush fire. Deputy 11 arrived on scene and reported a 20+ foot long travel trailer well involved. Engine 11 and Ladder 11 arrived on scene and Good Will Hose Company, Engine 52, was requested to assist with water and man power. Temperatures were well below the freezing mark at 25 degrees.

While Engine, Chief and Deputy 11 were still on scene, Bucks County Emergency Communications alerted Station 11 to a reported dwelling fire in the area of Magnolia Ave and Overlook Lane. Deputy 11 arrived to find a 2 story vacant single family dwelling with heavy fire throughout. Engine 52 was alerted once again to assist and was positioned on the plug to supply ladder 11's ladder pipe. The crew from Engine 52 supported the suppression efforts at the scene.

 

Canal Street Building Fire 10/02/2008

Engine 5o was dispatched to an automatic alarm system early Thursday morning. Upon arrival at the scene Deputy 50 reported a smoke condition and requested a full box assignment be dispatched. The fire was held to a trailer in the dock area.

Good Will Hose Company teams with Bristol McDonalds to raise money

The McDonalds at the Bristol Commerce Park proudly teamed up with the Good Will Hose Company to help raise funds for the department. Our members worked the counters and helped prepare ice cream as well as other duties. It was a great success and brought awareness of our full volunteer status to the community.

Lafayette and Pond Streets dwelling fire 06/28/2008