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The Brookline Fire Company offers free smoke detectors and free
batteries. Homeowners in the Brookline fire district can call the
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Email us at bfc35@comcast.net
Ken Kelly JR Receives Christopher N. Kangas Memorial Award
Tue, 23 Feb 2010 On Saturday evening February 20, 2010 members of our fire company along with Ken Kelly JR. attended the Annual Delaware County Firemen’s Association Awards banquet. On that evening Ken Kelly JR. received the Christopher N.Kangas Memorial Junior Firefighter of The Year Award. This award is to recognize an outstanding junior firefighter who is a member of a Fire Company or a Department in Delaware County.
Ken’s recommendation was submitted by his instructor Paul J. Tresca at the Delaware County Technical School, that Kenny has been enrolled in for Emergency and Protective Service Program. A quote from Paul’s recommendation, Ken is a natural leader in and out of the classroom. He is always ready to help a fellow student with anything fire fighter related or otherwise, and always with a smile. His sense of humor makes my job as an instructor sometimes challenging but always pleasant He is most respectful to my staff his peers as well as me. As Brookline Firefighters we are honored to be associated with such a great friend and firefighter. On behalf of the Crew, Officers, and Directors Congratulation Kenny
 
Annual Fire Company Elections 2010
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 Thursday evening January 14, 2010 the Board of Directors held thier annual election night. The following officers were elected to a one year term.
Herb Schmidt - President
Mark Sweeney - Vice President
William Terrell - Treasurer
Louis Verzella - Secretary
Robert Davis - Financial Secretary
Chief of Department - John Viola
The following directors were elected to a 3 year term.
Robert Davis
Dave Hamilton
Andrew Guifoil
James McGarrity
James Ross
Al DeFelice
Working Basement Fire
Mon, 28 Dec 2009 On December 27th, at approximately 1640 hours Company 38 (Oakmont) and Engine/Foam 35 (Brookline) were dispatched to 819 Ardmore Avenue for a report of smoke coming from the building. When Haverford Police arrived on location they discovered a working fire in the basement of the residence. 38-9 (McGoldrick) arrived on location and assumed Oakmont Command and ordered Engine 38 to stretch a 1/3/4 line into the basement. Engine 35 was next to arrive on location and was ordered to hand jack a 5 inch supply line from Engine 38 to the hydrant which was only a short distance away. Crews from both Oakmont and Brookline assisted each other in fire suppression, ventilation and overhaul. Special calls were made for 56 (Manoa) for the RIT team and Rescue 58 (Bon Air) for the air bank. Oakmont Command placed the fire under control at 1717 hours.
Photo courtesy of Dannon Voight (Co. 53)
Santa Sunday
Tue, 08 Dec 2009 On December 20th Santa and his clown elves will be riding around the Brookline District handing out candy canes and plenty of gum! Santa departs the North Pole at 12pm sharp, so be on the lookout for the big slime lime sleigh in your neighborhood!
House Fire
Tue, 08 Dec 2009 On December 2nd at approximately 2:30AM, Company 34 (Llanerch) Engine 35 (Brookline) and Rescue 58 (Bon Air) were dispatched to 134 Juniper Road for smoke in the building. When Haverford Police arrived they had heavy smoke on the 1st floor and upon further investigation, had a working fire in the rear of the house. 34-9 arrived and ordered 34-2 to stretch a 1/3/4 water line. Engine 35 laid a 5 inch supply line with Foam 35 assisting. The fire was found in a rear bedroom and knocked by the crews of 34-2 and Engine 35. Special call for Engine 38, Rescue 56, Squad 56. 34-9 placed the fire under control at 0304.
Photos Courtesy of Dannon Voight (Co. 53)
Annual Awards Night
Mon, 07 Dec 2009 
  The Brookline Volunteer Fire Company held their awards night to celebrate the 95th year of serving the community. The evening started with an announcement that Matt and Danielle Kelly will be having their 2nd child in 2010. Next, our Master of Ceremonies Matt Kelly introduced James McGarrity and Ken Richardson to award a proclamation from the Haverford Township Board of Commissioners to our dear friend and longest active member for his 70 years of dedicated service to our community Mr. Charles Hensil. After the proclamation our crew club president Mr. Tony Corbino thanked all for the help everyone gave him during his last two years as president. Fire company president Herb Schmidt was introduced by the MC and he thanked everyone for all the help they provided last year. The president then asked Mr. Robert Davis to come up and presented him an award for his 45 years of dedicated service. Chief John Viola was introduced he also thanked everyone for their help over the past year and then introduced our two members that were recently nominated and accepted as life members for their 25 years of dedicated service, Chief Engineer David Donnelly, and Firefighter John Knese. Matt Keller and Jim Gulliver were awarded for 5 years of service. We the Firefighters of the Brookline Fire Company would like to thank all those in our community for their many years of support and wish you all a happy and fire safe Holiday’s, and best of luck in 2010.
2009 State Convention
Mon, 05 Oct 2009 On Saturday September 26th a crew of 7 traveled to King of Prussia with Ladder 35 to participate in the annual state parade. For several weeks prior to the parade a great deal of work and attention to detail was put into painting tools, polishing the truck and cleaning up odds and ends. Ladder 35 placed 2nd in the category of “Best Appearing Aerial Ladder”. Great job to all the participated in preparing the apparatus and the parade day crew.
Haverford Township Day
Tue, 29 Sep 2009 Come join the Haverford & Brookline community on Saturday, October 3rd for the annual Haverford Township Day celebration. Along with the parade through the community and different vendors, the Brookline Fire Company will be hosting their annual Barbecue Pit. The menu includes; hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken, hot & sweet sausage and corn on the cob. We are located between Brookline Blvd and Kathmere Road. Hope you can stop by and grab a bite with us! 
Company 35 Hazmat Ops Training
Sat, 13 Jun 2009   Members of 35 attending a 24 hour nationally pro board certified. Hazardous materials operations. Instructor Darryl Harris from Montgomery County Fire Academy instructs Ken Kelly Jr, Chris Viola, and Matt Keller in use of level A,B Hazmat suits.
Penfield Block Party 06/13/09
Sat, 13 Jun 2009  Brookline sends Engine 35 to block party in the Penfield section of Brookline. E35 at the command of Jim Gulliver demonstrate with the crew of Matt Keller, Ken Kelly Jr., Steve F. Hand and driver Bill Stapleton Sr.
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