The Officers and Members of The Marcus Hook Trainer Fire Company would like to send there most heart felt condolances to the Milmont Fire Company,  for the death of Past Chief Charles Hornberger.

Charlie passed away on July 12th from complications of a heart attack he had after a call on June 30th 2010. Call #45 came in at 11:32 on June 30, 2010, for a fire alarm at the Target Building on MacDade and Milmont Ave.  After the call, Charlie suffered a severe heart attack, and was rushed to Taylor Hospital.

     Charlie was a life member of the Milmont Fire Company, as well as the Vauclain, Holmes and past Rutledge Fire Companies. Charlie held the position of Assistant Engineer, as well as past Deputy Chief of the Milmont Fire Company, and Past Chief of the Vauclain Fire Company. He was also a Dispatcher of 20 years for Ridley Twp. as well as Delaware County. He was an avid fire truck collector, and also enjoyed model railroading. Charlie was also a member of several Delco. Organizations, to include the Delaware Valley Chiefs Assoc.., and the Shamrock Judges. Charlie touched a lot of lives throughout the fire service, and will be missed by all.
    
 

While we just got back from Aston Township fireworks display company 68 was dispatched for a large brush fire behind the firehouse. 68-9A and 68-7 got on location an had three trash piles and surrounding brushes on fire. 68-1 (D.Smith) went responding seconds after dispatched with a crew of 7 followed by ladder and utility 68 minutes later. 68-1 got on location and was told to hit the hydrant on Penn at the back entrance. The crew from 68-1 stretched a 1 3/4 hand line and started to make an attack on the fire. It took almost ten minutes to bring the fire under control. Great job to all units on scene. Company 68 was off radio at 00:41

On the 4th of July Engine 68-1 along with Rescue 45 covered station 63 as they had their yearly fireworks display. During the cover we received no calls but had a great time watching them. We would like to thank 63 for the invite and can't wait till next year.

The Ladder was requested to Standby at the Lower Chichester Fire Works. This event takes place every year around this time. We were asked this year to protect a tarp building in the parking lot of a local business nearby the fireworks display. We spent about 30 mins watering the building before the fireworks.  We would like to thank Lower Chichester for the invite and to say that everyone had a good time and cant wait till next year.

While members where cleaning up after the Horseshoe Tournament the company was dispatched along with 100-7 to 1100- blk Township line RD  for a accident with injuries. 68-1 under the command of 68-9 (j.Mcclure) went responding seconds after dispatched with a crew of 7. 68-1 arrived on scene and saw a car that went off the road into a tree. The crews checked for any hazards and assisted the medics with removing the patient from the car and with clean up.The Engine crew waited for the tow truck and then cleared within a half hour.
 

While members were preparing for the Horseshoe Tournament  the tones were hit out for the 2nd alarm in Chester City. Bringing Ladder 68 (Marcus Hook Trainer) (Sta. 52 BrookHaven) for the air bank, (Sta. 45 Parside) for the RIT. Ladder 68 ( J. CLAUSEN) went responding seconds after dispatched with a crew of 6. Ladder 68 arrived on scene and was told by Chester 11 to go to the roof and start a trench cut. The crew split in half doing ventilation on the roof and half the crew was on the line attacking the fire while some were checking the exposure buildings. All crews worked for almost 2 hours bringing the blaze under control. Great job to all units on scene. Company 68 was off radio at 10:43                                                                                                             

 At 16:47 Company 68 was dispatched to cover station 50 (middletown) along with 51 (south media) while they were on a working fire in 52s local (Brookhaven). 68-2 under the command of 68-14A (A. Daniels Jr) made the response. Units covered for just over an hour without turning the wheel. The engine was off radio at 18:05.

On Tuesday night Chichester High School had their graduation. Member Josh Atkins was part of that class. The officers and members of MHTFD would like to congratulate Josh on a job well done as well as all the other students.  Good luck with you in the future Josh

The Marcus Hook Trainer Fire Department will be hosting its 1ST ANNUAL HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT on June 26 2010 at the firehouse on 10th & PENN. Registration begins at 10am and the tournament starts at 11am SHARP. Its 40 dollers per team for Preregistered and 45 dollers per team of day of tournament (beverages included in registration fee) Food will be available for purchase Must be 18 years or older to compete and 21 years or older to drink alcohol.

Contact for PreRegistration or More Info (610)485-4393

The Marcus Hook Special Events Committee is holding a carnival Wednesday May 12 - Saturday May 15. It is being held at 11Th & Market. Also the fire company will be doing a fundraiser on all of the days listed. We will be doing a money wheel. Come and enjoy a night out with family and friends.