I am a life member with the Parkside Fire Department and I hope that you please help us pray for these two men. On August 12th the Parkside Fire Department answered a call at 11 Park Valley Lane in the boro. When they arrived they had a building fire fully involved when the first crew made the attack they got trapped when the second floor collapsed on them. The following press release was posted on the Parkside Fire Department web-site about the condition of the 2 firefighters. 5 firefighters total were injured at this call. Please show them how much you care by clicking their link and signing their guest book.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
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***** PRESS RELEASE ****
Date of Release: August 11, 2007
Time of Release: 11:00 P.M.
On Saturday August 11, 2007 the Parkside Fire Company was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 11 Park Valley Lane. On arrival the company encountered heavy fire conditions in a two story townhouse and began an interior attack and search for possible occupants. The crew began to make quick progress when suddenly the second story collapsed trapping firefighters Chase Frost and Daniel Brees.
Firefighter Brees was able to be rescued within minutes with the assistance of a crew from Green Ridge Fire Company. Firefighter Frost was extricated within 15 minutes despite the accumulation of a large quantity of building materials, furniture and contents completely covering him. He was eventually freed with the assistance of a crew from Green Ridge Fire Company and Garden City Fire Company.
Both Firefighters Frost and Brees were transported to Crozer Chester Medical Center's burn center in critical condition. At this time, Firefighter Frost is suffering from burns on 50% of his body. Firefighter Brees is suffering from burns on 5% of his body along with respiratory injuries. Neither is expected to be released from the hospital at this time.
Also suffering minor injuries at the scene were Matt DiDomenico from Parkside Fire Company, John Curtis from Garden City Fire Company, Brad Blackman from Swarthmore Fire Company and a police officer from Chester Township. All were treated and released.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal who is being assisted by the Parkside Borough Fire Marshal.
Assisting Parkside Fire Company on the first alarm were Upland Fire Company, Green Ridge Fire Company, Garden City Fire Company and Holmes Fire Company. After the fire fighters were trapped, a second alarm was struck bringing in Lower Chichester Fire Company, South Media Fire Company, Newtown Square Fire Company, Prospect Park Fire Company, Reliance Fire Company, Lima Fire Company, Middletown Fire Company, Swarthmore Fire Company, Chester Heights Fire Company, Chester City Fire Company and Chester Township Fire Company. Emergency medical services were provided by Parkside Fire Company and Crozer Chester paramedics, Aston Beechwood Fire Company and Media Fire Company.
Parkside Fire Company will update this press release as new information becomes available. Any questions regarding the cause of the fire should be directed to the Pennsylvania State Police.
Thomas Cubler, Public Information Officer
(610) 874-3456
INJURED FIREFIGHTER UPDATE
Saturday, August 11, 2007
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In the early hours of August 11, 2007 two members of the Parkside Fire Company were seriously injured while operating at a building fire. At this time the two injured firefighters are listed in critical condition. All requests for information should be directed to Shirley Purcival or Tom Dietman of the Parkside Borough Council at 610-876-3659.
The Officers and Members of the Parkside Fire Company would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their generosity, support and concern during this difficult period
