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Darby, PA

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The \”Ram\”

Unit : The "Ram"
Year : 1813
Model : A.D. Richmond Hydraulics Co. rotary hand pump,coffee grinder style

Darby Fire Company purchased "The Ram" for $225.00 in 1833 from a engine re-seller in Philadelphia ,the engine was built for "The Star Fire Company" it was painted red with yellow and white pinstripes and gold stars on all panels. ".VOLUNTEER" the Motto of the Star Fire Company were painted on the pump mounts on both sides.

The Ram was the first fire engine in Delaware County and was requested to several areas to fight fires by means of manpower, pulling it to these areas in all kinds of weather. On arrival a bucket brigade would fill the reservoir with water and the brakemen would operate the pump.

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Darby Fire Co. # 1 Station 4
6 months ago
Darby Fire Co. # 1 Station 4

Special Thanks to Tracy Gabe, Tracy Hunger and all those who contributed to these awesome bags of treats and Gatorades our Fireman and EMS Providers received today as a sign of appreciation! We are very happy to have friends like these fine people! ... See MoreSee Less

Special Thanks to Tracy Gabe, Tracy Hunger and all those who contributed to these awesome bags of treats and Gatorades our Fireman and EMS Providers received today as a sign of appreciation! We are very happy to have friends like these fine people!
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Thank you so much!♥️

Tracy Marvil Gabe

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Darby Fire Co. # 1 Station 4
6 months ago
Darby Fire Co. # 1 Station 4

Just after midnight this morning Station 4 was requested by 16 Command to assist them on an accident located at Church Lane and Parmley Ave, Yeadon Borough. Engine 4 with a crew of 6 immediately made the response. Crew assisted with laying oil dry and sand down on the highway after a 6 vehicle accident occurred. Crew remained on the scene for about an hour. Interested in becoming a member? Know someone who is interested? Send us a message here on Facebook! ... See MoreSee Less

Just after midnight this morning Station 4 was requested by 16 Command to assist them on an accident located at Church Lane and Parmley Ave, Yeadon Borough. Engine 4 with a crew of 6 immediately made the response. Crew assisted with laying oil dry and sand down on the highway after a 6 vehicle accident occurred. Crew remained on the scene for about an hour. Interested in becoming a member? Know someone who is interested? Send us a message here on Facebook!Image attachmentImage attachment
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Darby Fire Co. # 1 Station 4
6 months ago
Darby Fire Co. # 1 Station 4

10 years ago today, the members of Darby #1 and numerous other fire departments from Delaware County and surrounding counties, responded to this LPG fire at Scully Welding Supply on Oak Ave in former Cō 6s(now company 33) local. Members would fight this fire for several hours as multiple structures became involved in fire while the 30,000lb propane tank involved in fire was cooled and brought under control.

Around the 5:00 mark in the video you can see former engine 04-2 taking the first engine assignment followed closely behind by the retired pipeline 42. 04-2’s crew secured their own water supply and would place multiple hand lines and large diameter lines and blitz fires into service to battle the blaze.

**The loud pops you hear are smaller propane tanks exploding (BLEVE) which also created a hazard that hindered the fire fight
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I remember that day very well. My daughter and I were driving down Chester Pike when we heard the explosion.

Lost my whole house I had in storage at Kaiser's.😞

I remember that fire, very scary.

Sad day ..😞😞

I still remember Chris Caruso kicking the bunk room door open on the crew 😂😂😂

That was not a fun day

Remember that day

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P.O. Box 123
Darby, PA 19023

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