Engine 53 Participates in Regional Full Scale Exercise
 
By Member Bill Cummings
June 11, 2016
 

On Saturday June 11th, Engine 53, as part of the Chester County Fire Task Force (CCFTF), participated in a full-scale exercise sponsored by the Southeastern PA Regional Task Force. The exercise occurred in Upper Merion Twp. Montgomery County and simulated a derailed train tank carrying Bakken crude oil involved in fire. The exercise mobilized fire suppression, HAZMAT, EMS and US&R assets from Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties in support of the operation.

Engine 53 operated for several hours. WCFD Chief McDonald also operated as a Deputy Task Force leader for the CCFTF.

Photos courtesy of Chester County DES
 
Units: Engine 53, Chief 53 and Chester County Fire Task Force
 
Mutual Aid: Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties.
 
Engine 53 crew "going to work".
Engine 53 crew "going to work".
Engine 53 crew and Deputy FTF leader returning to assembly point after completing their assignment.
Engine 53 crew and Deputy FTF leader returning to assembly point after completing their assignment.
 
Engine 53 taking up after full scale exercise.
Engine 53 taking up after full scale exercise.