Station 19
Hockessin Fire Company
1225 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-7159
www.hockessin19.com
VOL # 10
New Member Handbook
First Edition
Fire Chief President
James Sapp, Sr. Daniel Carrier
NOTE:
1) All By-Law/Rules/Regulations or operating procedures made by the Chief’s Office will supersede information in this packet.
2) This is a working document and was last updated and approved January 1, 2008.
Table of Contents
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………………3
History……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4
Officers…………..………………………………………………………………………………………………….6
Career Staff………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7
Fire Company Identification…..………………………………………………………………………….7
Apparatus Response Order…….………………………………………………………………………....9
Duty Crew Assignments Fire/EMS…………………………………………………………………….10
Rules….………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………11
Insurance Coverage……………….………………………………….……………………………………..12
Benefits………….…………..……………………..……………………………………………………………...12
Senior Member Training Requirements………..……………………………...…………………..14
Protective Equipment…………………………….…………………………………………………………18
Surrounding Companies…………………………………………………………………………………...19
Radio Frequencies…………………………………………………………………………………………….21
Radio Transmissions………………...……………………………………………………………………….21
Meetings………………………………….………………………………………………………………………..22
By-Laws………..………………………………………………………………………………………Appendix A
Chiefs & Engineers, Company and House Rules…………………………………..Appendix B
Apparatus Study Guide………………………………………………………………………..Appendix C
Introduction
We the Officers and members of Hockessin Fire Company would like to take a minute and welcome you. Your decision of becoming a member is a step in the direction of a possible life- time commitment that will reap many rewards. You’ve successfully completed the hardest part by joining. Now let’s see what Hockessin Fire Company has to offer you.
History
The founding fathers held their first meeting on October 15, 1936 in the Lamborn Library. At that meeting temporary officers were elected; President Clarence Collins, Vice President Charles Gormley, Secretary Elmer Taylor, Treasure Robert Keaton, Surgeon Dr. Jess Selinkoff, and Financial Secretary Clarence Highfield. Once other companies heard that Hockessin was forming a fire company, Cranston Heights Fire Company offered to loan one of their fire engines until Hockessin could purchase their own. A lot was purchased from the Hockessin Community Club on November 27, 1936 to build a firehouse. They purchased the lot for $600.00.
On December 29, 1936 the first permanent slate of officers to include the temporary officers were elected. Added were Fire Chief John Winners and 1st Assistant Chief Charles Gormely. On July 13, 1937 John Winners resigned as Fire Chief. Oliver Eastburn was then elected as the Fire Companied second chief. In August the same year, the company purchased its first fire engine from Kennett Square Fire Company. With the help of the companies Ladies Auxiliary money was put towards a new fire engine on May 2, 1938. The new Autocar 750 gpm pumper didn’t arrive until 1941. This gasoline fire engine was the first of its kind in the state.
The year 1950 started a legacy that still exists today. The Hockessin Fire Company elected Fred Roser to succeed the 12-year reign of Oliver Eastburn. In 1952 the company purchased a Dodge Power Wagon brush truck, which was one of the first of its type in the State of Delaware. In 1957 the ambulance service was instituted along with the purchase of a fully equipped Cadillac ambulance. The 1960’s brought expansion of the new firehouse built in 1955. This expansion added administration officers and the Hockessin Memorial Hall. In 1971 the fire company’s second brush truck arrived. The company put into service a 1971 GMC brush truck.
While responding to a house fire in 1972, members had to rely on their intuition and training to save the house and their Chief. As Chief Fred Roser made his way into the house, which was under construction: he fell through a hole in the floor. Chief Roser suffered a broken hip and cracked vertebra. Members were able to extract Chief Roser out of the basement and contain the fire at the same time.
A year later, David P. Roser took over his father’s position as Fire Chief. This brought the end to a twenty-three year era as fire Chief. 1977 brought the arrival of a 1976 Autocar Heavy Rescue truck. This was the first of its kind in the state. 1989 was a big year for the fire company. Fire Chief Emeritus M. Fred Roser passed away. Hundreds attended the full fireman’s funeral. Chief Emeritus Roser took his last ride on Engine 19-2 to his final resting place.
Not long after the passing of Chief Emeritus M. Fred Roser, Hockessin was ht by a tornado. Along with damaging many residents, the tornado destroyed Sanford School’s new gymnasium. The tornado’s debris path was so intense, that firefighters had to park on Lancaster Pike and walk to Sanford School.
The 1990s started off with the housing of Tower 19. The hundred-foot ladder tower was put into service in May 1990.
In early 1993, the number 5 mill at NVF was hit by fire. Fire fighters had to deal with extreme cold, snow and partial building collapses while fighting the fire.
On February 6, 1996, the fire company responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a bus. Little did responding members know that this would be the most tragic day in the company’s history? Upon arrival members realized the man down in the road was one of their own, Jonathan “Fig” Newton. Fig left behind a wife, two daughters and an unborn son.
1997 saw the company’s first 2500-gallon tanker and HMMV field/multi purpose vehicle. With the century coming to an end Hockessin saw the completion of the new firehouse and administrative offices.
With the closing of 2003 the fire company saw the end of Chief David P. Roser tenure as Chief. He proudly served Hockessin with 31 years as the Chief. He’ll continue to serve as Hockessin Fire Companies Chief Emeritus.
January 1, 2004 James Sapp was elected as Hockessin Fire Company’s fifth Chief. Today the members are just as committed to protecting the lives and property of Hockessin.
Officers of 2008
Fire Line Officers / Administrative Officers / Additional Officers / Ladies AuxiliaryChief 19-8
James Sapp, Sr.
Deputy Chief DEP19
Drew Outten
Assistant Chief’s
Gene Bledsoe 19-8A
R. Broadwater 19-8B
Mike Perrone 19-8C
Matt Antoine 19-8D
Lieutenant
Q. Saienni 19-L1
Crew Leaders
A.J. Rydzewski
Tom Gerard
Lew Fanny
Brian Faulkner
Andy Mathe
Joey VanDzura
Tim O’Connor
Chris Biggers
. / President
Dan Carrier
Vice President
Bobby Perrone
Treasurer
Jim Druding
Financial Secretary
Shannon Perrone
Assistant
Tim O’Connor
Recording Secretary
Wayne Ferrante
Board of Directors
Dan Carrier
Jim Sapp
Mike Edison
Lou Amabili
Berry Beck
Bill Elliott
Sue Bledsoe
Bobby Perrone
Fire Recorder
Chris Biggers / Chief Emeritus
Dave Roser
Deputy Chief
Emeritus
Fred Long
Rescue Captain Emeritus
Everett Sapp
Fire Police
19-9
Jim Druding
19-9A
Wayne Ferrente
19-9B
Dan Carrier
19-9C
Everett Sapp
19-9D
Tony Guzzo
19-9E
Ron McLucas / President
Karen Gebhart
Vice President
Janet VanDzura
Secretary
Joanne Kelleher
Assistant Secretary
Kathy Beck
Treasurer
Jackie Guzzo
Assistant Treasurer
Barbara Tumolo
Chaplin
Ann Thompson
Career Staff
Station 19 has employed 9 full time employees to assist with day to day operations, staffing of the ambulance and fire apparatus. There are four full time persons who work a 24hrs on 72hrs off schedule. There are also two employees who work a four day rotation from 0600 to 1800 and 2 full time persons who are employed as crew leaders from 0600 to 1800. There is also a paid personnel supervisor that works from 0800 to 1600 M-F.
Staffing requirements are approved and managed by the Chiefs office (Assistant Chief Drew Outten) of Hockessin Fire Company. Staff reports to the Chief who will give all assignment and reprimands.
Our current employees and were they are volunteer members
George Lamborn, Supervisor, Chief Cranston Heights/ Sta. 14
Mat DeLuca, Crew Leader, Firefighter/NREMT, Cranston Heights/ Sta. 14
Ken Domorod, Crew Leader, Firefighter/NREMT, Five Points/ Sta. 17
Dianna Stewart, NREMT, Millcreek /Station 2-21
Kevin Hovis, Firefighter/NREMT, Mill Creek/ Sta. 2-21
Kevin Jackson, Firefighter/NREMT, Mill Creek/ Sta. 2-21
Adam Delucia, Firefighter/NREMT, Cranston Heights/ Sta. 14
Chad Small, Asst. Chief, Firefighter/NREMT, Delaware County 66
Bryan Florian, LT, Cranston Heights/ Sta. 14
Fire Side Seniority identification system
Chain of Command is a very important part of the fire service. With out a good command system things do not operate. Hockessin Fire Company has a Chain of command system, which starts with the Chief and ends with the mascot. Everyone has a rank with in the fire service not just the officers. You obtain rank by education, time, and experience. For better descriptions of the officers duties and responsibilities refer to the By Laws.
This rank structure was placed into service to insure the best person for the emergency was able to respond. As probationary members your chances of being an incident commander are small. Below is the current rank structure presiding at Hockessin. Refer to Appendix B (Chiefs/Engineers rules) for better definitions.
When the station has an emergency the rank structure comes into play. During the alarm you (probationary member) will stand next to the apparatus due and request permission from the officer of that apparatus before mounting the equipment. Remember rank comes with time, education and experience. A little common sense must be applied. If there are two Black shields, Yellow helmet members and one has more school than the other then that individual will go on the emergency. It works the same for the senior membership. If someone more senior than you or more qualified than you, step down and go to the next apparatus that is due. Below are the current rank structures of our Company.
Mascot: 14-16 years of age
Junior: 16-18 years of age
Senior Probation: 18 years of age and/or older
Senior Active: 18 years of age meeting requirement set by the by-laws
Life Member: 20 years of service as a senior member
Visual Status for Fire Line and Members
Chiefs White helmet and shield
Captain’s Black helmet, white shield
Lieutenants Black helmet, Black Lieutenants Shield
RIT Firefighter, Black Helmet w/ Black Shield & HFC RIT emblem
Senior Firefighter, Black Helmet w/ Black Shield
Senior Probationary, Black helmet with Yellow Shield
Junior Member, Yellow Helmet with Yellow Shield
Mascot Member, Yellow Helmet with Red Shield and Mascot Sticker
Hockessin Fire Company’s Running Order
Emergency / Apparatus / Additional /ExceptionsStructural w/o hydrants In-district / T19/193/ TW19/R19/A19/190/U19 / A19 with first piece if reported trapped
Structural with hydrants In-district / 193/TW19/T19/R19/ A19/190/U19 / A19 with first piece if reported trapped
Structural with hydrants East of Rt. 82 / 193/ T19/R19/A19/190/U19 / A19 with first piece if report trapped. TW19 is due on working fires.
Motor Vehicle Crash / A19/R19/190 / 193 if R19 OOS. 190 due for traffic control or medical assist @ IC’s request.
Motor Vehicle Crash Serious / A19/R19/193 / 195 when 193 is OOS
193 first when reported on fire.
Motor Vehicle Fire (AUTO) / 193/R19 / 195 when 193 is OOS
Motor Vehicle Fire
(Bus, Train, Tractor Trailer, etc…) / T19/193/R19 / 195 when 193 is OOS
Trash/Field / 190/193 / 193 when 5 is OOS
Trash Dumpster / 193 / T19 if requested by IC
Pole/Wires/Transformer / 190/U19
Cover Up
Engine
Ladder
Tanker
Rescue
Ambulance / 193
TW19
T19
R19
A19 / Min Crew of 193-D, O, 2 senior FF’s
No mascots or juniors in PA w/o Officers Permission
193 to respond if TW19 is called into scene
Hazardous Materials / 193/R19/T19/A19
Miscellaneous/ Investigation / 193 / T19 if Non Hydrant or Basser Ln
Min Crew DR/Officer/2 Senior Active
Structural Out Of District / Speciality/193 / Specialty will run before engine.
Station Response CC / Full Company / TW19 first unless specified
Rescue Reponses In-district / A19/R19 / Additional Apparatus if required by IC
RIT / R19
Child Locked in auto/house / A19/U19/R19
Ladder Company Assist / TW19/193 / 193 due with TW19
Tanker Company / T19
Engine Company / 193
Medical Assist / 190/U19 / U19/R19 if 190 OOS
Carbon Monoxide/Odor of Gas / R19/193 / Connective to respond automatically for buildings with gas service
NOTE: This is a guide for selecting the best apparatus for the current alarm. Deviation from this guide can be authorized by an LINE OFFICER.
Duty Crew Assignments Fire/EMS
Duty crew fire
1800-0600
Night duty crew consists of a pre determined crew who are primarily responsible for responding to all alarms within their time period. Secondly, fire crews will serve as a back up and ensure that the ambulance responses are covered as well. Duty crews are from 1800 to 0600. Some leniency is give due to work schedules. However if you are signed up for a crew it is your responsibility to find a replacement if you can not.
Probationary members may serve on night crews but must be authorized by the Chief’s office.
There are ten duty engine crews repeating from crew one every full rotation.
Duty Crew Positions:
Duty Chief
Crew Leader
Duty Driver
Fire Fighter
Fire Fighter
Duty Crew Ambulance
1800-0600
Night ambulance crew consists of a pre determined crew who are primarily responsible for responding to all ambulance alarms within their time period. Ambulance crews are from 1800 to 0600. Some leniency is given due to work schedules. However if you are signed up for a crew it is your responsibility to find a replacement if you can not. If you can not find proper replacement you must contact the Crew Leader.
Duty Ambulance:
Ambulance Driver
Emergency Technician
Third Person (optional)
Rules
Bi-Laws:
Governing body set forth by the members to instill proper order within Hockessin Fire Company, like the constitution of the United States. They can be changed or amended by following the appropriate methods. See insert for further information.
Pagers: These items are obtained from President Dan Carrier
Disciplinary Actions:
1) Verbal: This is the most common form of discipline. These actions might be as small as an on the spot correction.
2) Suspension: Action taken by an Office to reprimand an individual for a period of 30 days. Some cases longer or shorter times have been given.
3) Expulsion: Permanent removal from firehouse grounds and property.
Rules:
Regulations set forth by the Chiefs office to assist with daily activities. Example would be conduct, appearance, and actions.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP):
Very similar to rules but set forth to assist with daily operations. Examples
Firefighters must wear the proper personal protective equipment while operating on a fire ground.