Folsom Fire Co. will be selling Tee Shirts, Mugs and Hats to celebrate their 100th Anniversary anyone interested can stop by the fire house any Tuesday night from 7pm to 10pm. Tee Shirts Large ---- $11.00 XLarge --- $11.00 2XLarge -- $12.00 Kids Tee's Small ---- $10.00 Med ---- $10.00 Large ---- $10.00 Mugs Plastic --- $3.00 Glass ---- $10.00 Shot Glass - $5.00 Hats ---- $15.00

The officers and members of the Folsom Fire Co. would like to send our condolences to the Swarthmore Fire & Protection Assoc. And to the Hanson family on the passing of Chief Cris Hanson. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Chief.

The Board and Members of Station 18 would like to Congratulate junior firefighter Phil Hilerty for being this years recipient of the Michael Reagan Award. This Award is presented in Honor of Michael Reagan to a Ridley High Student who is pursuing a career in the field of Law Enforcement or Firefighting. Phil is the first student of Ridley High to receive this award. Phil is Hoping to be a Member of the F.B.I in his future. Congratulations and Good Luck in your future.

Members of Folsom Fire Co. work the game tables at their Annual Carnival as Carnival goers try there luck.

The Folsom Fire Co. along with the Folsom Boys Club will be holding their ANNUAL CARNIVAL at the Folsom Boys Club field from April 15th to April 19th, come and enjoy a Fun night out with the family.

Future firefighters watch as Folsom(Sta18) and Prospect Park(Sta08) practiced truck operations on a vacant house on Sutton Ave. Both Companies were able to practice Roof Ventilation, using different hand tools and power saws to open the roof. Prospect Park(Sta 08) used SNOZZLE 8 to practice Piercing the roof with there Piercing nozzle. Both Companies were also able to go inside to practice different Punch Techniques. We would like to Thank the two Future firefighters for taking the time to stop by and taking a picture with us.

Station 18 along with Companies 43(Holmes),49(Milmont),67(Woodlynn),Rit 14(Swarthmore),70(Leedom)Air Bank and Medic Ridley 7 were dispatched to the 1900 block of E. MacDade (the CVS store)for a building fire. Chief Joe Carollo (18-9) was first on location to find heavy smoke coming from the back loading dock of the building, Crews quickly went into service with a 1 3/4 hand line to the storage area of the store where they encountered heavy smoke and fire conditions. The fire was quickly extinguished and reported under control at 21:29 hours Sta.12(Eddystone)Air Boat was dispatched to help with ventilation. The company was in service for 2 1/2 hours.

Station 18 along with Milmont(sta.49) and Leedom(sta.70) air bank Crew members were able to practice Search-and-Rescue,Force Entry and Roof Ventilation in a vacant house on Sutton Ave. The house was smoked out with a smoke machine while crew members practice different scenarios set up by Deputy Chief Ben Salmieri and Assistant Chief Ray Gunnip. After all equipment had been properly restored a brief crew meeting was held.

Folsom Fire Co.'s Chief Joe Carollo along with Deputy Chief Ben Salmieri and Firefighter Kathy Salmieri attended a luncheon at the Philadelphia Fire Academy to join forces with Philadelphia Fire Departments and many other Fire Departments from across the tri state area in Operation Save A Life. Operation Save A Life is program that is sponsored by Philadelphia Fire Departments and co-sponsored by 6 ABC,local Toyota dealers,Kidde Corporation and Independence Blue Cross to teach home owners about the dangers that are in their homes. And insure that every home has working smoke detectors by hand out free smoke detectors to anyone that needs them.

Members of Station 18 escorted Santa around the streets of Folsom helping him hand out candy canes to all the Girls and Boys and wishing all a happy and safe holiday season.

Members of Folsom Fire Co. along with family and friends held it's annual Holiday Party in the hall of the fire house. Everyone enjoyed a nice buffet dinner, after everyone was done eating Santa stop buy to see what everyone had on their wish list. Menbers would like to thank Sean and Joe Steinbacher for organizing this years party.

Station 18 attended the Ridley Township Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa at the Townships Municipal Building.

Folsom(Sta.18)along with Holmes(Sta.43),Leedom(Sta.70),MEdic Ridley-7 and Norwood EMS were dispatched to the 200 block of Amosland Rd. for a building fire. Squrt 43 arrived on location to find heavy smoke coming from the basement of the home. After investigating it was found that the smoke was coming from a wood burning stove. The exaust fan was not working. Crews emptied the stove and vented the house.

Station 18 holds Elections for 2008, Line Officers, Trustees and Executive Officers at this months meeting. After all the votes were counted Steve Hall announced the winners. Line Officers CHIEF --------------- Joe Carollo Deputy Chief ------- Ben Salmieri 2nd Assistant Chief -- Mike Abate 3rd Assistant Chief -- Ray Gunnip Captain -------------- Steve Hall Safety Officer ------- Bill Salinsky Chief Engineer ------- Fran Doyle Asst Engineer -------- Andy Hilferty Asst Engineer -------- Craig Anderson Fire Police Captain -- Tom Jenkins Executive Officers President ------------ Mike Abate Vice President ------- Ben Salmieri Recording Secretary -- Steve Hall Financial Secretary -- Kathy Salmieri Treasurer ------------ Joe Steinbacher Sr. Trustees Bill Urian Burt Blackburn Ray Gunnip Congratulations to all

On Saturday October 13 Reliance Hook & Ladder (Sta.61), hosted this year Delaware County Annual Parade. Folsom entered their 1991 KME Engine 18-1 and took 1st place in Best Appearing and Most Functional Engine 1990-1999. We would like to congratulate the Officers and Members of Reliance for 75 years of service. On Sunday Folsom took 18-1 to the Philadelphia Fire muster and won 1st place in Best Appearing and Most Functional Engine 1990-1999. It was a great weekend for Folsom. Congratulation to Ray Gunnip, Laura Gunnip, Craig Anderson and Tom Jenkins for all the time and hard work they did getting 18-1 ready for both events. Great Job Guy's