Tonight, the crew from Station18 was dispatched to assist Co 43(Holmes), on the buiding fire at the Presidential Square Apts on South Ave. 18-3 arrived to a light to medium smoke condition and investigated to find the fire out in the apartment. Crews ventilated and performed light overhaul and were available within the hour. Shortly after returning to station the Company was hit out again to Morton and Edgewood for the vehicle fire. 18-1 arrived to find a van fully involved. Crews quickly extinguished the fire and were available in short time. 

Today the Folsom Fire Company celebrated their 100th year Anniversary by hosting the Annual Delaware County Fireman\\\'s Association parade. The festivities kicked off around 1pm with the parade route starting at the Ridley High School and ending at the station. Thanks to all those that attended and helped out to make this the greatest day possible. And thankfully the weather held out this time!  Also, thanks to Brian Feeney for taking photos of the day\'s events. Go to http://public.fotki.com/Firefoto3/parades_awards_cele/parades_apparatus/folsom-fire-company/  to view additional photos of the day.

     Here is the official list of winners:

P-1 Best appearing and most functional Engine 2000 to 2007
1st Place -Eddystone \\\'01 KME
2nd Place-Lenni Heights \\\'01 E-one

P-2 Best appearing and most functional Engine 1990 to 1999
1st Place-Collingdale #1 Saulsbury
2nd Place-S.M. Vauclain \\\'96 KME
3rd Place- Tinicum Twp. 96 HME

P-3 Best appearing and most functional Engine 1989 and older
1st Place- Tinicum Twp \\\'87 E-One
2nd Place- Collingdale \\\'87 Hahn
3rd Place- Clifto Heights \\\'88 Pierce

A-1 Best appearing aerial 1996 to 2007
1st Place- Lansdowne \\\'05 Seagraves
2nd Place- Collingdale #1 \\\'96 Pierce
3rd Place- Green Ridge \\\'03 Pierce

A-2 Best appearing and most functional aerial 1995 and older
1st Place Tinicum Twp \\\'85 E-One

TP-1 Best appearing and most functional Tower/Platform 1996 to 2007
1st Place- Milmont \\\'98 Sutphen

TP-2 Best appearing and most functional Tower/Platform 1995 and older
1st place- Glenolden Simon Duplex Lti

SQ-1 Best appearing and most functional Squrt / Tele-Squrt
1st Place-Prospect Park \\\'98 KME

LR-1 Bets appearing and most functional Light Rescue
1st Place-Tinicum Twp \\\'06 Saulsbury
2nd Place-S.M.Vauclain \\\'93 Spartan

HR-1 Best appearing and most functional Heavy Rescue
1st Place-Lansdowne \\\'05 Seagraves

TBM-1 Best appearing and most functional TAC / Brush / Mini-Pump
1st Place- Leedom \\\'86 E-One
2nd Place- Norwood \\\'07 Ford

AQ-1 Best appearing Antique Fire Company Owned
1st Place-Lansdowne \\\'54 Mack

APO Best appearing antique Privately owned
1st Place-Dave Smiley \\\'48 Maxim

H/D Best appearing Hand drawn / Horse Drawn Apparatus
1st Place-S.M. Vauclain "The Steamer"

SU-1 Best appearing Specialty unit
1st Place-Tinicum Twp \\\'01 Command Car
2nd Place-Leedom \\\'05 Crimson
3rd Place-Milmont \\\'88 Chevy

BAD Best appearing Dalmation
Ribbon and 50 lbs of dog food- Collingdale #2 "Taylor"

FPF Best appearing Fire Prevention Float
1st Place-Collingdale #1

KME Best appearing KME Apparatus
Vauclain \\\'96 KME

SUTPHEN Best appearing Sutphen
Milmont \\\'98 Sutphen and Sutphen Engine

MACK Best appearing Mack
Lansdowne \\\'54 Mack

MU-1 Best appearing Marine Unit
1st Place-Tinicum Twp 48-8A

BLS Best appearing BLS Unit (DCFA Organizational member)
1st Place & $100- Tinicum \\\'06 Horton
2nd Place-S.M. Vauclain \\\'08 Lifeline
3rd Place- Leedom \\\'06 Horton

Judges awards-
Delaware County Major Incident Response Team

Delaware County Mobile Command Unit

Ridley High School Cheerleaders

Best appearing DCFA Organizational Member Marching with at least 20 Personnel without music
1st Place and $500- Tinicum Twp

Best appearing DCFA member displaying Three or more pieces of apparatus
1st Place and $250-Lansdowne

Although the weather didn't quite cooperate with us today to hold our 100th anniversary parade, the members of the Folsom Fire Co. held their annual Banquet in the Hall tonight. A great time was had by all and congratulations to all those that received awards, especially rookie Gerry McLauglin, who took home the Fireman of the Year award.

The parade originally scheduled for Saturday has been postponed and rescheduled to September 27th due to the impending tropical storm to hit us that morning. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

The new TAC 18 has finally arrived from Ferrara's factory! The truck has made it just in time for our 100th anniversary parade for tomorrow, where we will get a chance to house it during the festivities.

This year the Folsom Fire Company will be holding their 100th year anniversary parade on September 6th at 1pm. This year Folsom will also be the host of the Annual Delaware County Fireman's Association Parade. Free hotdogs will be given out and beer/birch beer is free with the purchase of a mug. Come out and have a good time!

The new TAC 18 is coming along nicely at Ferrara Fire Apparatus in Louisiana. The new TAC 18 will be a Ford F-550 4-door mini-pumper with a 300 gal. water tank and pump on a skid unit in the rear. We will be utilizing this vehicle for all accident calls and back-up to 18-1 on vehicle fires. We are hoping for delivery in early September!

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.

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

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.