Newtown Square Fire Co. Recognized For Nov. 2016 House Fire Response

The Newtown Square Fire Company was recently honored for its work during a November 2016 call in Edgmont Township.

According to the fire company's website, the fire company was honored at the Newtown Township Board of Supervisors Meeting on Feb, 27 with a citation for their effort on Nov. 8, where they worked for hours to combat a house fire on Cedar Knoll Road in Edgmont.

Below is the citation in full:

"On November 8, 2016 at 23:43 hours, The Newtown Square Fire Company along with the Edgmont Fire Company and Rocky Run Fire Company were dispatched to 1025 Cedar Knoll in Edgmont Township for a reported dwelling fire. The Newtown Square Fire Company arrived on scene with the Edgmont Fire Company and the Rocky Run Fire Company to find a 2-story Single Family Dwelling with heavy fire from all sides of the dwelling. Crews stretched numerous hand lines in an attempt to save the building. The crew members from the Newtown Square also protected an adjacent home as embers landed on the cedar shake roof of the home, lighting small fires on the roof. Crews worked throughout the night to extinguish the fire and restore equipment. Crews operated for six hours before returning to station. The outstanding effort of the following members reflects great credit upon themselves and the Newtown Square Fire Company."

Honored firefighter and fire police are:

Engine 41 Crew:

• Asst. Chief Brian McNeill
• FF Joseph Certo Jr.
• Lt. Eric Harper
• Lt. Zach Conan
• FF Greg Amato
• FF Joel Certo

Ladder 41 Crew:

• Chief Doug Everlof
• Capt. Chris Young
• FF Will Hewes
• FF Vincent Mazzotta
• FF Joseph Bail

Fire Police:

• Capt. Carl Ewing
• Nathan Glazer

Congratulations and thank you to the crews at Newtown Square Fire Company for their work to keep the public safe!

Image via Newtown Square Fire Company