Firefighters from the Newtown Fire Association were dispatched to 555 calls for service in the year 2008. The first call for the department in 2009 came seven minutes into the new year at 12:07 AM for a brush fire caused by fireworks.

2008 Calls By Category (As Dispatched By 911)

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On Sunday, December 21st at 7:19 pm firefighters from the Newtown Fire Association were dispatched alongside the Newtown Ambulance Squad and the Newtown Township Police Department for a two vehicle accident at the intersection of the Newtown Bypass & Richboro Road. Rescue 45 and Utility 45 secured power from the two vehicles and controlled leaking fluids until the vehicles were safely removed. The Newtown Ambulance Squad transported one patient to the hospital. Newtown Township Police are investigating the accident, and whether alcohol played a role. Witnesses say the silver SUV was driving on the wrong side of the highway.

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On Saturday December 20th, members of the Newtown Fire Association escorted Santa Claus and his elf around Newtown Borough and Newtown Township for the community to see. Firefighters also collected canned goods for the less fortunate. Thank you to all who came out to see Santa and those who donated to out food drive!

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During the annual Santa Run parade, the crew of Rescue 45 came across the scene of an accident in the Newtown Grant development. Firefighters discovered a car slid down an icy driveway, ran over a mailbox, and became lodged on the curb and mailbox post. Crews were able to safely push the vehicle over the curb and back into the driveway. Santa believes his magical powers were responsible for the successful removal of the vehicle.

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At 3:53 pm on Sunday December 14th, members of the Newtown Fire Association were dispatched to a rescue box at 4 Cambridge Lane at Party Girl for a report of a vehicle vs. building. Rescue 45 arrived on scene and reported that the driver was self extricated with no injuries. Rescue 45 assisted on scene with vehicle stabilization and hazard controls until the vehicle was safety removed. The accident is under investigation.

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Members of the Newtown Fire Association, Newtown Township Police Department, and the Newtown Ambulance Squad responded to an accident with injuries at the intersection of the Newtown Bypass & Richboro Road. Firefighters assisted with the care of the patients, in addition to securing vehicle hazards and fluid control. Medics transported one patient to the hospital. Newtown Township Police are investigating the accident.

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Every year the Newtown Public Works Department partners with surrounding schools to help decorate the department's snow plows. This year the theme for the plows was fire prevention. The participating schools were St. Andrew School, Newtown Middle School, Council Rock South and Newtown Elementary.

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The Newtown Fire Association would like to welcome home Corporal Jamie Drennen (left), of the United States Marine Corps, and Lance Corporal Adam Huff (right), of the United States Marine Corps Reserves, who were serving our country in both Iraq and Afghanistan.  We thank them both for their service to this country and continued service to their community as they have both returned to active membership with the Association.  SEMPER FI! 

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Firefighters from the Newtown Fire Association were dispatched to Florence Drive in Northampton Township for a dwelling fire. Deputy Chief 3 arrived on scene and confirmed a working structure fire, and requested a full box assignment. Several lines were placed in service to fight the blaze. Units from the Feasterville Fire Company, Warminster Fire Company, Lower Southampton and Upper Southampton Fire Companies also responded.

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The Newtown Fire Association recently received delivery of a brand new 2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty Turbo Diesel utility truck. It replaces an outdated 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. The new vehicle, Utility 45, will become certified to run QRS (Quick Response Service) medical calls to assist ambulance personnel on emergencies in areas that the fire company provides coverage to. In the meantime, Rescue 45 has recieved QRS certification by the Pennsylvainia Department of Health to run EMS calls

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