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Wednesday, June 2, 2010 - This Memorial Day weekend was a busy one for Vauclain. Crews responded to multiple calls and had a number of holiday related events. Friday morning started off with an accident with injuries reported, on Industrial Hwy at the entrance to the Boeing Company. Crews from 62, 70 (Leedom FC), and 79 (Boeing FC) along with Medic Ridley 7 responded to find a 3 vehicle crash blocking the main entrance into Boeing. Crew from the 3 companies cleared debris from the roadway and were available within a half hour. Later Friday evening a building fire was dispatch to Eddystone borough, Pipeline 62 was recalled while responding. Sunday morning we took part in Eddystone's annual Memorial Day parade. Later Sunday afternoon our building response was dispatched to 1313 Holland Street for a building fire, reported to be a kitchen fire. Upon our arrival we found a small fire in the kitchen and a light smoke condition inside the building. Crews from 62, 12 (Eddystone FC) and 48 (Tinicum FC), checked for extension and ventilated, the companies were available within an hour. Sunday night crews in Rescue 62 and Ambulance 62 went back to Eddystone, this time for their annual fireworks display. Monday we took part in the American Legion Post 777 annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony. The officers of the fire company would like to thank all the members who took time and assisted us this weekend.
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