| 66-3 Takes FIRST place at Delaware County Firemen's Convention Parade, hosted by Tinicum Townships Fire Co. in Essington, PA
A crew of 8 members displayed the company's two engines 663 & 661 in a precession of amazing equipment. New ones old one, some from history and some with latest technology were guided thru city streets of Lester and Essington, the parade ending at the new station housing the Lester Fire Co. and the Essington Fire Co. to create the Tinicum Township Fire Co.
The opening ceremony took place with the introduction of dignitaries and a display from the bag pipers from Washington, DC, the housing of Tinicum's two new trucks was next, following with the unveiling of a 911 memorial, visible thru glass engine bay doors of the new station. The monument has a piece of the World Trade Center Tower incased in the display. Closing of the convention was with the presentation of awards.
Judges placed the apparatus first in Best Appearing and Most Functional Engine between the years 2001 to Present. All the hard work and effort paid off to bring home a trophy, Thank you to all who helped get the engines ready to show.
The members of the Bethel Township Hose Co. would like to thank TFC for hosting a Great Convention and extend our heart felt wishes of great memories in the your new house. |
