Marple Township Ambulance Corps

This page contains photos of calls respond to by the Marple Township Ambulance Corps. (MTAC) These pictures show members of MTAC, Broomall Fire Company and Marple Township Police Department performing their duties. Also, check Broomall Fire Company's Hot Shots

1. Marple Newtown 4th of July Parade – 7/4/2008
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   Marple Township Ambulance Corps participated in the annual 4th of July Parade on West Chester Pike. All of MTAC’s vehicles were in the line of march and MTAC staffed 2 EMS golf carts to respond quickly to medical emergencies. Members that participated were EMT’s Heather Albright, Kim Anderson, Rose Horn, Shirl Schiff, Marie Rantz, Ian McAnlis, Ryan Mulliken, Liz Zeminski, Jason Shermer, Laura Hurd, Nicole Smith, Paramedics Brian Ploppert and Rob Dixon and President Karen Standen and Chief Bill Downey.

2. Memorial Day Parade - 5/26/08
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   MTAC participated in the annual Memorial Day Parade held along West Chester Pike. Leading the pack was Chief Bill Downey the crews of paramedics Rob Dixon and David Stoeckl and EMT’s Heather Albright, Tom Gorski, Kelly Johnson, Susie Monahan and Ian McAnlis.
   
   
3. MVA - West Chester Pike & Lawrence Road - 12/15/03
   At appox 19:14 hours Company, Ambulance and Medic 53 were dispatched to West Chester Pike and Lawrence Road for an accident with entrapment. Numerous units arrived on scene at the same time and determined there was no entrapment but 3 injuries. At this time a second ambulance out of Manoa (56-7) was dispatched to assist. With the help of Company 53, 53-7A and M53 packaged there two patients and transported two to CCMC. One pt was BLS and one ALS. 56-7 transported one BLS to Lankenau. Units on scene were 53-7A, M53, Rescue 53, 53-2, 53-3, 56-7 MTPD and Haverford PD.

4. MVA - Community College - 12/12/03
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   Ambulance 53 was dispatched to 901 S. Media Line Road for an MVA on the back driveway of the college by the pond. While enroute 53-7 was advised by MTPD that it was a two vehicle accident involving a Ryder truck and passenger car, with one minor injury. Upon arrival of 53-7 patient was evaluated and taken to Riddle Memorial Hosp for a possible broken wrist. Units on scene 53-7 and Marple Police.

5. MVA - West Chester Pike and Fairview - 11/3/03
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   At Approx. 17:34 Ambulance and Medic 53 were dispatched to West Chester Pike and Fairview Ave for an accident with injuries. Both Ambulance and Medic 53 went responding within a minute of the dispatch. 53-7 arrived on location first to find a two vehicle accident with one minor injury and one refusal. Medic 53 made himself available and 53-7 transported one minor injury to DCMH.

6. Accident with Entrapment - Red Hill and South Parkway Blvd - 8/16/03
   On Saturday August 16th Ambulance and Medic 53 were dispatched to Red Hill Drive and South Parkway Blvd. Within minutes 53-7A and Medic 53 were responding. As the two units went responding the assignment was upgraded to an Accident w/ entrapment vehicle reported to be on its roof. 53-9 and MTPD went on location and reported no injuries and reduced the speed of all incoming apparatus. Upon arrival of Medic 53 and 53-7A there was a one vehicle accident vehicle on its roof with both occupants self extricated. One patient had very minor injurys but do to both occupants being minors they were transported to Bryn Mawr Hospital by 53-7A. Units on scene were M53, 53-7A, 53-2, 53-9 and MTPD. Units were clear the accident scene within 25 minutes.

7. 2nd Alarm Building Fire - 732 Hedgerow Drive - 7/15/03
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   At approx 5:30 am Company and Ambulance 53 were dispatched to 732 Hedgerow Drive for a Building fire. Almost immediatly after dispatch one of Marple Twps police officers was on location reporting a working house fire. A few minutes later 53-9A arrived on location and confirmed a 2 story colonial heavy fire from all sides. Ambulances 53-7A and 53-7 stood by and established Rehab for the firefighters where they could get water and also have there vitals monitiored while they were resting. Also assisting with rehab was Medic 53. 53-7 transported one firefighter to Bryn Mawr Hospital after a heat related incident. The unit then returned to the scene to continue with rehab. Units on scene were 53-7 and 7a, M53, 53-11, 53-9A (Command), Tele 53, Snorkel 53, 53- 3, Rescue 53, Ladder 41, 41-1, 41-3, 41-7, M108 and M106, 56-7, 14-1, Rescue 58, Units on scene for approx 4 1/2 hours. There were no injuries to any family members.

8. Marple Township Ambulance EMS Day - 5/17/03
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   On Saturday May 17th Marple Ambulance held its annual EMS day at Russell Elementary School. This event is held every year to show the residents of Marple Township what Marple Ambulance does. Also on location were Broomall Fire Company and Marple Township Police. The ambulance and fire company participated in a vehicle rescue demonstration. Pictures courtesy of Broomall Fire Company

9. MVA - 2058 South Sproul Road - 5/27/03
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   Motor Vehicle Accident- Two vehicle accident in front of Rita's Waterice. At the determination of Medic 53 patient was flown by Medical Helicopter. Also on location were Broomall Fire Company and Marple Police. Pictures courtesy of BFC.

10. MVA - I- 476 NB - 6/11/03
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    At around 1:45 a.m., Marple Ambulance as well as Medic 53 and BFC was dispatched to an accident on the Blue Route, Marple Police were on location reporting a severely wrecked vehicle. A tractor trailer had run over the back of the smaller vehicle, as it was in his blind spot. Miraculously, there were no injuries. Pictures courtesy of Brian Feeney. Feeney Fire Films.

11. Dwelling Fire - 2790 Old Cedar Grove Road - 6/16/03
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    At approx 4:30 am on Monday morning Company and Ambulance 53 were dispatched to the area of Old Cedar Grove and Gradyville for a possible dwelling fire. 53-9 went on location reporting a unoccupied dwelling fully involved. While firefighters from 53 were fighting the fire. Unit 53-7A was providing rehab for the firefighters with water available to the firefighters. Also on location was 53-7 and Medic 53 available if any firefighter were to be injured or need medical attention. Thankfully no injuries were reported and units were clear at 0730. Units on location were 53-7A, 53-7, Medic 53, 53-2, Tele 53, Snorkel 53, Rescue 53 and Marple Police. Pictures courtesy of BFC.

12. Landing Zone- Loomis Elementary School 4/15/03
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    On a very busy day for Marple Ambulance second ambulance 53-7A (Mcneil and Walsh) and Broomall fire company were dispatched to Westbourne Drive for a residential rescue. Patient was working on his boat when the supports failed and it fell on top of him. Upon arrival of the crew from 53-7A and 53-11 (Downey) PennStar was placed on Standby. Medic 108 arrived and advised Fireboard to fly Pennstar. Pt was taken to Loomis Elementary School where 53-7A and Medic 108 met up with Pennstar. Pt was flown to HUP and units were available. Pictures by Steve Ostrander of Broomall Fire Company.

13. MVA - I-476 Northbound @ MM 8.0 - 6/25/00
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    This vehicle was traveling north on I-476 (Blue Route) when it lost control and rolled over several time landing on it's roof. The driver was partially ejected and trapped. Crews from Broomall and Springfield Fire/Rescue extricated the patient. Patient was flown by PennStar to HUP. 3 passengers were transported to Mercy Community Hospital and treated for minor injuries.

14. Car into Building - 3400 W. Chester Pk. - Newtown - 6/23/00
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    The driver of this vehicle said that she thought she put the car into reverse and pressed on the accelerator and drove through the Block Buster. 2 patrons received minor injuries. 53-7A was dispatched to assist.

15. MVA - W. Chester Pk and Lawrence Rd. - Havertown - 6/19/00
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    This 5 car accident was called in as WCP and Lawence Rd. in Marple but it turned out to be in Havertown. 1 patient was flown by PennStar to HUP.

16. EMS Day 2000 - Russell School, Sproul Road - 5/20/00
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    Marple Township Ambulance Corps hosted the annual Marple EMS Day. Even the rain couldn't keep the residence away. There was lots of Food and Fun for everyone. Sallyann Mosey from Channel 6 Action News was among the entertainment for the day.

17. MVA - I-476 & Route 1 interchange - 4/15/00
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    Two vehicle accident with one vehicle overturned. These vehicles colided in the intersection splitting a pick-up truck in half. Both drivers were taken to Springfield Hospital and treated.

18. New Ambulance - Our new 2000 Ford Horton Ambulance 1/27/00
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    We recently purchased two 2000 Ford Horton Ambulances from VCI of New Jersey. We should receive one the first week of February.

19. MVA - I-476 & Route 3 - 9/22/99
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    This is the scene of a tractor trailer that rolled over on the on ramp. The driver was seriously injured and flown by PennStar to HUP. Broomall Fire Company extricated the driver and none of the load leaked out.

20. Hurricane Floyd - 9/16/99
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    Here are some pictures of the area during the storm. Marple Township was under a state of emergency and with the help of Marple Police, Marple Ambulance and Broomall Fire Company, many homes and apartments were evacuated.

21. MVA - DCCC Main Campus H-Lot 8/15/99
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    One vehicle accident with one injury. Patient was learning how to drive when she lost control and struck a utility pole and overturned. Patient was transported to University of Penn for injuries to her hand and chest.

22. House Fire - 800 Block of Lorraine Drive 8/14/99
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    After a major thunderstorm rolled through the area, lightning struck this house causing a fire that was undetected for some time. No one was home and when the first fire truck arrived, flames had consumed the roof. One firefighter was transported to Mercy Community Hospital, treated and released for dehydration and one firefighter was treated for a minor eye injury at the scene.

23. MVA - Sproul Road (Route 320) @ Kentucky Fried Chicken 8/6/99
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    Four vehicle accident with three injuries. Two patients were transported to Trauma Center and one child transported to Bryn Mawr Hospital. At the same time, a motorcycle lost control and hit a tree causing severe injuries at Old Cedar Grove and Cedar Grove Roads. That patient was transported to HUP via PennStar Helicopter.

24. MVA - Lawrence Rd. & Sussex Blvd. 8/5/99
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    This two car accident was a result of a power outage when the traffic lights were out. One subject sustained minor injuries when his mini van turned on it's side and slid 200 feet down the road.

25. MVA - S. Sproul Road @ Williamsburg Drive 8/4/99
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    Two car accident with one injury and minor entrapment. Patient was transported to Mercy Community Hospital with minor injuries.

26. Ambulance Fire - I-476 between exits 4 & 5 6/18/99
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    This ambulance was transporting a patient to an area hospital when a fire started under the body. The driver immediately pulled over and knocked the fire down which consumed the entire back of the ambulance trapping the patient. The fire was extinguished and no injuries occurred.

27. MVA - Malin Road south of Bryn Mawr Ave. 6/1/99
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    One vehicle accident with one subject injured. The driver of this vehicle lost control of the vehicle and struck a utility pole then rolled over 1 time. Driver was transported to Mercy Community Hospital for minor injuries

28. MVA - S. Sproul & O'Hara High School 12/24/98
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    This five car chain reaction accident resulted in one minor injury. The roads were wet after a brief snow storm.

29. MVA - 400 block of Marple Road 12/13/98
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    Two car head on collision involving two passenger cars. One subject was trapped in the drivers seat. After being extricated, he was airlifted to the Hospital of the University of Penn. The driver of the other car refused treatment.

30. MVA - Cedar Grove Road @ Kent Park 12/7/98
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    One vehicle accident involving a passenger car the lost control and went head on into a bridge. All three of the occupants were injured. One was airlifted to Hospital of the University of Penn., one was taken to Crozer Chester Medical Center and one was taken to Mercy Community Hospital.

31. MVA - Sproul Road (Rt 320) @ Kentucky Fried Chicken 12/4/98
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    Three vehicle accident involving two cars and a pickup truck. There were three injuries with one subject trapped. Two patients were transported to Crozer Chester Medical Center and one taken to Mercy Community Hospital.

32. MVA - Lawrence Road & Warren Blvd. 11/21/98
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    Three vehicle accident involving two passenger cars and a Paramedic/Rescue Unit from Mercy Community Hospital. A driver of one of the cars was injured and taken to Mercy Community Hospital. Paramedic Armand Alessi was slightly injured but refused transport to the hospital.

33. MVA - Paxon Hollow Road at the Upper Providence border 11/19/98
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    One vehicle accident involving a Ford Bronco that lost control and struck a tree. Both the driver and passenger were injured and were transported by ground to Crozer Chester Medical Center by Marple & Media Ambulances.

34. MVA - Media By-Pass(Route 1) @ I-476 9/9/98
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    One vehicle accident involving a passenger car that lost control on the on ramp to I-476 and flipped over the guard rail and landed on it roof about 15 feet above the Media By-pass. The patient received minor injuries.

35. MVA - Rite Aid Store, Latches Lane & Springfield Road 9/4/98
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    One vehicle accident involving a passenger car. Driver was leaving the 7-Eleven Store across the street and lost control and the car sped across both parking lots and into the building. The patient was transported to Mercy Community Hospital and treated for minor injuries.

36. MVA - Media By-Pass north of Route 252 (Upper Providence) 8/21/98
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    One vehicle accident involving a passenger car that struck a guard rail on I-476 @ Route 3 (W. Chester Pike), that continued down I-476 and exited off onto Rt. 1 and pulled over. All three people in the vehicle were injured including a back seat passenger which was trapped and received serious leg and chest injuries. The Rose Tree Fire Company was the rescue company and freed the patient quickly. The patient was flown by PennStar Helicopter to HUP. One patient taken by ground to CCMC and 2 taken to Riddle Memorial Hospital.

37. MVA - S. Sproul Road @ St. Peter & Paul Cemetery 8/28/98
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    Two car accident with three injuries. Two patients taken to CCMC, one taken to Mercy Community Hospital.

38. Emergency Services Day - Garrett Williamson Day Camp 8/11/98
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    Pictures of our crews showing the ambulance and equipment. Other agencies that participated were: Newtown and Marple Police, Newtown Square and Broomall Fire Companies.

39. Injured Subject - 2600 block Old Cedar Grove Road 7/27/98
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    Patient was riding his bike and hit a deer. Patient was found the next morning and taken to Hosp. of the University of Penn by Penn Star Helicopter.

40. MVA - I-476 North Bound @ Mile Marker 7.1 7/16/98
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    One vehicle accident involving a pickup truck hauling a trailer full of motorcycles. Patient was ejected from the pickup truck during the accident. Patient was air lifted to HUP.

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