A Childhood Dream Comes True
The childhood hope that the old school would burn down is no longer a hope but a fact in Ardley Park, Pa. The fire which destroyed most of the Ardley Park High School was discovered by a policeman doing patrol duty in his police car. He turned in an alarm which was followed by a general alarm soon after the first company arrived. Additional help had to be called in from various parts of the county. Many of the units pumped water from Crum Creek while others used hydrants that were available in the immediate surrounding area.
An aerial ladder was used in directing the streams from the ground throughout the long battle. In addition, its use proved to be a lifesaver in that the First Assistant Chief of the Swarthmore company, who was stationed on the ladder, was able to warn other firemen to get the ladders clear when he saw the roof start to buckle.
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