Medic 2 on scene at Thompson Street and Allegheny Avenue for a 3-vehicle Motor Vehicle Accident. It turned out to be a motorcycle versus two cars. The motorcycle was totaled, but the motorcyclist was treated onscene for minor scrapes with no transport to the hospital. However, Medic 2 transported a child from one of the cars to St. Christopher's Hospital with only minor injuries. Photo by Chris Masi.
The above photo was taken sometime around the time of 1979. I do not have any specifics on this picture, other than it is Medic 2. If you have information about this picture, feel free to e-mail me. I'd like to thank the contributor of this picture, Lt. R. Bratcher, Philadelphia Fire Department, ES-4 "A" Platoon.
Apparatus: 1998 Ford E-450 Super Duty/Horton ALS Medic Unit, white-over-red
Location: Castor and Kensington Aves (3742 Kensington Ave)
Housed with: Engine 7, Ladder 10, and Battalion 10 - "The House of Doors"
Medic 2's history dates back to June of 1947. When they were organized, they ran from Engine 59's station at Hunting Park Avenue and Schuyler Street, in the Nicetown-Tioga section. After spending almost two years there, they went to Engine 70's quarters located at Foulkrod and Langdon Streets. On October 31, 1952, they were relocated yet again. This time they would be running from Engine 6 and Ladder 16's station in the Fishtown section of the City at Belgrade and Huntingdon Streets. They spent just a few months there before being moved to Engine 14 and Ladder 15's home at Foulkrod and Darrah Streets. June 21, 1956, Medic 2 was relocated again, but wouldn't be moving too far. A new station was finished at Castor and Kensington Avenues and this would be the new home of Medic 2. Also on this day, Engine 7, Ladder 10, and Battalion moved in there and this was the beginning of the "House of Doors." The "House of Doors" is a title given to Engine 7, Ladder 10, Battalion 10, and Medic 2 because their station had three bay doors, thus the name, "House of Doors." Medic 2 was deactivated on February 18, 1963 and became a heavy rescue which would be stored at Engine 7 on a standby basis. They eventually became a light rescue and was then upgraded to an ALS (Advanced Life Support) Medic Unit on November 17, 1975. Today, Medic 2 continues to run from Engine 7's station at Castor and Kensington Avenues as the "House of Doors." They proudly serve the residents of Kensington, Mayfair, Bridesburg, Port Richmond, Harrowgate, Juniata, Holmesburg, and Fishtown sections. These citizens kept Medic 2 busy in 1999 when they tallied a total of 6,462 runs and finished in 8th Place on the medic unit run charts.
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