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2024 Incidents
Jan 35
Feb 20
Mar 21
Apr 33
May 24
Jun 37
Jul 17
Aug 30
Sep 0
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 0
Total 217

2023 Incidents
Jan 27
Feb 19
Mar 19
Apr 36
May 24
Jun 27
Jul 25
Aug 28
Sep 31
Oct 33
Nov 34
Dec 19
Total 322

2023 Totals
Quarter Calls Fires Rescues
Q1 65 8 6
Q2 87 19 14
Q3 84 10 9
Q4 86 16 16
Total 322 53 45

2022 Totals
Quarter Calls Fires Rescues
Q1 67 4 0
Q2 71 4 5
Q3 74 2 3
Q4 72 7 3
Total 284 17 11

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No Caption Rope Rescue Training

PWFC, September 18

Tonight's drill focused on high angle rope rescue. Using Ladder 21, firefighters rigged mirrored 3:1 mechanical advantage rope rescue systems and anchored them to the aerial ladder. We practiced rigging the aerial with high anchor ponts, constructing 3:1 MA rope systems, and packaging patients in the stokes basket with quick connect straps and bridle.
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Vehicle Accident Rescue

PWFC, August 29

Late this evening, Penn Wynne Fire Company was dispatched for a vehicle accident rescue on Montgomery Avenue in Bala Cynwyd. Arriving on scene, firefighters confirmed two people were trapped. Crews worked alongside Belmont Hills and Union Fire to quickly extricate the occupants from inside the vehicle.
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PWFC, August 29

Around 11:30A.M. Station 21 and Engine 26 (Narberth Fire Company) were dispatched to Lancaster Avenue in the area of Remington Road for a vehicle fire, reported to be a mail truck on fire. Engine 21 arrived to find a mail truck well involved. Crews worked together to extinguish the vehicle and ensure that all of the contents were fully extinguished. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Vehicle Fire

PWFC, August 18

Penn Wynne Fire Company was dispatched to a vehicle fire at Remington Rd and Lancaster Ave at 5:51pm. Upon arriving on scene, it was confirmed that a vehicle had caught fire and was fully involved. Penn Wynne firefighters quickly deployed an 1-3/4" handline and began extinguishing the fire. Assisted by Narberth Fire, crews were able to extinguish the fire quickly.... (Full Story & Photos)

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PWFC, July 31

For Penn Wynne firefighters, tonight's drill focused on "ladder work". As a crew assigned to ladder work, or truck work, firefighters practiced their skills of forcible entry and ventilation.

Firefighters practiced their skills on opening doors with the new township door prop.

Firefighters also practiced a skill known as "vent, enter, isolate, and search (veis). Making their way through an ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Church Fire

PWFC, June 24

About 8:30pm this evening, Penn Wynne Fire Company was dispatched as the FAST/RIT Team to a building fire at the Church of the Redeemer in Bryn Mawr.
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PWFC Officers, June 08

It was a beautiful day with all Lower Merion Fire Department companies gathering at the Montgomery County Public Safety Fire Academy for the official dedication of Firefighters Sean DeMuynck and Thomas Royds to the line of duty death memorial. Inspirational words and fond memories were shared of both men. Then representatives from both families laid wreaths at the memorial.

We will always remember ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Building Fire in Ardmore

PWFC, April 23

Penn Wynne Fire Company was dispatched to an apartment fire in Ardmore about 11:40pm. Engine 21 was assigned to establishing a water supply which included dropping about 600 feet of 5" supply line. Firefighters also assisted with a primary search above the fire floor and helped vent the building to help extinguish the fire.
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