Montgomery County Commissioners Enact 30-Day Countywide Burn Ban

NORRISTOWN, PA–The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution enacting a 30-day countywide ban on open fires, effective Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

Open fires are defined as the ignition and subsequent burning of any combustible material (garbage, leaves, grass, twigs, litter, paper, vegetative ... (Full Story)

At lunch time today the company was dispatched to assist the Haverford Township Bureau of Fire with a brush fire that was upgraded to a dwelling fire after power lines came down sparking a brush fire that threatened surrounding structures. Crews created a perimeter to contain the fire and then stood by until PECO could arrive and ensure that the power lines were de-energized. Once the situation ... (Full Story & Photos)

Lower Merion Township Burn Ban in Effect

Lower Merion Township has declared a temporary burn ban effective Friday, November 1, 2024 and will last 30 days, expiring on Saturday, November 30, 2024, due to the record setting extended period of dry conditions affecting Lower Merion Township and the potential for uncontrollable fire spread and wildfires.

This burn ban prohibits open fires, including ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tonight, Penn Wynne Fire Company hosted its annual Halloween Party! With open doors, popcorn, coloring, music, dancing and contests, children and adults from the community gathered and celebrated with their best costumes with the biggest smiles and laughter.

The Halloween Party is long-standing tradition at Penn Wynne-Overbrook Hills Fire Company and each year, we strive to make it better than the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just after 12 noon today the woods/field assignment went out for Ballytore Road with the report of a large fire in the backyard involving grass, shrubs, fencing, and a shed that was approximately 20 feet from the house. Power lines were down and PECO was requested to respond. Engine 21 made the response with special calls for Engines 26 (Narberth) and 25-1 (Ardmore) to assist. Units operated for just ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tonight was Fire Prevention and Open House at the firehouse! We want to thank everyone in the community who came out to visit us. We had great weather, several hands-on stations for the kids (and adults), and we enjoyed the great turnout!

The firehouse is always open and welcomes our community to stop by anytime!
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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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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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