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2024 Incidents |
Jan | 35 |
Feb | 20 |
Mar | 21 |
Apr | 33 |
May | 24 |
Jun | 37 |
Jul | 17 |
Aug | 30 |
Sep | 20 |
Oct | 0 |
Nov | 0 |
Dec | 0 |
Total | 237 |
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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Brush Fire
PWFC, October 15
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)
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Thank You!
PWFC, October 09
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! ... (Full Story & Photos)
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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. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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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. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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MAIL TRUCK FIRE
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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Training on Ladder Work
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. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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