| Headed West! |
| Fri. Jul 16th 2010 |
Congratulations go out to Firefighter Matt Hoblitzell on his recent appointment as a Probationary Firefighter in the City of York, PA. Matt started out with us as a junior member, and ended up bringing the entire family along a short time afterwards. Matt will be attending the Fire Acade...
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| UGPD on Patrol finds a deck fire |
| Sat. Jun 26th 2010 |
Crews were dispatched tonight to the 1200 Block of Oxford Circle after an alert Upper Gwynedd Police Officer noticed a large amount of smoke coming from the rear of a residence. Upon investigating, it was determinded that the attached deck on the rear of the property was on fire, being fed by ...
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| Worcester Crash brings the Squad |
| Sun. Jun 20th 2010 |
Station 83, along with Squad 80 were dispatched early this morning fore a reported vehicle rescue on Morris Road. Initial reports were of a single vehicle MVA with 1 overturned, and two individuals trapped inside. CH345 arrived on scene and found 1 vehicle on all 4 wheels, into a tree, w...
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| Crews working the Car Show |
| Sat. Jun 19th 2010 |
Crews headed over to Lansdale tonight to set up for the annual Car Show. For many years, UGFD has been asked to staff a food booth as a fundraiser. The Lansdale Car Show is in its 20th year, and serves as a major Fundrasier for its sponsor, the Fairmount Fire Company.
We would li...
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| Squad assist to North Wales for the SEPTA train fire |
| Tue. Jun 15th 2010 |
Squad 80 was special called to assist North Penn Fire Company for a SEPTA Passenger Train fire tonight. Crews were out the door within a few seconds of dispatch, with County Dispatch advising Chief 62 of multiple calls for fire from the train. Squad 80 arrived on scene and assisted in ex...
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| Crews get High for Drill! |
| Tue. Jun 8th 2010 |
Crews practiced ropes, rigging, and rapelling tonight for drill. Tower 80 was set up to be used as the anchor and 2 lines were set up usiing various means of mechanical advantage, with seperate belay lines used for each rescuer. Thanks to all that came out for the fun time....
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| New Chief for UGFD |
| Tue. Jun 1st 2010 |
Fire Chief Rick Alpert has officially passed the baton over to Deputy Chief John Scheiter. Rick and his family are moving to Virginia for Rick's work. Although he was trying to keep a local position, it just wasn't to be. We here at Upper Gwynedd want to wish Rick & Kelly, alon...
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| Crews train at Montco |
| Tue. May 18th 2010 |
Crews headed down to the Montgomery County Fire Academy in Plymouth tonight to participate in a few live burns. Crews worked on the "Commercial" side of the facility for a few hours, and got some excellent training.
Thanks to Krista Hoblitzell for the pics....
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| Crash sends 2 to the hospital |
| Mon. May 17th 2010 |
Crews responded to a 3 vehicle MVA at the corner of Valley Forge Rd & Garfield Ave just before 7pm this evening. Crews arrived and secured the vehicles, assisted with EMS, and provided hazard control for fluids.
Thanks to Krista Hoblitzell for the pics....
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| Member's get schooled in T-Ball |
| Mon. May 17th 2010 |
Member's were present tonight when the local Upper Gwynedd Fire Department T-Ball team stopped by for an evening at the firehouse. All the players and their family members were given a tour of the station, and even got to shoot water from the Booster hose. Thanks to all that came out for...
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