| 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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| Our little boy has grown up!! |
| Thu. May 13th 2010 |
Member's gathered this evening for a picnic and to give well wishes to Firefighter Pat Moyer. Pat has enlisted in the United States Air Force, and will be headed to Lackland AFB, TX for Basic Training. Once complete, his next stop is Fort Leonard Wood Army Base to continue his schooling....
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| Tribute for Bruce Travis |
| Sun. Apr 25th 2010 |
Bruce, 70, passed from this life on April 15, 2010 after an almost 2-year battle with mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. It was determined his exposure occurred while serving in the US Navy as a Crash/Fire/Rescue member at duty station NAS New York.
He was the Beloved Husba...
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| Passing of Life Member & Past President |
| Thu. Apr 15th 2010 |
It is with deep regret to announce the passing of Life Member and Past President Bruce Travis. Bruce passed away earlier today after a brief illness.
Bruce was a member of the Upper Gwynedd Fire Department for over 50 years, and his accomplishments throughout his tenure will never be forgotten! ...
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| Crews operate at simultaneous calls |
| Thu. Apr 15th 2010 |
Around 4:20 this morning, Squad and Tower 80 were dispatched to assist Towamencin Fire Company at a building fire at the Main Street Apartments. Crews were in service performing searches, and opened up the ceilings of numerous units. While operating at the fire, Montco EDS advised AC80 of a 2nd call...
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| 2nd Alarm Building Fire |
| Sat. Apr 10th 2010 |
Around 1:20am, Upper Gwynned, along with units from Towamencin and Fairmount Fire Company's were dispatched for a reported building fire in Willowyck Apartments. Deputy 80 arrived on scene and reported a fire in the 2nd floor aparatment in the rear of the structure. E80 arrived on scene ...
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| Crews train at Acquired Structure |
| Tue. Apr 6th 2010 |
Crews completed multiple task tonight including hoseline advancements, ventilation, ladders, and firefighter down scenario's.
Thanks to Krista Hoblitzell for the pics!...
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| Services for Life Member Jerry Vaughan |
| Fri. Mar 19th 2010 |
Members from Upper Gwynedd laid to rest Gerald "Jerry" Vaughan today. Jerry took his last ride on Engine 80-3, and was buried with full Firefighter & Military Honor's, as Jerry was also a United States Marine. We thank Jerry and his family for allowing us the honor to be su...
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| Services for Life Member Jerry Vaughan announced |
| Mon. Mar 15th 2010 |
Services for Life Member Gerald "Jerry" Vaughan are as follows
Thursday March 18, 2010
Viewing, 7:00-8:30PM
Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home
701 Derstine Avenue Lansdale, PA 19446
Friday March 19, 2010
Funeral Service, 11:30AM (Huff & Lakjer)
Internment to follow at Whitemars...
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| Accident with possible entrapment |
| Sun. Mar 14th 2010 |
Crews from 80, Squad 18, Rescue 345 were dispatched for a reported vehicle rescue at Dekalb Pike & Welsh Road this morning. AC80 arrived to find 1 vehicle partially under another vehicle after failing to stop for a truck turning into the Wawa. No injuries were found, and rescue was not needed, s...
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