| Got Gas??? |
| Fri. Oct 30th 2009 |
With the Sumneytown Pike project in full swing, crews have been busy handling numerous gas main leaks...well, not sure if drilling into a pipe is considered a leak. Today, members were out for about 5 hours as a high pressure line was contained. Thankfully, there were no injuries, howeve...
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| Drill at the High School |
| Sun. Oct 18th 2009 |
Crews headed over to North Penn High School this morning to participate in a regional Mass Casualty Excercise. This was one of about 6 exercises occuring in the County today. Engine, Tower & Squad 80 made the trip over with 15 members.
For news coverage, click HERE
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| UGFD in the News!! |
| Fri. Oct 9th 2009 |
Courtesy of TheReporteronline.com
Upper Gwynedd Fire Department collecting food, toys
Friday, October 9, 2009
By Bradley Schlegel
Staff Writer
UPPER GWYNEDD — On Saturday, the Upper Gwynedd Fire Department will host another of its hoagie fundraisers.
But that won't be the only activity...
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| UGFD visits the Schools |
| Wed. Oct 7th 2009 |
Today, member's headed out to the schools and daycare centers in the Township to teach about Fire Preventioin, and let the kids play a bit on the fire trucks.
Crew's staffed the Engine, Tower & QRS, and handled 1 call during the day.
A big thanks to Merck & Co. who provided lunch for the c...
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| Fire Prevention Open House |
| Tue. Oct 6th 2009 |
Thanks to all the crews and the public that cae out and supported our annual Fire Prevention Week Open House. A great time was had by all, with fire engine rides, tower rides, a fire attack house, and a smoke house for the kids!!
Photo's courtesy of Sandy Weber-Johnson
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| Small Fire in the Township |
| Mon. Oct 5th 2009 |
As crews were clearing one Box Assignment in Whitpain Township, Montgomery County Dispatch advised of a 1st due fire in our local. Crews responded to a fire on the 3rd floor in a janitor's closet at an office building. The fire was held mostly in check with sprinklers, and crews utilized...
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| Live Burn at Bucks |
| Tue. Sep 22nd 2009 |
Crews headed up to Bucks County Public Safety Center to participate in a live burn drill. Numerous evolutions were completed and a few members got some good pump training as well. QRS Members were on scene to assist with rehab. Thanks to all that came out!!...
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| Special Service for sale |
| Mon. Sep 21st 2009 |
The old Special Service 80 is for sale. For information, click on the FOR SALE link on the left or HERE...
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| Engine, Tower and QRS to the Fort! |
| Mon. Sep 21st 2009 |
Crew's headed out tonight to the Ft. Washington Fire Company annual Fire Prevention Expo. Tower 80 provided bucket rides for those in attendance, while the other's enjoyed the evening. Thanks to the Fort Washington Fire Company for the great show!!...
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| Crews conduct Vehicle Rescue Training |
| Sat. Sep 12th 2009 |
Tonight, crew cut up a few vehicles to enhance our skills in the event of a vehicle extrication. Tasks involved using just about all the available rescue tools on the Squad, and letting some of the younger members get some "tool time"!!
Thanks to Norma Moyer for the pics!!
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