Volunteers Serving Springfield Township
Flourtown Fire Company annually holds a barrel push competition among the three fire companies of Springfield Township each summer. The object of the training is push a metal barrel along a cable with a stream of water from a hose line, while another team with the same type of hose line tries to push it toward your end of the cable. Great way to cool off on a hot night!
A vehicle into a tree at 1307 Paper Mill Road was the dispatch. Rescue 82 and Squad 6 responded and found a young driver had struck a tree at the address after losing control. The vehicle a SUV struck the tree in the area of the drivers door. Using the Homatro rescue tools off Rescue 82, Flourtown’s crew assisted with patient extrication by removing the driver’s door and pulling a hose line for safety purposes.
The Boy Scouts hold an annual week-long camp at Fort Washington State Park. As a way to celebrate the end of a long, hot week, the Boy Scouts hold a water battle and invite Flourtown Fire Company to add some “extra” water to the festivities. Using the deck gun on Engine 6, and supplemented by Squad 6, we make it rain for over 100 boy scouts and friends.
At approximately 3:30 PM, Squad 6 was requested at reduced speed to a vehicle accident by Chief 700. An auto came through the intersection of Walnut and Lorraine Avenues in Oreland and struck the corner support of the porch and front of the house on the corner. There were no injuries. Squad 6 responded and additional personnel responded in Utility 6 which also acted as Fire Police. Paratech shoring was used along with an air cylinder to shore up the porch. Station 700 assisted in the shoring operation and layed down oil dry. Lumber was brought in by Mike Thornton’s Carpentry Service to back up the temporary shoring and the porch was secure. There was extensive damage to the porch and front wall of the home. (Photos by Bob Wilmot)
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We had such a good time with our Golf Outing for our 100th Anniversary in 2010, Flourtown Fire Company decided to do it again in 2011. Fun was had by all, a beautiful day on the golf course sure beats anywhere else.
Devised by Captain Chris Manning, this obstacle course search and rescue drill had the crew twisting and turning as they traversed the course blindfolded.
Tips/Information Compiled by Jim Belcher via the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
Be sure to use safe grilling practices as the peak months for grilling fires approach – June and July. Gas grills constitute a higher risk, having been involved in an annual average of 6,200 home fires in 2004-2008, while charcoal or other solid-fueled grills were involved in an annual average of 1,300 home fires. Generally:
Download NFPA Grilling Safety PDF
Video:
Check out this video from NFPA on Grilling Safety: In these videos, Ted Lemoff, former NFPA principal gas engineer, provides some key safety tips for both gas and charcoal grills.
General Grill Safety Tips
Charcoal Grills
Propane Grills
Check the gas tank hose for leaks before using it for the first time each year. Apply a light soap and water solution to the hose. A propane leak will release bubbles. If your grill has a gas leak, by smell or the soapy bubble test, and there is no flame, turn off the gas tank and grill. If the leak stops, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again. If the leak does not stop, call the fire department. If you smell gas while cooking, immediately get away from the grill and call the fire department. Do not move the grill.
Members’ help to clean up the War Memorial on Bethlehem Pike in Flourtown in preparation for the Memorial Day Service which will begin at 11:45 am on Bethelhem Pike across from the Black Horse Inn. Public is Invited.
Company responded to 1668 Bethlehem Pk. for a odor of electrical burning inside the store. Assisted by the Oreland and Wyndmoor Fire Companies,firefighter found a overheated light ballast to be the cause. Company was in service for 23 minutes.
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On Saturday, February 19, 2011 – Flourtown responded along with Barren Hill (Station 29), Lincoln Fire Company, Oreland Volunteer Fire Company, Wyndmoor Hose Co. #1, Wissahickon Fire Co. and Fort Washington Fire Company along with other support units to an explosion and fire at the PECO sub-station located at 551 Bethlehem Pike. Because of the energized nature of the structures and equipment, priority was placed on PECO securing the equipment and electricity prior any fire suppression could take place. Units were on location from 12:33 until 15:05.
