Tuesday, April 6 @ 22:13hrs Station 7 (Wissahickon) and Ladder 18 (FDMT) were dispatched to the area of McKean Rd. and Rt.309 for the commercial building fire. Chief 7 went on location at the new YMCA (under construction) with flames from the roof. County dispatched Squad 6 to assist as the R.I.T. Crews extended hand lines [...]
Station-7 (Wissahickon) was originally dispatched for the building at 10 Maple Ave. in Ambler Boro. 03/06/10 Chief-7 arrived on scene with a confirmed fire in the basement of a three story abandoned factory with limited access to the building. With that report, County radio dispatched Squad 6 as the RIT team. Due to the condition [...]
Friday, January 5, 2010 at 17:00hrs, Stations 29 (Barren Hill) and 6 (Flourtown) were dispatched to the 6300 block of Fairfield Drive for the Dwelling fire. Deputy 6 on scene with heavy smoke showing, confirming all occupants out of the building and establishing 29 command. Engine 6′s crew led off with an 1-3/4″ line and [...]
Saying Goodbye to Squad 6, 1993 Pierce Lance was sold to Jon’s Truck and Equipment Sales, Rogerville, MO. April 2009. New Squad 6 (2009 Pierce Quantum) was scheduled to arrive in July 2009. Images of Squad 6 going bye-bye
October 5, 2009 Flourtown Fire company held its annual fire prevention open house. There was food, tours of the fire trucks, a fire prevention puppet show, oven/stove fire demonstrations and Barren Hill Fire Company’s smoke house. The highlight of the evening was Scooby-Doo’s arrival on the new Squad 6 following the landing of PennStar’s helicopter. [...]
July, 2009, Flourtown Fire Company took delivery of it’s new Squad 6. Manufactured by Pierce Fire Apparatus the Squad was picked up from Glick in Lancaster, PA and driven to 1526 Bethlehem Pike. The truck was then outfitted with equipment and gold-leafing and insignia over the next several weeks. Images of Truck’s Arrival Images of [...]
FFCo takes a training class on the safe operation of their new airbags for Squad 6. July 2009 Images of Practical Training Session
Flourtown Fire Company proudly placed 2nd for “Best Appearing Antique” & “Best Appearing Light Rescue” at the 2009 Fireman’s Association of the State of Pennsylvania 2009 Convention & Parade. Held September 23-26, 2009 in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The 2009 Quantum Squad 6 and the 1936 Hahn Pumper. Images of Parade
