Engine 6 and Squad 6 responded to a reported car fire to the rear of St. Genevieve’s School. Units arriving found a car with an engine compartment fully-involved. Their was some access issues as the vehicle was behind a chain-linked fence. A 1.75 line was put into service.
Archives for September 2011
2011 Annual Fire Prevention Open House
Flourtown Fire Company will hold its annual Fire Prevention Open House on:
Monday, October 10, 2011
6 – 8 PM
At the firehouse, 1526 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031
Scooby Doo, along with all your volunteer firefighter and fire police will be on hand to demonstrate equipment, answer questions and discuss how your family can practice fire safety.
Please join us for this annual event with the community, for more information on fire prevention see www.firepreventionweek.org
Vehicle Accident – 09/05/2011
Squad 6 and Engine 6 responded to a three car vehicle accident on Skippack Pike (Route 73) just past Joshua Road on Monday, September 5, 2011. The driver of a white SUV, complaining of having difficulty breathing, was extricated from the vehicle. Squad 6 popped the driver’s door and the patient was removed. All others involved in the accident were out of the vehicles. Utility 6 along with Traffic 29 handled closing down Route 73 until the accident scene could be cleared. Rescue 29 also responded and assisted Flourtown Fire Company on the scene.
Photo by Bob Wilmot, Jr.