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Feb 21 2011

551 Bethlehem Pike – PECO sub-station Fire

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.

Feb 14 2011

45 Weiss Avenue – Gas Leak

At 12:47 PM on Monday, February 14 a crew working on installing a new water main in Weiss hit a 3 inch gas main. Squad 6 and Engine 6 responded and Fire Police shut down access to the street from both Bethlehem Pike and W. Mill Road. PECO soon arrived on the scene and clamped off the ruptured pipe.

Feb 14 2011

Car Fire – Bethlehem Pike and McCloskey Road – 2/14/11

Members responded to a car fire at Bethlehem Pike near McCloskey Road on 2/14/11. Fire was out upon arrival.

Jan 20 2011

Baltimore County Firefighter Dies in the Line of Duty

BALTIMORE COUNTY FIREFIGHTER DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY TRAPPED IN MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING FIRE

The Secret List www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com

Flourtown Fire Company has a unique connection with the Lutherville Volunteer Fire Company, as former Flourtown Firefighter Dave Wilmot runs with them, and was present at this fire and at the hospital where Firefighter Mark Falkenhan was taken. Dave is the son of former Flourtown Chief and Life Active Member Bob Wilmot, Jr. who is still quite active with our fire company and often supplies us with the photographs users see throughout this website. The members of Flourtown Fire Company join all our fellow firefighters in Balitmore County, the Wilmots and the Falkenhan family in our condolences at this most difficult time. The following is the announcement from The Secret List www.FirefighterCloseCalls.com

It is with deep regret that we advise you of the Line of Duty Death of Baltimore County FF Mark Falkenhan, 43. Mark was killed [the evening of 1/19/11] after becoming trapped and calling a mayday in a multi-family dwelling fire and suffering massive burns. FF Falkenhan had recently left as a career Baltimore County FF to take a position with the United States Secret Service. However, he was an active member of Baltimore County’s Lutherville Volunteer Fire Company (Station 30), a part of the Baltimore County FD. Mark was also an Instructor with MFRI, the Maryland Fire & Rescue Institute. He leaves his wife and 2 children, ages 10 & 13 behind. More to follow.

As always, our most sincere condolences to all affected.

More on this tragedy.

Jan 03 2011

1250 Pinetown Road, Upper Dublin – House Fire

Initial reports at 11:57 am of heavy smoke coming from the basement of 1250 Pinetown Road in Upper Dublin had Fort Washington Fire Company and units from Roslyn Fire Company, Oreland, and Flourtown Fire Company respond. Flourtown Fire Company’ Squad 6 was initially dispatched as a FAST unit and Engine 6 and Utility 6 were requested for additional resources and personnel. The fire advanced from the basement to all three floors of the large home and personnel were sent to the roof to open up particularly hot spots.

For more on the fire and other pictures (by Bob Wilmot, Jr.) see Philly Fire News

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