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Oct 22 2014

Portable Fireplace Safety

There is nothing like sitting by an open fire on a cold night. Indoor and outdoor portable ethanol burning fireplaces have become more popular in recent years. While these products provide ambiance and a little warmth, keep in mind the fuel, device and open flame can be dangerous.

Video: Here are a few tips to stay safe around portable fireplaces.

Ethanol fuel smarts
Store ethanol fuel in a closed container, away from the fireplace and out of the reach of children. It may not be easy to see the ethanol fuel flame. Always close the lid or use a snuffer to be sure the flame is extinguished before refueling into a cooled fireplace. Use only fuel made specifically for the fireplace.

Fireplace safety

A portable ethanol burning fireplace, and the fuel, should only be used by adults.
Clean up any fuel spillage and be sure all liquid has evaporated before lighting the fireplace.
Light the fireplace using a utility lighter or long match.
An adult should always be present when a portable fireplace is burning.
Place the fireplace on a sturdy surface away from table edges.
Never try to move a lit fireplace or one that is still hot.
Don’t pour ethanol fuel in a device that is lit or not completely cool. It may result in a fire or injury.
Allow the device to cool down for at least 15 minutes before refueling.
Extinguish the flame when you leave the room, home or go to sleep.

Jul 12 2014

Flourtown Fire’s First 6-Months of 2014 Video

It’s hard to believe that the first half of 2014 is over. To help us remember the first 6-months of the year, firefighter Greg Fasold put together a video for us!

May 14 2014

Car Fire Northbound Route 309

Flourtown Fire Company responded to a report of a car fire on Route 309 NB at the turnpike. Dispatch was at 07:33AM on Monday 5/12. Squad 6 was first on scene and found an Engine Compartment well involved. Flourtown Fire Company was assisted by Fort Washington, Station 88. Photos by Bob Wilmot, Jr.

May 04 2014

Stenton and Evergreen Two Car Collision

On Wednesday 4/30 two vehicles collided at the intersection of Stenton and Evergreen Avenue, the resulting crash resulted in one of the vehicles coming to rest on top of a pile of broken concrete from a roadside sidewalk improvement project. Rescue crews needed to stabilize the vehicle and then use hydralic rescue tools to extricate the victim. There were two injuries. Stations 6 and 82 along with EMS units, as well as Springfield and Cheltenham police also responded to the accident.
Springfield Police investigated the accident.

Springfield Twp. Highway cleared the street of accident debris. Photos by Bob Wilmot, Jr.

Apr 23 2014

Roof Training Keeps Firefighters at their “Peak”

Flourtown Fire Company recently held some training on roof cuts that are used to ventilate fires. The use of chainsaws, axes and a halligan bars on a roof requires special techniques to remain safe. Ladder placement is key as well as “reading and sounding the roof” to make sure it’s safe to put weight on what could be a potentially fire or water damaged structure. Captain Thornton (white helmet) is send instructing firefighters on proper procedures to remove portions of the roof to allow smoke and heat to exit the structure. Photos by Bob Wilmot, Jr.