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Grease Fire at the Flourtown McDonald’s

On January 7th, crews from Flourtown, Wyndmoor, and Oreland Fire Companies responded to a commercial building fire at the McDonald’s in Flourtown.

Upon arrival there was nothing showing from the exterior of the building.  However, inside it building grease overflowed from one of fryers in the kitchen causing a small fire and smoke condition.

The crew from Flourtown responded quickly to extinguish the flames, and prevent any further property damage.

Photos by: R. Wilmot

100th Anniversary Golf Outing

On June 21st, Flourtown Fire Co. and their guests “Hit the Links” and had a day of fun, food, and prizes as they tested their skill against fellow firefighter/golfers.

After an early breakfast and the rules of the day were announced, a shotgun start @8:30am kicked-off the round of “better ball” golf, and 23 golfers embarked on a day of fun!

At the conclusion of the round, the Wyndmoor Hose Co. foursome had the lowest total score, winning the bragging rights for the day.  However, there is always next time!

Jim Sarsfield, from the Wyndmoor Hose Company won a gift basket courtesy of the O’Towne Tavern for the “Longest Drive”.

Rob Brzezinski, from the Flourtown Fire Company won a Taylor-Made golf bag for getting “Closest to the Hole”.

Following lunch, there was a lottery for various prizes that included signed sports memorabilia from the Philadelphia Flyers, 76ers, and Phillies.  Cuba Libre donated a $100 gift card for their restaurant, and there were various other prizes that were won as well.

Photos Courtesy of Bob Wilmot

2010 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

Congress created the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to lead a nationwide effort to honor America’s fallen firefighters.  Since 1992, the non-profit Foundation has developed and expanded programs that fulfill that mandate.  Their mission is to honor and remember America’s fallen fire heroes and to provide resources to assist their survivors in rebuilding their lives.

Each October, the Foundation sponsors the official national tribute to all firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year.  Thousands attend the weekend activities held at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland.  The Weekend features special programs for survivors and coworkers along with moving public ceremonies.

The Memorial Weekend will be held October 1 – 3, 2010.