Volunteers Serving Springfield Township
The Boy Scouts hold an annual week-long camp at Fort Washington State Park. As a way to celebrate the end of a long, hot week, the Boy Scouts hold a water battle and invite Flourtown Fire Company to add some “extra” water to the festivities. Using the deck gun on Engine 6, and supplemented by Squad 6, we make it rain for over 100 boy scouts and friends.
Another great day for Flourtown at this year’s Lion’s Club 4th of July Parade in Oreland:Flourtown Fire Company decided to join the ESSA (Emergency Services Softball Association) to have some fun, be active and have some fun, notice we emphasize fun, because winning was definitely something we didn’t do much of. With a 1 – 19 record, Flourtown had a lot of fun!
At approximately 3:30 PM, Squad 6 was requested at reduced speed to a vehicle accident by Chief 700. An auto came through the intersection of Walnut and Lorraine Avenues in Oreland and struck the corner support of the porch and front of the house on the corner. There were no injuries. Squad 6 responded and additional personnel responded in Utility 6 which also acted as Fire Police. Paratech shoring was used along with an air cylinder to shore up the porch. Station 700 assisted in the shoring operation and layed down oil dry. Lumber was brought in by Mike Thornton’s Carpentry Service to back up the temporary shoring and the porch was secure. There was extensive damage to the porch and front wall of the home. (Photos by Bob Wilmot)
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We had such a good time with our Golf Outing for our 100th Anniversary in 2010, Flourtown Fire Company decided to do it again in 2011. Fun was had by all, a beautiful day on the golf course sure beats anywhere else.
