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Mar 03 2013

Stenton Avenue Motor Vehicle Head-on Collision

At 10:38 PM on Saturday, March 2, 2013 Flourtown was dispatched to assist Station 29, Barren Hill Fire Company with an extrication of a driver involved in a head-on collision on Stenton Avenue between Joshua and Militia Hill. The severely injured driver needed the vehicle to be removed from his legs and overhead so he could be placed on a back board and rushed to a local trauma center by Medic 313. The second driver, a young woman was transported to a local hospital for evaluation by Medic 308. Squad 6, Ladder 6, Engine 6 all responded along with Utility 6 for traffic control. Rescue 29, Pipeline 29, and Traffic 29 responded from Barren Hill’s station.

Feb 10 2013

Rittenhouse Lumber Storage & Cutting Shed Fire

On Saturday, February 9, 2013 at roughly 10:40PM Flourtown Fire Company was dispatched to a confirmed building fire at Rittenhouse Lumber. The storage/cutting shed behind the main buildings of the lumber yard was fully involved as units arrive. Joined by Oreland Fire Company, Wyndmoor Hose Co, Barren Hill Fire Company, and Fort Washington Fire Company to stubborn blaze pushed on by a steady cold wind made guarding exposures a priority. The fire totally destroyed the shed, but did not spread to any adjacent buildings or the nearby gas station. No injuries were reported. Extinguishment and hot spot operations lasted most of the night, with the last units leaving the scene at 5AM the next morning. Salt for icy conditions and backhoes had to be called from Whitemarsh and Springfield Township public works.

Photo credits: FFCo, Scott Lynch and Karl Ross

Dec 18 2011

Erdenheim Santa Run 2011

The elves of Flourtown Fire Company gathered once again to escort Santa on his annual run through the neighborhoods of Erdenheim, PA. To the thrills of children of all ages, Santa did not disappoint, shaking hands with children and waving and greeting the crowds at:

Whitemarsh and Gordon 5:15pm
Terminal and Erdenheim 5:25pm (Seltzer Home)
Gendalough and Chesney 5:35pm (Henry Home)
Longfield and Terminal 5:45 pm (McLafferty Home)
Preston and Shippen 5:55pm
Fraser and Bent 6:05pm

The locations were marked with luminaries. Photo of the Santa Run 2011 are by Jim Belcher.

Sep 09 2011

Car Fire – 9/9/11

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.

Sep 03 2010

Command 6 Now in Service

Flourtown Fire Co. has recently placed in service a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe Command Vehicle. Command 6 is equipped with a full LED lighting package, MDT, SCBA, Extinguishers and various meters. It also has a Command center in the rear.