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Dec 18 2014

Flourtown Says Goodbye to a Fallen Sister

On the morning of Saturday, December 13th members of the Flourtown Fire Company joined our brothers and sisters of the Philadelphia Fire Department at Cheltenham and Washington Lane, to say goodbye to fallen firefighter, Lieutenant (Lt.) Joyce Craig.

Lt. Craig, was killed in the line of duty on Tuesday, December 9th battling a basement fire in 1600 block of Middleton Street in West Oak Lane. She and her crew were trying to rescue an elderly victim and control the fire.

Rest in peace, Lt. Craig

Oct 13 2014

Inaugural Emergency Services Event

On Saturday, October 11th, Flourtown Fire Company organized the inaugural Springfield Township Emergency Services Event. The event was scheduled to promote fire safety week and fire prevention month, which annually is in October.

Members of Flourtown Fire Company, Oreland Fire Company, Wyndmoor Hose Company, Springfield Ambulance, and the Springfield Township Police participated in the event.

While the weather didn’t exactly cooperate, the turnout from the community was outstanding! Children were able to meet and talk to our first responders, and learn how to keep themselves and their family safe!

All who attended enjoyed live demonstrations, light refreshments food, a smoke house for kids to practice their escape plan, as well as various other hands on activities.

Thanks to all who braved the weather and came out to enjoy this event, and a special thanks to the Flourtown Fire Company’s Fire Prevention Committee Chairman, Jon Walker for organizing such a special event.

Sep 22 2014

Good Luck Tyler

One of Flourtown’s own, Tyler Buckley is making the exciting career move from volunteer firefighter to a paid career firefighter in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Tyler made this exciting move over the weekend, and he begins probationary training today at the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Fire Department Fire Academy.

His career began at Flourtown Fire Company as a junior firefighter in 2008, he has achieved numerous fire fighting certifications since then becoming an asset to the Flourtown Fire Company.

As much as you will be missed, we wish you all the best as you embark on this new chapter in your life. Good luck, stay safe, and make sure you come back and visit!

To learn more about Tyler please visit his department profile page.

Jul 12 2014

Flourtown Firefighter Receive Firefighter Level I Certification

On the evening of July 10, 2014 in the John Kulick Memorial Auditorium at the Montgomery County Public Safety Training Campus, one of Flourtown Fire Company’s firefighters were recognized for their achievement of obtaining accreditation and certification as Firefighter Level 1.

Jake Frye was a part of the class that completed the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy Essentials of Firefighting and Emergency Response Curriculum. This class required the students to complete 166-hours of training in order to receive their State Certification as a Firefighter Level I.

Congratulations! The Flourtown Fire Company is proud of your achievement, and even more proud to have you as a member of our department.

Jul 11 2014

FFCo Participates in Springfield School District Program

Flourtown firefighters participate in the School District of Springfield Township’s Extended School Year Program:

High School Students (9th-12th grades) who participate in the program learn about their community and resources.

They (SDST High School Students) were excited to make community connections to what they are learning in school….”Real World Connections”.

Nicolle Schrage
Teacher and Program Coordinator
School District of Springfield Township

Flourtown Fire Co. Tour Guides: FF Greg Fasold, FF Lexi Wilmot, and Engineer Rich Brown