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Fairlane Grill Fire – October 13, 2012

On October 13, 2012, a report of smoke was made in the area of the Fairlane Grill, 617 Bethlehem Pike. Responding units from Flourtown Fire Company, reported heavy smoke coming from the rear of the building and the incident was escalated. Wyndmoor, Oreland and Wissahickon Fire Companies responded and crews tracked a small fire coming from the kitchen had extended in the rear wall of the restaurant to apartment above. Flourtown made access to the roof and removed some of the roof to extinguish the fire. The Fairlane Grill was closed for repairs and re-opened on November 5.

Flourtown Fire Recognized at Giant Opening

Flourtown Fire Company was a part of the township contingency that included Township Commissioners Jim Dailey, Bob Gillies and Tom Bell, along with Springfield Police recognized and thanked for its commitment to the community by Giant Food Markets that on July 22, opened a new store in the Flourtown Shopping Center in Flourtown, PA. Pictured above (left to right): Jim Dailey, Springfield Commissioner (with his children); Robert Gillies, Jr. Pres. Springfield Township Commissioners; Bryan Beck, Store Manager; Tom Bell, Springfield Township Commissioner; Officer S. Badolato, STPD; Ron Valentine, FFCo; Rob Brzezinski, FFCo. (photos by Robert Wilmot, Jr.)

Springfield Fire Companies Respond to Garage Fire

On July 12, 2012 at approximately 12:40 AM all three companies in Springfield Township responded to a garage fire in Erdenheim. Upon arriving on the scene Chief 6 confirmed a fully involved garage and took command. Flourtown’s Engine 6 lead off with 1 3/4 inch hose and made access to the garage via a side door, knocking down the bulk of fire while making progress from the driveway to the side door. Oreland and Wyndmoor supplied additional hose lines, manpower and a water supply while Ladder 6 and other crews removed the garage door. A vehicle and the contents of the garage were destroyed in the fire.

Flourtown Has A Good Showing at Independence Day Parade

Each Summer, Flourtown Fire Company goes over it’s apparatus with a fine-tooth comb, cleaning, shining and touching up the equipment on all its apparatus. This year it paid off nicely with:
1st place Best Appearing Overall Company
1st place Best Appearing Antique
1st place Best Appearing Ladder
1st place Best Appearing Rescue
At the Annual Oreland Independence Day Parade.