Ladder

Feb 18 2020

Firefighter Bailout Training 02.17.2020

Attached are photos, courtesy of Bob Wilmot from last night’s training conducted by Safety and Survival Training. Thanks to the training committee for coordinating this excellent training opportunity.

Apr 23 2014

Roof Training Keeps Firefighters at their “Peak”

Flourtown Fire Company recently held some training on roof cuts that are used to ventilate fires. The use of chainsaws, axes and a halligan bars on a roof requires special techniques to remain safe. Ladder placement is key as well as “reading and sounding the roof” to make sure it’s safe to put weight on what could be a potentially fire or water damaged structure. Captain Thornton (white helmet) is send instructing firefighters on proper procedures to remove portions of the roof to allow smoke and heat to exit the structure. Photos by Bob Wilmot, Jr.

Jul 07 2013

Hillcrest Avenue Street Sweeper Fire

July 3, 2013 brought an unusual vehicle fire. A street sweeper’s engine compartment was on fire. On arrival Flourtown found a fire in the auxiliary engine that runs the sweeper part. Due to issues accessing the engine the Holmatro Hydraulic Spreader and hand tools were used to access. Wyndmoor Hose Co. with its Squirt 82 was dispatched to supply the Squad with water due to the hydrants were on the other side of major roads (Bethlehem Pike and Stenton Ave.) and there was concern not to shut the road down to run a line to a hydrant being a busy pre-holiday afternoon.

Photos by Jake Frye.

Jul 09 2012

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.

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.