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Hurricane Irene Hits Area Hard – FFCo Responds
Torrential rains, a bit of wind, tornado warnings and more rain, Hurricane Irene which moved into the Delaware Valley on August 27 and 28, 2011 had it all. Flourtown Fire Company responded to several emergency calls including several water rescues of drivers from their vehicles, electrical fires in homes and downed wires. Our neighboring fire company, Barren Hill, in Whitemarsh Township had its hands full with rescues of residents from the western side of the Wissahickon Creek along Stenton Avenue. Meanwhile Flourtown’s water rescue team which was split amongst both Squad 6 and Engine 6 were requested to conduct several searches along the banks of the Wissahickon Creek for several missing residents. It was an unprecedented storm and several members even bedded down at the firehouse for the night on Saturday night, although no one slept very much. Over 6 inches of rain swelled area streams and creek beds and causing flooding throughout Springfield Township.
(Photo by Bob Wilmot, Jr.)
Sponsorships Available for Flourtown Fire Company’s 100th Anniversary Celebrations
Flourtown Fire Company is celebrating “a century of service” in 2010. The company has planned six events that will take place throughout 2010. Sponsorships levels are available to help the volunteers of Flourtown Fire Company celebrate, you or your company can be a part of the celebrations by becoming a sponsor at the following events:
EVENTS:
April 17, 2010 – Beef and Beer for local Volunteer Fire Companies
Volunteer firefighters from the surrounding communities will gather to kick off the 100th Anniversary celebration. It is Flourtown’s way of saying thank you for the support and assistance given through the years.
June 21, 2010 – Golf Outing
Flourtown Fire Co. and their guests will “Hit the Links” for a day of fun, food, and prizes as they test their skill against fellow firefighter/golfers. A shotgun start will begin the day, and a good day will be had by all.
August 7, 2010 – Clam Bake for Flourtown Fire Company Families
This event focuses on the families and spouses of our volunteers whose endless support makes Flourtown Fire Company thrive.
September 10, 2010 – Formal Cocktail Party on our 100th Anniversary
We will be celebrating the “official” anniversary with a formal cocktail party in the engine room of the firehouse. In addition, we will be thanking our sponsors, and the township for all of their support. Music, finger foods, and fun will all be part of this night to remember.
September 11, 2010 – Springfield Twp. Community Carnival and Fireworks
To thank the community of Springfield Township a free carnival for kids, and fireworks for “kids” of all ages will burst in air behind the firehouse as we celebrate Flourtown Fire Company’s 100th Anniversary. We will also be taking time to commemorate the 9th Anniversary of 9/11.
November 20, 2010 – 100th Anniversary Annual Banquet for Flourtown Fire Co.
Flourtown Fire Company’s grand finale event celebrating “A Century of Service” will be an elegant evening in which our volunteers, and their guests will be treated to an exquisite dinner, and dancing following the service awards.
OUR SPONSORS (we’re happy to add you to this list, please contact us to sponsor an event):
Platinum Fire Horn
Gold Lettering
The Ladies Auxiliary of Flourtown Fire Company
Silver Nozzle
The Rotary Club of Springfield Township
Bronze Helmet
Hope and John McGettigan
Firehouse Friends
The McGettigan Family
Wilmot Construction Company, Inc.
Fire Company Patron
Joe and Terry Pilcicki
SPONSORSHIPS:
Platinum Fire Horn Sponsor: $5,000
This level of sponsorship includes mention and signage at all five 100th Anniversary events for Flourtown Fire Company. Your company logo and a link to your site will be placed on Flourtown Fire Company’s website, www.flourtownfire.org listing you as a Platinum Sponsor. Also a commemorative plaque all with our gratitude will be presented to our sponsors at this level. Limit of three Platinum Sponsors.
Gold Lettering Sponsor: $2,000
This level of sponsorship includes mention and signage at the sponsor’s choice of four 100th Anniversary events for Flourtown Fire Company. Your company logo and a link to your site will be placed on Flourtown Fire Company’s website, www.flourtownfire.org listing you as a Gold Sponsor. Also a commemorative plaque all with our gratitude will be presented to our sponsors at this level.
Silver Nozzle Sponsor: $1,000
This level of sponsorship includes mention and signage at the sponsor’s choice of three 100th Anniversary events for Flourtown Fire Company. Your company logo and a link to your site will be placed on Flourtown Fire Company’s website, www.flourtownfire.org listing you as a Silver Sponsor. Also a commemorative letter will be presented to our sponsors at this level.
Bronze Helmet Sponsor: $500
This level of sponsorship includes mention and signage at the sponsor’s choice of two 100th Anniversary events for Flourtown Fire Company. Your company logo and a link to your site will be placed on Flourtown Fire Company’s website, www.flourtownfire.org listing you as a Bronze Sponsor. Also a commemorative letter will be presented to our sponsors at this level.
Firehouse Friend Sponsor: $100 to $499
This level of sponsorship includes mention and signage at the sponsor’s choice of one of the 100th Anniversary events for Flourtown Fire Company. Your company logo and a link to your site will be placed on Flourtown Fire Company’s website, www.flourtownfire.org listing you as a Firehouse Friend Sponsor.
Fire Company Patron Sponsor: Up to $99
Your company logo and a link to your site will be placed on Flourtown Fire Company’s website,
www.flourtownfire.org listing you as a Patron Sponsor.
To become a sponsor download this form, or Donate online and we’ll be in touch.
Mass Casualty Training – Springfield Township (May 2006)
In May 2006, Flourtown Fire Company joined companies and first-responder organizations from throughout Montgomery County in a Mass Casualty Training Exercise at the Springfield Township High and Middle Schools.
Some images from the day-long training, black and white photos by Regina Rahill:
Images of the Mass Casualty Training (May 2006) Springfield High School