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R.I.T. Assignment to Ambler Boro

Station-7 (Wissahickon) was originally dispatched for the building at 10 Maple Ave. in Ambler Boro. 03/06/10

Chief-7 arrived on scene with a confirmed fire in the basement of a three story abandoned factory with limited access to the building.  With that report, County radio dispatched Squad 6 as the RIT team.

Due to the condition of the property and building, crews were having a challenging time getting water to the area of the building where the fire was located.  After this assessment of the conditions, Chief-7 struck the 2nd Alarm for manpower, which added Ladder-6 to the assignment to supplement Squad-6’s crew.

Crews cleared in approx. 3 hrs.

Whitemarsh Basement Fire – 02/05/10

Friday, January 5, 2010 at 17:00hrs, Stations 29 (Barren Hill) and 6 (Flourtown) were dispatched to the 6300 block of Fairfield Drive for the Dwelling fire. Deputy 6 on scene with heavy smoke showing, confirming all occupants out of the building and establishing 29 command. Engine 6’s crew led off with an 1-3/4″ line and found moderate fire in the basement. A quick knock was put on the fire, as Ladder 6 and 29’s crew laddered the building and checked for extension. Squad 6 established a water supply. Rescue 82 (Wyndmoor) handled the RIT assignment. Stations 45(Spring Mill) and 56(Lincoln) were also dispatched on the Whitemarsh working fire procedure.

2009 Flourtown Fire Company Fire Prevention Open House

October 5, 2009 Flourtown Fire company held its annual fire prevention open house. There was food, tours of the fire trucks, a fire prevention puppet show, oven/stove fire demonstrations and Barren Hill Fire Company’s smoke house. The highlight of the evening was Scooby-Doo’s arrival on the new Squad 6 following the landing of PennStar’s helicopter.

Images of Flourtown Fire Company’s Fire Prevention Open House – 2009

Flourtown Fire Company Takes Delivery of its new Squad 6

July, 2009, Flourtown Fire Company took delivery of it’s new Squad 6. Manufactured by Pierce Fire Apparatus the Squad was picked up from Glick in Lancaster, PA and driven to 1526 Bethlehem Pike. The truck was then outfitted with equipment and gold-leafing and insignia over the next several weeks.

Images of Truck’s Arrival

Images of Squad 6 Production (Pierce)