NORRISTOWN- The Norristown Fire Department has earned a Class 2 rating by the Insurance Services Office (ISO)- the second highest possible rating for fire protection services in the country. This Public Protection Classification (PPC) program places the Norristown Fire Department … [Read more...]
The Montgomery County Office of Public Health is pleased to announce the return of in-person car seat checks beginning in August 2022. They will be held on the first Wednesday of every month at the Montgomery Hose Fire Company at 201 W. Freedley St. For more information click … [Read more...]
During the week of April 24th, Firefighters from the NFD attended a week long international conference in Indianapolis, Indiana where they participated in world class training, checked out the latest and greatest in firefighting equipment, and met and learned from many of the … [Read more...]
Today the NFD, Family and Friends celebrated and congratulated Deputy Chief Richard Lockhart on his 35th year on the job with the Norristown Fire Department. Thank you for your dedicated service to the Norristown Community! … [Read more...]
On Tuesday afternoon on March 15th, Norristown (A Platoon) and surrounding companies were dispatched to the 700 Block of Chain St. for a dwelling fire. Norristown units arrived within minutes of dispatch with smoke showing. Crews found a small bedroom fire on the 3rd floor of … [Read more...]
For the 2nd time in two days, Engine and Quint 27 (A Platoon) were dispatched in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 13th to assist Station 61 (Norriton Fire Company) on Hancock Ave. on a dwelling fire. Engine and Quint 27 arrived shortly after dispatch with smoke showing … [Read more...]
In the early morning hours of Saturday, March 12th, Station 27 (C Platoon) and surrounding mutual aid were dispatched to the intersection of Walnut St. and E. Airy St. for a dwelling fire. As units were responding, County reported receiving multiple calls for a house on fire, … [Read more...]
On the afternoon of Thursday, March 3rd, Station 27 (A Platoon) was alerted to respond to the intersection of W. Wood St. and Markley St. for smoke in the area. Shortly after the initial dispatch, Montgomery County Communications was receiving multiple calls for a dwelling fire … [Read more...]
On Saturday evening, February 12th, Station 27 (C Platoon) and surrounding mutual aid were dispatched to a reported building fire on the unit block of West Main St. Quint, Engine and Assistant 27 responded and arrived on location finding fire in the ceiling of an upper floor … [Read more...]
The Norristown Fire Department is pleased to announce the purchase of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer Heavy-Duty Rescue Engine from Glick Fire Equipment Company, Inc. The truck is slated for delivery during the summer of 2023. … [Read more...]
The Norristown Fire Department had the privilege to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on January 17th with its 4th annual smoke detector blitz. On this day of service, on duty personnel, in partnership with the American Red Cross, visited homes in the 800 - 1300 blocks … [Read more...]
On the morning of Sunday, December 26th, Station 27 (B Platoon) was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire in the parking lot of the Auto Zone in the unit block of E. Main St. AC27 arrived to confirm the police report of a working fire, with an exposure problem to the building. … [Read more...]
The Norristown Fire Department is proud to announce that 3 of our firefighters received the Award of Valor in Emergency Response from the National Liberty Museum for their actions during Hurricane Ida in saving a life. The awards were on December 15th during a virtual … [Read more...]
During the busy December Council Meeting, following the awards, the NFD was pleased to witness the swearing in of Firefighter Robert Peterson. Congratulations Robbie and we are looking forward to working alongside you during a long and successful career. … [Read more...]
During the December Council meeting, career and volunteer members were recognized for their efforts during Tropical Storm Ida, which passed through our area on September 1st. Members were awarded unit citations, merit and valor awards for responding to and affecting the rescue … [Read more...]
