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...]
Plymouth Community Ambulance Association, Norristown Fire Department and East Norriton Pharmacy are holding a Covid-19 Booster Vaccine Clinic for EMS, FIRE and POLICE Vaccine Clinic Location: Plymouth Community Ambulance Association 902 Germantown Pike Plymouth … [Read more...]
C Platoon ended a busy shift with their 2nd fire in 24 hrs. At approximately 7:30AM the box dropped for the unit block of E. Jacoby St. AC27 arrived to find smoke showing from the 3rd floor of an end of the row multiple family dwelling. QT27 arrived and stretched the initial … [Read more...]
Norristown Firefighters were on the road when dispatched for a house fire on Hurst St. in Bridgeport on the morning of November 11th. E27-3, in place of QT27, arrived first. Crews threw a ground ladder to the occupants trapped on the porch roof and stretched the initial attack … [Read more...]
NFD’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner Drive is on! If you are, or know a Norristown Family in need, email Capt. Dana Lee at [email protected] by Nov 12th. Do Not Call or Visit the Station. … [Read more...]
As Fire Prevention Week approaches, the Norristown Fire Department reminds residents to “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety." Again this year, the Norristown Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention … [Read more...]
Montgomery County has received official notification from FEMA that they declared a Major Disaster for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Montgomery County Department of Public Safety is still gathering information regarding the declaration. They will provide a full briefing on … [Read more...]
This week, the Norristown Fire Department had the privilege to honor fallen Firefighter Sean DeMuynck and to assist the Penn Wynne Overbrook Hills Fire Company in standing by in their station, while members took time to grieve. Firefighter Sean DeMuynck made the ultimate … [Read more...]
Fireworks are fun, but can be dangerous when not handled appropriately. It is state and municipal law prohibiting them from being set off within 150 feet of an occupied structure. Read more about their use in the community on our website. … [Read more...]
During the afternoon hours of June 28th, Station 27 (B Platoon) was dispatched to the 200 block of Barbadoes St. for a vehicle fire. While units were responding, County advised multiple callers reporting a vehicle well off. Assistant 27 arrived and confirmed the report of a … [Read more...]
On Saturday, June 19th, Quint 27 responded to assist Station 56 (Upper Merion) at a working dwelling fire in the 200 block of Jasper Road. Quint 27 arrived quickly after the first due engine and assumed the 1st due truck responsibilities. Crews threw ground ladders, ventilated, … [Read more...]
Early into the afternoon on June 10th Engine 27 was dispatched on the working fire assignment to assist Lower Providence on the 4000 block of Cardin Place. Given the unique police situation occurring at that location, all units were initially staged at Station 53A. As soon as … [Read more...]
