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CHIEF JAMES J. MULLANE FUNERAL ANNOUCEMENT
March 07
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of past Fire Chief James Mullane. Jim held many roles with the Norristown Fire Department and the PA State Firefighters Association. Please keep Jim’s family in your prayers.
Funeral Arraignments are as follows:
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024 Times: 1100 hours – 1400 hours Location: Bacchi Funeral Home & Crematory, 805 Dekalb Street, Bridgeport, ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Drive
November 03
The Norristown Fire Department announced today their annual Thanksgiving Dinner drive for Norristown families in need. Approximately 100 Norristown families will find comfort that first responders will again be providing them family-sized meals for a bountiful Thanksgiving this year. The fire department has coordinated this event going for several years after recognizing a need in the community. “The ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Passing of Richard E Seltzer
Norristown Fire Department, June 01
The Norristown Fire Department mourns the passing of Richard E Seltzer, former Asst. Fire Marshal of the Norristown Fire Department and former President of the Hancock Fire Company.
A statement from the Hancock Fire Company stated:
It is with deep sadness the Hancock Fire Company announces the passing of past President Richard E. Seltzer Sr. Rick was a member for 49 years. He also held several ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Battle of the Badges
Norristown Fire Department, May 15
Norristown Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
Norristown Rec Center
Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
All presenting donors will receive a Battle of the Badges T-Shirt and a $10 e-giftcard! *Do good things this summer. Come to give in June for a $10 gift card by email. Plus, automatically be entered for a chance to win a backyard theater package. Includes projector & screen, smokeless firepit, ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Commendations Issued
Captain Tony Barbato, April 06
The NFD commends Firefighters Murphy, Scott and McIntrye (np) on receiving commendations for their actions on January 9th when in the dark of night, they entered deep waters of Stoney Creek, transversed down a steep embankment, swam 70’ in 47 degree water and removed a victim from the water. Their collective effort is in keeping with the highest traditions of the fire service and reflects great credit ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Smoke Detector Blitz with Eisenhower Middle School
Captain Tony Barbato, March 28
Norristown Firefighters and the students from Eisenhower Middle School's National Junior Honor Society teamed up to conduct a smoke detector blitz. An amazing group of kids that live by their standards: Scholarship, leadership, character, citizenship, service.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Citizen's Academy
Captain Tony Barbato, March 01
This evening, members of the Norristown Citizen's Academy met with the Norristown Fire Department to discuss operations and to take a tour of our fire apparatus. This is an annual event that our firefighters look forward to attending.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Norristown Fire Department receives improved Public Protection Classification
Norristown Fire Department, July 29
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 in the top five percent of the approximately 40,000 fire departments nationwide, with less than 400 graded as a Class 1 and less than ... (Full Story & Photos)
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