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...]
On the evening of June 1st, Norristown swore in its newest career firefighter, Ryan Conboy. In the past, Ryan had been an active volunteer firefighter at the Fairmount Engine Co. and also previously served as a career firefighter in Anne Arundel County in MD, and Upper Merion … [Read more...]
Around noon on Monday, May 10th, Station 27 (A Platoon) and Medic 308A (Plymouth Ambulance) was dispatched to a vehicle accident with injuries. As units arrived, they found several vehicles involved it with at least one patient requiring extrication. The assignment was quickly … [Read more...]
Please vote YES on May 18th to change the Volunteer Loan Assistance Program to add career and combination fire departments. This change would give fire departments like Norristown the opportunity to apply for and receive specific funding. For more information about the change … [Read more...]
The Norristown Fire Department would like to congratulate Harry Reese on his swearing in as a full time career firefighter in Montgomery Township. Harry has served as a volunteer Asst. Chief in Norristown for many years. Congratulations and best wishes in your new career! … [Read more...]
At the April 12th Plymouth Township Council Meeting, Council recognized the efforts of local first responders in the fight against Covid-19. Those recognized include Plymouth Community Ambulance Association - Medic 308 Chief Thomas Trojansky, Board President (and Plymouth PD … [Read more...]
Jimmy “Cowboy” Johnson, the 70 yr old former Marine, was honored at the April 6th Municipal Council meeting for his act of heroism, when he rescued a neighbor from a burning home on Swede St. Mr. Johnson received a number of commendations, including both Municipal and State … [Read more...]
