Norristown Fire Department

The Norristown Fire Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Captain David Hicks to Assistant Chief.  A large contingent of officers, firefighters, coworkers, family and friends were on hand to witness Assistant Hicks getting sworn into his new position at Municipal … [Read more...]

Around 2:30PM on Monday, August 5, Station 27 (B Platoon) and surrounding municipalities were dispatched to the 300 block of E. Airy St. for a dwelling fire.  Shortly after dispatch, Chief 27 arrived on location and reported smoke showing.  This brought additional units to the … [Read more...]

This past weekend, several career and volunteer personnel completed the 16 hour PA Fish and Boat Commission's Emergency Boat Operation & Rescue course.  The class consisted of both lecture and practical skills, which took place on the Schuylkill River.  Great job to all those … [Read more...]

As temperatures began to climb on the afternoon of Monday, July 29th, the Department (A Platoon) was dispatched to a dumpster fire in the 100 block of Noble St.  As units were responding, County received additional calls reporting fire spreading from the dumpster to the … [Read more...]

During the morning hours of Friday, July 26, 2019 the Department (A Platoon) was dispatched to W. Airy St. and Selma St. for a vehicle rescue.  As units arrived on location, crews found a 2 vehicle accident with 1 vehicle overturned and the occupant trapped.  Crews went to work … [Read more...]

On Tuesday, June 11, 2019, the American Red Cross is hosting the second annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive.  The Drive will be held at the Montgomery County Human Services Building, 1430 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA 19401. We are asking that anyone willing to donate, … [Read more...]

The Norristown Fire Department had the privilege to hosts those members of the community who so graciously donated to our annual Operation Turkey Drive. Business owners joined us at a luncheon in their honor for donating Thanksgiving meals to over 100 Norristown families in need. … [Read more...]

Students from Norristown Area School District participated in a contest to name the newest member of the fleet, Quint 27.  After careful consideration, Municipal Council selected the name given by Ivan Garcia from Stewart Middle School.  Quint 27 will now be named Phoenix!  See … [Read more...]

During the April Municipal Council meeting held on Tuesday, April 2nd, Firefighter Tony Barbato was promoted and sworn in as the newest career Fire Captain.  Captain Barbato took the oath of office surrounded by colleagues, friends and family.  Congratulations Tony, and best of … [Read more...]

FOR PUBLICATION AND POSTING   NORRISTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT   Applications for the position of ENTRY-LEVEL FIREFIGHTER for the Municipality of Norristown, a Civil Service position, will be available beginning April 1, 2019 at the Office of the Municipal Administrator, … [Read more...]

The Police and Fire Department continue to be vigilant against illegally parking in front of a fire hydrant.  Please help us help you in the event of an emergency in your neighborhood. … [Read more...]

The Norristown Fire Department is pleased to announce the promotion of Assistant Chief Richard Lockhart to the first ever career Deputy Chief in the NFD. A large contingent of chief officers, firefighters, coworkers, family and friends were on hand as Chief Lockhart was sworn in … [Read more...]

Based on several recent incidents, both the Police and Fire Departments have increased their vigilance against illegally parking in front of fire hydrants. The attached press release, issued by the NPD, provides three simple things to remember about parking in front of a … [Read more...]

The wait is over! The new Quint 27, an E-One HP 78' Quint, carrying 500 gals of water, is now in service and hitting the streets of Norristown! Thank you to all those who have made this day possible! … [Read more...]

Between the end of November and beginning of December, NFD responded to 5 building fires in 10 days, and found multiple fire hydrants blocked by parked vehicles. Every day since the fires we continue to find many more vehicles parked on fire hydrants like these in the west end of … [Read more...]