Montgomery County Commissioners Announce New Program to Save Lives Montgomery County is launching a new mobile app to strengthen the chain of survival for cardiac arrest victims in the county. Montgomery County is the first county in Southeastern Pennsylvania and the second … [Read more...]

On July 4, 2017, In celebration of our country’s birthday, East Norriton, West Norriton, and the Municipality of Norristown present the 9th Annual Celebration 5K run. The course will begin and end at Norristown Area High School and will mostly be in the Norristown Farm Park. … [Read more...]

Norristown Firefighters know what it means to have a full moon on Friday the 13th. Shortly after 4pm, firefighters were called to the 700 Blk of Kohn St for smoke from the building. Firefighters found that fire had consumed parts of the second and third floors of the building, … [Read more...]

By Oscar Gamble, The Times Herald NORRISTOWN >> The Norristown Fire Department is now the first municipal fire department in Montgomery County to carry the anti-opioid drug Narcan. In 2015, the most current year for which statistics were tabulated, there were 3,383 opioid … [Read more...]

Emergency Dispatches: 1207 Average Response Time: 4 mins. 15 secs. Civilian Injuries: 14 Casualties: 5 Department Training Sessions: 499 Fire Safety Inspections Conducted: 636 Public Education Projects Held: 194 Smoke Detectors Installed: 399 Carbon … [Read more...]

It was fitting with this mornings' snow that "The Santa Express" along with the Norristown Fire Department rolled through Norristown today bringing gifts to many surprised children. This year we had the pleasure of being joined by Councilwoman Suanne Gardiner and her 3 sons. … [Read more...]

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Full turkey dinners with all the trimmings were hand delivered to 30 Norristown families in need by the Norristown Fire Department today; and to one special boy, 5 years old Brandon who is fighting brain cancer. We were so happy to pay him a visit and to see the smile on his … [Read more...]

The Norristown Fire Department along with numerous other fire companies surrounding Norristown responded to a 2 alarm fire on the 1000 Blk of West Airy Street on Friday Afternoon. Initial crews found heavy fire in two homes with heavy smoke in two others. All occupants were able … [Read more...]

Please help support a family of the fire service. Tickets are now available for a benefit on November 19, 2016 at #TeamBrando #TeamBrando is a non-profit developed out of the need to help. Our focus is on 5-year old, Brandon Michael Gallagher, who was diagnosed with brain … [Read more...]

Congressman Brendan Boyle presented Norristown Fire Department's Chief Thomas O'Donnell and other Municipal and Fire Department Officials a check from the FEMA Fire Act Grant to install sprinkler systems in three of the department's fire stations. The Norristown Hose Station, the … [Read more...]

The PA Dept of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner announced today that the Norristown Fire Department has successfully been re-accredited until August 30, 2019, through the PA Voluntary Advanced Rescue Services Recognition … [Read more...]

"DON'T WAIT. COMMUNICATE. MAKE YOUR EMERGENCY PLAN TODAY!" September is National Preparedness Month and the Norristown Fire Department encourages everyone to prepare and plan for emergencies. From home escape plans to snow emergencies, we need to know what to do, practice it … [Read more...]