On Monday evening, October 19th, Station 27 (B Platoon) along with mutual aid companies were dispatched to the 500 block of Arch St. for a building fire.  AC27 arrived on location and reported smoke showing from the eaves of a 2 1/2 story twin.  QT27 layed in and stretched the … [Read more...]

On Friday, October 16th around 9:30PM, Station 27 (B Platoon) and surrounding mutual aid were dispatched to the 200 block of E. Elm St. for a building fire.  CT27 arrived on location at a 3 story middle of the row with smoke showing from the front door, and fire showing in the … [Read more...]

Saturday, October 17th has been deemed National Move Over Day.  National Move Over Day began in 2014 by the Arizona Professional Towing Association to help raise public awareness to the Move Over Law. Each day, emergency responders and highway workers risk their own safety to … [Read more...]

On Wednesday, October 14th, NFD and surrounding mutual aid partners met at the Montgomery County Fire Academy for Probationary FF Baker's live burn.  This was the first of two burns to showcase and test all the skills and decision making abilities that are taught during the first … [Read more...]

On Monday morning, October 12th, a water leak was discovered at the intersection of W. Marshal St. and Markley St.  This issue turned out to be a large water main that ruptured, which caused an extreme water outage throughout Norristown and surrounding communities.  Given the … [Read more...]

This past Monday, October 12th NFD Firefighters completed the 32hr NFPA 1006 Vehicle & Machinery Technical Rescuer Class.  The class covered the awareness and operations skills regarding basic vehicle rescue stabilization and operations, and non-technical low angle rope … [Read more...]

Today marks the beginning of Fire Prevention Week!  This year's campaign, "Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!" works to educate everyone about the simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves, and those around them, safe in the kitchen. Did you … [Read more...]

Beginning in the early morning hours of Saturday, September 19th A platoon was dispatched to the report of multiple car fires on E. Marshall St. As Crews arrived, they found 2 vehicles well off and extinguished the same. Crews remained on location for a little more than an … [Read more...]

As the Montgomery County Health Department continues to monitor COVID-19 in our region and adhere to guidelines designed to reduce the potential for unnecessary exposure, all in-person car seat checks have been canceled until further notice. This is a fluid situation and we will … [Read more...]

It was a busy 4th of July weekend with the Department responding to 25 calls. 10 of those calls were fireworks related, and 2 were building fires. Last year, during the same time period, we had one minor fire involving fireworks. The increase is staggering! A word of caution … [Read more...]

This year we are ALL on the same TEAM!  Make the Norristown Fire Department proud and Sign Up NOW! AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE In Honor of Montgomery County 1st Responders! Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:00AM to 7:00PM PAL Center 340 Harding Boulevard, Norristown, PA … [Read more...]

Click Here for the latest information and updated numbers concerning the Coronavirus in the Municipality of Norristown … [Read more...]

Starting Wednesday, April 22, 2020 a community based testing site will be set up for residents of the Municipality of Norristown ONLY. The site will be located at 1401 Dekalb St, Norristown. Testing will be provide by appointment Only from 11am until 1pm Monday through Friday. … [Read more...]

Over the course of the last few weeks, the Norristown Fire Department has been diligently monitoring the events regarding the Coronavirus pandemic within Montgomery County and the Municipality of Norristown. For the most up-to-date information regarding the pandemic, check out … [Read more...]

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