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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Remember to change your smoke detector batteries after you change your clocks this weekend!  And while your at it, remember to test your detector at least once a month. … [Read more...]

The Norristown Fire Department would like to congratulate Bret Baker as he was sworn in as Norristown’s newest career Firefighter during the March 3, 2020 Council Meeting.  Bret comes to us after serving the past 7 years with the Montgomery County, MD Fire Department.  Originally … [Read more...]

Just before midnight on February 23rd, Station 27 was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire in the area of W. Airy St. and Hamilton St.  NFD crews arrived to find a single passenger vehicle on fire with minimal exposure issues.  The fire was quickly extinguished and units … [Read more...]

Early on the morning of February 25th, Station 27 (A Platoon) was alerted to respond to the 900 block of W. Marshall St. for an animal rescue.  Crews arrived to find "Molly" with her head stuck in a gate.  Crews were successfully able to use bolt cutters to cut Molly free.  Great … [Read more...]

NORRISTOWN, PA – A countywide initiative by Verizon to update phone cables will soon deactivate the non-emergency phone number for Norristown Fire Department, but a new number has already been created for the department. Norristown Fire Chief Tom O’Donnell is reminding … [Read more...]

Last week, the Norristown Fire Department donated full Thanksgiving dinners to 100 local families in need. It marked the fifth annual year of the turkey drive, put together by Norristown's Fire Chief Tom O'Donnell. "The Fire Department wanted the chance to give back to the … [Read more...]

On the evening of Saturday, November 16, 2019, Station 27 (C Platoon) was dispatched to the 1100 block of Swede St. for a dwelling fire.  As units were responding, Montgomery County Radio advised of multiple calls with flames coming from the rear of the building.  Upon arriving … [Read more...]

On October 14th, volunteer Firefighter Dave Krier celebrated a milestone achievement by welcoming his 70th anniversary.  Dave joined the Fire Department in 1949 and has served with honor and distinction in a number of positions over the course of his tenure with the Department.  … [Read more...]

On the evening of Monday, October 14th, Station 27 (C Platoon) was alerted to respond to the 500 block of Noble St. for a dwelling fire with entrapment.  Prior to units arriving on scene, one occupant was removed by NPD and was being evaluated by EMS.  Initial crews forced entry … [Read more...]

As this week is Fire Prevention Week, the Norristown Fire Department will be busy facilitating and attending numerous fire drills, fire prevention events, and meetings with residents and visitors of the community.   The 2019 NFPA Fire Prevention slogan is "Not every hero wears a … [Read more...]