It was a tragic day in Norristown as a young boys runs back into a burning home to find his father. Little did he know his father was able to escape the flames from a second floor window. Please remember to NEVER return to a burning building. Call 911 and let the firefighters … [Read more...]

With a Blizzard Watch issued for the Norristown Area, residents are urged to take “common sense” precautions to ensure their safety. • Stay off the roads and park your car in your driveway to allow snow plows and emergency vehicles to pass. • Clear fire hydrants in your area. • … [Read more...]

The Santa Express rolled into Norristown Saturday, and with the help of a bunch of elves from the Norristown Fire Department and the Norristown Eagles Football Team, smiles stretched across the faces of the Children of Norristown     … [Read more...]

Norristown's newest career firefighter, Andrew Stiteler, was sworn in at the November's Municipal Council Meeting by Council President Sonya Sanders. Andrew was a volunteer member of the Fairmount Engine Company No. 2 in Norristown and previously worked for the Pottstown Fire … [Read more...]

Firefighters Lee and Spitko and "Kindle" display the FIDO Bags donated by the Fetch Foundation to the Norristown Fire Department. The FIDO Bag's program supplies firefighters with lifesaving tools to administer medical attention to your pets at the point of rescue. Our … [Read more...]

Sesame Street Fire Safety Program for preschool children More than half of child fire deaths are among children age four or younger – making them an important audience for fire prevention and education. If you’ve ever visited a preschool classroom to discuss fire safety, or … [Read more...]

All are welcome to Fire Smart Day at the Elmwood Park Zoo on Sunday, October 4, 2015 from 11am - 4pm. Free give-a-ways and interactive games for the kids. Norristown Fire Department always promoting Fire Safety and Prevention! … [Read more...]

Norristown Firefighters along with many additional firefighters from the surrounding area battled a two alarm house fire in the 100 Blk of West Elm Street on September 29th around 10am. Upon arrival, fire had taken over both floors of the house and started running under the … [Read more...]

Established by the Norristown Fire and Police Departments, the program calls for post mounted street signs which will have a green background and reflective white letters and boarder located at the following intervals along the Schuylkill River Trail (SRT) in Norristown. This … [Read more...]

Norristown Firefighters had a busy Saturday as they participated in a number of community events throughout Norristown. First there was the pie eating contest at All Saints Church where some of our firefighters had the pleasure of judging the contest. Then our firefighters … [Read more...]

The Norristown Fire Department has been keeping busy this summer.  Along with taking some time for vacations, our members have assisted West Norriton at a house fire, responded to a few house fires in Norristown and have attended numerous training sessions. The fire department … [Read more...]

"Kindle" the newest member of the NFD, has been in Accelerant detection training with Chief Thomas O'Donnell in Wapakoneta, Ohio since the end of May. "Kindle" is a beautiful 20 month old Labrador Retriever. She is incredibly smart and full of energy. She has been training and … [Read more...]

Six homes were damaged during a fire that started after a charcoal grill ignited grass on fire and then spread to the homes. No one was injured in the 3 alarm fire. Red Cross assisted those who were displaced by the fire. Numerous fire and EMS companies from Montgomery County … [Read more...]

Norristown Fire Department's Deputy Chief Kinsey was only a block away when this vehicle accident occurred. He was first on location and realized that one victim was trapped and in need of EMS. Crews from the NFD responded immediately and removed the drivers door so the medics … [Read more...]