Norristown Fire Department

On September 19, 2019, Chief Tom O'Donnell and arson dog Kindle, in partnership with several members of the Lower Merion Township Police Department, received a team Valor in Emergency Service Award at the 14th annual Awards of Valor Ceremony, hosted by the National Liberty Museum … [Read more...]

Just as crews were getting ready for lunch on Friday, September 13, 2019, Station 27 (B Platoon) was alerted to respond to the 800 block of Kohn St. for a dwelling fire.  Shortly after dispatch, PD confirmed fire showing from the first floor; and with smoke showing from several … [Read more...]

On Sunday October 6th, Dogs Home Rescue will be conducting a free pet vaccine clinic from 11AM to 2PM.  If you have a pet that is in need of being vaccinated, please consider stopping by the Montgomery Fire Hose Co. at 201 W. Freedley St. … [Read more...]

On the evening of September 1, 2019, Station 27 (B Platoon) was dispatched to the 600 block of George St. for a dwelling fire.  Captain 27 arrived with smoke showing and requested the working fire dispatch.  The first in crew made quick work of a fire in the walls between the 1st … [Read more...]

On Saturday, August 17, 2019, Norristown and surrounding municipalities stayed busy with multiple calls for service.  The first call came in around 7:30PM for E27 and Q27 to assist Station 61 (East Norriton) at a building fire on Germantown Pk.  Crews assisted in investigating … [Read more...]

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...]