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Squad 56, Ladder 24 and Medic 313 standing by at Radnor Fire Company

Ladder 24 - Relocate to Radnor Fire Company AUGUST 27 - Gladwyne Firefighters took a nice ride to Radnor Fire Company just before lunch today to cover their station with Squad 56 (Manoa) and Narberth Ambulance while Radnor Firefighters were assisting Berwyn Fire Company on a house fire. We stood by for just over 2 hours and returned to Gladwyne without having to handle any calls. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Early Morning House Fire AUGUST 20 - The Lower Merion Pre-Alert was sounded just before 0730 today for a house fire in Ardmore on Spring Avenue. Station 25 and 23 was dispatched. Upon arrival of Lower Merion Police reporting smoke coming from the second floor of a twin house, the working fire dispatch was sent, bringing Engine 21 as the extra engine, Engine 24 (FAST), and Air 24. Upon arrival of the Gladwyne units, the small fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

Gladwyne Firefighters making their way to the base of the Flat Rock Dam.

Swift Water Rescue Training AUGUST 18 - Tonight, we spent another night training on the river below the Flat Rock Dam. Assistant Chief Michael Schwarz and Chief Andy Block were able to secure a Water Rescue Grant that enabled us to purchase a "personal" set of water rescue equipment for each "Water Rescue Certified" firefighter in our company. Tonight Assistant Chief Schwarz issued the bags containing the following to each member" Helmet, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Gladwyne Firefighters Assist West Conshohocken AUGUST 12 - This morning just after 0720 hours Gladwyne Firefighters were alerted to respond and assist our neighbors in West Conshohocken (George Clay Fire Company) at a working house fire. Engine 24 (FAST) and AIR24 (First House Fire Response) were dispatched. Upon arrival of Engine 24 the crew of was immediately reassigned to the roof for ventilation. The crew made their way to the roof and opened up the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Gladwyne Firefighters heading to the roof for ventilation

Air 24 At Baltimore Firehouse Expo JULY 22 - The "new" Air 24 is on display in the KME booth at the Firehouse EXPO in Baltimore Maryland. The show started on July 22 and runs through July 24. The truck looked great with many people stopping to examine and compliment the truck! The truck will return on Sunday July 25 and training on the air compressor / system is scheduled for Tuesday night July 27. Our plan is to have the truck ready for ... (Full Story & Photos)

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