The practice is called ventilation or “venting” amongst the firefighters. The purpose of ventilation is to systematically remove hot air, unburned flammable gases, and toxic byproducts caused by fire from the building. The intent is to then replace the hot air and gases with cooler, fresh air, thereby improving a victim's chance of survival and enhancing the firefighter's ability to work safely. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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The theme for this year is Charge into Fire Safety. The topic addresses fire safety with battery operated devices and how they are charged.

Stay tuned for more information on Fire Prevention Activities during FPW with all of the area fire and EMS departments in the Upper Perkiomen Valley.... (Full Story & Photos)

Please see the information below regarding smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms.

Remember smoke and CO alarms save lives!... (Full Story & Photos)

Even though all companies weren’t there what was there was camaraderie, fun, and the community! Congratulations East Greenville Fire Company Engine Room job well done!

Until next year!

And if you aren’t a volunteer why not? The Rotary, Upper Perkiomen Valley Ambulance, Pennsburg Volunteer Fire Company, East Greenville Fire Company and of course Red Hill Volunteer Fire Company all can use volunteers!... (Full Story & Photos)

Our auxiliary will also be making homemade waffles and ice cream and root beer floats

Please come out and support your volunteer fire company. Show your support to the men and women that respond at any hour of the day for your emergency.

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Enjoy your day Harry Gillmer! We’d be lost without you with everything you do for us on a daily basis!... (Full Story & Photos)