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New Swiftwater 45-1 In Service!

Spring Mill Fire Company is excited to introduce our updated Swiftwater 45-1 (SW45-1)! This 14 ft Zodiac inflatable boat, powered by a 40 HP outboard motor, replaces our previous SW45-1, ensuring we stay prepared for Dive and Water Rescue operations.

Here are some pictures from our first couple trainings. Our members are all looking forward to utilizing this piece of equipment to keep our community safe. Big thanks to everyone involved in making this transition seamless!

Stay safe, and as always, thank you for your support!

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April 11, 2025 – Miquon School Fire Safety Demomstation

Last Friday, members of Spring Mill Fire Company visited The Miquon School alongside Fire Marshal Andrew Thomas to deliver a fire safety talk to the 5th and 6th grade classes.

Students got an up-close look at Engine 45 and a hands-on demonstration of our firefighting gear, while learning important fire safety tips. We’re always proud to engage with young learners and help build awareness about fire prevention and emergency preparedness.

Thanks to The Miquon School for having us, and to Fire Marshal Thomas for teaming up with us for this great educational visit!

#CommunityOutreach #FireSafety #SpringMillFireCompany #Engine45 #TheMiquonSchool

February 17, 2025 – SPS Technologies Commercial Building Fire – Abington Township

Busy Night for Spring Mill Fire Company

On Monday, February 17, 2025, at 22:26 hours—just after wrapping up our weekly drill—Spring Mill Fire Company was dispatched to assist Abington Township with a large manufacturing fire at SPS Technologies.

Engine 45 responded on a 3rd-alarm assignment with a crew of six interior-certified firefighters, initially staging at Station 100 before being ordered to the fire scene. The crew operated through the early morning hours before being released around 04:30 hours.

Shortly after, Ladder 45—the tallest ladder in Montgomery County at 137 feet—was dispatched at 08:00 hours with a crew of three. Upon arrival, Ladder 45 relieved Tower Ladder 500 on the Bravo (B) side of the structure. Conditions rapidly changed as the Charlie (C) and Bravo sides became heavily involved, forcing Ladder 45 to relocate due to intense smoke and fire conditions.

Once repositioned, Ladder 45 provided ladder pipe operations until 14:30 hours, when command reassigned Tower Ladder 44 to the operation.

A huge thank you to our dedicated volunteers for their hard work and to all responding agencies for their teamwork on this large-scale incident. Stay safe, and thank you for your continued support!

#SpringMillFire #MutualAid #FireService #AlwaysReady

July 17, 2024 – Tree into a house

On July 17, 2024 storms rolled into Whitemarsh for the second day in a row. Storms caused multiple calls including an electrical fire outside, a fire alarm, and 2 trees falling into 2 separate houses.

August 31, 2023 – Truck into gas pumps on fire.

Spring Mill Fire Company Incident Update – August 31st

On Thursday, August 31st, the Spring Mill Fire Company was dispatched to an incident that demanded quick thinking and teamwork.

Incident Details: At 11:24 hours, we received a call to assist Barren Hill Volunteer Fire Company on Germantown Pike in Whitemarsh Township. The initial report was a vehicle had crashed into the gas pumps, resulting in both the truck and gas pumps catching fire.

First Responders in Action: @Whitemarsh Police were the first on the scene and reported the vehicle fully involved, against the gas pumps. Lieutenant 29 assumed command and took decisive action. Recognizing the severity of the situation, he upgraded the response to a working fire dispatch and requested for a Montgomery County Hazmat officer.

Swift Response: The crews of Engine 29 and Engine 44 (Harmonville Fire Company No.1)rapidly stretched (2) 1 3/4″ hose lines, working together to contain and suppress the fire. Meanwhile, Ladder 45’s crew began applying oil dry to contain the gasoline runoff and prevent it from reaching storm inlets.

Hazmat Assessment: Crews remained on the scene as the Hazmat Chief assessed the situation. Together, a plan was formulated to safely remove the vehicle from the gas pumps.

Mission Accomplished: All units were released from the scene around 13:30 hours. The successful resolution of this incident showcases the teamwork and commitment of our first responders.

Stay safe, everyone, and thank you for your ongoing support of Spring Mill Fire Company. We’re proud to serve our community!

#SpringMillHeroes #Teamwork #CommunitySafety

July 17, 2023 – Train Derailment

We hope this message finds you safe and well. We want to inform you about the recent incident that occurred in Whitemarsh Township early Monday morning in the Barren Hill Fire Company district of the township. Spring Mill Fire Company No.1 Harmonville Fire Company No.1 Conshohocken Fire Company No. 2 Flourtown Fire Company Wyndmoor Fire Department Oreland Volunteer Fire Company Fort Washington Fire Company No. 1 Norristown Fire Department Wissahickon Fire Company Whitemarsh Community Ambulance Association Whitemarsh Township Admin Offices and Police Dept. Montgomery County Department of Public Safety responded to assist with the incident. A CSX freight train derailed near the intersection of Stenton Avenue and Joshua Road in Whitemarsh Township.

Here are the key details as reported by officials:

Incident Time: Approximately 4:50 a.m.

Location: Near the intersection of Stenton Avenue and Joshua Road in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Train Details: The 40-car CSX train was operating on Norfolk Southern tracks.

Derailment: A total of 15 cars derailed, with eight of them being empty.

Cargo Information: Five of the derailed cars contained urea, a liquid fertilizer, and another car contained tetrachloroethylene, a degreaser chemical used in dry cleaning.

We want to emphasize that the top priority is the safety and well-being of the community. Emergency responders were on-site quickly to assess the situation and addressed any potential risks. Please know that all necessary precautions were and still are being taken to ensure your safety and the environment’s protection. Currently, the clean-up process is underway.

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