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July 6, 2023 – Cedar Grove Park Camper cool down

Today we visited the campers at Cedar Grove on this hot day and helped cool off the campers and counselors. Whitemarsh Parks Whitemarsh Township #hotsummerdays #volunteer #community

June 28, 2023 – Assisting Norristown Fire Dept restoring Old Glory

When the 100’ ladder trucks don’t reach, you call in Ladder 45, the 137’ E-ONE CR 137 Ladder truck. Gladly assisting Norristown Fire Department tonight. #oldglory #volunteer #firefighters #community

Monday, June 12, 2023 – Electrical Fire/Brush Fire

On Monday, June 12 at 15:31 hours Spring Mill Fire Company was dispatched for an Electrical Fire Outside on River Road. Engine 45 with a crew of 6 responded to the incident with Assistant 45 in charge. The crew arrived to find a tree that would randomly come into contact with a power line, causing it to arc. Assistant 45 notified Montgomery County Emergency Dispatch Center that there was nothing the fire company could do and that the power supplier needed to respond to remediate the situation.

At 16:12 hours the company was dispatched back to River Road for a reported tree on fire. Assistant 45 responded to investigate the report, when arriving on the scene he found a large portion of the tree had now fallen onto the roadway and there was brush on fire alongside the roadway and the Schuylkill River Bike Path. Assistant 45 had Engine 45 and Fire Police respond to the incident. Upon their arrival, Fire Police shut down 1 lane of River Road and Engine 45’s crew extinguished the burning brush and tree. The company was made available and Fire Police remained on location keeping one lane of traffic open until Whitemarsh Township Public Works was able to clear the roadway.

Monday, May 22, 2023 – Technical Rescue Training

Attention, Whitemarsh Township residents!

We wanted to share an exciting update about the technical rescue training conducted by Spring Mill Fire Company No.1. Yesterday, on Monday, May 22nd at 19:00 hours, our dedicated volunteers engaged in a vital low-angle technical rescue drill on River Road.

The scenario simulated a cyclist being struck by a vehicle, resulting in the patient being ejected from the bicycle and landing approximately 30 feet down an embankment on River Road. Our skilled members arrived on the scene, assessed the situation, and formulated a comprehensive plan to extract the patient from the embankment back up to the roadway above.

This training session was carried out under the expert guidance and observation of trainers from Elder Technical Rescue Services, LLC. A big shout-out and heartfelt gratitude to Bill Elder and his team for joining us, providing valuable insight, and helping critique our scenario.

Given the increased bicycle activity in our area, it is crucial for us to continually sharpen our skills in this function. We believe that by conducting such training exercises, we enhance our ability to respond effectively and efficiently to real-life emergencies.

We would like to express our sincere thanks to all the volunteers and trainers involved in making this training session a success. Your commitment and dedication to serving our community are truly commendable.

Stay tuned for more updates and remember to stay safe while enjoying outdoor activities. Together, we can create a safer environment for all.

#SpringMillFireCompany #TechnicalRescueTraining #CommunitySafety

Friday, April 7, 2023 – Vehicle Accident – Barren Hill Road

On Friday, April 7, 2023, at 18:34 hours Spring Mill Fire Company No.1 was dispatched to Standby at Vehicle Accident on Barren Hill Road. The reports were 1 vehicle hit a parked car, and struck an electric pole. There were also reports that the car struck a house and damaged the structural supports for the porch.

Assistant 45 arrived on the scene with a pole severed and suspended in the air and the wires were still electrified. There was 1 vehicle into another parked vehicle in the driveway with damage to the structure.

PECO was notified along with Whitemarsh Township codes. The road was closed for an extended period of time while PECO did repairs.

Saturday, April 8, 2023 – Dwelling Fire – Conshohocken

At 02:29 hours this morning, Spring Mill Fire Company No.1 was dispatched with Engine 45 to the 100 block of W. 4th Avenue to assist the Conshohocken Fire Company No. 2 with a reported dwelling fire. Chief 55 arrived to find a 3-story twin single-family dwelling with smoke and fire showing from the third floor.

First in engine companies had the bulk of the fire knocked down within 15 minutes. Command would place the fire under control within the hour with no reported injuries.