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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.

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.