Celebrate Fire Prevention Week at Your Local Fire Company’s Free, All-Ages Event
Centre Square Fire Company and 25+ Participating Fire & Rescue Companies When: Friday, October 4 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Location: Wentz Run Park, 960 Wentz Road, Blue Bell. Details: Learn various ways of preventing kitchen fires, how to use a fire extinguisher and fire safety tips. Watch live demonstrations including vehicle rescue and water rescue. Enjoy refreshments and …
Start the new school year as a junior firefighter at your local North Penn area fire company
Students hoping to find a new passion this school year just might draw some inspiration from Audrey Kerney. At just 14 years old, Kerney gained the skills and knowledge of fire safety at Upper Gwynedd Township Fire Department as a junior firefighter. The Montgomery County Fire Chiefs Association is happy to spotlight Kerney’s journey in hopes of getting teenagers to …
Volunteer Voices: Rachel Weiner
Rachel Weiner, Captain of Fire Department of Montgomery Township, started volunteering in March 2014 as a junior firefighter. “Since the day I joined, I’ve learned and trained hard. I went through fire school to obtain Firefighter I and from there, I never stopped learning,” said Rachel. On top of her Firefighter I certificate, Rachel has her Firefighter II, and has …
Volunteer Voices: Scott Vanina
Scott Vanina always had a desire and passion to help others. Twelve years ago when he moved from Minnesota to Pennsylvania, he started looking for a new way to connect with his community. Not too long after, he found a second family at Limerick Fire Department. “As a Sports Chiropractic Doctor, I’ve always run toward those who need help,” said …
Montgomery County Fire Chiefs Association honors female firefighters for International Women’s Day
Historically, firefighting has been a male-dominated field, but the number of female firefighters has been on a steady increase every year. According to Women in Fire, approximately 40,000 women in the United States are currently active in the volunteer fire service. Female firefighters are proving anyone can fight fires at their local fire company. For International Women’s Day, Montgomery County Fire …