This morning at approximately 8:22 am, Station 28 and Squad 22 were dispatched to the 300 block of Bryn Mawr Ave. for a reported appliance fire. While en route, the Lower Merion Police Department advised the fire was extending outside the dryer and to the house. Engine 28 … [Read more...]

Today, in partnership with the Make-A-Wish foundation, the Union Fire Association of Lower Merion hosted a once in a lifetime parade for one very amazing and deserving neighbor. With the help of the Penn Wynne/Overbrook Hills Fire Company, the Bryn Mawr Fire Company, the Merion … [Read more...]

Since the start of COVID-19, the Union Fire Association has responded to more than 150 calls for service. Including but not limited to a commercial building fire, residential building fire, trees into homes, carbon monoxide incidents, natural gas incidents, vehicle accidents, … [Read more...]

Contacts: Montgomery County DPS | Email: COVID19@montcopa.org Montgomery County DPS | Hotline: (610) 631-3000 [8:00am-8:00pm] For Immediate Release: March 22, 2020 Community Update: COVID-19 Bala Cynwyd, PA (March 22, 2020) – Due to the evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) … [Read more...]

Yesterday at approximately 1600 hours, Station 28 was dispatched as automatic aid to Station 22's local. First arriving units, found a 2.5 story, type V, single-family dwelling with heavy smoke showing from the Charlie side. Engine 24 laid in from the driveway, led off with an 1 … [Read more...]

Yesterday at approximately 1240 hours, Station 28 was dispatched for vehicle accident standby on the 100 block of W. City Avenue. First arriving units, found a single vehicle through the storefront of a local business. This resulted in one vehicle into side alpha of a … [Read more...]

Today at approximately 1600 hours, Station 28 was dispatched for a vehicle accident rescue on the 200 block of Conshohocken State Rd. First arriving units, found a multi-vehicle accident with injuries and confirmed one vehicle with minor entrapment. 28 personnel assisted 22 … [Read more...]

Yesterday at approximately 0800 hours, Station 28 was dispatched as automatic aid to Station 26's local. First arriving units, found a two-story, type III, twin, with heavy smoke from the alpha and bravo sides. Engine 21 went in service with an 1 & 3/4" attack line and … [Read more...]

This morning at approximately 0030 hours, Station 28 was dispatched for a fire alarm on the 200 block of City Avenue. Soon after, a second call was dispatched for a vehicle accident standby on the same unit block. First arriving units, found a multi-vehicle accident stretching … [Read more...]

Last Saturday, Ladder 28 was dispatched to assist Station 21 for a reported commercial building fire on the 100 block of Lancaster Ave. Upon arrival, 21 personnel had a minor smoke condition in the laundry room. Ladder 28 and crew assisted 21 in quickly isolating and securing … [Read more...]

Recently, members from the Lower Merion Fire Department, specifically the Union Fire Association (28), Belmont Hills Fire Company (22), and Merion Fire Company of Ardmore (25), trained at multiple acquired structures in Station 28's local. These acquired structures provided a … [Read more...]

Today at approximately 12:30 hours, Ladder 28 was dispatched to the 1700 block of Oakhill Terrace for a commercial building fire. Chief 22 arrived on location to find a two-story, type V, multifamily dwelling with fire showing from an attached utility closet and smoke from … [Read more...]

Throughout the year members from the Union Fire Association visit local schools and businesses for fire and life safety education. Recently, members visited the Bala House Montessori School, Chabad of the Main Line, the Goddard School, the Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children, … [Read more...]

The Union Fire Association would like to congratulate John Trainer on working his last shift at Union today. John was selected to the next Philadelphia Fire Academy Class. For over 13 years, John has served the residents of Bala Cynwyd, Merion, and Lower Merion Township as a … [Read more...]