At approximately 19:24 hours, Station 28 was dispatched for an automatic fire alarm on the 500 block of East City Avenue. Engine 28 arrived to find high levels of carbon monoxide and a moderate smoke condition indicative of an electrical fire. The call was upgraded to a … [Read more...]

Today, at approximately 11:00 hours Station 28 was dispatched for a vehicle rescue on the 200 block of Belmont Ave. Engine 28 arrived on scene to find a single vehicle with heavy damage and one patient with injuries. Personnel from Stations 28 and 22 assisted Narberth Ambulance … [Read more...]

Yesterday, UFA members conducted a walkthrough with the Lower Merion Fire Department Office and Deputy Fire Marshal McCoy (FM 34-2) of a commercial building on the unit block of Union Avenue. The walkthrough is a chance for personnel to become familiar with the buildings fire … [Read more...]

At approximately 15:00 hours, Station 28 was dispatched for a commercial building fire on the unit block of St. Asaphs road. Engine 28 arrived to find a smoke condition in the basement of a 3 story commercial occupancy; the source was quickly isolated and secured. Units on … [Read more...]

Every week UFA personnel participate in a company level drill. This week, members trained on Vent - Enter - Isolate - Search (V.E.I.S.) and Forcible Entry at the LMFD training grounds. V.E.I.S. is a method used as a primary search technique for rescue and forcible entry is a … [Read more...]

Yesterday, a crew from UFA assisted the Merion Fire Company of Ardmore (Station 25) as they participated in a company wide training session at the Montgomery County Fire Academy. While Ardmore members trained, Pipeline 28 and crew provided coverage for Ardmore's district. … [Read more...]

Five members from UFA added to the more than 34,000 firefighters to attend this year's Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC). Each year, firefighters from over 63+ countries participate in specialized hands-on training and classroom lectures from the most experienced … [Read more...]

At approximately 0200 hours, Station 28 was dispatched for an unknown type fire on the 200 block of General Lafayette Rd. Chief 28 arrived to find downed wires and a brush fire to the rear of a residence. Engine 28 established exposure protection to the surrounding structures … [Read more...]

Yesterday evening, members from UFA visited Station 24 in Gladwyne for annual fit testing. A “fit test” tests the seal between the respirator's facepiece and your face. In order for firefighters to be able to breathe and function in Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) … [Read more...]

Yesterday, at approximately 16:45 hours Station 25 was dispatched for an appliance fire on the 200 block of Lakeside Rd. Lower Merion 5 arrived on scene to find a heavy smoke condition on the third floor of an occupied commercial. The call was then upgraded to a working fire and … [Read more...]

Today, members from UFA were at the Montgomery County Fire Academy completing final certification for Hazardous Material Operations. Members completed practical skills and a written test demonstrating competency in defensive operations for hazardous material mitigation. Seven UFA … [Read more...]

At approximately 15:30 hours on January 26th, Station 28 was alerted to assist Station 53 [Lower Providence FD] with a commercial building fire. Engine 28 was added on the 3rd alarm. Our crew relieved Pipeline 53 after they had been in service for over 6 hours. During the second … [Read more...]

On January 26th at approximately 05:00 hours, Station 28 was alerted to a building fire on the 100 block of Union Avenue. Engine 28 arrived on scene with a 1 story, single family dwelling with fire showing and went in service as primary fire attack. Thanks to the quick initial … [Read more...]