Members Receive Township Unit Citation!

This past Thursday, April 23rd, several members from King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company and Lafayette Ambulance Squad were recognized by the Upper Merion Township Board of Supervisors for their actions that resulted in saving the life of a motorist traveling on the Pennsylvania Turnpike on the morning of February 17th. Those members include the following individuals:

King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company

Lafayette Ambulance Squad

Although these incidents and situations don’t happen regularly, the early intervention, quick thinking and team work that was exhibited by these individuals made a significant difference and saved a life.  Congratulations to all involved on a job well done!

Click Here to view the website article regarding the incident on February 17, 2015

Members of King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company and Lafayette Ambulance Squad who were in attendance at the ceremony.

L to R: Deputy Fire Marshal Bill Daywalt Jr., EMT Pat Doyle, Paramedic Chris Gavin, Lieutenant Rob Griffith Jr., Lieutenant Alex Clark, Firefighter Sam Rapine, Chief Jim Gallagher, Driver Operator Joe Lunger, and Chief Fire Marshal John Waters
*Not pictured, Deputy Chief Dave Camarda