On Saturday Evening, October 25, 2014, the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company assembled to honor a man, whom many have said, is the Fire Chief that took the KPVFC from a small countryside fire company to a well-staffed, trained and equipped suburban fire and rescue unit. … [Read more...]
On Saturday Evening, October 25th the Volunteers of the King of Prussia Fire Company gathered to celebrate their 64years of service to Upper Merion Township. The eventful evening started with a socializing hour in the Allendale road station’s banquet hall. Those gathered … [Read more...]
On Sunday, October 19th the volunteers from KPVFC were dispatched to a reported garage fire in the 500 Block of Williams Road in Brandywine Village. Shortly after dispatch, Montgomery County Communications reported multiple calls with some callers reporting explosions. Squad 47 … [Read more...]
At the Thursday, October 16, 2014 Upper Merion Township Board of Supervisors meeting, King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company Chief, Jim Gallagher received the 2014 Upper Merion Township Firefighter of the Year Award, after being chosen for the award at the March Firefighters … [Read more...]
Rescue Service of the Year Award
On September 18, 2014, the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council announced that the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company is being awarded the 2014 Rescue Service of the Year Award. The award’s purpose is, “to honor a rescue service for their contribution to the … [Read more...]
On Wednesday, September 10th, Firefighter Robbie Griffith Jr. successfully completed and graduated from the Anne Arundel County Maryland Fire Academy, following his dream of becoming a career firefighter. Robbie was hired by the Anne Arundel County Fire Department in April, … [Read more...]
Thirteen years ago today, our country experienced one of the worst and most tragic days in its history. The tragic loss of life experienced in New York City, Shanksville, Pennsylvania and in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area was felt far beyond their borders, directly or … [Read more...]
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KPVFC Teams with Zachary G. Wallace Fund
Each year, the King of Prussia Fire Volunteer Fire Company hosts the King of Prussia 9/11 Memorial 5k Run and 1 Mile Family Fun Walk and 9/11 memorial ceremony. The majority of the funds raised, through sponsors and runner registrations, supports the maintenance, construction, … [Read more...]
This past weekend, King of Prussia Volunteers represented the company at the annual Upper Merion Township Community Fair. During the event, members displayed the equipment on Squad 47 and met many township residents. The event had a great turnout, with good food, great people, … [Read more...]
This past week two articles received national media attention. The first, entitled "The Disappearing Volunteer Firefighter," published on August 16, 2014 in the New York Times, by Andrew Brown and Ian Urbina showcases the significant decline in the number of volunteer … [Read more...]
After several weeks of preparation, this week the second wave Southeastern Montgomery County Technical Rescue Taskforce members took the final written test to obtain their NFPA 1006 General Requirements certification as a Technical Rescuer. Upon completion of this course, the … [Read more...]
At around 3AM Tuesday morning, August 12th, Norristown and surrounding companies were dispatched to a reported dwelling fire. Quint 27 arrived on location to find a row home with heavy fire showing from the first and second floors. As the first in crews were putting a knock on … [Read more...]
The Goodwill Fire Company of Bridgeport (station 32) prepares to celebrate its 100 years of service to the Bridgeport and surrounding communities. It was Thursday, July 23, 1914 when a group of men met to review adding additional fire protection to the bustling river town. To … [Read more...]
This past May 21st, King of Prussia Firefighter/EMT Matt Introcaso embarked on his next step in his quest for a career in the public safety sector. Matt was fortunate to be appointed to the Tinicum Township (Delaware County, PA.) Fire Company as a Career Firefighter/EMT. Matt, … [Read more...]
