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At approximately 9:15pm, HVFC was dispatched for a fire alarm at Manor Care Health Services. The call was upgraded to a building fire by Chief 8 upon additional information. A fire in a malfunctioning AC unit was quickly extinguished but created a smoke condition in the building. No residents were injured and all residents were evacuated with some residents being transported …
Join our firefighters for the annual Fire Prevention Open House hosted by Huntingdon Valley and Bryn Athyn Fire Companies held at our firehouse in Huntingdon Valley on Saturday October 13th from 11-2. Activities will include safety demonstrations and interactive activities for the kids, 911 education, search and rescue dogs as well as a visit with our mascot, Sparky the Fire …
We are proud to announce our annual Fire Prevention Open House will be October 14,2017 from 11-3. More info is available here: https://www.hvfire.org/events/fire-prevention-open-house/
HVFC was dispatched for a vehicle accident rescue at 10:22 pm on Philmont Ave. and Duell Street. While there was no entrapment, crews remained on scene to assist EMS in removing one patient who was transported to the hospital, and as well as provide traffic control. Responding units included Squad 8, Utility 8, Station 8 Fire Police, Squad 11, Special …
HVFC was dispatched at 12:30 pm 1/21/17 for a dwelling fire on Stahl Drive between Ely and Boyd Roads. Caller reporter smoke in the residence. LMPD confirmed light smoke condition in the house and crews from Squad 11 and Engine 8 determined that an overheating motor in the heater was the cause. Responding on the call were Engine 8, Tower …
Word around town is that Santa is making an early stop at the firehouse this Friday night, December 2nd. Stop on down from 6pm to 10pm and get your picture taken with Santa on the firetrucks! All Santa asks for in return is that you bring a new unwrapped toy for his firefighter friends to bring with them to the …
HVFC was dispatched for a vehicle accident rescue at 11:44 am April 8th on Bobwhite Lane. Dispatch reported a person trapped under a vehicle. Crews stabilized and lifted the car for EMS to move the person safely and transport to hospital. Responding on the call were Engine 8-1, Utility 8, Fire Police 8, Squad 11, Bucks Rescue 2, and Bryn Athyn …
At 18:37 hours, Huntingdon Valley Fire Company was dispatched to a dwelling fire on the 800 block of Red Wing Lane. Deputy Chief 8 arrived on location and reported smoke showing. Crews from Engine 8-1 made entry and extinguished the fire. Remaining crews assisted with ventilation and interior search. Thank you to all the assisting companies Bryn Athyn Fire Company …
HVFC was dispatched at 8:24pm Wednesday, 3/30/6 for a commercial building fire at the industrial complex on Philmont Ave. at Duell St. Engine 8-1 confirmed light smoke condition in the building. Crews on the roof discovered roof material on fire and drop ceiling smoldering. Extinguishers and a hand line were deployed to extinguish the fire. Responding on the call were Engine …
On February 8th, 2016, members of HVFC participated in an SCBA drill to simulate elevated work functions and breathing management while wearing SCBAs.