On Saturday morning, a cleanup event took place at the fire station. With a donation from Lowe's and community support from Strouse Landscaping and R.H. Lutz Supply, volunteers from the Skippack Fire Company worked together to remove overgrown and dying plants. The volunteers also replaced the plants, topsoil, and mulch to improve the grounds.

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Training continues every Thursday night. This week, members expanded rope rescue scenarios by practicing the removal of a patient with injuries from a roof. Roofs can be challenging, as each one is often unique—whether flat or pitched, parapeted, or obstructed by a faux mansard. During this exercise, Ladder 86 was used as a high point, allowing a haul and belay team to manage both ascending and descending ... (Full Story & Photos)

Skippack Fire Company responded to an accident at Bridge Road and Wingate Drive at 8:42 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Crews worked to keep the scene safe, managed fluid spills, and cleaned up debris.

A second accident later in the day required helicopter transport for an injured patient at around 5:45 p.m. One officer assisted with instructions to help the helicopter locate the landing zone, which the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Skippack Beverage announces raffle to benefit Skippack Fire Company and Lower Perkiomen Little League. Thank you Skippack Beverage!
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This week, personnel worked on their cardiovascular endurance while wearing their self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). In addition to performing simulated fire ground tasks designed to push their limits, they also were able to gain some confidence in their time left after low air alarms and short 'time left' readings. Thanks for all the efforts expended by the crew. While cooling down, they ... (Full Story & Photos)