On June 30 at around 5 p.m., Skippack Fire Company responded to its eighth building or structure fire in the second half of June. None of these fires occurred within Skippack, emphasizing the important role of mutual aid in our community.

On June 30th, crews assisted in Upper Gwynedd. On Saturday, Skippack responded to a call in Pottstown, and on June 22nd, crews were sent to West Norriton. This ... (Full Story & Photos)

Skippack Fire Company was dispatched as a cover company supporting local fire operations in Pottstown due to structure fires in two neighboring homes. Most of the crew was returning to the station after attending the FHY Rodeo in Skippack. Before leaving for the Pottstown station, they were instructed to proceed directly to the scene instead.
Upon arrival, firefighters immediately went into service, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Skippack firefighters visited Palmer International for a training session on Thursday evening. During the visit, firefighters walked through the facility and received information about the reactors and on-site storage. The crew appreciated the hospitality and the pizza provided during their training.
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Skippack firefighters responded to their fourth incident of the day, following a vehicle accident, a fire alarm, and an officer-only call. The most recent call was for a basement fire in Lower Frederick.

Upon arrival, the crew from Squad 86 conducted overhaul operations in the basement. They removed drywall and insulation, applied water to hot spots, and used a thermal imaging camera to check for ... (Full Story & Photos)

Around 11:30 on Monday morning, Skippack Fire Company responded to a large warehouse fire in West Norriton. Squad 86 assisted with the water supply, estimating that they supplied approximately 250,000 gallons of water and laid about 1,200 feet of five-inch hose.

At around 5:00 p.m., additional Skippack firefighters arrived to help repack the hose. During cleanup from the first call, crews were dispatched ... (Full Story & Photos)