Sunday, March 24, 2013 They're coming up quick! Register before it's too late.To register for the 5k Race, go to the link belowhttp://register.fastcatsports.com/Search/event.aspx?id=18483To register for the Muster, email the address belowAlso, if you have any questions about the 5K or Muster, please feel free to email the addressNPVFC125th@NorthPennFire.com5K Race - May 18, 2013Muster - September 8, 2013
Sunday, March 3, 2013 This past Tuesday evening, North Penn was invited to station 80 for a group training held by them. Upper Gwynedd Fire Department went over forcible entry using a door prop they purchased. Using a halligan and ax, as well as what is referred to a rabbit tool, members of both 62 and 80 had plenty of hands on with the door. Along with the door prop, there was also a window prop, made by members of station 80. Using the window prop, members were able to practice bailing out, removal of a patient and entering a window off a ladder.Thank you to Upper Gwynedd Fire Department for inviting us
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Tickets are being sold, registrations are being filled out and now flyers are being made! Check out the flyers, print them out if you'd like and tell your friends. The North Penn Vol. Fire Co.'s 125th celebrating events are getting under way. Don't miss out. To get tickets for the beef and beer on April 13th you can go to the North Penn Vol. Fire Co.'s Social Club or talk to any of the members of North Penn. To register for the May 18th 5K run, go to fastcatsports.com.
Sunday, January 27, 2013 This past Friday a call came in for flames from the side of a residence in North Wales. The initial dispatched called for Station 62, Squad 80, Ladder 18 and Squad 14 as well as QRS 62 and an ambulance from 345. Deputy Chief 62 arrived on scene with a working fire and went into 62 Command. Crews went into service with inch and three quarter lines and began an interior attack on the fire. 62 Command monitored the progression of the fire and pulled the crews out to switch to a defensive attack. The fire was knocked down and operations went back into interior operations to hit hot spots and to perform salvage and overhaul. There was no reported injuries. Additional companies on the call were Rescue 18, Engine 76, Ladder 83 (FAST Team), Rescue 345Special thanks to companies 33 and 7 for being our stand by companies, covering our calls during the fire.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 2013 marks the 125th anniversary of organized firefighting in North Wales and the surrounding communities with the official formation of the North Wales Hose Co. #1 after two devastating fires that occurred back to back in early December of 1888.25th Anniversary events for 2013 We will start off the Anniversary with a kick off at our annual banquet on February 9, 2013The 125th Committee will hold a Beef and Beer on April 13, 2013 at the North Penn Vol. Fire Co.'s Social Club.The fire company, in cooperation with North Wales Running, is having a 5K run in North Wales on Saturday May 18, 2013. Cost is $25.00 per runner and is open to anyone. Cost includes a shirt for the runner and light food and refreshments. Look for the link shortly.The fire company is having a block party/picnic in the park on Saturday, June 1, 2013. More details will follow.Lastly, the North Penn is sponsoring an old fashioned antique fire apparatus muster on September 9, 2013 (Rain Date Sept. 15). More details to follow.
Sunday, December 30, 2012 The year is coming to an end. The Holiday Gear Rack Competition is over, the first place prize went to FF/EMT Heidi Roellinghoff and the Judge's Award to Capt Matthew J Traynor. The Santa Runs have come and gone. North Penn Volunteer Fire Company had the honor to have Santa come to visit, and all he wanted to do was to go around with the crew to see all the children in the community. Santa spent and entire Saturday with North Penn and did his best to see all the kids of Lower Gwynedd and North Wales. With tomorrow night being the end to 2012, the new officers of the company will take over and lead the new year. The new line up for 2013 will be as follows:Chief Christopher ParkDeputy Chief Michael JanssensAssistant Chief Donnie Holt JrAssistant Chief 1 Michael TaylorBattalion Chief Matthew J TraynorCaptain Frank BaxterLieutenant Mark Donohue JrSafety Officer Frank BaxterQRS Officer Heidi RoellinghoffChief Engineer Tom GerhartEngineer 1 Michael RoellinghoffEngineer 2 Dave RennerFire Police Captain Thomas GillespieFire Police Lieutenant David QuinnFire Police Sargeant Barry SchollPhotos taken by NPVFC Photographer Phil Janssens
North Penn Firefighters with Santa Claus
Mr. and Mrs. Claus
Monday, December 17, 2012 What's going on with the gear racks at North Penn Volunteer Fire Company? Several of the racks have holiday lights, ornaments and other holiday season decorations. The reasoning for all this is a little competition that ends tonight. The members of North Penn have until tonight to decorate their lockers to enter the competition thought up by Chief Chris Park to put the members into the holiday spirit. Wednesday night the three judges selected by Chief Chris Park will be deciding the winner of best decorated and a special judges award. So check back later in the week to find out who the winners are.Don't forget that this Saturday, Santa will be going around with North Penn's fire trucks visiting the children of the community. Keep an eye out for Santa Claus.Happy Holidays
Chief Chris Park
Asst. Chief Don Holt Jr.
Monday, December 3, 2012 Santa may live at the North Pole, but yesterday evening he spent some time wishes a Happy Holidays here at North Penn. Santa wasn't lost on his way to check on his elves, he was here for the annual Tree Lighting. North Penn had a packed house full of community members waiting to meet the jolly guy. Inside the bays were holiday crafts and refreshments. When it was time for Santa to arrive, everyone gathered around the tree by the firehouse's brand new flag pole and freshly placed memorial stones. A holiday story was read, the tree was lit, and then came Santa down the street riding on Bertha. Santa stayed until he met everyone, parents and children alike told the big guy from the North Pole what they would like this holiday. The time came for Santa to head back North, but don't worry, Saturday, December 22nd, he'll be back. On the 22nd you will see Santa up on Ladder 62, driving through North Wales and Lower Gwynedd handing out candy canes, greeting the neighborhood and waiting to hear from those who made the Good List this year.So if you didn't get to see Santa last night at North Penn, keep your eyes open December 22nd because he's coming to town.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Hurricane Sandy has passed and North Penn Volunteer Fire Company handled more than 70 calls from Monday and Tuesday. Crews were in station during the storm to staff Squad, Engine and Ladder 62 as well as the Chief and Deputy's vehicle and at times when needed, one of the Traffic vehicles. Calls ranged from smells of something burning, trees into houses and/or wires, CO detectors going off, fire alarms, medical calls and much more. In station, 345 had an ambulance to assist with their call volume. Also, in station, North Penn had the pleasure of having Chaplain Tom Byron cooking for them. Tom Byron is a life member of North Penn. He made sure that the first responders had plenty of warm meals and fresh coffee to keep their spirits up while they handled the calls. Many areas are still without power, including several of the men and women of North Penn. They will continue to handle the calls as they come in. There is still much clean up to do. Thank you to everyone for their time and dedication during the storm and during the preparation leading up to Hurricane Sandy.
Monday, October 29, 2012 It's just before 2 am on Monday, and the crews of North Penn are sleeping in the bunk room, in the Engine Bay and anywhere else they can find a place to put their feet up. The crews are awaiting the first call that Hurricane Sandy will bring them. Much preperation and planning has gone into the next few days, and the men and women of The NuT HoUSe are ready for what's to come. While the roads and weather are bad, please be safe. We can't be sure what will happen the next few days, but with the predicted heavy rains and wind, down wires and trees along with dangerous flooding can be expected. Though we will be feeling the effects of Hurricane Sandy shortly, she will not be over our region until around 8 am Tuesday morning.
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