Fundraising Drive Results For 2011 – THANK YOU!

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We have received the last of the donations from the yearly fundraiser mailer that we sent out in December, and we are extremely grateful to announce that we received over $10,000 last year in donations from Upper Pottsgrove Township residents. These funds are split 50/50, with half of the proceeds being placed in the fire company’s truck fund to save for future apparatus, and the other half being used for various projects throughout the year, such as the repainting of the apparatus bays that was done earlier this year by UPFC members.

Everyone here at the Upper Pottsgrove Fire Company is extremely thankful for your support, especially with the difficult economy. From everyone at Station 79, THANK YOU!

 

4/20/2012 Multiple Incidents

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The Upper Pottsgrove Fire Company had a busy night on 4/20/2012. At 1906hrs our Fire Police were dispatched to assist with traffic control to Station 69 (Pottstown Borough) who was dealing with a possible natural gas leak. At 2120hrs the station was dispatched to the 1400 block of Chestnut Grove Rd for an automatic fire alarm, which was recalled after officers on scene determined that it was an accidental activation.Then, at 2251hrs the station was dispatched to Mervine St.  and Hanover St. for an accident with injuries involving two vehicles.


4/18/2012 Vehicle Rescue 1887 Farmington Ave

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At 19:25 this evening, the Upper Pottsgrove Fire Company was dispatched to 1887 Farmington Ave for a vehicle rescue involving two vehicles that collided at considerable velocity. One patient was extricated from their vehicle with assistance from Goodwill Fire/Rescue, and treated by Goodwill Ambulance. Upper Pottsgrove personnel remained on scene to assist with scene clean up.

Read more at the Pottstown Mercury’s website here

4/16/2012 – Trash Fire at 1512 Farmington Ave.

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At 00:46 this morning, the Upper Pottsgrove Fire Company was dispatched to 1512 Farmington Ave for a report of a trash fire against a residential structure. On arrival, the fire was quickly extinguished, and the adjacent building was checked for exposure by UPFC firefighters. Finding none, the fire company was recalled to station at 1:10.

4-14-2012 BURN BAN IN EFFECT UPPER POTTSGROVE TWP.

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For your Safety, Fire Marshal Hildenbrand has temporarily banned open burning for all Upper Pottsgrove residents and businesses, effective immediately.
Open burning of any combustible material outdoors in either a burn barrel (screened or unscreened), fire ring or on the ground is banned.
For more information on fire conditions for wildfires and open burning, go to the Pennsylvania Fire Wardens Association District 17 website, www.pffwa17.org.

4/10/2012 – MVA RT100 & Upland Square in West Pottsgrove Township

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On 4/10, 19:02 The Upper Pottsgrove Fire Company was dispatched to Route 100 and Upland Square Drive for a report of a vehicle accident with injuries. Engine 79-3 responded to the scene. On arrival, it was found that the vehicle had hit a guardrail and had come to rest further down Upland Square Drive over the West Pottsgrove Township line. Captain 79 contacted Montgomery County communications to request Station 57 – West End Fire Co. to the scene. Engine 79-3 remained on scene to control leaking fluids from the vehicle and assist in scene clean-up.

4/4/2012 and 4/5/2012 – Multiple Calls

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The Upper Pottsgrove Fire Company responded to multiple calls yesterday and today, beginning with a call on Wednesday evening for a report of a trash fire in the area of Meadowview Drive, with Engine 79-2 and Tanker 79 responding. The call proved to be unfounded, and all crews were recalled by 19:37. The station was also called out today for a carbon monoxide detector activation in the Joanne court area at 12:01 pm, with Engine 79-3 responding. Crews were recalled at 12:31.

Schedule of Events for April

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Just in time for the Easter holiday, the Upper Pottsgrove Fire Company will be holding a flower sale on Friday, April 6th and Saturday, April 7th. In addition, the Fire Company will be holding it’s annual Easter Egg Hunt for the kids at Heather Place Park on Saturday, April 7th, starting at 11:00 AM. Check the events page for more information!