| In Memory of Tyrone Johnson (FP53-4) |
| Mon. Jan 23rd 2012 |
It is with a heavy heart that the Lower Providence Fire Department announces the passing of long time member, former Fire Police Captain, and current Fire Police Officer Tyrone Johnson. Tyrone passed away on the morning of January 23, 2012. Tyrone was always willing to share a story and especiall...
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| Another Thanksgiving thank you to Homewood Suites |
| Thu. Nov 24th 2011 |
Area Fire, Police, and EMS personnel were once again invited to a delicious Thanksgiving breakfast put on by Homewood Suites on Shannondell Blvd. The LPFD greatly appreciates the hospitality of the staff at Homewood each year. Happy Thanksgiving....
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| LPFD Lends a Helping Hand to the Local Boy Scouts Troops |
| Fri. Oct 21st 2011 |
On Friday October 21st, a few members set out to help the local boy scouts troops with their annual egg drop contest. Every scout was told to make a protective shell using a large juice container and any fillers to help pad an egg that will be placed inside the container. After the scouts had made t...
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| LPFD attends Lower Providence Township Fall Festival |
| Sat. Oct 1st 2011 |
On Saturday October 1, 2011, members from the LPFD attended the annual Lower Providence Fall Festival. Engine 53 was on display during the event and had many visitors throughout the day. The members had handouts and fire helmets for all the kids that came to take a look at the fire truck. The member...
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| LPFD Participates in School Shooting Drill |
| Tue. May 17th 2011 |
On May 17th, during an in-service day, the Lower Providence Fire Company joined the Lower Providence Police & Ambulance, Montgomery County Department of Public Safety & the Central Montgomery SWAT Team in an "active shooter" incident at the new Skyview Upper Elementary School. The purpose of the dr...
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| LPFD Welcomes New Fire Police Officer |
| Thu. Apr 7th 2011 |
The LPFD would like to welcome Rachel Thillet as the newest member of the LPFD Fire Police Unit. Rachel has completed all of her basic Fire Police training at the Montgomery County Fire Academy over the past few months. On Thursday April 7, 2011 Rachel Thillet was officially sworn in by Lower Provid...
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| Family Credits Fire Prevention Education |
| Fri. Dec 10th 2010 |
The following is a press released issued by Lower Providence Township:
LOWER PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP (December 10, 2010): While a house fire Thursday in the 400 block of Ashley Circle heavily damaged the home, the situation could have been much worse. The family credits tips learned from fire pre...
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| Man Survives Four Days in Woods |
| Mon. Sep 20th 2010 |
Charles Mouat, a 68 year old resident of Caswell Ave, was located by search and rescue crews after he went missing nearly four days. He was reported missing by his family around 1900hrs on Thursday the 16th of September. At about 2200hrs, the department was dispatched to assist with the ground sea...
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| LPFD Helps Kids Cool Off |
| Thu. Aug 5th 2010 |
For what has seemed to become an annual tradition, Lieutenant Wes Griffith and Captain Chris Reynolds took Engine 53 to the Lower Providence Township building to help some kids cool off on a hot day. The kids of the Lower Providence Camp Perkiomy got some relief from the sun as they were hosed down...
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| New Command Vehicle Arrives! |
| Sat. Apr 24th 2010 |
After 6 months of planning and construction the LPFD has placed a 2010 Ford Expedition into service. The new vehicle designated Command 53 will be rotated amongst the Assistant Chiefs and used as a duty vehicle. The truck has seating for 5, a Code 3 LED lighting package, Dual MDT system, and Command...
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