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Welcome to the Official Site for the Lower Providence Fire Department
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The Lower Providence Fire Department is dedicated to safeguarding the lives, property, and well-being of the residents, businesses, and visitors of Lower Providence Township. With two fire stations and nine state-of-the-art apparatus, our department stands ready to respond to emergencies and ensure the highest level of fire protection and emergency services.
In addition to serving our local community, we provide critical mutual aid to neighboring municipalities. This collaboration strengthens our region’s ability to respond to large-scale incidents and enhances overall public safety.
We are proud to be a 100% volunteer organization, relying on the support and dedication of our community.
Our Annual Firemen’s Fair, Fund Drive, and other fundraising efforts play a crucial role in helping us maintain our services and equipment, ensuring that we remain prepared to protect and serve at all times.
Tuesday's are for Training
LPFD News Desk, July 08
After the storms cleared on Tuesday evening members conducted our weekly department wide training session.
This week Firefighter Ryan Wells lead the team in patient packaging and rigging for high angle rescue. Firefighters utilitized Tower 53 and practiced proper stokes basket lashing and securing techniques, tower ladder rigging points, raising, lowering, and properly maneuvering a patient in a ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Fire Engine for Sale
Deputy Chief Christopher Reynolds, July 07
With the impending delivery of the new Engine 53 it is time for us to begin the process of selling our reserve engine Pipeline 53.
This unit will be available in July of 2025.
This 2002 KME Severe Service Pumper Engine served the LPFD faithfully and still has life ahead of it.
This unit has Detroit Series 60 400HP Diesel Motor, Allison Automatic Transmission, and a Hale 1500GPM Single Stage ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Congratulations Battalion Chief Murphy !!
LPFD News Desk, June 27
The LPFD is pleased to announce a significant achievement for Battalion Chief Bill Murphy.
While Bill is an active officer with the LPFD his Full-Time profession is in law enforcement. Bill is the Detective Sergeant with the Borough of Bridgeport Police Department.
On June 23, 2025 at the Green Valley Country Club Det/Sgt Murphy received the prestigious " Honorable Louis D. Stefan Law Enforcement ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Congratulations Class 2502!
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Courage - Training - Teamwork - LPFD Values on Display in June
LPFD Staff , June 26
This June the values of the LPFD were on full display by our membership. We have accomplished so much together and that is all in addition to responding to calls for help.
This month began with the members coming together for the Annual Firefighter's Fair, our longest and most labor intensive Fund Raiser.
During the Fair we saw some educational accomplishments as well:
Firefighter James Wynne graduated ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Tower 53 & Duty Chief Assist with Upper Merion Fire
LPFD Radio Room , June 24
Shortly after 4am Tower 53 (RIT 53) and other regional departments were dispatched to assist Station 56 on a structure fire in the 500 block of Summit Street.
Station 56 units arrived on location and found a large detached garage well involved with fire.
Tower 53 and the in-station crews responded and arrived quickly. The crew was deployed forward on arrival and assigned to the "C" side of the ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Annual Firefighter's Fair is Open!!
LPFD Fair , June 05
Lower Providence Annual Firefighter's Fair
2025 Fair Dates : Thursday June 5th – Saturday June 15th 2025!
The Lower Providence Fire Department Fair is a cornerstone event in our community, serving as both a cherished tradition and a vital fundraiser for the department. For decades, this beloved summer event has brought residents together to enjoy a variety of attractions, including delicious fair ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Tower 53 & Duty Chief Assist with Norristown Fire
LPFD Radio Room , May 27
Shortly after 4pm Tower 53 and other regional departments were dispatched with Station 27 for a structure fire in the 1000 block of West Airy Street.
Station 27 units arrived to find fire in the ceiling of the 2nd floor of the building.
Tower 53 arrived an assumed the 1st Due Truck Company Assignment. Crew deployed ground ladders, conducted a search of the buiilding, and worked with other units ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Apparatus Committee Travels to Wisconsin
Deputy Chief Christopher Reynolds, May 14
On Sunday evening six members of the LPFD Apparatus Committee traveled to Pierce Manufacturing in Appleton, Wisconsin for the final inspection of the new Engine 53.
Members spent Monday and Tuesday reviewing every inch of the apparatus to ensure everything met the specifications set forth by the fire department. The committee members reviewed the specifications, build quality, and paint quality ... (Full Story & Photos)
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