Today staff and volunteers handled a total of 5 fire calls and 1 EMS call throughout the day.

It started with a leaking propane tank at a business which was secured to properly be emptied, followed immediately by a fire alarm being activated due to a malicious pull on the other side of town. Once returned from the alarm R78 responded to a brush fire operating with Horsham Fire Company on County ... (Full Story & Photos)

Staff took advantage of the beautiful weather with some rope rescue training. Staff reviewed the basics then built rope systems simulating bringing a victim up from a below grade space. Rope rescue falls into the low frequency, high hazard designation making it important to practice the skills. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 16:48 on 03/01/2024 Warrington and Horsham units were dispatched to a residence on Creekside Ct for a reported fire that was extinguished. BC78-1 arrived and confirmed fire damage and a sprinkler activation. Incoming units from Rescue 78, Montco Ladder 15, Engine 29 and Tower 29 arrived and confirmed there was no extension from the kitchen area. Crews started making themselves available while the ... (Full Story)

At 08:37 on 02/29/24 departments were dispatched for a Nursing Home Fire. Notes reported a transformer blew in the boiler room with a smoke condition. Rescue 78, Engine 19 and Battalion 78 arrived on scene at the same time and found maintenance reporting an electrical problem. Additional incoming apparatus assisted with checking the additional floors and wings for any problems. Units operated on scene ... (Full Story)

At 2321 hours, Warrington Fire Company, as well as mutual aid companies, responded on Tactical Box 78-54 for multiple reports of a house on fire. E29 arrived on scene, and reported a 25x75 detached garage that was fully involved. E29 secured a water supply and led off with a blitzfire, as well as a 300’ 1 3/4” handline to protect the exposure. E78 arrived and stretched a second 300’ line off of E29 ... (Full Story & Photos)

Bucks County Emergency Health Services came out to Station 78 and inspected Rescue 78 and the Battalion 78 apparatus for renewal of our EMS licensure. Bucks EHS also checked equipment designating the department as participating in the prepared for pediatrics program at the expert level. This check ensures we have the necessary tools and equipment to provide Warrington Township residents and visitors ... (Full Story & Photos)

For drill the past two weeks, we had Bud Henkels from the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety come and present his Wood Frame Construction Awareness class. Bud recently retired from the Carpentry business after 35+ years. With Bud’s unique expertise, his many props, and his to-scale model, members were able to better visualize many different parts of building construction that are crucial ... (Full Story & Photos)

Early this morning, Warrington units along with mutual aid companies were dispatched to a reported Dwelling Fire on the 2500 block of County Line Road. Deputy 78, Battalion 78-1, and Rescue 78 responded, arriving on scene with smoke and fire showing from the residence. Rescue 78 stretched a line to the first floor, finding fire above and behind a fire place, and began extinguishing the fire . Crews ... (Full Story & Photos)