Station 76-A (Main Station) Mailing Address P.O. Box 274 Kulpsville, PA 19443 Tel: 215.362.2776 Fax: 215.393.0607 Physical Address 1590 Bustard Road Lansdale, PA 19446 Station 76-B (Sub-Station) Physical Address Snyder Road Lansdale, PA 19446 Tel: 215.369.2161 Monthly general business meeting First (1st) Tuesday of each Month 8:00pm held at Station 76-A. Weekly training every Thursday at 7:15 held at Station 76-A.

This years version of the Santa Run included a special gift from above: SNOW and as the day went on, lots of it. However, we had a great turnout from all the residents of Towamencin who were appreciative that Santa wouldn't let them down!

TVFC participated in a Mass Casualty Drill played out throughout Montgomery County on Sun, 18 Oct.  Our assignment was at the North Penn High School and here are some pics of the morning.

In addition to the annual TVFC Open House, the fire company participated in this years' fire prevention week activities by visiting a number of the elementary  and nursery schools in the area teaching the kids about fire safety.  This years theme was 'STAY FIRE SMART AND DON'T GET BURNED'. 

All of participants really enjoyed seeing the fire fighters and their equipment.  Here are some pics of the visit to General Nash Elementary School. 

 

On October 1, TVFC opened Fire Prevention Week with the annual Open House. Events this evening included a demonstration by the Montgomery County Bomb Disposal Unit, a landing of a PennStar helicopter, a vehicle rescue demonstration by Perseverance Fire Company, Station 74 and a live burn highlighting the effectiveness of sprinklers. Thanks to all the fire companies that came out and all the members of TVFC who supported this event as well as the Towamencin community for your continued support!

The TVFC Annual Chicken BBQ was held on Sat, 9/12 in overcast skies. However, any weather would've been better then the tropical storm a year ago. We prepared almost 1600 Dinners and had a great turnout of people and help! Things kicked off at 5:45AM getting prepared. BBQ Pits were lit around 10:45 and the first chickens were on the grills by 11:30. Here are some pics from the day.

TVFC was on hand to recieve a grant from Fireman's Fund Insurance and Johnson, Kendall & Johnson in the amount of $5913.00 for a new Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC).  The grant was made possible by Advanced Living Communities of Lansdale, PA.

See attached photos of the ceremony along with the press release and link to thereporteronline.com article.

The Reporter newspaper was on hand at our last weekly training, putting together a documentary on volunteers who serve their community. The video article featured our Battalion Chief, Dave Kriebel. He discusses becoming a firefighter, training and what it takes to maintain a fire company organization. Thanks to The Reporter for putting this together! Click on the Title to go to the link on thereporteronline.com.

You know those green boxes you see in neighborhoods that contain electrical equipment? These are some pics taken by TrafficDan of what happens when a car hits one of them!

TVFC won the 2009 edition of Montgomery County 5th Fire District Water Battle for the third year in a row!!!! TVFC won 1st place in two (2) of the events (tug-of-war and keg-on-a-wire). Other participating companies included Hatfield, North Penn, Upper Gwynedd, Souderton, Worcester, Telford, Colmar Harlyesville and Fairmount. It was a great showing of camaraderie and support by all. Photos courtesy of J. Platt.

Sometimes when you make a friendly wager on the softball field you have to pay up. On Thurs, 6/11, UGFD Station 80 did just that. With mops and sponges on hand, the members of UGFD came to Station 76-A to 'help' clean up E76-3. We really appreciate your hard work UGFD and we'll see you again on the softball diamond!!!

Trash collectors saw fire at 1935 Breman Rd. and called it in. FM55 was first on scene with heavy fire and smoke on the B/C sides of a SFD. E76-1 arrived on scene and went in service with a 1-3/4" handline. Ladder 17 arrived and placed the ladder in service. E76 established water supply with other arriving TVFC units for manpower and equipment. In a little over an hour the fire was under control. Additional mutual aid from Telford, Souderton-Perseverance, North Penn and North Penn Goodwill. Photos courtesy of FM55 and FM59