The goal of any fire department is to protect the public. In order to do this, they must have sufficient equipment and vehicles. Trappe Fire Company's current fire police vehicle's functionality is quickly decreasing after over 30 years of use. The van is becoming unreliable, as it is struggling to start, and experiencing severe engine problems and leakage. To continue to successfully ... (Full Story & Photos)

Station 34 and Ladder 77 were dispatched at 2356 to an appliance fire in the 100 block of Juniper Court in Upper Providence Township for a fire in the dryer. Ladder 77 (with five), Engine 34, and Chief 34 made the initial response. On arrival Chief 34 reported a heavy smoke condition at the front door and requested the next in Engine to lay in. Chief 34 requested the upgrade to the building ... (Full Story & Photos)

Station 34 and Ladder 77 were dispatched to a CO alarm at 702 East Main Street at Ursinus College Lynnwood Hall in Collegeville around 1022 hours. Engine 34, Squad 34, and Ladder 77 arrived and went in service with meters to find the source of the CO. Ladder 77's crew went to the 2nd and 3rd floor to find CO readings, while Engine 34's crew went to the basement and found additional readings. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Limerick Fire Department (51) and Trappe Fire Department (77) were dispatched to 19 W Linfield Trappe Rd at the Spring Valley YMCA, Limerick Township for a Building Fire. Both departments were alerted to flames coming from the ceiling in the fitness room and occupants were evacuated the building. Chief 51 arrived and found a light fixture to be on fire and extensive smoke condition inside. Employees ... (Full Story & Photos)

This morning Station 51 - Limerick Fire Department and Engine 77 were dispatched to a shed fire at the intersection of Swamp Pike and Ridge Pike in Limerick Township.

Engine 77 responded with a crew of four assisting with water supply and overhaul on scene.

The fire is being investigated by the Limerick Township Fire Marshal’s Office. Photos by Limerick Fire Department and Firefighter T. Callahan.... (Full Story & Photos)

At about 1640 hours, Station 77, Engine & Ladder 98, Engine 34, and Engine 93 were dispatched to 300 block of Rittenhouse Road, Trappe Section of Upper Providence Township for a dwelling fire. The caller reported smoke and flames showing from a shed.

While units were responding, the police arrived to find a 8X10 shed which was approximately 30 feet away from the residence fully involved. AC 93 ... (Full Story & Photos)

Stations 34, 77, 99, and Quint 53 were dispatched at 1917 hours to a dwelling fire located at 100 block of Fir Drive, Collegeville section of Upper Providence Township. Engine and Deputy 34 arrived to find an oven fire that was extinguished, but ventilation was needed. Ladder 77 responded and assisted Collegeville with ventilation. The fire was contained to the oven with no extension. No injuries ... (Full Story & Photos)

Station 77, Engine 66, Engine 34, Engine 93 and Tower 51 were dispatched to a shed fire in the 1500 block of College Ave, the Trappe section of Upper Providence Township. Three minutes after dispatch, Captain 77 reported heavy smoke showing and requested the confirmed fire dispatch, which brought Squad 86 as a fast team, Air 66 and Medic 324.

CH51 arrived to a shed fire which then caught a near ... (Full Story & Photos)