On January 6, 1908, the Fort Washington Fire Company was born. The Fort Washington Fire Company was created to protect the people, interests and possessions of the citizens and visitors of Upper Dublin and the surrounding communities. Citizens of the area held several meetings during the year 1908. A temporary president, secretary and treasurer were appointed. The company was created and anyone wishing to join had to pay a $1.00 initiation fee.

 On February 3, 1908 the company nominated and elected a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and a board of directors consisting of six men. In September of 1908 our first fire station was acquired. A barn was rented on the south side of Summit Avenue (across the street from where our present main station is located). On February 10, 1910 the permission was given to order our first firefighting equipment. The order was for 500 ft. of hose, twelve buckets, two ladders, two hooks and two axes. According to records, the Fort Washington Fire Company put out its first fire on December 27, 1910.

In August 1914, a car was purchased to be transformed into a fire apparatus. The apparatus was a Pierce Arrow chassis with a body built by a local resident named Mr. Oberholtzer. The apparatus was to be painted a light maroon color. In October of 1914, a 1910 Peerless automobile was purchased for conversion to a chemical engine. On Christmas day 1914, we were called to assist Glenside with the Justice Lumber Yard Fire. In December of 1919, a key figure was voted into the fire company, Arthur Haggar. His family has been instrumental in the success of the fire company.

In April 1922, a new Ford Chemical engine was delivered. Money was raised for a new fire truck and in 1927 the decision was made to purchase a Hahn pumper for $7150. In January of 1928 we purchased a Seddon truck, built by Seddon Truck Company of Flourtown, PA. The idea was to take the chemical truck and remount it on this chassis. The cost of the truck was $2500.

In 1937, we began purchasing fire equipment from the Nat Alexander Company (fire equipment supplier). The relationship has continued to this day. In 1939, the fire company ran a total of 38 fire calls. Today we run approximately 600 to 700 calls per year. In 1942, the eligible age for joining the fire company was lowered to 16 years old to compensate for the lack of men due to many enlisting in the armed services. In 1946, a memorial service was held for five members of the fire company who were killed defending our country during World War Two. In September of 1946, the fire company received a new Ford truck with a front mounted Hahn pump. December of 1947 brought the finalization of the Relief Association. In the same year, the fire company fought the Wentz barn fire. We were in service for 16 hours.

The Fire Police unit was formed in March of 1948. In April of that year, negotiations led to the purchase of the land that our present main station is located on. It is a 150' by 200' lot located across the street from the old firehouse on Summit Avenue. This lot was purchased for $3,000 from Mr. Mariotz.

In September of 1949, the President, also a charter member of the fire company, resigned his post. U. G. Funk, had been president of the fire company since 1910. In November, a dinner was held in his honor.

A new Mack fire truck was purchased in September of 1950, for the price of $16,333.75. In 1951, our new Mack fire truck collided with a Horsham fire truck while responding to a house fire. In 1954, a new GMC fire truck was purchased for $9,500.00, with the Civil Defense paying $4,477.25 of the cost.

In 1955, a new fire house was built which is our present main station. The cost of the new firehouse was $104,000. March of 1956 brought a huge honor for the fire company; we received the second highest rating in the state for our entry in the National Fire Prevention contest. On June 12, 1958, a jet plane from the Willow Grove Naval Air Station crashed onto a property along Dillon Rd.

During the late 1960's a concerted effort was made to build a training grounds. This is now located about a mile down the road from our present Burn Brae station.

In 1965, the fire company participated in the movie entitled "The Trouble With Angels" starring Haley Mills and Rosalind Russell. In September of 1965, we appeared in Life Magazine.

In September of 1971, the fire company received a new 75' Mack Aero- Scope. In December of the same year, Chief George Haggar, chief of 17 years, announced he would not run for chief again. On June 3, 1972, a ceremony was held to dedicate the training grounds. In November, a new 1250 gpm Mack pumper was delivered.

During August of 1974, the Burn Brae Station was completed and began servicing the community. On June 10, 1976, twin Mack 1250 gpm pumpers were delivered and dedicated. These were the first trucks to be painted lime green.

Today, the Fort Washington Fire Company is comprised of two fire stations, a training facility, 9 pieces of apparatus, and over one hundred members.