Stations 88 & 10 were dispatched for a vehicle fire at MM 339.5 E/B on the PA Turnpike at 0550hrs. CH88 updated the location to 339.1 E/B. Upon arrival CH88 advised there was no fire but the driver was still in the vehicle so the incident was upgraded to a rescue. 88 and 10 units worked together to gain access and package the patient into a stokes basket. Crews carried the patient over to the ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Fort Washington Fire Company recently received notification that the Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating for Upper Dublin Township has improved from a 2014 rating of 4 to a 2022 rating of 3. (1 being the best, 10 being the worst). This rating is used to determine insurance rates and is based upon an evaluation of a number of factors, including emergency communications, fire department training ... (Full Story & Photos)

This weeks company drill was the first part of a Structural Burn class we are hosting with the PA State Fire Academy. Members completed gear inspection checks, recorded baseline vitals and viewed a power point presentation. Fort Washington members along with some of our mutual aid departments will complete this class with a live fire burn in a commercial building in May. Having the ability to ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday night at 9PM, units were dispatched to the 100 block of Girard Avenue for the report of a house on fire. Engine 702 from Oreland arrived and reported fire showing from the 2nd floor. Command was established and it was quickly determined that this was a “balloon frame” house and that the fire spread from the basement up to the attic through the walls. Crews conducted searches for any victims, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Since 1942, the Fort Washington Fire Company has maintained a Junior Fire Fighter program for 16 and 17 year old students. We are currently recruiting potential junior members, so please check out our FAQs and reach out if you are interested or know of a candidate.... (Full Story & Photos)