Our annual fund drive letter was mailed late last week and should be arriving in your mailbox the next day or so if you haven’t already received it.

We apologize for any confusion, but due to technical difficulties with our payment processing vendor, we are unable to accept online donations this year.

We thank you for supporting the department and ask that you would consider doing so again this ... (Full Story & Photos)

Limerick Fire Department hosted their 6th Annual Firefighter Camp for Individuals with Special Needs. The event had 6 stations for campers to learn, review and participate in.

The stations included:

1. Reviewing and trying on firefighter turnout gear
2. Vehicle rescue tools
3. Learning the importance using 9-1-1
4. Using a hose line and spraying water
5. Reviewing first aid and CPR
6. Portable ... (Full Story & Photos)

Limerick Fire Department hosted their 6th Annual Firefighter Camp for Individuals with Special Needs. The event had 6 stations for campers to learn, review and participate in.

The stations included:

1. Reviewing and trying on firefighter turnout gear
2. Vehicle rescue tools
3. Learning the importance using 9-1-1
4. Using a hose line and spraying water
5. Reviewing first aid and CPR
6. Portable ... (Full Story & Photos)

Limerick Fire Dept crews kicked off fire prevention week with a visit to St. Teresa of Calcutta Education Center on Swamp Pike. Crews discussed the trucks, firefighting tools, fire safety, and fire prevention techniques with students from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. After finishing presentations to all the classes, the crew enjoyed a delicious lunch provided by the school. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Limerick Fire Department participated in Keegan's Touch-A-Truck event. Crews performed a vehicle rescue demo and gave kids and parents a tour of Rescue 51 and some fire prevention goodies. Sparky also made a special appearance, taking pictures with kids, families, and vendors! ... (Full Story & Photos)

For Monday night training on September 30, Limerick crews headed to the back lot of the Limerick Station for car fire evolutions. Crews practiced car fire extinguishing techniques, filling air cylinders, and pump operations. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 8:44 am on September 24, the Limerick Fire Department was dispatched for an electrical fire on Gerloff Rd. Ladder 51 and Fire Police responded. A tree had fallen across Gerloff Rd, taking down wires and knocking out power in the area. Crews arrived, established a safe working area and then cut and removed the tree from the roadway. All were made available a short time later. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 5:20 am on September 23, the Limerick Fire Department was dispatched for a reported transformer fire in the parking lot of Fresenius Medical Care on Linfield-Trappe Rd. Engine 51 and Squad 51 responded. Crews arrived to find mulch on fire near a light pole base. Once the electricity was isolated, personnel were then able to extinguish the fire. Crews were made available a short time later.

A ... (Full Story & Photos)