At 7:18 pm, the Limerick Fire Department along with Sanatoga, North Coventry, and New Hanover units were dispatched to a reported plane crash at Heritage Field Airport. Reports stated the pilot, the single occupant of the plane, was trapped inside after the plane had flipped over. Battalion 51 arrived on scene within three minutes, established command and confirmed entrapment. The pilot was then rapidly ... (Full Story & Photos)

Limerick Fire Department is excited to announce that registration is now open for our 8th Annual Firefighter Day Camp for Individuals with Special Needs!

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Session Options:
Morning: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
OR
Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Registration Deadline: September 20, 2026
(Registration forms are available below.)

We can't wait to see everyone for another fun and ... (Full Story & Photos)

In the summer of 2025, the Limerick Fire Department was honored to receive the return of the Linfield Fire Company’s 1946 MACK L85 Engine. To begin restoring this historic truck and return it to its former glory as a proud showpiece of our department, a restoration committee was formed.

To help fund this exciting project, we are hosting our first-ever Car Show, with all proceeds benefiting the MACK ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 7:53 am on September 4, the Limerick Fire Department was dispatched to a reported rollover vehicle accident with an ejection on Route 422 EB. One minute later, the incident was upgraded to a vehicle rescue after it was reported that the ejected individual was trapped beneath the vehicle. Freedom Valley EMS arrived on location first and reported that the individual was both conscious and alert but ... (Full Story & Photos)

Ladder 51 was proud to be part of moving Montgomery County's 18-foot 9/11 Memorial, which incorporates a steel I-beam from the World Trade Center's North Tower, it was successfully relocated today in a seven-mile commemorative procession from Eagleville to its new permanent home at Elmwood Park in Norristown.Montgomery County officials and community volunteers completed the transport of the monument ... (Full Story & Photos)

Even when vacations were in full swing in August, that didn't stop the fire calls from coming! The Limerick Fire Department had a busy month, and with members being in and out, we thought it best to do an August wrap-up article since we couldn't keep up! Fire crews responded to a variety of calls in August; the top three call types for the month were:

15 Fire Alarms
12 Vehicle Accidents (which include ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday, August 24, the Limerick Crew teamed up with surrounding Region 2 companies for a simulated burn training at the Skippack Burn Facility. Perkiomen, Upper Providence, Royersford, Collegeville, and Trappe were in attendance. Crews rotated different assignments by truck so that each participating crew had the opportunity to perform in their area of the scenario. The following assignments included ... (Full Story & Photos)

On August 11, the department was dispatched to a vehicle accident on Rt 422 WB where a car was reported to have rolled down an embankment and into brush. Upon arrival, Chief 51 found the car about 90 feet off the road. The vehicle was secured by personnel, and fire police closed one lane on 422 WB for the duration of the incident. One individual was taken to the hospital, and the crash is under investigation ... (Full Story & Photos)