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8/9/26 2136 Building Fire

08.10.2026 by Graham Fuller //

8/9/2026 | 2136 Hours – Station 25 responded to assist Station 23 at a working fire involving a row of multiple garages on the unit block of Morton Road in Bryn Mawr.

Engine 25-1 established a water supply, laying a supply line to support Ladder 23. Ladder 25 and Engine 25 provided additional manpower, tools, and portable lighting to support operations, while Chief 25 assisted with command.

Thanks to the coordinated efforts of all companies on scene, the fire was quickly brought under control. Crews then checked the surrounding garages and confirmed there was no extension of the fire.

Another great example of our Lower Merion companies working together to quickly and safely handle an emergency.

Some photos courtesy of Tappan Fire Photos.

8/7/26 1434 Building Fire

08.07.2026 by Graham Fuller //

8/7/2026 | 1434 Hours – Station 25 responded with Stations 21, 23, 26, and 28 to the 100 block of Grandview Road for a reported house fire.

Chief 25 arrived to find smoke showing from the rear of the residence and heard calls for help coming from inside the first floor. Chief 25 and Fire Marshal Gulliver immediately entered the home and safely evacuated two elderly women through the front of the structure.

Ladder 25 arrived shortly behind Engine 25, and its crew began a search of the second floor. Firefighters located a male occupant who was unaware that the house was on fire and safely evacuated him from the residence.

Crews quickly located and knocked down the fire before beginning ventilation and overhaul operations.

Great work by all companies involved in bringing this incident under control and safely removing all occupants from the home.

Some photos courtesy of Tappan Fire Photos.

8/6/26 1107 Building Fire

08.06.2026 by Graham Fuller //

8/6/2026 | 1107 Hours – Station 25 responded with Stations 23, 24, 26, and 21 to 8 Booth Lane for a reported house fire.

First-arriving crews encountered heavy smoke showing from the front entrance of the residence and immediately went to work. Ardmore firefighters assisted by conducting primary searches of the home, positioning Ladder 25 for operations, and laying a supply line to ensure a reliable water source for the firefighting effort.

Thanks to the coordinated efforts of all responding companies, the incident was brought under control, and the homeowners were not injured.

Incidents like this demonstrate the importance of teamwork, training, and a rapid mutual aid response to protect lives and property.

Some photos courtesy of Tappan Fire Photo.