11/9/2026 | 1730 Hours – Monday evening, firefighters from the Merion Fire Company of Ardmore (Station 25) traveled to the Abington Township Fire Training Complex for an exciting and challenging night of live fire training!
Training at a different facility gave our volunteers a unique opportunity to work in an unfamiliar building, adapt to new surroundings, and sharpen the skills they rely on when responding to real emergencies.
Throughout the evening, our firefighters completed SIX live fire scenarios, including:
🔥 Second-floor residential fires
🔥 Third-floor residential fires
🔥 Basement fires
🚒 Every scenario included simulated occupant entrapment, challenging our crews to combine fire suppression, search and rescue, communication, and teamwork under realistic conditions.
Training in unfamiliar environments is especially valuable because no two buildings—and no two fires—are ever the same. The ability to adapt, think quickly, and work together is critical when lives are on the line.
👏 A special THANK YOU to Weldon Fire Company, Deputy Chief Jon Gerhard, and his officers for inviting Station 25 and hosting an outstanding evening of training!
We appreciate the opportunity to train alongside fellow firefighters and continue building the skills and relationships that make our fire service stronger.
Our volunteers don’t just respond to emergencies—they dedicate countless hours to preparing for them. 🚒💪
