#Ardmore Archives - Merion Fire Company of Ardmore

10/7/2026 1940 Tree on Fire

10.09.2026 by Graham Fuller //

10/7/2026 | 1940 Hours – Station 25 responded to 267 Kent Road in Wynnewood for a report of a tree on fire after coming into contact with electrical wires behind a residence.

Upon arrival, Ardmore firefighters discovered a tree smoldering while in contact with energized power lines. Crews secured the area and requested PECO to respond to safely disconnect the electrical service.

Once PECO confirmed that power to the affected lines had been shut off, Station 25 firefighters were able to safely extinguish the smoldering tree and eliminate the hazard.

⚠️ Electrical Safety Reminder: Trees and branches in contact with energized power lines can pose a serious danger, even when there are no visible flames. Never attempt to move or extinguish burning vegetation near electrical wires. Stay clear of the area and call 911.

Incidents like this highlight the importance of coordination between firefighters and utility companies to safely handle electrical emergencies.

10/6/2026 2048 Building Investigation

10.07.2026 by Graham Fuller //

10/6/2026 | 2048 Hours – Station 25 responded to an apartment building at 4 E. Athens Ave. for an investigation after a resident accidentally dropped burning incense inside their second-floor unit.

Ardmore firefighters checked the apartment and surrounding area to ensure the incense had not ignited any nearby materials or created a hidden fire hazard. After confirming everything was safe, crews cleared the scene and returned to service.

Even a small burning item can lead to a larger fire if it comes in contact with combustible materials. If you’re ever unsure whether something may still be smoldering or burning, don’t hesitate to call 911 and let the fire department check it out.

10/4/2026 0700 Pancake Day

10.06.2026 by Graham Fuller //

10/4/2026 | 0700 Hours – Another Annual Pancake Breakfast is in the books, and what a morning it was! 🥞🚒

The firehouse was packed with families and friends enjoying pancakes and sausage, exploring the fire trucks, visiting with our firefighters, and spending a great morning together at Station 25.

A huge thank you to the Rotary Club of Ardmore for once again organizing this wonderful community tradition. We truly appreciate the time and effort that goes into making this event such a success year after year.

We would also like to recognize our generous sponsors whose support helped make the morning possible: Servpro Team Fabiani, Bob Cermignano Air Conditioning & Heating, Gerhard’s Appliances, Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists, WSFS Mortgage, WSFS Financial Corporation, Murph, Lark and Spark, and Hayden Printing.

The Merion Fire Company Women’s Committee was also on hand selling Merion Fire Company T-shirts and supporting another great day at the firehouse!

A special thank you to our friends at Weldon Fire Company for coming all the way from Abington and bringing their classic engine for all of our guests to see!

Most importantly, THANK YOU to everyone who came out! Your continued support of the Merion Fire Company of Ardmore and our volunteer firefighters means a great deal to all of us.

We loved seeing a full house and so many familiar—and new—faces. We’re already looking forward to doing it again next year! 🥞🚒❤️