Merion Fire Company of Ardmore

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7/31/26 1506 Transformer Fire

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7/31/2026 | 1506 Hours – Station 25 responded to Booth Lane in Haverford for a report of a utility pole transformer on fire that was dropping burning debris to the ground.

Chief 25, Engine 25, and Engine 25-1 arrived and secured the area to protect the public from the energized equipment and falling debris while awaiting the arrival of PECO. Once the utility company arrived, the scene was stabilized, turned over to PECO for further investigation and repairs, and the company returned to service.

Utility incidents involving downed wires or damaged transformers can be extremely dangerous. If you encounter sparking electrical equipment or downed power lines, stay well away from the area and immediately notify 911. Always assume electrical equipment is energized until the utility company confirms otherwise.

7/26/26 2037 Fire alarm

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7/26/2026 | 2037 Hours – Station 25 responded to 1209 W. Wynnewood Road for a report of smoke in a second-floor hallway.

Upon arrival, firefighters determined the smoke was the result of unattended cooking. Crews quickly investigated the incident, ensured there was no extension of fire, and ventilated the affected area as needed before returning the building to normal operations. The company was in service for approximately 20 minutes.

Unattended cooking remains one of the leading causes of residential fires. If you’re cooking, stay in the kitchen, keep combustible items away from the stove, and never leave food unattended on the cooktop or in the oven.

7/23/26 0444 Elevator Rescue

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7/23/2026 | 0444 Hours – Station 25 responded to St. James Place in Suburban Square for a report of a person trapped in an elevator.

What initially sounded like a routine elevator rescue quickly became a complex operation. Because of the early morning hour, firefighters first had to gain access to a locked professional building, determine which elevator was out of service and on what floor it was stopped, access the rooftop elevator control room, and gain entry to a secured second floor before rescue operations could begin.

Thanks to the training and experience of our volunteers, crews were able to work through each of these challenges, safely access the elevator, and successfully extricate the occupant.

Incidents like this are a great reminder that emergency calls are often far more complex than they first appear. Regular training prepares our members to solve problems, adapt to changing conditions, and safely assist those in need—no matter the obstacles.

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Merion Fire Company of Ardmore
35 Greenfield Ave,
Ardmore, PA 19003

Phone: 610-642-9580

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