December 8, 2006 – LODD

Firefighter Thomas Joseph Hays, 25

Lower Merion Fire Department / Narberth Fire Company. Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Firefighter Hays responded to a commercial structure fire at 2030hrs on December 7, 2006. Firefighter Hays helped open up the walls of the structure to provide access for firefighters. The incident was concluded by approximately 2200hrs and Firefighter Hays returned to his home. Concerned that he did not respond to fire incidents that occurred over the early morning hours of December 8, 2006, firefighters went to Firefighter Hays’ home to check on his welfare. They discovered Firefighter Hays deceased in his bed. The death was attributed to epilepsy.

While Tom was running with Narberth that fateful night, he was an Ardmore guy through and through. His service and love for the Merion Fire Company will never be forgotten.

He is truly missed.

12/6/2025 1955 – Station 25 was dispatched to 207 Laural Lane for a report of an odor of smoke in the house. Deputy 25 arrived and found a room on fire on the second-floor rear. The fire was held in place with a water can as a 1 3/4″ hand line was advanced. The working fire dispatched was sent to the scene. Members opened up the walls and ceilings and checked for extension. The fire was placed under control in 20 minutes.

12/5/2025 1251 – Station 25 was called to Spring Ave and Cricket Ave for an unknown type of fire. We checked the area, and it was determined that the smoke was from a van fire next to a garage on Clifford Ave. We were called by Oakmont Fire Company to assist. Engine 25 laid in from Cricket and County Line and supplied Delco Engine 38-1. The fire was quickly controlled. All companies were in service for 45 minutes. Great teamwork with our brothers at Oakmont!