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9/22/2026 0851 Elevator Rescue

09.22.2026 by Graham Fuller //

9/22/2026 | 0851 Hours – Station 25 responded to 257 E. Lancaster Ave. for a report of a person trapped in an elevator.

Upon arrival, Ardmore firefighters located the occupied elevator and confirmed that one person was trapped inside. Crews secured the elevator to ensure it could not move unexpectedly and then worked to safely extricate the occupant.

The individual was successfully removed from the elevator, and crews cleared the scene.

Elevator emergencies are another example of the wide variety of calls our volunteers train to handle. Whether it’s a fire, rescue, or other emergency, Station 25 is ready to respond when our community needs us.

9/11/2026 0907 Building Fire

09.11.2026 by Graham Fuller //

9/11/2026 | 0907 Hours – Station 25 responded to 203 Linwood Ave. in Ardmore for a reported house fire. Units from Stations 21, 23, 24, 28, 313, and the Fire Marshal’s Office responded as part of the initial building fire assignment.

The first-arriving crew quickly located a fire in a second-floor bedroom and went to work. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire and bring the incident under control before it could spread further through the home.

Crews remained on scene to check the surrounding walls, ceilings, and adjoining areas for any hidden fire or extension before taking up and returning to service.

The quick response and coordinated work of all companies on scene helped keep the fire contained and prevented a more serious incident.

9/9/2026 1213 Building Fire

09.09.2026 by Graham Fuller //

9/9/2026 | 1213 Hours – Station 25 responded to 101 Mill Creek Road in Ardmore for a reported fire in a second-floor apartment. Units from Stations 26, 24, 23, 21, and 28 were also dispatched to assist.

First-arriving crews located a small kitchen fire and quickly went to work. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire and bring the situation under control before it could develop into a more serious incident.

The quick response and coordinated efforts of all companies on scene helped keep the fire contained to the immediate area.

Kitchen fires can grow quickly. Never leave cooking unattended, and always keep anything that can burn away from the stove and cooking area.