Merion Fire Company of Ardmore

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8/7/26 1434 Building Fire

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8/7/2026 | 1434 Hours – Station 25 responded with Stations 21, 23, 26, and 28 to the 100 block of Grandview Road for a reported house fire.

Chief 25 arrived to find smoke showing from the rear of the residence and heard calls for help coming from inside the first floor. Chief 25 and Fire Marshal Gulliver immediately entered the home and safely evacuated two elderly women through the front of the structure.

Ladder 25 arrived shortly behind Engine 25, and its crew began a search of the second floor. Firefighters located a male occupant who was unaware that the house was on fire and safely evacuated him from the residence.

Crews quickly located and knocked down the fire before beginning ventilation and overhaul operations.

Great work by all companies involved in bringing this incident under control and safely removing all occupants from the home.

Some photos courtesy of Tappan Fire Photos.

8/6/26 1107 Building Fire

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8/6/2026 | 1107 Hours – Station 25 responded with Stations 23, 24, 26, and 21 to 8 Booth Lane for a reported house fire.

First-arriving crews encountered heavy smoke showing from the front entrance of the residence and immediately went to work. Ardmore firefighters assisted by conducting primary searches of the home, positioning Ladder 25 for operations, and laying a supply line to ensure a reliable water source for the firefighting effort.

Thanks to the coordinated efforts of all responding companies, the incident was brought under control, and the homeowners were not injured.

Incidents like this demonstrate the importance of teamwork, training, and a rapid mutual aid response to protect lives and property.

Some photos courtesy of Tappan Fire Photo.

8/5/26 1322 Wire Fire

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8/5/2026 | 1322 Hours – Station 25 responded to the intersection of Mill Creek and Old Gulph Roads for a report of a tree branch resting on energized electrical wires that had caught fire.

Chief 25, Engine 25, and Engine 25-1 arrived and secured the area to protect the public from the energized wires and any falling debris while awaiting the arrival of PECO. As a precaution, firefighters thoroughly soaked the area beneath the wires to ensure no fire had spread to the surrounding vegetation.

Electrical emergencies can be extremely dangerous. If you encounter downed wires, sparking electrical equipment, or burning vegetation near power lines, stay well away from the area and call 911. Always assume power lines are energized until the utility company confirms otherwise.

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

Phone: 610-642-9580

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