Merion Fire Company of Ardmore

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8/9/26 2136 Building Fire

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8/9/2026 | 2136 Hours – Station 25 responded to assist Station 23 at a working fire involving a row of multiple garages on the unit block of Morton Road in Bryn Mawr.

Engine 25-1 established a water supply, laying a supply line to support Ladder 23. Ladder 25 and Engine 25 provided additional manpower, tools, and portable lighting to support operations, while Chief 25 assisted with command.

Thanks to the coordinated efforts of all companies on scene, the fire was quickly brought under control. Crews then checked the surrounding garages and confirmed there was no extension of the fire.

Another great example of our Lower Merion companies working together to quickly and safely handle an emergency.

Some photos courtesy of Tappan Fire Photos.

7/23/26 1308 Building Fire

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7/23/2026 | 1308 Hours – Station 25 responded to assist Station 23 on a reported basement fire on Lark Lane in Villanova.

First-arriving crews encountered smoke showing from the residence and requested the Working Fire Dispatch, bringing additional resources from across Lower Merion Township to the scene.

Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack, locating and extinguishing the basement fire before it could spread further. Additional crews searched the structure, performed ventilation, assisted with overhaul operations, and supported command functions throughout the incident.

Incidents like this demonstrate the importance of a coordinated mutual aid response. Every company on scene played a critical role in bringing the fire under control safely and efficiently.

7/17/26 0234 Building Fire

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7/17/2026 | 0234 Hours – Ladder 25 responded to 800 Spring Mill Ave. in Conshohocken to assist at a reported restaurant fire.

Incidents like these highlight the importance of mutual aid and the strong partnerships between neighboring fire departments, ensuring the resources needed are available when emergencies occur.

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

Phone: 610-642-9580

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