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.

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.

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

Phone: 610-642-9580

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