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10/15/2026 1035 Steam Leak

10.16.2026 by Graham Fuller //

10/15/2026 | 1035 Hours – Station 25 responded to 300 E. Lancaster Avenue in Ardmore for a reported steam leak in the sub-basement of the building.

Upon arrival, crews from Engine 25 and Ladder 25 began investigating the situation and worked to secure the affected area and address potential hazards associated with the steam leak.

Ardmore firefighters operated on scene for approximately 50 minutes, working to make the area safe before returning to service.

While fires and rescues often receive the most attention, our volunteers respond to a wide variety of emergencies. Steam leaks and other mechanical system failures can create dangerous conditions that require careful investigation and a coordinated response.

Another example of the many ways Station 25 serves and protects our community every day! 🚒

10/13/2026 1253 Broken Sprinkler Pipe

10.13.2026 by Graham Fuller //

10/13/2026 | 1253 Hours – Station 25 responded to 2 E. Lancaster Avenue in Ardmore for a reported water flow alarm.

First-arriving crews discovered a broken sprinkler pipe on the second floor, sending a significant amount of water down into the retail space on the first floor.

Ardmore firefighters quickly went to work to limit the damage, deploying all available salvage tarps to protect merchandise and property from the falling water. With additional tarps needed, Station 21 – Penn Wynne-Overbrook Hills Fire Company was requested to assist.

Crews also worked to remove standing water using squeegees and secured the water supply to stop the flooding.

While firefighters are best known for putting out fires, protecting property and minimizing damage are also important parts of what we do! Incidents like this demonstrate the many different ways our volunteers serve the community and the importance of teamwork between our Lower Merion fire companies.

10/4/2026 0700 Pancake Day

10.06.2026 by Graham Fuller //

10/4/2026 | 0700 Hours – Another Annual Pancake Breakfast is in the books, and what a morning it was! 🥞🚒

The firehouse was packed with families and friends enjoying pancakes and sausage, exploring the fire trucks, visiting with our firefighters, and spending a great morning together at Station 25.

A huge thank you to the Rotary Club of Ardmore for once again organizing this wonderful community tradition. We truly appreciate the time and effort that goes into making this event such a success year after year.

We would also like to recognize our generous sponsors whose support helped make the morning possible: Servpro Team Fabiani, Bob Cermignano Air Conditioning & Heating, Gerhard’s Appliances, Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists, WSFS Mortgage, WSFS Financial Corporation, Murph, Lark and Spark, and Hayden Printing.

The Merion Fire Company Women’s Committee was also on hand selling Merion Fire Company T-shirts and supporting another great day at the firehouse!

A special thank you to our friends at Weldon Fire Company for coming all the way from Abington and bringing their classic engine for all of our guests to see!

Most importantly, THANK YOU to everyone who came out! Your continued support of the Merion Fire Company of Ardmore and our volunteer firefighters means a great deal to all of us.

We loved seeing a full house and so many familiar—and new—faces. We’re already looking forward to doing it again next year! 🥞🚒❤️