http://www.elkinsparkfire.com The Elkins Park Volunteer Fire Company, District #3 is one of five Volunteer Fire Company districts within the Township of Cheltenham which provide fire protection, community education, and fire prevention measures to the residents, businesses, schools, and commuters in Montgomery County . Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.elkinsparkfire.com/news/ On January 23, 2007, Elkins Park Fire Company responded to a fully involved structure fire in Jenkintown, PA. In assisting area companies, Ladder 3 performed a trench cut, saving half of the structure. Sun, 14 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.elkinsparkfire.com/news/ Our 1997 E-One Engine is for sale. Please inquire about the price and specific options available on this fine piece of apparatus. Sun, 14 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.elkinsparkfire.com/news/ On Friday morning, January 15, 2007, Station 3 assisted local Companies extinguish a basement fire. This was the first working of the year for Station 3. Congratulations to David Raab and Ken Kretschmer for being on the nozzle and extinguishing the fire. Sat, 13 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.elkinsparkfire.com/news/ Elkins Park Fire Company expects delivery of its 2 new Engines within a few weeks. Stay tuned! Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.elkinsparkfire.com/news/ Congratulations to David Raab for responding to the most calls for the second year in a row, narrowly beating out Ken Kretschmer. Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.elkinsparkfire.com/news/ On January 8, 2007, Chubby Obrecht, Tom Robinson, Bill Obrecht, Sr., and John Hearn will inspecting our new engines at Pierce Manufacturing in Wisconsin. Check back soon for some updated photographs. Wed, 11 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT http://www.elkinsparkfire.com/news/ Elkins Park Fire Company participated in St. James School's Fire Prevention Week. Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT http://www.elkinsparkfire.com/news/ Elkins Park Fire Company hosted an Open House for National Fire Prevention Week. Thank you to everyone who attended. Mon, 09 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT http://www.elkinsparkfire.com/news/ Elkins Park Fire Company participated in Cheltenham Township's Fire Exposition to honor National Fire Prevention Week. Tue, 03 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT http://www.elkinsparkfire.com/news/ On October 1, 2006, Engine 3 and Ladder 3, along with neighboring Companies, were dispatched for a smoke condition, which was confirmed as a working fire in the kitchen. Lines were run into the dwelling and Ladder 3 ventilated the structure, extinguishing the fire. Sun, 10 Sep 2006 12:00:00 GMT http://www.elkinsparkfire.com/news/ Congratulations to Elkins Park Fire Company for winning 3rd Place at the Philadelphia Fire Muster for Company-Owned Trucks from 1060-1980. Wed, 06 Sep 2006 12:00:00 GMT http://www.elkinsparkfire.com/news/ Tuesday, October 10, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Stop by the Station with the family for free items and fire prevention tips before the winter season. Wed, 06 Sep 2006 12:00:00 GMT http://www.elkinsparkfire.com/news/ The Elkins Park Fire Company now accepts membership applications for individuals as young as 16 years old. Come make a difference and serve your family and community. Be a hero! Mon, 10 Apr 2006 12:00:00 GMT http://www.elkinsparkfire.com/news/ The Elkins Park Fire Company has launched a quarterly newsletter called The Spark Click here to view the PDF version Thu, 06 Apr 2006 12:00:00 GMT http://www.elkinsparkfire.com/news/ We would like thank both Chief Anthony Minio and the entire Wissahickon Fire Company for loaning us Engine 7-5 until delivery of our new apparatus. We are blessed to have such caring friends and family and can only hope to be able to return the favor some day. Thu, 06 Apr 2006 12:00:00 GMT http://www.elkinsparkfire.com/news/ Please be advised that our 800 mgz radio system is up and running. Wed, 05 Apr 2006 12:00:00 GMT http://www.elkinsparkfire.com/news/ The Elkins Park Fire Company held its annual banquet on March 18, 2006. We are very proud of the following members who received awards: Richard I. Hesselbacher Award: John Hearn Firefighter of the Year: Ken Kretschmer Chief's Award: Mort Levy Highest Training Hours: Darren Harrison & Jacob Allon President's Award: David Holt Most Fire Calls for 2005: David Raab Mon, 03 Apr 2006 12:00:00 GMT http://www.elkinsparkfire.com/news/ We recently sold our Engine and will be acquiring a new pumper in the near future. Sat, 04 Feb 2006 12:00:00 GMT http://www.elkinsparkfire.com/news/ A beef and beer was held on February 4, 2006 at Rodeph Shalom to assist Bill Obrecht, Sr. in his time of need. The Company wishes to thank everyone who helped make the beef and beer a success. You can read all about the beef and beer in the article written by The Pennsylvania Fireman and published in the February 2006 edition of The Pennsylvania Fireman. - Published with the express permission of The Pennsylvania Fireman Sat, 26 Nov 2005 12:00:00 GMT http://www.elkinsparkfire.com/news/ On November 26, 2005, our new ladder truck, along with both engines, responded to a fully-involved structure fire at our Chief's house. Despite fighting this fire for more than four hours with the help of a number of other fire companies, Chief Bill Obrecht, Sr.'s house could not be saved. Sat, 10 Sep 2005 12:00:00 GMT http://www.elkinsparkfire.com/news/ A housing ceremony took place on September 10, 2005 commemorating the acquisition of the Company's new Pierce 105' Lance Aerial, which replaced our 1992 Pierce Ladder Tower. Wed, 01 Jun 2005 12:00:00 GMT http://www.elkinsparkfire.com/news/ President John L. Hearn successfully secured two grants through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Volunteer Firefighter Loan Assistance Program totaling over $22,000.00. These funds were used for building repairs. Specifically, the Company replaced 22 windows in the firehouse to protect the community's investment of apparatus. Although Company funds were utilized to complete the repairs, the grant reduced a major expenditure from the Company's operating budget and enabled more resources to be directed towards fire fighting and protecting the community.