At approximately 0730 this morning the BFC was dispatched to the 2900 block of Eastburn Ave for a reported dwelling fire. Fire crews arrived to find fire and smoke from the roof of a 2 story single family split dwelling. Firefighters placed 2 lines into service to control the fire…

Squad and Engine 53 handled a snowplow truck fire on I476 this evening. Crews arrived to find a well-involved fire in the engine compartment, and the fire was quickly placed under control. No injuries were reported and the incident was turned over to Pennsylvania State Police and PennDOT.

Engine, Truck and Squad 53 responded this evening along with Chief and Deputy Chief 53 to a reported structure fire in Marple Township. Thankfully, the residents immediately called 9-1-1 and the incident was quickly placed under control. Photo Credit: Tappen Photos

Around 0330hrs Broomall Firefighters were alerted to an accident with reported entrapment on I-476 NB at MM 10.3. Rescue 53 responded immediately and arrived to find a multiple vehicle accident involving an overturned dump truck. Those involved were evaluated/treated by EMS and transported to an area trauma center. Additional units…

Broomall Firefighters were alerted on the accident with entrapment located at Sproul & Old Marple Roads in Marple Twp. Rescue 53 responded and worked for approx. 20 mins to extricate the single occupant of a sedan that was confined. The involved parties were transported by Marple Twp. EMS to area…

Shortly after midnight Broomall Firefighers and mutual aid were alerted to a house fire in the 500blk of S. Central Blvd in Marple Twp. Engine 53 arrived to find a 2 story SFD with fire showing on Division 1 with extension towards Division 2. Crews attempted to enter the structure…

Broomall Fire Co and mutual aid companies were alerted to a reported building fire with entrapment in the unit block of Brighton Village, Marple Twp. Engine 53 arrived to find a small kitchen fire located in one of the condos and quickly extinguished with a 1.75” hose line. Additional units…

Broomall & Radnor Fire Co.’s were dispatched to this trailer fire on I-476SB MM 11.2 in the afternoon hours.  The first arriving crews encountered a fire in the wheels of the trailer and under the decking.  Crews utilized a booster line and were able to get the fire extinguished quickly….

BFC was added to the 2nd alarm structure fire response to the 600blk of Cheyney Road in Springfield Twp. The crew from Engine 53 responded and assisted with manpower and overhaul during the extreme heat.