Shortly before 3pm the Broomall Fire Co. along with mutual aid partners were alerted to a reported house fire in the 500blk of W Parkway Blvd in Marple Twp. First arriving units encountered a fire in a basement dryer with minor extension. Fire was quickly knocked by the crews from…

The Broomall & Radnor Fire Co’s. were alerted to this vehicle fire on I-476 NB in the area of MM 11.2, Radnor Twp.  Engine 53 arrived to find a well involved vehicle and initiated fire attack w/a 1″ booster to extinguish the fire.  No injuries were reporting and traffic in…

Rescue 53 (RIT) assisted Co. 38 (Oakmont) at this working restaurant fire in the 1900blk of Darby Road, Haverford during the overnight hours.   BFC personnel stood-by on the RIT assignment until released by 38 Command. Photo Credit: Brookline Fire Co.  

Rescue 53 (RIT) responded to this working house fire in Haverford Twp. in the 2100blk of Darby Creek Road.  Arriving units found a fire traveling in the walls of the structure and worked quickly to open up to extinguish and check for extension.  Rescue 53 returned to Marple Twp. after…

BFC & Mutual Aid units were dispatched to this MVA w/injuries in the area of I-476 & West Chester Pike during the morning rush hour.  Traffic was diverted around the area for over an hour until the scene could be cleared.  The cause of the accident is under investigation by…

RIT53 was alerted on the working house fire in 900blk of N Providence Road, Upper Providence Twp. to assist Co. 73 (Rose Tree).  Rescue & Truck 53 responded and stood-by while crews from Co. 73 & 23 quickly worked to extinguish fire on Div 2 of the residence.  RIT53 was…

RIT 53 assisted Manoa Fire Co. on this reported house fire on Oxford Hill Lane, Haverford Twp.  Crews found a chimney fire and quickly brought the fire under control.  RIT53 stood-by until released by 56 Command after approx. 30 minutes.   Photo Credit: Co. 56 MFC  

At approximately 1pm the Broomall Fire Co. responded to this MVC in the 800blk of Paxon Hollow Road, Marple Twp. 2 subjects involved in the accident were transported by EMS (Marple & Springfield) once PECO safely secured the power. The cause of the accident is under investigation by the MTPD.

The Broomall Fire Co. hosted a gathering of the active membership and the organization’s alumni. Members spanning several decades met to share stories, enjoy a meal, and reunite with old friends. As the fire company continues to celebrate 100 years of service to the Marple Community, the service of these…

Loomis Elementary School students were challenged to read 15 minutes per night and as a reward Principal Smyth would climb to the roof of the school building.  After the month was complete, students had far surpassed that goal and Principal Smyth knew she had to climb higher and that’s where…