On Thursday, September 5, 2024, Upper Merion Township EMS Training Institute host the first night of training for the first Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class at 300 West Beidler Road station. The first class included thirteen students from the local volunteer fire companies and surrounding communities. The EMT training course is approximately 184 hours and consists of classroom and practical ... (Full Story & Photos)

Generation Peace Academy, an international youth group stopped in to visit the firefighters and emergency medical personnel at the Guthrie Road Fire and EMS station. Upper Merion Township firefighters provided the youth group a tour of the fire station and explained the equipment carried on Squad 56. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday, August 26, 2024, Upper Merion Township EMS Division provided First Aid and CPR training at Station 56A (Allendale Road Station) to thirteen employees from Best Buy. The employees were from throughout the Philadelphia region.

Contact Upper Merion Township Training Institute at 484-636-3869 or trainingcenter@umtownship.org if you would like to schedule this vital training.
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On Saturday, July 13, 2024, Upper Merion Township Fire and EMS Department and the American Red Cross walked several streets within the Sweetbriar section of the community. Teams went door to door speaking to residents about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. With the weather conditions less than ideal, our teams braved the hot steamy day with true professionalism, passion ... (Full Story & Photos)

Upper Merion Township Fire and EMS Department and the American Red Cross will be walking door to door installing free smoke alarms in residents’ homes this Saturday, July 13, 2024, between 8:30 am and 12 pm. This event includes homes on Susan Drive, Jean Drive, Patricia Drive, West Beidler Road (between Abrams Mill Rd to Jasper Rd), Abrams Road, Petty Lane, Jasper Road, Bernard Drive, Roberts Drive, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Back in September of 2023 Upper Merion Township was awarded a $3.6 Million federal "SAFER" Grant to assist in providing 24/7 coverage for Fire & EMS. After a strenuous process twelve individuals were chosen to join our team. With expanding in such a large jump comes training. Upper Merion Township in conjunction with Montgomery County Fire Academy along with multiple other agencies put on a eight ... (Full Story & Photos)

From the Upper Merion Public Safety Emergency Management Team:

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a Total Solar Eclipse will cross North America providing its best viewing for Americans in over a century. Here in Southeastern PA, beginning shortly after 2:00 pm until around 4:30 pm, we will witness approximately 90% obscuration of our Sun (Nasa, 2024). Because the extent of the Eclipse in this area is relatively ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday 3/2/24 Station 56 was dispatched to the intersection of Allendale Rd and Elliott Drive for a accident with injuries. Engine 56-1(King of Prussia) and Squad 56 both responded. Upon arrival of Engine 56-1 it was determined a subject was trapped. Engine 56-1 and Squad 56 placed rescue tools in service to remove the drivers door. Rescue was complete in the first 10 minutes and the patient ... (Full Story & Photos)