Upper Merion Township Fire & EMS is prepared to recognize National Fire Prevention Week, October 4–10, 2026, by encouraging residents, families, and businesses to take simple steps to prevent fires and protect themselves and their loved ones.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.” The campaign highlights the importance of safely using, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members of the Upper Merion Township Fire & EMS Department recently participated in a community event at The Home Depot, giving families a chance to learn important fire safety information while getting an up-close look at several of the Department’s fire apparatus.

The event provided firefighters and Fire Prevention personnel an opportunity to speak directly with children, parents, and guardians ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Upper Merion Township Fire and EMS Department, in partnership with the American Red Cross, conducted a community smoke alarm blitz on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in the Valley Forge Acres section of Upper Merion Township.

During the event, Upper Merion Township Fire and EMS personnel visited 20 single-family homes and installed a total of 81 new smoke alarms to help protect residents and their ... (Full Story & Photos)

Upper Merion Township Fire & EMS & American Red Cross will be hosting a free smoke alarm installation blitz on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Valley Forge Acres section of the Township. Valley Forge Acres includes the following streets: Hillside Rd, Grove Lane, Pine Lane, Orchard Road, Evergreen Road, Valley View Road, West Church Road, and Bismark Way.

Firefighters, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Upper Merion Township Fire & EMS is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive at the Upper Merion Township Building, located at 175 West Valley Forge Road in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

The event is scheduled for September 17, 2026, and will take place from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, the team took on the Fight For Air Climb - Philadelphia and delivered an incredible performance.
This year, the firefighter stair climb team more than doubled in size and raised over $5,800 in support of the American Lung Association
Every team member completed the full 50 floors / 1,088 steps, with all but one conquering the climb in full firefighter gear—an added 70 lbs. of challenge.
Special ... (Full Story & Photos)

Electric portable space heaters can provide warmth, but they are also a leading cause of residential fires if used improperly. Follow these safety tips to help prevent fires and injuries:

• Keep heaters at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn, including furniture, curtains, bedding, and clothing
• Plug heaters directly into a wall outlet — never use extension cords or power strips
• Use ... (Full Story)

Lithium-ion batteries power a wide range of devices, including smartphones, laptops, e-scooters, e-bikes, e-cigarettes, smoke alarms, toys, and even cars. If these batteries are not used properly or become damaged, they can catch fire or explode.

Lithium-ion batteries contain a significant amount of energy in a compact space. If damaged or misused, they may overheat, ignite, or explode. Discontinue ... (Full Story & Photos)