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)

On Christmas Eve Day, the Santa Run Crew from the King of Prussia Fire Co escorted Santa through the streets of King of Prussia. The day wrapped up with a visit to CHOP King of Prussia, joined by members from the Swedesburg Fire Co, Upper Merion Fire & EMS, Upper Merion Police, and the Jefferson Hospital System Stroke Truck stationed in King of Prussia.

The King of Prussia Fire Co would like to thank ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 11:20 p.m., with temperatures around 24 degrees, the King of Prussia Fire Company supported the USMA West Point Marathon Team as they carried the official Army-Navy Game Ball along Route 202 through Upper Merion Township. The ball is on its way to Baltimore for the upcoming Army-Navy Game on Saturday.

The runners were accompanied by an escort that included a motorcycle ... (Full Story & Photos)

Save the date! Come join us on the 14th of December between the hours of 8a and 12p to have breakfast with Santa as he stops at Swedesburg Fire Company before the big day. ... (Full Story & Photos)

King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company coordinates a department wide toy drive for CHOP in King of Prussia.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will make a special trip to CHOP mid-afternoon on Christmas Eve, December 24th.
Because patient safety is a priority, Santa and Mrs. Claus will "fly-by" patient rooms from the outside of the hospital, with some help from Tower 56 and the Upper Merion Fire & EMS Department.

CHOP ... (Full Story & Photos)

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to apply and express interest in joining our team. We truly appreciate the overwhelming response.

At this time, we are pausing our hiring process. We will post future employment opportunities as the need for additional personnel arises.

Thank you again for your support and understanding!... (Full Story)

We are honored to announce that this past week, Public Safety Director Blaine Leis and Assistant Chief / Safety Officer Bill Jenaway were invited to attend the annual IAFC / VCOS Conference in Clearwater Beach. While there we were awarded the VFIS Recruitment and Retention Award on behalf of the Upper Merion Township Public Safety Department.

This award was given to our team for the hard work of ... (Full Story & Photos)