4/28/2010
Rosemont Mall Electrical Fire

The Merion Fire Company assisted the Bryn Mawr Fire Company today at the Rosemont Mall located at 1149 West Lancaster Ave with an electrical fire that put carbon monoxide into the building. Firefighters with air packs vented the building for several hours. Ardmore Firefighter Flanagan and Bryn Mawr Assistant Chief McDermott gave aid to one person who had an unrelated medical emergency at the scene. Companies were in service for 3 hours.
Station 24 responded with the Air Unit.

4/17/2010
County Honors Fallen Firefighters

This past Saturday a ceremony was held at the Montgomery County Public Safety Training Campus to honor George Crotts (Willow Grove Fire Company) and Thomas J. Hays (Narberth Fire Company and Merion Fire Company) with their names on the Montgomery County Fallen Firefighters Memorial. Walt Hunter from CBS3 emceed the cermeny which included remarks by State Senator Stewart Greenleaf and State Fire Commissioner Edward Mann.

4/11/2010
The history of Autocar in Ardmore

Observant drivers along Lancaster Avenue in Ardmore may have noticed the historic marker telling the story of Ardmore's Autocar has been missing for the past few months. But the popular sign is now back in place.

The marker, which had had been damaged by traffic, stood in front of Ardmore West. It has now been moved across Lancaster Avenue to in front of Mape's. View the video as local historian, Ted Goldsborough, tells the story of the company, its Ardmore roots and the spectacular fire that signaled its end on the Main Line.

Article by Pete Bannan
Video courtesy Main Line Media News

4/6/2010
Home evacuated after gas leak in Ardmore

Ardmore firefighters were called to the unit block of Valley Road for a damaged gasline late Friday morning after construction employees installing water mains damaged a four-inch gas main. According to Ardmore Fire Chief, Tom Hayden, homes on the block were evacuated during the leak.
PECO officials responded and repaired the damaged line and had the leak repaired in 30 minutes.

Article by Pete Bannan
Video courtesy Main Line Media News

4/4/2010
Rotary Club Makes Generous Donation

On March 4th , 2010 Merion Fire Company of Ardmore Chief Tom Hayden gave a presentation to the Rotary Club of Ardmore. The presentation focused on the history of the Merion Fire Company in Lower Merion Township, the district and people it protects, the firefighters who serve the Company, and the needed safety and firefighting equipment. The presentation looked at the challenges of recruiting, training, retaining and equipping volunteers in the modern fire service and the associated costs. Firefighter John Trainer assisted Chief Hayden by demonstrating the use of personal protective equipment and safety equipment that the company uses. An involved question and answer session followed the presentation, which helped Rotary Club members better understand the workings of the modern fire service.

Chief Hayden was invited back to the Rotary Club the following week, where he was presented with a check for $6000.00 to the Merion fire Company.
The Merion Fire Company thanks the Rotary Club for their continued, unwavering support."