5TH ANNUAL ANNUAL KING OF PRUSSIA 9/11 MEMORIAL 5K Run & 1 mile Fun Walk September 11, 2016 $25 Adult pre-reg. 4/15 – 7/15 $30 Adult pre-reg. 7/16 – 9/6 $35 Day of Registration 12 & under FREE Registration opens at 7:30am Run beings at 9:00 Proceeds help build and … [Read more...]
At 0408 hours on Saturday, May 7th, members were alerted for a stand-by assignment at Station 27D (Fairmount Engine Company) while Norristown (Station 27) and neighboring companies were operating at a working building fire with entrapment in the unit block of Dekalb Street. … [Read more...]
Lt. Alex Clark, Joe Flint and Gabrielle Rosanova attended the MCCC Public Safety Career Day promoting the KPVFC Live-In Program. Student firefighters can live at the fire station while attending classes, not only at Montgomery Count Community College, but while attending any of … [Read more...]
The most recent Montgomery County Police Academy Act 120 class graduated on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016. Class 1504 featured two members from King of Prussia Fire. First, is Engine Company Lieutenant Alex Clark who is starting his career with the local Upper Merion Police … [Read more...]
With winter storm Jonas quickly approaching and threatening significant snowfall, please take the time to adopt a fire hydrant on or near your property. Be sure to shovel at least 3ft around the hydrant so that we will be able to access it easily if needed. We will have crews … [Read more...]
On Thursday, January 21st Channel 6 WPVI hosted its 24th annual Operation Save a Life campaign at the Philadelphia Fire Academy. This is a campaign sponsored by the Home Depot and Kidde Fire Protection to promote fire prevention by handing out free smoke detectors to area fire … [Read more...]
Right as the NFL Divisional Playoffs were kicking off, Station 47 was alerted to respond to a vehicle fire at the entrance to the King of Prussia Mall near Nordstrom and Seasons 52. Engine 47-2 (Asst. Chief M. Gallagher) arrived on location to find a two vehicle accident with … [Read more...]
It is with great pride that we would like to congratulate our newest fully certified firefighter, Christian "Bull" Montero! Chris moved here from New York City in 2013, became a certified mechanic, and went to work at a local auto shop. He then wasted no time in joining the … [Read more...]
On behalf of the officers and members of KPFVC we would like to congratulate Firefighter Sam Rapine and Firefighter Michael Massaad for successfully completing their National Firefighter 1 program at the Montgomery County Fire Academy. This past year both Firefighter’s Massaad … [Read more...]
On Wednesday evening, November 4th the firefighting brigade embarked on its weekly fire company training. 18 of the bravest were treated to some classroom and then hands on forcible entry training. Norristown Fire Department Assistant Chief, Richard Lockhart was our instructor … [Read more...]
On Monday, November 2nd the members said to goodbye to former Chief Engineer and good friend Michael Santillo Sr. Mike was one of those guys who could fix just about anything. Firefighter Dave Gallagher said it best about Mike’s abilities. “No matter what the issue, Mike was … [Read more...]
This past Friday, active firefighter and former Assistant Chief, Matt Gallagher and Miss Lauren Gilroy tied the knot. The couple shared their nuptials at the elegant Belle Voir Manor in Bensalem, PA. Their vows were exchanged and the wedding officiated by Matt’s Father, the … [Read more...]
Thursday evening October 15th, KPVFC Engine Company Lieutenant, Alex Clark, joined the ranks as one of Upper Merion’s finest. Public safety is not new to Alex’s resume, as he has spent four plus years as an active firefighter and now lieutenant with the men and women of station … [Read more...]
Just before 10AM on Friday, October 2nd, volunteers from Station 47 were alerted to respond to a vehicle rescue with a car trapped under a tractor trailer in the unit block of 1st Avenue. Squad 47 (D/C Camarda) and Rescue 47 (A/C Molchany) arrived on location with Medic 317 … [Read more...]
The King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company received the Firemen's Association of the State of Pennsylvania Robert Little Memorial Fire Safety Education First Place Award for communities over 10,000 population, at the annual convention of Association in Lake Harmony PA. KPVFC … [Read more...]
