Tuesday evening's commute was brought to a standstill after a vehicle overturned in the median near the Township Line Road interchange. Crews from Royersford, Black Rock Volunteer Fire Company, and Trappe EMS were alerted to the incident delivering fire apparatus on both sides of the highway closing a lane in each direction. Initial reports indicated an occupant was possibly trapped inside the vehicle ... (Full Story & Photos)

Shortly after 10:30pm on July 4th the Fire Division of RFD was alerted for a dumpster fire in the Spruce Court Apartments complex. Engine 98 arrived and deployed the "bumper line" from the front of the engine and quickly brought the situation under control. Firefighters doused the contents inside and area immediately around the dumpster to ensure no hot spots remained. The cause of the fire is undetermined ... (Full Story & Photos)

RFD Crew Practice Monday evening was timed hose drills. Thanks to Deputy Panetta for the utilization of his two car garage. Crews practiced disembarking from the Apparatus, deploying an 1 3/4 hose line, stretching it to the rear entrance of the garage. Once arriving at the rear entrance checking and forcing the door. Crews then entered checking for victims and extringuishment of indicated fire. Crews ... (Full Story & Photos)

With a few orders remaining at the Walnut Street station from our "Keep Back 6 Feet" shirt fundraiser Ladder & Engine 98 hit the streets as delivery trucks to leave these orders on the doorsteps of some homes in Royersford and Spring City. RFD members were joined by two very special helpers, Loco & Chip from Zoo Much Fun, who brought some smiles and waves along the delivery route. The convoy made ... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday MICU 83-4 in Spring City received word a resident was in need of assistance with his motorized wheelchair. EMT Eric Wachter and Paramedic Lieutenant Mike Lessar arrived to find Mr. Anthony Brown enjoying the evening weather, so much so his motorized wheelchair did not have enough power to transport him back to his home. EMS ensured Mr. Brown did not require any medical care and offered to ... (Full Story & Photos)

Both Fire and EMS units from Royersford were alerted to two incidents in Chester County assisting the Liberty Fire Company. The first mid-afternoon incident dispatched was an auto accident on Bridge Street in Spring City Borough. Rescue 98 and 325-3 were dispatched linking up with the crews from Spring City to handle hazards and shutting down the 100 block of Bridge Street until the vehicle was cleared ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today the both divisions of RFD brought in additional staffing to support of the Royersford Borough Police Department and Mayor's Office during the Unity March this afternoon. The Fire Division remained in station staffing apparatus for any fire emergencies during the event. While the likelihood of a fire focused emergency directly involved with the event was low, having a crew in station reduced ... (Full Story & Photos)

Two rounds of severe weather rolled through the Spring-Ford region on Wednesday afternoon and evening causing widespread damage throughout the area. Power outages caused primarily by downed power lines from fallen trees or broken branches littered the streets and sidewalks keeping PECO and Public Works crews busy throughout much of the evening hours. As power lines were energized other areas of concern ... (Full Story & Photos)