Saturday's weather held off making it a beautiful day for Upper Providence Township's Community Day event. This event rescheduled from September provided an opportunity for emergency responders, community groups, and vendors to celebrate what makes the Township great. Members of RFD's Fire & EMS Divisions joined our partners serving UPT providing tours of a variety of apparatus and equipment engaging ... (Full Story & Photos)

Sunday morning EMS personnel, apparatus, and lots of traffic cones descended on Spring-Ford Area High School for a unique opportunity to hone driving skills. A group of providers started the morning with an overview of vehicle dynamics, features, and limitations before being able to put those fundamentals to the test. Combining a traditional Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) with elements ... (Full Story & Photos)

A two vehicle accident with no injuries brought out Royersford Borough Police and Royersford Fire Department Fire Police just after 5pm this evening. Units operated at Washington Street & S. Lewis Road to control traffic until the vehicles were cleared from the roadway around 6:30pm.... (Full Story & Photos)

Saturday wrapped up the Annual Firefighters' Association of the State of Pennsylvania Convention hosted by the Limerick Fire Department. A parade down Ridge Pike put on display apparatus from the region including Royersford with Command, Engine, Rescue , Ladder 98. Hours of cleaning, organization, and preparation paid off as RFD took home awards in two categories!

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While returning from the Annual Firefighter's Association of the State of Pennsylvania Convention & Parade held Saturday afternoon in Limerick RFD crews assisted Trappe Fire Company and our EMS Division on an auto accident on Ridge Pike at the entrance to Target in Upper Providence Township. Crews and apparatus went from parade ready to work pieces in an instant securing hazards and providing traffic ... (Full Story & Photos)

Emergency Services was highlighted for a portion of Monday evening's scheduled Upper Providence Township Board of Supervisors meeting. Chief of Fire and Emergency Services Dan Kerrigan provided a look at the response and efforts put forth by Fire, EMS, Police, Emergency Management, and Public Works personnel during the flooding as a result of the remnants from Hurricane Ida.

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Monday evening's training session focused on RFD crews refreshing their skills and utilization of high pressure air bags. Utility 98 acted as a vehicle which needed to be lifted off a potential victim. This setting allows personnel to work through the issue at a slower speed concentrating on proper lifting and cribbing techniques along with communication skills to keep everyone safe.

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Saturday September 11th, 2021 provided an opportunity for the Spring-Ford community to reunite during the Royersford CommUNITY Day event held on Main Street. Agencies, organizations, and vendors from throughout the region setup displays, tables, and provided information as residents and visitors enjoyed a picture perfect weather day. Royersford Fire Department was out in full force with Fire and EMS ... (Full Story & Photos)