"Stop the Bleed. Save A Life." The motto of the Stop the Bleed campaign which has become a call to action due to the increasing number of mass casualty incidents worldwide. Uncontrolled bleeding is the number one cause of preventable death from trauma and having knowledge in bleeding control can literally save someone's life. Royersford Fire Department and Friendship Ambulance partnered with Main ... (Full Story & Photos)

As a winter storm bears down on the area the Royersford Fire Department would like to remind you of a problem the snow can create and how you can help us out.

If you have a fire hydrant on your block, please make sure the snow is cleared for 3 feet in all directions around the hydrant and it is cleared all the way to the ground. You may think it only takes 3 to 5 minutes to clear the snow around ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last evening at the monthly department meeting the officers for the upcoming year were officially placed into their respective roles. The Royersford Fire Department and Friendship Ambulance are proud to announce the following officer positions within the organization for 2019. (*) denotes position voted upon in the election.

President: George Gilliano
Vice President: Robert Michetti*
Treasurer: WIlliam ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night a crew of Friendship relocated to Good Fellowship Ambulance Club in West Chester while their members attended their annual banquet. Also providing a crew to the West Chester area was West Grove Fire Company from Southern Chester County. This is the 2nd consecutive year Friendship Ambulance has sent an ambulance for this assignment. Crews from Friendship & West Grove worked in tandem with ... (Full Story & Photos)

With Christmas right around the corner and trees being set up indoors, we at the Royersford Fire Department would like to share some tips from our safety partners at the National Fire Protection Association.

Picking the tree
- Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched.

Placing the tree
- Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 2” from the base of the trunk.
- ... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday department members pulled double duty handling two very important assignments. The first starting bright and early was preparing and then holding the annual Breakfast with Santa at Friendship Hall. Members were on hand during the early morning hours scrambling eggs, flipping pancakes, cooking up the bacon and sausage, and brewing the coffee. With the arrival of Mr. & Mrs. Claus the morning ... (Full Story & Photos)

During the weeks surrounding Veterans Day the Hookies Bar & Grille sold American Flags to raise money for local disabled veterans. The flags pictured were purchased by social club members who had their names placed on the flag signifying their donation to the fundraiser. In cooperation with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Veterans Center in East Vincent Township the department inquired what items would ... (Full Story & Photos)

Have you taken part in one of our annual chicken barbecue events and loved the corn in the dinner package? Ever driven passed the fire or EMS division and noted the beautiful flowers planted around the stations? All of this is possible due to the support of one local family who has given generously to the Royersford Fire Department over the last decade. The Renninger Family and their farm on 2nd Avenue ... (Full Story & Photos)