Volunteer Fire Companies

2006 FIRE EXPO
Commemorate National Fire Prevention Week by watching demonstrations of firefighting techniques, displays of high-tech apparatus and more on Monday, October 9, rain or shine, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bishop McDevitt High School, located at 125 Royal Avenue in Wyncote.  Information: 215-887-6200, ext. 235.

Unsurpassed in courage, dedication and caring, nearly 200 volunteer fire fighters serve in the Township's five fire companies -- Cheltenham, Elkins Park, Glenside, LaMott and Ogontz. These extraordinary individuals risk their lives to protect the lives and property of their neighbors.

Every volunteer spends hundreds of hours each year practicing fire fighting techniques and training with sophisticated equipment. In addition, they maintain a 24-hour a day readiness to respond to emergency calls, often sacrificing work, sleep or family events in the line of duty.

Fire fighters also strive to prevent fires from happening through education programs. Specially trained fire fighters visit local schools to teach youngsters how to avoid fire dangers. The Fire Expo, held in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week each October, offers impressive apparatus demonstrations as well as expert advice on using smoke detectors properly and devising a personal home fire escape plan.

The entire community owes a tremendous debt of gratitude and respect to Cheltenham's volunteer fire fighters. For information on joining their proud ranks, contact the Fire Marshal.

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For all fire emergencies, call 9-1-1

Cheltenham Fire Company
413 Ryers Avenue, Cheltenham, PA 19012

Elkins Park Fire Company (history)
7818 Montgomery Avenue, Elkins Park, PA 19027

Glenside Fire Company
210 W. Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038

LaMott Fire Company (history)
7600 Penrose Avenue, Elkins Park, PA 19027

Ogontz Fire Company (history)
8215 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027