On Wednesday afternoon, Squad 33 was completing a residential lockout at 16:49 when they were dispatched to investigate a smoke alarm activation on Lismore Place in Silver Spring Township. Engine 31 also responded to the call. Chief 333 was informed that a sprinkler system had activated due to cooking activity.

Upon arrival, crews discovered an active sprinkler, which had successfully extinguished ... (Full Story & Photos)

Squad 33 (with 3) handled a transfer at 11:16 to Northeast Fire Rescue while they operated on a structural fire Wednesday. Squad 33 returned with no additional calls before 13:00.... (Full Story & Photos)

Company 33 answered multiple calls for service making for a busy day.

07:02 - E33 (with 6) for AFA - Middlesex Twp
07:11 - Squad 33 (with 3), E33 (with 6 clearing the alarm) for Accident, Middlesex Twp
07:12 - U233 (as Fire Police) for Accident - Silver Spring Twp
08:51 - U133 for Medical Assist - Silver Spring Twp
10:18 - Sq33 (with 5), E33 (with 3), C133, U233 for Accident, Middlesex Twp
11:19 ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine 33, with a crew of four, was transferred to Penn Township Company 50 on Wednesday while Company 50 responded to a house fire in their primary response area. During this period, no other calls were dispatched from Station 50. Station 33 continued to be staffed while the engine was assigned.... (Full Story & Photos)

The core of any organization is its members. Although it can be challenging to highlight one group over another, it is necessary in this instance. Live-in members carry a significant portion of the workload. Their responsibilities include responding to incidents, helping with the maintenance of equipment and vehicles, caring for the station, and managing the second floor live-in area. These individuals ... (Full Story & Photos)

Squad 33, staffed with seven personnel, and Chief 33 assisted Rescue 45 with a vehicle overturned on the Pennsylvania Turnpike eastbound at mile marker 229.6 on Sunday morning. Upon arrival, crews found the occupant had exited the vehicle. Responders remained on scene until a rollback tow truck loaded the vehicle.

Reduced visibility due to weather conditions highlights the importance for all travelers ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday morning, members of Township Emergency Services Fire and EMS gathered at Company 31 to conduct a vehicle accident drill. The exercise involved vehicle stabilization, gaining access to the vehicle, providing patient care and packaging, and performing extrication. Training of this type prepares responders before real emergencies occur and helps establish strong working relationships. This ... (Full Story & Photos)

Friday evening, Silver Spring Township crews, along with Tower 29, investigated a report of smoke in the building at ABC Bowling. Crews investigated and traced it to a malfunctioning roof top unit. The power was secured until maintenance can evaluate the cause. Units were out about 1 hour. Company 33 responded with Engine, Squad, and Tanker with 11 members, one being a junior.... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, Company 33 responded to seven separate incidents throughout the day.

The first call came in at 7:17 a.m. for a lifting assist, followed by a fire alarm at 7:45 a.m. and an auto accident at 8:04 a.m. Later in the morning, crews responded to an elevator rescue at 11:36 a.m. and another auto accident at 12:18 p.m. In the evening, firefighters were dispatched to a dumpster fire at 7:43 p.m., ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Even minor projects around the station reflect the pride within our company. On Monday, members completed several upgrades to the watch desk. A repurposed iPad mount from the Tanker was installed to organize the area for the new station iPad. The iPad is used for Mobile Responder, which connects to the County's Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.

In addition, a new illuminated company patch was ... (Full Story & Photos)

Company 33 has welcomed three new interior firefighters who have recently completed demanding training to achieve their black frontages. Firefighter Tice, Live-in Firefighter Banerjee, and Live-in Firefighter Kautz successfully met all requirements, demonstrating the commitment and dedication necessary for interior qualification. Their hard work and the long hours spent training reflect their strong ... (Full Story & Photos)