TVFC CONTACT INFORMATION Wednesday, June 6, 2007 - Station 76-A (Main Station) Mailing Address P.O. Box 274 Kulpsville, PA 19443 Tel: 215.362.2776 Fax: 215.393.0607 Physical Address 1590 Bustard Road Lansdale, PA 19446 Station 76-B (Sub-Station) Physical Address Snyder Road Lansdale, PA 19446 Tel: 215.369.2161 Monthly general business meeting First (1st) Tuesday of each Month 8:00pm held at Station 76-A. Weekly training every Thursday at 7:15 held at Station 76-A.

2008 Annual Open House Thursday, October 2, 2008 - TVFC hosted their annual Open House with a huge turnout from the community. Events included a smoke house, hose operations for the kids, fire prevention trailer, a static vehicle rescue display and a live burn demonstration. Fire trucks and apparatus were on display from TVFC as well as surrounding fire companies.

Skippack VFC (Station 86) New Building Dedication Saturday, September 13, 2008 -   Skippack Volunteer Fire Company (Station 76) dedicated their new station with a parade apparatus from many surrounding fire companies. TVFC took four vehicles and 12 members and received three (3) trophies; 1st Place Heavy Rescue went to Rescue 76, 1st Place Engine, 1980-1989 went to Engine 76-2 and 2nd Place Pumper/Tanker went to Tanker 76

Annual Chicken Bar-B-Q Saturday, September 6, 2008 -   The TVFC Annual Chicken Bar-B-Q Fundraiser was a huge success despite the weather that tropical storm Hannah provided. With a game-time decision to route the traffic through the engine bays in the station so patrons and volunteers did not have to get out in the weather, over 1500 dinners were sold throughout the day.

5th District Water Battle   TVFC, Reigning 5th District Water Battle Champions repeated as Overall Champs in this year's edition held in Upper Gwynedd. With a strong effort in all events (Midnight Run, Bucket Brigade, Keg-on-a-Wire and UGFD's Mystery event) along with a dominating performance in the Tug-of-War,  TVFC  collected enough points to claim victory again. The Pink T's were a huge success!!! Next year's event will be held at the Towamencin Volunteer Fire Company Station A. Stay tuned for details!

Annual Skippack 4th of July Parade   The overcast skies did not take away from the annual Skippack 4th of July Parade.  TVFC was well represented with the following vehicles; Chief and Special Services Vehicles, Tanker 76, Engine 76-2 and  Rescue 76

NEW MEMBER Sunday, June 8, 2008 - The Towamencin Vol. Fire Company would like to welcome Corey Pfister

NEW DISPATCHING Thursday, June 5, 2008 - As of Thursday June 5th 2008 the Towamencin Vol Fire Company has switched to high band dispatching on freq. 158.355

DWELLING FIRE Wednesday, May 7, 2008 - Wednesday night the company was dispatched for a dwelling fire on Old Forty Foot Road. Deputy 76 arrived on location with fire showing from an air conditioning unit; on arrival Deputy 76 placed himself into command and instructed Eng 76-1 to pull a line and enter the back of the dwelling. As crews made there way into the house, they came across thick black smoke banked to the floor. The fire attack crew found the living room was on fire. Assistant 76 gave the orders to ventilate and clear the smoke from the dwelling. The fire was knocked down within a few minutes and overhaul took place after the investigation was complete. Tanker 76 arrived right behind Engine 1 to supplied them with water, Eng 76-3 stood-by at the hydrant at the intersection with Old Morris Road. Engine 76-2 and Rescue 76 stood by along Forty Foot Road. Ladder 89 assisted as the Ladder Company and staged beside Engine 1. All available manpower was ordered to stage at the manpower pool in the driveway.

FORESTY FIRE Tuesday, May 6, 2008 - A few members of the the towamencin fire company that are also members of the district 17 forest fire team, got a phone call Tuesday afternoon at 4pm dispatching them to Nottingham park in Chester county for 40+ acres burning, the members meet up with a few guys from 83 and 53 and head down to do some work, we got orders to go and check for hot spots a 100 yards into the burnt area and a 100 yards into the unburnt area, and to check a few buildings out, crews came out of the woods around midnight and got back around 2am

DWELLING FIRE Sunday, May 4, 2008 - Early Sunday afternoon the company was dispatched for a dwelling fire on Shipwrighter Way. Chief 17 arrived first and reported nothing showing from the exterior. Deputy 76 and Engine 76-3 arrived at the same time. Deputy 76 went into command and instructed Engine 3's crew to check the attic of the garage, upon opening the hatch heavy smoke banked down. A hose line was order up to the attic and LT 76 confirmed a working fire. He asked for ventilation. The fire was knocked down in a matter of minutes and only minor structural damage was visible. Engine 76-1 laid 5 inch in the street but was instructed not to charge it. Rescue 76, Tanker 76 and Engine 76-2 stood-by and sent their crew as to the manpower pool.

NEW MEMBERS Thursday, April 3, 2008 - The Towamencin Volunteer Fire Company would like to welcome Sam, Jean, Nathan, Galen Pfister

5TH DISTRICT AWARDS -TWO TOWAMENCIN FIREFIGHTERS AWARDED Monday, February 25, 2008 - On Wednesday,Feburary 21st, Two of our firefighters were awarded for their service. Deputy Chief James Dauphinee was awarded Firefighter of the year for the 5th District. Fire Police Sgt. Wally Hendricks was honored for his years of service. Congratulations to both. The dinner was held at Station 62. Our guest speaker for the evening was Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers.       Wally Hendricks Receiving his award     DC James Dauphinee Called up for his award

WORKING HOUSE FIRE Thursday, January 3, 2008 - On the 3rd day of the New Year, Towamencin, along with Ladder 89, was dispatched to 412 Calverton Ct. for a dwelling fire. PD first on scene reporting heavy fire on the first floor. Chief 76 upon arrival called for the upgrade which brought Air 62 and SS 345. Also added were SD17 and Canteen 41. Crews did a great job getting the fire under control in a short period of time. Thanks to all the companies that assisted us.

TOWAMENCIN WINS 5TH DISTRICT WATER BATTLE Saturday, July 14, 2007 - On Saturday July 14, 2007 the Towamencin Volunteer Fire Company ompeted against nine area fire companies in the 5th District Water Battle in Worcester Township. Our team took first place in the Tug-of-War and the Ye Olde Fashion Bucket Brigade. Since Hatfield Fire Company also took first place in two events there was a tie breaker event. This event consisted of two ploes a metal wire and an empty keg. The first team to shoot the keg using a hoseline to the oppents side wins the event. Towamencin won this tie breaker and took home the overall first place trophey. Congratulations to those who participated: Al Staehle Jeff Schoppe Jason Dewhurst Chris Dolan Mellanie Cardel Angie Geordadis Connie Geordadis Ryan Greth Chris Knechel Drew Gerth Ed Horvath Mike Thompson Once again congratulations and thank you for representing Towamencin Volunteer Fire Company. Images provided by Steve Weidler and Fritz Blum       Engine 76-2 showing its might at the 2007 Water Battle     Keg on a Wire - It is tough work.