Tuesday, February 7, 2012 Norristown Fire Department's Capt. Robert Spitko was recognized by Gov. Tom Corbett at the annual budget speech to the Pennsylvania General Assembly on Tuesday, February 7th. Capt. Spitko, along with Rick Russo, of Neshannock Fire Department, were honored for their efforts in saving the life of a homeless woman, Shirley Pearson, who clung to a tree in the Stony Creek during the flooding rains of Hurricane Irene.Capt. Spitko and FF Russo inched their way in complete darkness through the swift, flooded, woods edge of the Stony Creek, following the screams of Ms. Pearson for 10 to 15 minutes, until reaching her and bringing her to safety.Along with Gov. Corbett we extend our congratulations to Capt. Spitko and FF Russo.
Spitko Recognized
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 In what exemplifies a long and proud tradition of firefighter families, Matt Gallagher was sworn in as the newest career firefighter with the Norristown Fire Department. Matt, who started as a volunteer firefighter with the King of Prussia Fire Company and the Norristown Fire Department was sworn in by his father, The Honorable James Gallagher, who is also a Fire Chief with the King of Prussia Fire Company. Joining Matt at the ceremony, which was held during the Council Meeting at Municipal Hall, was his brother David, who is a career firefighter in Upper Darby and his Uncle John, who is also a career firefighter in Norristown.Along with the many family members and fellow firefighters who were in attendance, The Norristown Fire Department welcomes Matt and wish him great success.
Monday, January 9, 2012 Norristown Fire Department's ladder was staffed with firefighters from the Fairmount Engine Co. No. 2 as they assisted Lower Providence Fire Company at a house fire on Windsor Drive.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 19:40 Norristown Fire Fighters responded to the 600 Blk of George Street for a fire in a vacant house. Deputy 27 arrived and found the structure fully involved. Crews worked for over 4 hours to bring the fire under control. No injuries were reported. Plymouth Ambulance, Jeffersonville and Swedeland Fire Companies assisted at the scene.Photos and Video courtsey of Norristown Patch and Joe Piliciki
Norristown Fire 2011
The Norristown Fire Department wishes you all a Safe and Happy New Year and look forward to Hosting the 2012 Pennsylvania State Firemen's Convention and Celebrating the Municipality of Norristown's 200th Anniversary.We thank all the men and women of the Norristown Fire Department with a tribute to all their dedicated and hard work in the year 2011.
Thursday, December 22, 2011 Norristown Firefighters responded for an odor of smoke in an office building in the zero hundred block of East Main St. around noon today, and found smoke coming from the manholes at DeKalb and Main Sts. Crews also found high levels of Carbon Monoxide seeping into buildings along the block. Additional crews from Plymouth, East Norriton, West Norriton, Center Square, Swedeland, King of Prussia and Plymouth Ambulance assisted in evacuating the area and ventilating the buildings. PECO crews responded and located and controlled an underground electrical fire in the street. No injuries were reported and streets in the area were closed for most of the afternoon.Photos by Kevin Dillard and Norristown Patch
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 The Norristown Fire Department is saddened by the passing of William Epright Sr. "Frog" as he was known around town was a Life Member of the Hancock Fire Company for 57 years. Frog was an active member of the Norristown Fire Police and the Firemen's Union and Relief Association. During his many years in the department, Frog served many positions, including Captain of the Fire Police and Board of Directors of the Hancock. May You Rest in Peace
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 Firefighters Old and New came out in force at Tuesday night's Council Meeting to Congratulate Captain Robert J. Spitko Jr, on receiving a Medal of Valor Award, and Firefighter Mitch Kijak, on being sworn in as the newest career firefighter. Even Council members were impressed with the turn out hoping they would stay for the entire meeting. Although they did not stay for the whole meeting, it was a great night for the Norristown Fire Department Family.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 Mitchell Kijak was sworn in as the newest career firefighter for the Norristown Fire Department. Firefighter Kijak brings a tremendous amount of experience to the job. He has been a volunteer with the department since 2007. He has also served as a volunteer for many years with the Plymouth Fire Company and Conshohocken No. 2, and as a paramedic with Montgomery Hospital. We congratulate Firefighter Kijak and welcome him to the Norristown Fire Department.
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