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Fairmount Engine Company No. 2
401 West Main Street
Norristown, PA 19401
610-275-0100
History
The Fairmount Engine Company #2 was established on February 22, 1852, in the office of what was then McCarter’s Machine Shop, located at Washington Street and Strawberry Alley, shortly after the falling of the evening shadows, there gathered a company of men well known in Norristown at that time. Stirred by the success that attended the other companies, the Norris and the Montgomery, and feeling that another company would be a great benefit to the department, this meeting had been called for the purpose of organization.
In 1864, a new fire hall was built on Lafayette Street just above Cherry Street, and occupied in the fall. On November 12, 1874 a lot of ground was purchased on the corner of Main and Astor Streets. The building was dedicated on May 1, 1880, and it is our current location to this day. The Fairmount Engine Company #2 currently houses two apparatus and a marine unit. The trucks consist of a 1995 110 foot E-One Aerial Ladder, a 2001 E-One Cyclone Heavy Rescue and a 2001 Ford F-450 Super Duty Marine Unit that tows two Zodiac Boats. We cover the entire Municipality of Norristown and the surrounding communities with our ladder truck and heavy rescue. We also cover a large portion of the Schuylkill River and other waterways with the marine unit.
Brotherhood, peace and harmony as mentioned since 1852 still dwells in our house. Of course, like any family we do disagree at times, but never to a great extent because we are all brothers. Even our families, in time of trouble, will call on the Fairmount, and know that our men and women will be there to lend assistance. Be it time of mourning, to a child locked in a garage with keys in hand, our men and women are there.
Our organization consists of a group of dedicated men and women that respond to over 400 emergency calls a year; ranging from a small house fire to a complex technical rescue. If not for the hard work and dedication put in by these men and women for over 150 years we would not be living by our motto: "Prompt To Action". Each year we grow stronger with honor, commitment and dedication to our fellow men and women, as well as the community we serve. Strong leadership and training will set the course for the future Fairmount member. Forward we go: "Prompt to Action".
Ladies Auxiliary
The Fairmount ladies Auxiliary has been in existence for over 85 years! They currently have 50 members (Honorary, Active and Junior). Of the 50 members, half actively participate in fundraising events and/or meetings.
Their purpose is to support the Fairmount Engine Co. #2 anyway they can. In doing this, they in turn support the residence of the Municipality of Norristown and the surrounding areas.
They host many fundraising events throughout the year. Some of these events include lunches at the fire academy, two Basket Bingo’s (in partnership with King of Prussia Ladies Aux.), annual Easter flower sales, lottery calendar’s, selling food at the St. Patty’s Day Parade, homemade apple cake and pie sales at Easter and Thanksgiving, to name a few. The money that is raised is used in various ways. The most important is purchasing equipment for the trucks and for the volunteers so that they can do their job safely and effectively.
The Junior Auxiliary Program is for girls who are 16 years old and want to volunteer and help out in the community. They help at our events, participate in the parades and attend monthly meetings. There are currently four junior auxiliary members. Junior auxiliary members are not required to pay dues until they turn 18; at that time they will be proposed under the general membership.
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