SAFETY & CODES
Fire and Rescue Services

Tips:
Smoke detectors save lives: "Change your clock - Change your battery."
In case of emergency - dial 911

Mission Statement
"To maintain an effective response capability to natural and man-made emergencies through planning and efficient use of human resources and equipment."

Upper Merion Township is fortunate to be served by three (3) completely volunteer fire companies: the Swedeland Volunteer Fire Company, Swedesburg Volunteer Fire Company, and the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company.

During 2008, the three companies responded to 1,065 emergency calls. The calls included structural fires, alarm protection system troubleshooting, vehicle fires, vehicle and other types of rescues, water rescues, hazardous materials incidents, field and brush fires, fire police, public service calls, fire prevention and life safety education and assisting neighboring municipalities’ fire departments.

The fire companies train on a regular basis to keep their skills up to date. If you should see them training in your neighborhood, walk on over and take a look at some of the tools and equipment used by the firefighters. If you are interested in joining, stop by your neighborhood fire station and talk to the chief.

The Township is also served by the Lafayette Ambulance Squad. The Lafayette Ambulance Squad is a combination department with volunteers and paid staff. The squad is proud to boast three (3) fully equipped PA State Licensed Advanced life Support Ambulances (Paramedic) and a rehabilitation response unit to support fire company operations during emergency incidents.

During 2008, the ambulance squad responded to 2,917 emergency calls. The calls included: cardiac, respiratory, fall victims, vehicle accidents, and other medical calls. In addition, Lafayette has a Community Training program that teaches CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Responder training classes to the community and business' in the Upper Merion Area.

How to Become A Volunteer
If you are interested in joining any of the organizations, below is the contact information for each company:

Swedeland Volunteer Fire Company - contact person: Chief Chris Camarda 610-275-0177

Swedesburg Volunteer Fire Company - contact person: Chief Gerald Dolga 610-279-3270; Email: svfc49vp@comcast.net; website: www.swedesburgfire.com

King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company - contact person: Chief William Daywalt 610-265-1063; Email: wcdkpvfc@aol.com; website: www.kpvfc.com

Lafayette Ambulance Squad - contact person: Chief Pam Forster 610-992-0399; Email: info@medic317.org; website: www.medic317.org