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175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1802

Fire & EMS Department

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Upper Merion Township Fire & Emergency Medical Service Department is a combination department that consists of volunteer and career fire/EMS personnel, ready to respond at all times. Our members respond to all types of emergencies out of five different stations within the township, and provide outstanding emergency medical care and fire rescue services. With township fire companies dating back to 1920, the Upper Merion Township Fire & EMS continues to provide dedicated services to the citizens and visitors of Upper Merion.

The Fire and EMS Department is overseen by the Interim Chief of Fire & EMS, Blaine Leis, and functions as a branch of the Department of Public Safety, which also includes the police department and is overseen by Director and Chief of Police Thomas Nolan.  Dr. Stephen Pulley serves as the Medical Director for the Fire & EMS Department, and oversees the training, certification, and care provided by the paramedics and emergency medical technicians.

The career firefighter/EMTs staff an apparatus capable of responding to fires, rescues, and emergency medical calls Monday through Friday from 6:00AM to 6:00PM to supplement the volunteer response. Volunteer Firefighters still respond to calls 24/7, regardless of the career staffing. In May 2019, the township received control of the EMS service in the township as Lafayette Ambulance ceased functions after 57 years of exemplary service to the township. The township immediately added a second Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance on 24/7 coverage of the township. Working together, the career and volunteer members respond to approximately 1500 fire emergencies, and 4200 EMS emergencies annually.

Upper Merion Township is a full-service Fire & EMS Department.  Whether the community calls on us to put out a fire, help a family member needing emergency care, or needing new smoke alarms in their home, you can count on Upper Merion Fire & EMS.

Our Mission

The Department’s Mission is simple, but powerful:

Prevent Harm
Survive
Be Nice
Ambulance Subscription Information
Business Fire Safety Inspections
Voluntary Home Fire Safety Inspection
Residential Rental Property Inspections
Volunteering
Smoke Alarm Hotline
Ambulance Subscription Information
2022-2023 Ambulance Subscription Service

Upper Merion Township EMS is pleased to offer you the opportunity to become a subscriber. The new ambulance subscription program provides peace of mind for you and your loved ones by protecting you from a potentially large out-of-pocket expense. As the cost of providing on-demand, high-quality medical care continues to skyrocket, the demand this places on EMS is equally high.

With this program, we’re offering a convenient and affordable solution to mitigating the risk non-subscribers may face if their insurance doesn’t cover their bill.

The 2022-2023 Subscription Service will be effective from August 1, 2022, through July 31, 2023.

A mailer with information regarding the new subscription program will be going out on June 1, 2022. The bottom portion of the flyer can be detached and returned with payment to the following address:

Upper Merion Township EMS
ATTN: Ambulance Subscription Service
23 Old Depot Road
New Cumberland, PA 17070

For billing questions: Contact Cornerstone at 877-214-6018 or 877-214-7224

For collection questions: Contact Advanced Recovery Systems at 888-354-0990

Subscriptions can also be easily completed online through Cornerstone Adminisystems, Inc.

Business Fire Safety Inspections
Self-Inspection Checklist

The Upper Merion Township Safety and Codes Enforcement Department is dedicated to the protection of life and property for our citizens, visitors, and businesses. We are confident that through education and awareness your place of business can be a fire safe facility.

Contact
William Henderson, Deputy Fire Marshal
Email

William Daywalt, Deputy Fire Marshal
Email

175 W Valley Forge Rd
King of Prussia, PA  19406

Ph: 610-205-8559
Fx: 610-265-8467
Emergency Dial 911

Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Why? 
We believe that by working together, these inspections will greatly reduce the occurrence of injury and the impact of a fire in your business.  State and local fire codes require that every business receive a regular fire inspection.

What You Can Do? 
The best way for you to prepare for your upcoming inspection is to follow the preventative measures outlined below.

How We Can Help? 
You can contact our Safety and Codes Enforcement Department to set up a General Inspection or get your questions answered by calling the Fire Inspector at (610) 205-8559.   We also offer assistance in Evacuation Preparedness and classes on Fire Safety in the Workplace.

What to Expect during an Inspection

A uniformed Fire Inspector or Fire Marshal will:

  • Visit your facility during normal business hours.
  • Always be courteous and considerate of your time.
  • Comply with the best time to conduct the required inspection.
  • Always clearly state inspection results in writing with a re-inspection date
    assigned, if required.
  • Information may be left to enable you to self-inspect your premise in order to be ready for the official inspection.
  • A time extension may be granted by the Fire Inspector or Fire Marshal upon written request providing a reasonable explanation.

Understanding the Results:

  • The Inspector is there to help you and will be glad to explain the results and answer any questions you may have.
  • At any time, you may contact us the Fire Inspector at 610-205-8559.

Good Housekeeping 
Assign someone to check these things each day and create a maintenance log.

  • Remove trash daily to a covered and locked dumpster that is away from your building.
  • Keep hallways, corridors and aisles clear of storage and clutter.
  • Keep EXIT doors clear and free of clutter.
  • Ensure EXIT signs are illuminated. Check EXIT signs and egress lighting monthly.
  • Remember to unplug small appliances when not in use (i.e., coffee pots).
  • Do not use electrical extension cords for permanent operations. For heavy duty
    equipment please consult an electrician. A store bought circuit breaker strip plug can be used for minor electrical equipment.
  • Keep all storage down 24” from the ceilings (18”below fire sprinkler equipped areas).
  • Do not store combustibles within 36” of a heat producing appliance (i.e. water heater).
  • Keep outside brush and weeds away from the building.
  • Store flammable and combustible liquids in proper storage containers and cabinets.
  • Dispense flammable and combustible liquids in a properly ventilated area using safety cans or original containers. Always follow proper bonding and grounding procedures.
  • Keep fire sprinkler control valves, fire hydrants, and fire department connections accessible. Maintain a 36” clearance to these connections.
  • Do not store items in the Riser Room, Fire Alarm Control Panel Room, or Electrical Room.

Fire Alarms and Fire Protection Systems
The following items offer the best early warning and quickest response to a fire:

  • A fully functional fire sprinkler system connected to a central station monitoring (tested annually by a licensed firm).
  • A fire detection system connected to a central station monitoring (tested annually by a licensed firm).
  • Portable fire extinguishers that are wall mounted near exits, highly visible, unobstructed and located no more than 75’ from anywhere in the building (service annually by a licensed firm).
  • A hood and duct fire system over commercial cooking appliances (tested semi-annually by a licensed firm).

On the Outside:

  • Clearly marked and visible fire lanes.
  • Knox box and Knox lock system.
  • Clearly labeled Alarm, Riser, and Utility Rooms.
  • Clear and visible street numbers and suite numbers.
  • Fire Department Connections clearly labeled
Residential Rental Property Inspections

Property Managers should submit a request for a residential rental property inspection when an apartment or unit becomes vacant.

    Volunteering

    Volunteering

    If you are interested in serving the community as a firefighter, emergency medical care provider, or in a support role, use the form provided on the right. Your information will be routed to the correct fire department. Please indicate the company you are interested in joining in the message box (King of Prussia, Swedeland, Swedesburg, Upper Merion EMS).

    You must be a minimum of 15 years of age to volunteer. Thank you for exploring the opportunities of volunteering with one of the four agencies of the Upper Merion Township Fire and Rescue Services.

    Smoke Alarm Hotline
    SMOKE ALARM INSTALLATION HOTLINE: 484-636-3945

    Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives!

    Any Upper Merion Township resident who needs a smoke alarm can call our Smoke Alarm Installation Hotline at 484-636-3945 to request an installation. Once the call is received, and as long as no emergency calls are pending, a member of our Department of Public Safety will schedule an installation with you during business hours, Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

    Upper Merion Township has partnered with the American Red Cross on this life-saving initiative.

    King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company - 56A / 56D

    170 Allendale Road

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    Swedeland Volunteer Fire Company - 56B

    609 A Street

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    Swedesburg Volunteer Fire Company - 56C

    310 Jefferson Street

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