Welcome to the Website for the Pioneer Fire Company No. 1
The Pioneer Fire Company is an all volunteer fire company located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and has been devoted to serving the residents of Jenkintown Borough and its neighboring communities since 1884.
This week members of the Jenkintown Volunteer Fire Department conducted forcible entry training. During some emergencies, our dedicated volunteers must be able to gain access to properties through locked or obstructed doors. These skills are invaluable, as speed and efficiency is vital for us to gain access and perform our requisite tasks during an emergency.
Please join us this Thursday, October 10 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and visit the Jenkintown Fire Department between our two stations, located at 609 and 700 Greenwood Ave.
Come out and meet Jenkintown's dedicated firefighting personnel and take a look at our equipment!... (Full Story & Photos)
At our September monthly meeting, members of the Pioneer Fire Company honored Nick Mumenthaler in the receipt of his life membership card in recognition of 25 years of active service. Nick joined the Pioneer Fire Company in the mid-1970's and served faithfully for many years. Nick relocated in the 1990's and continued on in the fire service serving the residents of Horsham as a member of the Horsham ... (Full Story & Photos)
Safety Officer Mumenthaler (L) receives his life membership card from President Bachman (R).
Over the last few weeks, members of the Jenkintown Fire Department have conducted in-house trainings on our Self-Contained-Breathing-Apparatus (SCBA) as well as in victim removal following search and rescue. Effective training on SCBA allows our members to have hands-on practice in activating these devices and "mask-up" quickly in order to enter a fire environment. While we frequently devote time ... (Full Story & Photos)
Our Firefighter of the Year section of our website was just added. This important piece of our [recent] history is an integral part of the fabric of the company. Please follow the link below and visit this page that honors Lieutenant Eric Feltyberger, a three-time recipient of this award and the many other dedicated recipients of this award.
Last night members of the Jenkintown Fire Department participated in a live burn drill at the Cheltenham Fire Training Tower. Firefighter and ground support crews were given different scenarios to simulate an actual fire event. Both the Truck and Engine companies coordinated their efforts to compete each task including Fire Suppression, Search and Rescue, Ladder Placement, and Communication. These ... (Full Story & Photos)
Members of the Jenkintown Fire Department have been hard at work continuing our vigorous in-house training program. This past week, firefighters drilled VEIS skills while our ground support and junior firefighters worked with hydrant connections. ... (Full Story & Photos)
Thursday, December 7 marked the graduation day for three Pioneer Fire Company members as they completed their basic firefighter certification course through the Bucks County Community College Public Safety Training Center. This course, Firefighter I, which began in August encompasses over 200 hours of training on a multitude of topics. It carries with it Pro Board national certification recognized ... (Full Story & Photos)
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