Skippack firefighters responded to a reported appliance fire on Sunday morning. They were able to quickly turn off the oven and ventilated to residence to remove the smoke, They also responded to 2 EMS assists on Sunday afternoon.

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Daylight saving time starts at 2 am Sunday morning. This is a great time to check your smoke and CO detectors. Approximately 25% of Skippack Fire Company calls in recent years have been related to fire and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Most of these incidents are caused by expired batteries or outdated detectors.

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On Thursday afternoon Skippack firefighters were dispatched to New Hall for a report of smoke in the building. Ladder and Squad 86 arrived on scene and were released after about 15 minutes.

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Last evening, personnel reviewed the use of multiple strategies including the FAST Board to secure and prepare a downed firefighter for removal from an environment classified as Imminent Danger to Life or Health (IDLH). The primary objective is to quickly move the firefighter to safety, allowing medical teams to provide care. This procedure is carried out by a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT), which ... (Full Story & Photos)