The Palmer Municipal Fire Department has been serving the Palmer Township Community for more then 35 years. We are a totally volunteer department with the exception of the Fire Commissioner who is an employee of the township. The buildings and equipment are fully funded by the taxpayers of the township with much of the safety equipment being purchased using Fireman's Relief funds.
Non-Emergency Activities and Department Information
The newly revised SOP's are now available to all members. Please contact the Fire Commissioner.
The newly approved department by-laws are located on this site under the Members Only section.
Print approval for new engineFire Commissioner D.A. Grube, Assistant Chief Andy Carr, and Lieutenant Joe Lasso were in Appleton, Wisconsin on March 22, 23, and 24 for a print approval trip for the new engine that will replace 2711.
After a tour of the facility 2 full days were spent with engineers and Pierce personnel reviewing the specs. As in the past the committee left Pierce with most of their concerns and questions taken care of.
The project continues moving forward and the projected delivery date is late July to early August.Departmental SOP'sThe departmental standard operating procedures can be found in the member's section of this site.
Incident Reports for 2010
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Station 27 was dispatched at 1401 HRS. for a barn fire at 1493 VanBuren Road.1412 was dispatched on the alarm for R.I.T. NC E-911 updated responding units that they had received numerous calls that the barn was on fire.
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At 1418 HRS. Station 27 was dispatched to 2600 William Penn Highway for an estimated 250-300 gallons of home heating oil. The spill was causing minor traffic problems on the highway.For the full story and more pictures click here.
Fire Station 27 was dispatched at 2235 HRS. for a motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries (MVAU) - with rollover on Rt. 22. Both victims out of vehicle upon arrival with minor injuries.For full story click here.
At 1953 HRS. Station 27 was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident at Southwood Dr. and Timberlane Dr.For full story click here.
With the heavy rains and windy weather P.M.F.D. had a busy week end. The first call came at 0826 HRS. on Saturday for arching wires at Rt. 248 and VanBuren Rd. A total of 8 calls were answered on Saturday. By the end of the day 27 had responded to 4 trees down, 2 wires arching, 1 automatic alarm, and 1 motor vehicle accident with injuries.
Station 27 was alerted to a motor vehicle accident with injuries and rollover on Rt. 22 eastbound at mile marker 334. Stations 14 and 17 responded on the dispatch to cover eastbound Rt. 22.
At 1133 HRS. Station 27 was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries at Rt. 248 and Newburg Rd.
Initial reports indicated 2 injuries. After further investigation it was discovered that a door pop was needed to allow EMS to evaluate the driver of one vehicle.
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Fire Station 27 was dispatched for a dwelling fire at 411 Avon St. @751 (Commissioner D.A. Grube) on location at 1746 HRS. reported a fire on side A of a 2 story SFD. The owner was spraying water on the landscaping and vinyl siding. The fire appeared to be extinguished.
Fire Station 27 was dispatched for a possible dwelling fire at 28 Northview Ave. A second call from the owner on location stated the fire was outside, and he thought the fire was out.
At 0552 HRS. P.M.F.D. was dispatched to an MVA with injuries at 2906 Nazareth Rd. (the jug handle behind John G’s Service Center).
Station 27 was alerted to a motor vehicle accident with entrapment at the corner of Tatamy Rd. and Northwood Ave.
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P.M.F.D. was dispatched at 1611 HRS. for a dumpster fire at WaWa,
631 S. 25th St. Responding units from station II could see a header from the area while responding. Upon arrival of the first fire unit it was determined that a pile of cardboard was on fire to the rear of the business.
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At 1607 HRS. a full response of Station 27 was requested by Station 25.
Command for a working dwelling fire, smoke showing from the garage.
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Station 27 was dispatched to the Rt. 22 westbound entrance ramp of Rt. 22 for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. By-standers at the scene reported one vehicle, on its’ side, with one injured female still inside.
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At 1033 HRS. Station 27 was called to assist Station 53 (L. Nazareth) at the scene of a two vehicle motor vehicle accident with rescue at Hecktown Rd. and Commerce Way.
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At 1343 HRS. Station 27 was dispatched for a working basement fire. The original caller called back to NC E-911 to report that he now can see flames in the basement and suspected that the clothes dryer was on fire. Palmer P.D. on location reported smoke showing from the front door.
P.M.F.D. was dispatched at 0026 hrs. for a possible basement fire at 2636 Tamlynn Ct. A Palmer Township P.D. unit on location 2 minutes after dispatch reported smoke showing from the townhouse and some flames were visible. No picture available.
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