Lower Merion Fire Department

❓DID YOU KNOW❓

You can choose interconnected smoke alarms
so that when one sounds, they all sound.

The more you know...

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How can you protect your pets in a fire emergency?

🐾 Include them in your fire escape planning
🐾 Keep leashes/collars near an exit
🐾 Use a pet alert window cling so first responders know there's a pet in the home
Keep a pet supplies kit in case of emergency

Only 9 spots remain!

Still looking for summer camp options
for your 8-12 year old?

Look no further than the Lower Merion
Youth Firefighter Camp!

Learning alongside Firefighters will help kids build a sense
of teamwork & responsibility. The curriculum is designed to be fun,
challenging, entertaining & educational.

Lessons & activities will focus on the daily life of a firefighter,
while helping participants identify fire & life safety concerns
throughout their homes & schools.

Each day will consist of lessons, followed by
opportunities to actively participate in exercises designed
to reinforce what they have learned.

Youth Firefighter Camp will cover many interesting topics
such as Fire Extinguisher Training, Fire Investigation,
Search and Rescue, & more!

Cost for this program is:
$150.00 for Lower Merion Residents
$180.00 for Non-Residents

To register, please contact the Lower Merion Township
Parks & Recreation Department, at 610-645-6220,
or visit the registration page ⤵

https://lowermerionpa.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29947

When the heat is on...🥵
The are not far behind⛈️

What do you do in case of ?

⚠️Move to higher ground
⚠️Do not attempt to cross a flooded roadway on foot or by car
⚠️If your vehicle stalls, abandon it & seek higher ground

Be safe!

We are always looking for volunteers to
join the fire service in Lower Merion.

Are you interested?
Visit www.joinlmfd.org for more info

Have a happy & safe holiday!🇺🇸

We'll always recommend that you
let the experts handle the fireworks BUT
if you choose to assume the risk yourself,
please keep safety top of mind!

🎆Never allow young children to handle fireworks
🎆Never use fireworks while impaired by drugs or alcohol
🎆Wear protective eyewear
🎆Never hold lighted fireworks in your hands
🎆Only use them away from people, houses
🎆Never point or throw fireworks at another person
🎆Only light one device at a time
🎆Maintain a safe distance after lighting
🎆Never ignite devices in a container
🎆Do not try to re-light or handle malfunctioning fireworks
🎆Soak spent & unused fireworks in water before discarding
🎆Keep a bucket of water /hose nearby in case of fire
🎆Never use illegal fireworks

Celebrate safely this July 4th

Less than ☝🏼 month to go!

There's still time to support
our LMFD/LMPD team reach our goal of $200K
to benefit The Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation

There are many ways to support our riders:

1️⃣ DONATE by visiting www.ben2shore.org/lmfd-lmpd
2️⃣ FOLLOW our pages for all the latest news!

Lower Merion Police Department

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Lightning Safety Awareness Week:
What You Need to Know

❗️When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors

⚡️NO PLACE outside is safe when thunderstorms are in the area!!
⚡️If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike you.
⚡️When you hear thunder, immediately move to safe shelte️r
⚡️Stay in safe shelter at least 30 minutes after you hear the last sound of thunder.

Stay safe during summer storms!

Happy
to all those serving their communities
with distinction.

Thank you!

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F A C T
✅ 35% of all motorcycle riders involved in fatal crashes in 2022
were speeding, vs 22% of all passenger car drivers.

✅ Motorcycle riders 21 - 24 years old involved in fatal crashes
had the highest speeding involvement at 51% in 2022.

Obey the speed limit & always wear a helmet
It's not worth the risk.

Extreme heat starts today and
could stick around for a week!🥵

Stay hydrated💦
Stay inside, if possible🏠
Check on family members & neighbors❤️

More tips for staying safe in extreme heat 👇👇

www.montgomerycountypa.gov/3196/Thunderstorms-Lightning-and-Extreme-Heat

Come out & support the LMFD/LMPD Bike Team fundraising efforts for the Ben to the Shore Bike Tour supporting Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation🚴🏼‍♂️🌉👮🏽👨🏼‍🚒

THIS SATURDAY at
The Palombaro (Big club)
7pm-10pm

$60pp (pay at the door)
2 drink 🎟️
Food & Entertainment

See you Friday!

Have you bought your tickets yet?
🏈🏟️

LET'S GO!🏟️🏈🏆

Lower Merion Fire Department (LMFD) &
Lower Merion Police Department (LMPD)
is hosting an online raffle to support our team for
the 37th Annual Ben to the Shore Bike Tour on July 21, 2024.

We are raffling off TWO (2) tickets to Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, February 9, 2025 in New Orleans, LA!

Raffle tickets are $100 each.
When purchasing your raffle ticket,
please indicate the team member who sold you the ticket so that they will receive proper fundraising credit.

All proceeds benefit Team LMFD/LMPD/DeMuynck/Royds/Setzer & Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation

NOTE: ONE WINNER will be drawn who will receive BOTH TICKETS.
The prize is tickets only, does not include travel, lodging, etc.

Drawing is June 15th, 2024

To purchase your raffle tickets, visit https://givebutter.com/3DwNDL

Good Luck & Thank You For Your Support!

Happy First Day on the job for new
Lower Merion Deputy Fire Marshal, James Gulliver.

With 20 years in the fire service with Brookline Volunteer Fire Company - Station 35, James holds a Masters degree in Public Safety from Saint Joseph's University served as Fire Marshal at Thomas Jefferson University & Hospital and is a member of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety Hazardous Materials Team.

We're thrilled for James to take on this role. He brings a strong base of knowledge & experience to the position that will benefit Lower Merion Fire Department and our community.

Congratulations, James!

Great article on firefighters & firehouses in Pennsylvania.

Did You Know?

"Firefighters are pretty rare.
Just ☝🏼 in every 430 Pennsylvanians is a member of a firehouse.
That’s a huge drop from ☝🏼 in every 40 in the 1970s. "

Career firefighters...
Volunteer firefighters...
There simply aren't as many these days.
It's no different in Lower Merion.

We're always recruiting volunteers...
But you can also support your local firehouse
by getting involved, attending events & donating when possible.

www.joinlmfd.org

https://ow.ly/82Xn50RO7jy

BBQ Season is HERE!🥩🍔🔥
Even if the weather hasn't been cooperating...

Stay safe when grilling at home:

❗Move the grill 10ft from siding, decking, anything flammable.
❗Stay with the grill when you're cooking
❗Use long-handled BBQ tools when cooking

Lower Merion Fire Department is excited to announce
our Youth Firefighter Summer Camp

Camp will provide participants the opportunity to learn
about fire safety, fire prevention, and the roles & responsibilities
of firefighters

Learning alongside Firefighters will help kids build a sense
of teamwork & responsibility. The curriculum is designed to be fun,
challenging, entertaining & educational.

Lessons & activities will focus on the daily life of a firefighter,
while helping participants identify fire & life safety concerns
throughout their homes & schools.

Each day will consist of lessons, followed by
opportunities to actively participate in exercises designed
to reinforce what they have learned.

Youth Firefighter Camp will cover many interesting topics
such as Fire Extinguisher Training, Fire Investigation,
Search and Rescue, & more!

Cost for this program is:
$150.00 for Lower Merion Residents
$180.00 for Non-Residents

To register, please contact the Lower Merion Township
Parks & Recreation Department, at 610-645-6220,
or visit the registration page ⤵

https://lowermerionpa.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29947

Don't be a "D" Driver

Drunk
Drugged
Distracted
Drowsy
It's all Dangerous...

On International Firefighters Day,
we honor all firefighters
for their extraordinary commitment,
exceptional courage
and dedication to the public's safety.

Thank you!
👩‍🚒👨‍🚒🚒

Congratulations to Superintendent Block! We look forward to working with you in your new role.

In 2020, older adults (65+) in the United States
had a 2.5 times greater risk of
dying in a fire than the total population.

Whether your elderly loved ones
live alone, at home, in a senior care
facility or with a loved one.....make sure they are prepared
for an emergency!

May is .
Help us keep them safe!

FACT!
The risk of dying in a home fire is CUT IN HALF
in homes with working fire alarms & smoke detectors.

Just last week, fire alarms & smoke detectors saved lives & property right here in .

Success Story #1:
Fire activated a home's fire alarm which notified the homeowner & dispatched the fire department. Firefighters found a small fire in the attic and their early detection & rapid response resulted in minimal property damage

Success Story #2:
Just 3 hours and 45 minutes later, a fire in an apartment activated the smoke detector in the unit.
While the resident was not home at the time, the smoke detector alerted a neighbor who evacuated & called 911.

Working smoke alarms are an important part of a home fire escape plan.

❗️Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room & outside each separate sleeping area.
❗️Install alarms on every level of the home, including the basement
❗️It is best to use interconnected smoke alarms so that when one smoke alarm sounds, they all sound.
❗️Test all smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working.