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2023 Incidents & 2022, 2021 |
Jan | 27 | 28 | 15 |
Feb | 24 | 30 | 14 |
Mar | 22 | 23 | 38 |
Apr | 30 | 27 | 25 |
May | 26 | 32 | 19 |
Jun | | 30 | 22 |
Jul | | 23 | 26 |
Aug | | 27 | 23 |
Sep | | 33 | 28 |
Oct | | 28 | 29 |
Nov | | 22 | 30 |
Dec | | 24 | 29 |
Total | 129 | 327 | 298 |
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Welcome to the Official Website for the Ridge Fire Company No 1
Founded May 11, 1936
Chartered (Incorporated) June 29, 1936

Photo Courtesy of Henry Peterman
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Building Fire in Spring City
Ridge Fire Company , June 06
Just before 3:30 PM , Station 62 along with mutual aid companies to assist Station 63 (Liberty Fire Company) on the 3400 block of Schuylkill Road for a building fire. Station 63 was initially dispatched for a vehicle fire , units arrived to find the vehicle as well as several wooden pallets on fire spreading to a building in close proximity. Engine 62-1 responded and deployed a line to the interior. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Smokey Conditions in the Area
Ridge Fire Company , June 06
Area wide observations of smoke, a haze, and/or a general burning odor throughout Chester and Montgomery County have been received this evening. Based on reports from the US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly, the cause is believed to be smoke moving into our area from wildfires in Canada.
To our residents: we urge you to use your best judgment when deciding to call 9-1-1 to report ... (Full Story)
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Busy Saturday for Ridge Volunteers
Ridge Fire Company, June 03
Just before 8:30am , Station 62 , MICU 84-2, and Medic 329-8 (Goodwill EMS) were dispatched to Linfield Road and 724 for the accident with entrapment. Chief 62 arrived and reported a three vehicle accident with one overturned. All occupants were out of the vehicles and EMS arrived and evaluated the occupants of the vehicles. Rescue 62 and Engine 62-1 arrived and controlled hazards on the roadway and ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Brush Fire in East Coventry
Ridge Fire Company , May 30
Just after 4PM Station 62 was dispatched to the unit block of Larkspur Lane for a fire type unknown. Assistant 62 arrived and surveyed the area , and located a 1 acre area of brush on fire in the 1100 block of Ebelhare Road. Chief 62 requested Engine 64-5 (Norco) and Field 51 (Limerick) to assist. Brush 62 and Engine 62-2 arrived and began fire attack . Engine 62-5 supplied the units operating on ... (Full Story & Photos)
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House Fire in Kimberton
Ridge Fire Company , May 27
At 2:30PM , Engine 62-5 was dispatched along with mutual aid fire companies to the 500 block of Deer Run Lane to assist Station 61 (Kimberton) on a house fire. Engine 62-5 arrived and supplied Rescue 61. The crew of Engine 62-5 assisted with overhaul. Engine 62-5 was on scene for approximately two hours before returning to the station.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Accident on Route 724
Ridge Fire Company, May 25
Just before 9PM , Station 62 along with MICU 84-2 (Goodwill EMS) were dispatched to the area of Route 724 and Peterman Road for an auto accident. Assistant 62 arrived and reported a two vehicle accident and requested fire police shut down 724. Traffic 62 arrived and rerouted traffic while Rescue 62 cleared hazards and debris off the roadway and utilized the light tower to illuminate the scene. Engine ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Woods Fire in East Vincent
Ridge Fire Company, May 15
Just before 10pm , Station 62 was dispatched to the area of Stony Run Road and Percheron Drive for a fire type unknown. Chief 62 arrived with a fire in the woods. Engine 62-2 and Brush 62 arrived and simultaneously began fire attack. Engine 62-5 and Utility 62-1 arrived shortly after assisting with extinguishing hot spots. Units were in service for approximately 30 minutes before returning to the ... (Full Story & Photos)
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