EGFD Welcomes new additions to Fire Prevention Arsenal

In the months of September and October, the East Greenville Fire Company took delivery of a Bullex ITS Fire Extinguisher Trainer, a Sparky the Fire Dog Costume and completed our Fire Prevention Fire Truck. 

The Bullex ITS system will be used for training anyone who requests fire extinguisher training.  The Bullex ITS burns propane and utilizes a computer processor to create a realistic fire that is "extinguisher" when the student uses the extinguisher properly.  Any person or group who would like fire extinguisher training, please contact the EGFD.

The Sparky the Fire Dog costume was purchased to be a goodwill ambassador for the Fire Company.  Having already been put to the test at our Public Safety Day at Walmart in Upper Hanover Township, Sparky has proved to be a big hit with all of our residents.

Why did we build a little fire truck?  Simple, Sparky needed a ride.  Sparky's fire truck was the brain child of a group of firefighters.  Thanks to the East Greenville Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, Lin Renninger and John Goetz for helping us complete this truck.

EGFD Fire Prevention Open House 10-09-2008

On Thursday, October 9th, the EGFD hosted residents East Greenville Borough and surrounding municipalities for our annual Fire Prevention Open House.  Our visitors were privileged to various demonstrations including fire extinguisher training, Sparky the Fire Dog, using a fire hose, SCBA and Turnout Gear demos, firefighting technology demos and apparatus tours.

Much to our delight, EGFD Firefighters were kept busy the entire night due to the estimated 300 visitors.  Many excellent suggestions from residents were noted and will be used next year as we continue to improve our fire prevention services to the public. 

Thanks again for giving us a great night.