Sellersville volunteers handled this riding mower fire today in the area of Highland Park.

This time of year is popular for lawn mower fires due to mulched leaves accumulating around the exhaust. Be sure to stop periodically to ensure the hot exhaust is clear of combustible materials. ... (Full Story & Photos)

After more than a year of planning and numerous meetings, the department has finalized the decision to purchase a replacement for the current Tower 27.

The new truck, a 2030 KME, will include the following features:

103-foot straight aerial
Severe service Predator cab
225 feet of ground ladders
Hale QMAX single-stage 1500 GPM pump
300-gallon booster tank
Cummins X15 motor
Whelen lighting package

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Last night for our weekly Department training, we were joined by Stephen Miller and John Sileski from MES for a Hurst rescue tool demonstration.

John and Stephen brought an arsenal of rescue tools, commonly known as the “Jaws of Life,” for our Department to put through the paces in multiple extrication scenarios.

The current set of rescue tools on Rescue 27 are reaching the age of being obsolete ... (Full Story & Photos)

Back in October, we were provided a facility tour of Waste Management’s new CNG filling station. The now operational Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) filling facility, the first in the area, fills Waste Managements trash trucks much like a regular gas station would for your car or truck.

After the tour of how the facility works, the Department was then presented a donation check of $500.

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Yesterday afternoon Sellersville Volunteers along with St. Luke’s EMS and Rescue 26 were dispatched for a reported auto extrication at the intersection of Old Mill Road and Forrest Road in West Rockhill Township.

Deputy 27 arrived and had a tri-axle dump truck into a tree with the driver pinned between the dash and gear shifter.

Rescue 27 arrived and were preparing for a dash push as M151 (St. ... (Full Story & Photos)