October 6, 6:24 pm: The department was dispatched to a single-vehicle crash on Swamp Pike with reports of the car overturned and the driver out of the vehicle. Crews arrived, secured the vehicle, and cleared debris and fluids from the road. The single occupant was evaluated by Freedom Valley EMS and, fortunately, sustained no injuries. The driver’s seatbelt use likely played a significant role in ... (Full Story & Photos)

October 6, 2:41 am: Companies were dispatched to a report of house smoking and a floor and stove on fire on Masters Drive. Deputy 51 arrived first at the scene, investigated, and reported a working kitchen fire. Assistant 51 assumed command upon arrival. Engine 51 was the first due engine and immediately pulled a line and made entry, making a quick knock on the fire. Quint 58 arrived as first due ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members of the Limerick Fire Department and Perkiomen Fire Company just completed rope rescue operations and technician classes. The classes were taught by Elder Technical Rescue Services. Members were taught various skills needed to use rope equipment to rescue victims from limited access areas. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday, September 30, a few Limerick firefighters participated in Live Burn 1 of 2 with the Region 2 companies at the Montgomery County Fire Academy. All crews performed training in a series of scenarios and rotated through different truck assignments. Training lasted for about two hours. Special Service 51 assisted with filling air cylinders on site for all crews. ... (Full Story & Photos)

September 24: Dispatch went out at 5:35 pm for a reported unattached garage fire on Neiffer Rd, Limerick Township. One minute later, Deputy 51 reported a header from a half mile out. Upon arrival, Deputy 51 assumed command and stated that it was a three-car garage, well off, with minimal exposure to the residence. The first-in engine immediately deployed hoses and put water on the fire.

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September 21, 11:49 am - The department was dispatched to a reported building fire on Swamp Pike late Monday morning, with initial reports stating a couch was on fire due to a battery issue. Engine 51, Ladder 51, Chief 51, Chief 58, Limerick Fire Marshals, Limerick Fire Police, Trappe Fire Police, Squad 68, Engine 77, and Ladder 98 responded. Chief 51 assessed the situation and held it to 51 and 77 ... (Full Story & Photos)

We hosted our first-ever car show on September 19 to raise funds to Bring Back the Mack! Needless to say, it was a successful event, made possible by so many people. We had 210 cars registered for the car show, and it was quite the variety! Thank you to all our attendees, vendors, sponsors, LFD members, and the community who helped make this car show a success! Follow Bring Back the Mack on Facebook ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 7:25 am on September 15, the department was dispatched to an accident involving a farm tractor and a passenger vehicle on Limerick Center Rd. Rescue 51, Chief 51, Fire Police, Limerick Police, and Freedom Valley EMS responded. One patient was evaluated for non-life-threatening injuries and transported to a local hospital. The collision caused a significant spill of hydraulic fluid and beet juice ... (Full Story & Photos)