On June 16, the Limerick Fire Department kicked off its 11th annual Youth Firefighter Camp!

We were excited to welcome approximately 160 campers for a fun-filled week of hands-on firefighting activities and learning experiences.

Today at Youth Firefighter Camp, campers got hands-on experience with a variety of important fire safety skills and equipment!

At the Gear Station, they learned about ... (Full Story & Photos)

We ordered our Engine on June 28, 2022. Finally, after 3 years, the Limerick Fire Dept took delivery of the new Engine 51 (aka “Casper”)! It arrived officially on June 9, and we are excited!

It is a 2025 E-One Cyclone Pumper. It has a 1500 GPM Hale Qmax pump with 780 gallons of water, 1200’ of 5” supply line, 600’ of 2.5”, and 900’ of 1.75” attack line.

Driver training and familiarization will start ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 3:52 pm, the department was dispatched to a vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of Township Line Rd and Buckwalter Rd. Rescue 51, Special Service 51, and Fire Police responded. Crews cleared the heavy debris and fluids from the roadway before being made available a short time later. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 6:53 pm, on May 29, the department was dispatched to assist at a residential building fire in Spring City. Tower 51, Squad 51, and Special Service 51 responded. The fire was quickly brought under control. Crews checked for extension, while the Special Service filled SCBA cylinders. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Crews from the Limerick Fire Department and Pottstown Goodwill Ambulance participated in a recruitment and apparatus display at the Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center on May 29, 202. EMS Chief Kevin Yerger and Battalion Fire Chief/Assistant Township Fire Marshal Matt Markland spoke with students about the benefits of becoming a Firefighter and/or EMT—skills that are valuable in any workplace. ... (Full Story & Photos)

That's a wrap for the 2025 Limerick Fire Department Carnival! We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out and supported this year’s event. A special thanks goes out to all of our incredible sponsors—your support made it possible for us to host a successful carnival, even with the less-than-ideal weather.

We also want to say thank you to our standby crews this year, Perkiomen ... (Full Story & Photos)

On May 15, 2025 Zach Shuler graduated from the Firefighter I program at the Chester County Fire and Public Safety Training Campus. This significant achievement marks his successful completion of the rigorous training and certification process required for entry-level interior firefighters. We extend our congratulations to Zach on this milestone.... (Full Story & Photos)

During our carnival Wednesday night our stand by companies, Swedesburg Fire Company and Flourtown Fire Company, were dispatched to rescue ducklings that were stuck in a storm drain off of Mountain View Lane.
Thank you to Swedesburg and Flourtown's crews for covering the township while our firefighters operated the carnival. ... (Full Story & Photos)