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If you are in need of emergency services, please call 911 for the fastest response.
Note: The Upper Dublin Police Department responds to residential automatic fire alarms before the Fire Company is dispatched.
Fire Protection in Upper Dublin is provided by the Fort Washington Fire Company.
A full-time Fire Marshal reports to the Director of Fire Services. The Fire Marshal evaluates fire protection and safety plans. His duties also include building inspections, arson investigations and education. Requests for blasting permits must be requested by contacting the Fire Marshal directly.
Contact the Fire Marshal at (215) 643-1600 x3210 or by Fire Marshal email.
Permits Issued - 97
Fire Safety Inspections - 99
Building Final Inspections - 17
Use & Occupancy Inspections - 15
Knox Boxes Installed - 5
Truss Buildings Placards - 3
Smoke Detectors Distributed - 51
Fire Responses/Request for Services - 96
Fire Scene Investigations for Cause and Origin
Court Appearances
Mutual Aid Fire Scene Investigations - 5
Training Certifications
Fire Prevention Programs - 45
| Type of Incident | Number of Calls |
|---|---|
| Arcing, shorted electric equipment | 24 |
| Assist Police or Other Agency | 14 |
| Automatic Fire Alarm - False | 145 |
| CO Detector | 3 |
| CO Detector Activation, No CO | 11 |
| Coverup, standby, moveup | 3 |
| Dispatched and Cancelled en route | 77 |
| Fire Alarm, Malicious | 10 |
| Fire Investigation (ADI) | 7 |
| Fire, Building | 23 |
| Fire, Chimney or Flue, confined to chimney | 8 |
| Fire, Cooking, confined to container | 39 |
| Fire, Dumpster/Trash | 4 |
| Fire, Field/Brush/Leaves | 5 |
| Fire, Freight or Transport Vehicle | 1 |
| Fire, Other | 4 |
| Fire, Outside Equipment | 1 |
| Fire, Portable Building | 1 |
| Fire, Vehicle, Passenger | 18 |
| Fuel burner/boiler malfunction, fire confined | 5 |
| Gas Leak/Odor | 25 |
| Gasoline Spill | 9 |
| Hazmat | 3 |
| MVA/Standby | 48 |
| Other, describe in notes | 3 |
| Outside Rubbish, Trash or Waste Fire | 2 |
| Overheated Motor | 9 |
| Power Line Down | 1 |
| Rescue, Elevator | 4 |
| Rescue, Vehicle | 6 |
| Rescue, Water | 16 |
| Search for Person on Land | 1 |
| Smoke Scare, Odor of Smoke | 40 |
| Sprinkler Activation due to malfunction | 9 |
| Sprinkler Activation, No Fire | 3 |
| Steam mistaken for smoke | 6 |
| Unfounded | 18 |
| Water or Steam Leak | 15 |
| Wrong Location | 1 |
| TOTAL CALLS | 622 |
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The Township of Upper Dublin
801 Loch Alsh Avenue, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Phone: (215) 643-1600 Fax: (215) 542-0797
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The Township of Upper Dublin
801 Loch Alsh Avenue
Fort Washington, PA 19034
Phone: (215) 643-1600
Fax: (215) 542-0797
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Jules J. Mermelstein-Ward 5
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