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Welcome to the Website for the Pioneer Fire Company No. 1

The Pioneer Fire Company is an all volunteer fire company located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and has been devoted to serving the residents of Jenkintown Borough and its neighboring communities since 1884. 

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April 29

As we enter the warm weather months, the Jenkintown Volunteer Fire Department is actively seeking new volunteers to join our ranks. The two companies of the JVFD are 100% volunteer organizations which rely on members of the community to answer the call. While our primary focus is on potential applicants which have the inclination to attend trainings and become certified firefighters, we are also open ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Rowhome & Townhome Training

April 27

Members of the Jenkintown Volunteer Fire Department completed the Rowhome & Townhome Fires course via Bucks County Community College Public Safety Training Center. Special thanks to Instructors Hunsicker & Cossman for a dynamic and informative program which will help our members be better prepared to respond to potential incidents in rowhome and townhome type dwellings.

Community members may have ... (Full Story & Photos)

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April 08

While the exact date may have passed us by, we didn’t want to let this incredible milestone go unrecognized: Pioneer Fire Company has proudly served our community for over 140 years — a legacy of dedication dating back to 1884.

For over a century, neighbors have answered the call — day and night, rain or shine — to protect and serve. This legacy continues today, but we can’t do it without you.

As ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Department responds to two vehicle related incidents

March 19

On Wednesday, March 19 the volunteers of the Jenkintown Fire Department responded to two vehicle related emergencies; a vehicle collision and a vehicle fire.

The second incident, a vehicle fire at Wyncote Rd. and Washington Ln. required the use of our 1.75" bumper attack line from Engine 99-1 to extinguish the fire.

One occupant of the vehicle was transported by ambulance to a local hospital with ... (Full Story & Photos)

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March 18

The members of the Jenkintown Fire Department who responded to the SPS Technologies fire in February were honored by the Jenkintown School Board during their meeting on Monday, March 17. The Pioneer Fire Company wishes to thank the School Board for this great evening. We also wish to thank our mutual aid partners who joined us on this evening as well as our colleagues from the Jenkintown Police Department. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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SPS Technologies Fire Response

February 25

On Monday, February 17 members of the Pioneer Fire Company responded to the SPS Technologies structure fire on Highland Ave. in Glenside as a mutual aid company to assist the Weldon Fire Company. Engine 99-1 and Traffic 99 responded and operated for the duration of the night. Engine 99-1 had the primary task of providing a water supply to the elevated master streams which were operating while the ... (Full Story & Photos)

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February 20

In the month of January, the department responded to 35 calls for service. The department responded to 11 reported building fires as well as one vehicle rescue, and two natural gas responses. Crews were in-service for nearly 21 hours. These calls included mutual aid responses into Abington and Cheltenham Townships. In January we received mutual aid into the borough from companies from Abington, Cheltenham, ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Rapid Intervention Team Training

November 26

This past weekend members of the Jenkintown Fire Department completed the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) training course offered through the Bucks County Community College Public Safety Training Center. This 16-hour course is designed to provide firefighters with the knowledge and skills to perform rescue techniques to remove trapped or lost firefighters. This course concluded with a full weekend day ... (Full Story & Photos)

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