Are you looking to serve your community in a vital way? Our Fire Police Unit is actively recruiting dedicated volunteers to help us keep emergency scenes safe and organized. This is a great way to operationally support the fire department without becoming an interior firefighter. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, November 6, members of the Jenkintown Volunteer Fire Department participated in a live fire training exercise. Firefighters completed five scenario-based evolutions designed to reinforce vital operational skills, including scene size-up, radio communication, incident command, forcible entry, hose line deployment and advancement, search and rescue, victim removal, pump operations, stream ... (Full Story & Photos)

During our October monthly meeting, Firefighter Liam Casey was officially named the 2024 recipient of the Eric R. Feltyberger Firefighter of the Year award. This is Firefighter Casey's second-time receiving this illustrious award, after having received it previously in 2018.

This award is given out annually to a deserving firefighter for their contributions of service to the company, department, ... (Full Story & Photos)

With heavy hearts the Pioneer Fire Company announces the passing of Life Member and former Lieutenant Mike Furlong Sr. at the age of 62.

Mike joined the Pioneer Fire Company in 1977. He was an active and qualified firefighter for many years, rising to the rank of Lieutenant where he served for a time in the 1990’s into the early 2000’s. Many of his closest, life-long friendships were formed within ... (Full Story & Photos)

Throughout the month of August the members of the Jenkintown Volunteer Fire Department conducted a series of drill trainings focused on Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) operations. This culminated with a night of RIT scenarios where our members were able to put all of these skills together and practice rescuing a lost or downed firefighter.

RIT is a critical safety measure in the fire service—teams ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Pioneer Fire Company participated in a busy and fun-filled 4th of July celebration. The Jenkintown Volunteer Fire Department again sponsored the Jenkintown 4th of July Event- which included a parade as well as refreshments and games. Thanks to those that joined in the festivities!

Later in the day, members of Pioneer attended the Glenside 4th of July Parade. Members completed the parade on foot ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, May 15 the Pioneer Fire Company was able to move our apparatus and equipment back into the station on top of our brand new flooring after a nearly two-week renovation was performed.

This aligns with the return to service of both of our engines after both had recent maintenance performed in alternating schedules. Engine 99 will operate as our first-out engine with Engine 99-1 operating ... (Full Story & Photos)

As we enter into the warm weather months, the members of the Jenkintown Volunteer Fire Department conducted a live-fire training session this week. Members worked between engine and ladder company functions including: search and rescue, victim removal, advancing hose lines, deploying ground ladders, forcible entry, and fire suppression.

Members will spend the ensuing months continuing to hone their ... (Full Story & Photos)