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2011 

  10/01/11 38th Annual Apple Butter Frolic 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  Folk Craft Demonstrations • Delicious Pa. German Food • Children's Games • Old Farm Equipment Demonstrations It is sponsored by the Mennonite Historians of Eastern Pennsylvania. The location is at the Mennonite Heritage Center in L...
09/27/2011
Can you believe fall is upon us?  With fall comes Montgomery Township's annual Autumn Festival. The event is being held Saturday, October 1st from 10 am - 4 pm at the William F. Maule Park at Windlestrae.  They have been anxiously planning for it and are looking forward to a great community day ...
09/27/2011
Open House wil be on the evening of October 6 (rain date is October 13) at the Main Fire Station on Bustard Road. We encourage you to come with your children and see the demonstrations of fire and rescue techniques and learn together that fire safety is everyone's responsibility.    Fire Preventi...
09/26/2011
FIRE PREVENTION EXPO 2011 SPONSORED BY Abington Health Lansdale Hospital And Colmar Volunteer Fire Company Sunday, October 9, 2011, 1:00 to 4:00 PM (Rain Date Monday, October 10, 7:00 to 9:00 PM) Guests5th District Fire CompaniesAndArea Ambulance Services All Activities will be located on the Ho...
09/26/2011
  12th Annual Car Show & Fun Fest      Sat., Oct. 1, 2011RAIN OR SHINE AT In Snyder Square Shopping Center 1700 Cowpath Rd., Hatfield, Pa. 19440 Vehicle check in 8:30-11 a.m.             Show on paved surfaces.  11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. – Judging of Show           Awards Ceremony—3 p.m. Back by Pop...
09/26/2011
Propane Gas Detector A propane gas detector is a very popular piece of equipment because propane is usually the first choice for powering RV’s, and is growing in popularity for home use as well, especially in rural areas. Propane can run your appliances, hot water heaters, and really almost anyth...
09/26/2011
Manufacturers say most extinguishers should work for 5 to 15 years, but you might not know if you got yours three years ago or 13. So how can you be sure it will fire away? Checking the pressure gauge monthly. If the needle is in the green area, it’s functional. If it falls anywhere else, the ex...
09/26/2011
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America. Carbon monoxide detectors are available, but you need to understand how they work and what their limitations are in order to decide whether or n...
09/26/2011
  All smoke alarms should be tested at least once a month to make sure they operate properly. If a smoke alarm is battery operated, replace the batteries at least once a year to make sure the alarm will work when it is needed. It’s a good practice to make replacement of batteries a seasonal routi...
09/26/2011
Open House - October 2nd 1pm-4pm Annual Fire Prevention OPEN HOUSE Sunday, October 2, 2011 1:00-4:00pm   Come and see what we are all about...... Free food and refreshments   Kids Activities: Free fire truck rides Fire extinguisher training Live demonstrations Equipment on display• Wear fire gea...
09/26/2011