RFC was granted permission to hold training drills at the Hamilton property located at Eagle Road and Strafford Avenue.
Tonight, firefighters were able to hold more realistic scenarios, advancing hose lines up several flights of stairs and conducting searches in the large house.
A smoke machine was used to fill the third floor with theatrical smoke, which made a more realistic environment for the ... (Full Story & Photos)

With the warmer weather here, many people will be out and about, walking around Wayne.
If the bay doors are open at the firehouse, feel free to walk in and visit with our volunteers and career staff.
If the doors are closed, personnel may be busy with various calls for service.
Please stop back. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Around 9:43 this morning, RFC Fire and EMS was dispatched to Abrahams Lane for a crash with entrapment.
Crews arrived and found a vehicle on its' side. Stabilization equipment was deployed and the lone occupant was assisted out of the vehicle.
The operator sustained no injuries.
Crews remained on the scene until the tow company righted the vehicle.
RFC cleared within forty-five minutes.... (Full Story & Photos)

Little Smiles PA and the Newtown Square Fire Company, invited RFC and other fire companies, EMS and police departments in the area to participate in a very special community event, the Little Smiles PA "Stars Ball" Gala, which was held on April 11 at Ellis Preserve.
The Stars Ball is modeled after the Oscars, but the true stars of the evening were 11 children from CHOP,
Nemours, Shriners, St. Christopher's, ... (Full Story & Photos)

At approximately 9:30 this morning, RFC was dispatched to Eastern University, by the softball field, for an older man stuck up to his hips in the marsh next to the pond.
Fireboard started the USAR team from Upper Darby FD for assistance.
RFC units arrived and confirmed the initial report.
Crews deployed an extension ladder and laid it on the ground next to the trapped subject. Firefighters were able ... (Full Story & Photos)

RFC held the annual elections this evening at the firehouse.
First Assistant Chief Ryan Maguire decided to step down after serving as an officer for the past twenty years, which prompted the line officer changes.
For the upcoming two years:

Chief Joe Maguire
Deputy Chief Michael Maguire
First Assistant Chief Alex Tornetta
Second Assistant Chief Bob Bruno
Chief Engineer Jim Daywalt
Captain Greg DeNicola
Lieutenant ... (Full Story & Photos)

At the annual meeting, Firefighter Alex Valeri was named the 2025 RFC Firefighter of the Year.
Alex was nominated because of his high level of commitment to the fire company, in particular, his willingness to serve on numerous committees and signing up for additional training with county fire schools. He is an engineer which means he can operate all of the RFC apparatus and he was also voted in as ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 8:44 PM, RFC was dispatched for the Quint to assist the Upper Merion Fire Department on a reported working building fire on General Steuben Road in King of Prussia.
Chief 15 and Quint 15 (with a crew of five) responded and were on scene within nine minutes of dispatch.
Once on location, crews were put to work with overhaul and ventilation.
RFC remained on location for nearly an hour before they ... (Full Story & Photos)