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)

The annual Hazardous Materials training took place over two nights at RFC.
This year's emphasis was on decontamination training.
Instructors taught the methods of decon and removal of victims and firefighters in the field.
Members were able to have a "hands on" session in the engine bay where they practiced the various methods they learned in the classroom.... (Full Story & Photos)

At 7:46 this morning, RFC and Broomall Fire Company were dispatched to a vehicle fire on the Blue Route at mile marker 12.6 northbound.
Fireboard reported that they checked the traffic camera and the vehicle appeared to be well involved.
While traveling southbound to the turn around, Deputy 15 confirmed the report and updated the location to 12.8 northbound.
Squad 15 arrived and deployed an 1 3/4" ... (Full Story & Photos)

Right after 11 AM today, RFC was dispatched to the 700 block of East Lancaster Avenue for a reported car fire.
RTPD arrived and reported smoke in the passenger compartment of the car.
Crews arrived and confirmed the report. After disconnecting the battery, crews used a booster line to extinguish and cool down the firewall area.
Crews returned to the station within thirty minutes.... (Full Story & Photos)

On February 23rd, shortly after 3:30 PM, RFC was dispatched to the 200 block of Midland Avenue for a person with their leg stuck in a snowblower.
Crews arrived and EMS began treating the person for pain management while fire crews worked to stabilize the snowblower and dismantle the blades of the blower where the leg was stuck. Within a few minutes, crews were able to dislodge the patient's leg.
EMS ... (Full Story & Photos)