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FOR SALE: 2018 Chevrolet Suburban

The Centre Square Fire Company’s 2018 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD ½ Ton LS is up for sale by sealed bid. There will be a reserve on this vehicle. CSFC reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The vehicle is being sold “AS IS”. All bids are due by 5 pm Friday, November 22, 2024.

President Biden visit

The Centre Square Fire Company had the honor and privilege to provide fire, rescue, and support services for the President of the United States while he visited Whitpain Township. 22 of our dedicated firefighters operated at 3 mission specific locations, all while continuing to protect our community. CSFC was proud to work hand in hand with Whitpain Township Police Department and the many other local, state, and federal agencies to make this event a success.

John Posen Award for 60yrs of service

Whitpain Township and the Board of Supervisors honored Engineer, John Posen, for over 60 years of service. John began as a junior firefighter at the age of 16 in 1962 and worked his way through the ranks to fire chief in 1974. Ever since he has dedicated his time to train newer members on driving trucks. He most especially enjoys teaching new drivers how to drive Tower 33! Congratulations John and thank you for all of your years of dedication to CSFC!

Chief Miller Memorial Bench

CSFC was honored to attend a bench dedication ceremony for our late fire chief, Lee Miller. The bench was donated in Chief Miller's honor by the Whitpain Township Recreation Association and Whitpain Township Softball League. Chief Miller began his volunteer service with CSFC in 1995 and was elected fire chief in 2007. He held the position of chief up to his passing this past December. Chief Miller also worked for Whitpain Township for 40 years serving as Parks Superintendent and Assistant Public Works Director. The bench is located at Wentz Run Park, the perfect place to be appreciated by the community he loved so much.

New Firefighters-Marshal

On Tuesday, November 21st, two new full time firefighters were sworn in at the Whitpain Township Board of Supervisors Meeting. We welcome Kyle Morse and Bryan Rhoads to the Centre Square Fire Co. Family! On the same evening, Mike Barnshaw was sworn in as the new Deputy Fire Marshal for Whitpain Township. We congratulate Mike Barnshaw on his new position and thank him for his years of dedicated service to Centre Square Fire Company!

Tanker Accident/Fire

On Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 10:24 am Centre Square Fire Company and Towamencin Volunteer Fire Company were dispatched to vehicle fire involving a tanker truck at milepost 26.2 of the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Fire units arrived within minutes to find three vehicles, one of which was a tanker carrying jet fuel, heavily involved in fire. Numerous additional resources from area fire companies, Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania were requested to assist. The fire was brought under control within approximately 1 ½ hours, and after standing by to ensure safety during the cleanup operation, fire crews cleared the scene at 7:39 pm. This was a large, complex incident that could not have been successfully mitigated without our mutual aid partners, and we sincerely thank all that were involved. Sadly, multiple lives were lost as a result of this crash, and our thoughts are with the families of those individuals.