Upper Merion Township Fire & EMS & American Red Cross will be hosting a free smoke alarm installation blitz on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Valley Forge Acres section of the Township. Valley Forge Acres includes the following streets: Hillside Rd, Grove Lane, Pine Lane, Orchard Road, Evergreen Road, Valley View Road, West Church Road, and Bismark Way.

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Upper Merion Township Fire & EMS is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive at the Upper Merion Township Building, located at 175 West Valley Forge Road in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

The event is scheduled for September 17, 2026, and will take place from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, the team took on the Fight For Air Climb - Philadelphia and delivered an incredible performance.
This year, the firefighter stair climb team more than doubled in size and raised over $5,800 in support of the American Lung Association
Every team member completed the full 50 floors / 1,088 steps, with all but one conquering the climb in full firefighter gear—an added 70 lbs. of challenge.
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Electric portable space heaters can provide warmth, but they are also a leading cause of residential fires if used improperly. Follow these safety tips to help prevent fires and injuries:

• Keep heaters at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn, including furniture, curtains, bedding, and clothing
• Plug heaters directly into a wall outlet — never use extension cords or power strips
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Lithium-ion batteries power a wide range of devices, including smartphones, laptops, e-scooters, e-bikes, e-cigarettes, smoke alarms, toys, and even cars. If these batteries are not used properly or become damaged, they can catch fire or explode.

Lithium-ion batteries contain a significant amount of energy in a compact space. If damaged or misused, they may overheat, ignite, or explode. Discontinue ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 11:20 p.m., with temperatures around 24 degrees, the King of Prussia Fire Company supported the USMA West Point Marathon Team as they carried the official Army-Navy Game Ball along Route 202 through Upper Merion Township. The ball is on its way to Baltimore for the upcoming Army-Navy Game on Saturday.

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Save the date! Come join us on the 14th of December between the hours of 8a and 12p to have breakfast with Santa as he stops at Swedesburg Fire Company before the big day. ... (Full Story & Photos)

King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company coordinates a department wide toy drive for CHOP in King of Prussia.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will make a special trip to CHOP mid-afternoon on Christmas Eve, December 24th.
Because patient safety is a priority, Santa and Mrs. Claus will "fly-by" patient rooms from the outside of the hospital, with some help from Tower 56 and the Upper Merion Fire & EMS Department.

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