New Rescue 71 Update 12102015

Update #2 – On 12/10/2015, UMFC has received an update from Horrocks Fire & Rescue Apparatus (Our Local Rosenbauer Dealer) on the construction of the new RESCUE 71.  We now have a Chassis and work on the Cab is moving right along. (see pictures below)  Keep...

New Rescue 71 Update 12032015

This time last year, members of the UMFC Truck Committee and Executive Committee signed a contract with Rosenbauer USA for the purchase of a new Rescue Truck to replace our current 1995 Pierce Rescue Truck.  On 12/2/2015, UMFC has officially received notification from...

October 2015 – Fire Prevention Open House

HEAR THE BEEP .. WHERE YOU SLEEP …            EVERY BEDROOM NEEDS A WORKING SMOKE DETECTORDid you know that roughly half of home fire deaths result from fires reported between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., when most people are asleep?Smoke alarms save lives. If there is a...

Merwyn Claar – Past Member

It is with deep regret the Officers and Members of the Upper Makefield Fire Company announce the passing of past Firefighter, President & Secretary, Merwyn Claar.Merwyn B. Claar of Newtown died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. He...

July 22, 2015 – North Brunswick NJ

At 0644 hrs on Wednesday July 22nd, 2015,  Tanker 71 was dispatched to assist the North Brunswick Fire Company in Middlesex County NJ at a Large Warehouse Fire.   Tanker 71 responded with a crew of 2 firefighters to the 1600blk of Livingston Ave. to assist with water...

June 15, 2015 – Auto Extrication

UMFC firefighters were dispatched at 0840hrs by Bucks Co 9-1-1 to a reported Auto Extrication.  A tree had fallen onto two vehicles traveling in opposite directions on Route 32 between Lurgan Rd & Aquetong Rd. One vehicle traveling northbound had significant...