Change your Clock – Change your Batteries

The Upper Makefield Fire Company is urging Upper Makefield Residents to change the batteries in their smoke alarms at the same time they change their clocks back to standard time this Sunday. In conjunction with the “Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery” fire safety...

Hurricane Sandy

 Weather forecasters are predicting Hurricane Sandy to hit the East Coast between October 28 & October 31, 2012.  Are you prepared if it hits your neighborhood?  Take precautions in advance and be prepared.  Clean your gutters, Fill your gas cans and your car with...

Thompson Mill Road Dwelling Fire – 10/13/2012

At 2238 hours on Saturday October 13, 2012 the Upper Makefield Fire Company was dispatched to assist the Lingohocken Fire Company on on Tactical Box 35-17 for a reported Dwelling Fire in the 300 block of Thompson Mill Road in Upper Makefield Township.  Engine 81 from...

Stonybrook Road Barn Fire – 10/13/2012

At 0936 hours on Saturday October 13, 2012 the Upper Makefield Fire Company was dispatched to 371 Stoneybrook Rd @ the Thorpe Farm for a reported Barn Fire.  Upon the arrival of Deputy Chief 71 Randy Berger reported a “Large Barn Well Involved with Several...

2012 Fire Prevention Open House

  On October 12th 2012 the Upper Makefield Fire Company held their Fire Prevention Open House. This annual event was well attended by residents of the community who enjoyed popcorn, cookies and hot dogs while visiting with the local volunteer firefighters....

UMFC Water Rescue Responds to Car in Canal

On October 7th 2012 Upper Makefield Firefighters were dispatched to a reported car in the canal at Route 532 and General Stark Road.  Upon their arrival the driver had self extricated themselves and was awaiting Medical Treatment.  UMFC Swift Water Trained...