The Abington Township Fire Department will open its facilities to visitors in early October
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Thursday, September 27, 2012
In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, the five companies that comprise the Abington Township Fire Department (ATFD) will hold open houses from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. throughout the week of Oct. 8. The public is invited to visit any of the companies during the aforementioned times on the following dates: At the open houses, participants will be able to view each station’s fire apparatus, chat with volunteer firefighters and learn about ways in which they can prevent fires. Members will also be on hand to share recruitment information with those who are interested in joining the ATFD. See photos from last year's event. “Fire Prevention Week is an opportunity for us to educate the community about fire safety and prevention, and also allows us …
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Abington Fire Company
1920 Horace Ave, Abington, PA
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Roslyn Fire Company
1128 Bradfield Rd, Abington, PA
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Edge Hill Fire Company
2843 Limekiln Pike, Glenside, PA
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McKinley Fire Company
893 Jenkintown Rd, Elkins Park, PA
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Weldon Fire Company
412 N Easton Rd, Glenside, PA
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Abington Fire Co. kicks off Fire Prevention Week
The Abington Fire Company got Fire Prevention Week started last night, opening its doors to the public. Abington fire fighters milled around the entrance to the Abington Fire Co. on Horace Avenue just before 6 p.m. About an hour later, the firehouse was filled with residents — many of them children and their parents. The event was part of the national Fire Prevention Week, sponsored by the National Fire Prevention Association, which runs through Oct. 15. However, Abington Fire Co. Chief John Bothwell said open houses at Abington Fire Co. have been happening for more than 40 years. “Each [fire company in Abington] has its own open house during the week,” Bothwell said, standing in front of a polished fire truck in the station... …
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Abington Fire Company
1920 Horace Ave, Abington, PA
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