The
Skippack Fire Company is an entirely volunteer organization that has
been serving Skippack and the neighboring communities since 1899. In
addition to fire protection, they also provide vehicle and confined
space rescue services. And fire police functions. Today, the Skippack
Fire Company has six pieces of emergency apparatus to protect the
community.
If
you would like to learn more, everyone is welcome. Their meeting
night is the 2nd Monday of each month, and training is every Thursday
night. They're always looking for new members. In addition to fire
fighters, they also need fire police, administrative and support
functions. Or, you can help out in some of their other events:
Turkey
Suppers (early April and 3rd Saturday in October); Craft Show
(Saturday after Thanksgiving); Santa comes to Skippack (Saturday
before Christmas)
For
Banquet Hall rentals call the fire house at 610-584-9995.
MEDICAL:
Skippack Emergency Medical Services (SEMS)
4058 Mensch Road
P.O. Box 59
Skippack, PA 19474
610-454-9665
610-454-9666 (Fax)
The
Skippack Emergency Medical Services was formed in 1986 as a
not-for-profit volunteer ambulance. SEMS services the residents of
Skippack Township as the local emergency responder and provides the best
possible care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year using volunteer workers.
They appreciate all of the support that the residents have given to SEMS.
Without the residents, SEMs would not be able to run as efficiently and
effectively as they have over the past 13 years.
Volunteers
are vital to their organization. They're continually looking for residents
of Skippack Township to volunteer. Volunteer to serve on various
committees, to run calls as an Emergency Medical Technician, a
paramedic, or as a driver. Their organizational meeting is on the second
Tuesday of the month and training is on the fourth Tuesday of the month.
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