Ridge Fire Company

05/17/2026

Garage Fire on Anderson Road

May 16, 2026

Just before 1pm , Station 62, Montgomery County Station 51 (Limerick) for the Ladder and Engine and Medic 325-2(Friendship EMs) were dispatched to the 100 block of Anderson Road for a detached garage on fire. Chief 62 quickly arrived and reported a working garage fire. This brought in additional units from Station 51, Station 64 (Norco), Montgomery County Rescue 98 (Royersford) for the cascade & manpower, along with the Chester County Fire Marshal’s Office. Engine 62-1 arrived and went into service with an attack line on the fire along with wetting down the exposure. Engine 64-5 arrived and stretched a second line while Engine 62-5 supplied Engine 62-1. Crews from Station 51 and 98 assisted with overhaul. The fire was brought under control quickly. Crews remained on scene to assist with overhaul while the Chester County Fire Marshal’s Office conducted their investigation. Crews were in service for approximately two hours.

Thank you to our Mutual Aid Companies for their assistance.

Photos courtesy of Brandon Drabinski and Ridge Fire Company.

https://www.ridgefirecompany.com/news/265/Garage-Fire-on-Anderson-Road

Limerick Fire Department
Royersford Fire Department
NFC Station 64

Just before 1pm , Station 62, Montgomery County Station 51 (Limerick) for the Ladder and Engine and Medic 325-2(Friendship EMs) were dispatched to the 100 block of Anderson Road for a detached garage on fire. Chief 62 quickly arrived and reported a working garage fire. This brought in additional uni...

05/17/2026

Accident with Entrapment Followed by Structure Response

May 15, 2026

Just after 3pm , Station 62 along with MICU 84-2 (Goodwill EMS) were dispatched to the 900 block of Ridge Road for an accident with entrapment, reported to be a vehicle on its side. Chief 62 arrived and after surveying the area, located a two vehicle accident with confirmed entrapment on the Cadmus Road driveway of the OJR Campus. MICU 83-2 (Friendship EMS) was added to the assignment for a second patient. Rescue 62 arrived and quickly began stabilization and extrication. Engine 62-1 assisted with extrication and controlling hazards. The occupants of both vehicles were evaluated by EMS. 62 Fire Police controlled traffic around the scene with the assistance of OJR Police/Security Dept. Crews operated for about an hour. While on scene Station 62 was dispatched to a building fire upgrade in Station 63’s (Liberty) district on the Unit Block of Veterans Drive in East Vincent. Engine 62-1 remained on the scene while Rescue 62 responded to the building fire, which was quickly scaled back by 63 units. Station 62 returned to service just before 4pm.

Just after 3pm , Station 62 along with MICU 84-2 (Goodwill EMS) were dispatched to the 900 block of Ridge Road for an accident with entrapment, reported to be a vehicle on its side. Chief 62 arrived and after surveying the area, located a two vehicle accident with confirmed entrapment on the Cadmus....

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day from Ridge!

04/28/2026

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!!!!

Come help support your local volunteer fire company on Tuesday, April 28th from 5-8pm at the Rita's Italian Ice of Pughtown. 2323 Pottstown Pike in South Coventry Twp. Your local Ridge Volunteers will be on-site along with a truck or two... We look forward to enjoying some refreshing water ice with our community. A percentage of that night's sales will go to benefit the Ridge Fire Company.

Tuesday, April 28th.
From 5-8pm
Rita's Italian Ice of Pughtown
2323 Pottstown Pike
Pottstown, Pa. 19465

04/27/2026

We can't wait to see you Tomorrow!!! Come help support your local volunteer fire company on Tuesday, April 28th from 5-8pm at the Rita's Italian Ice of Pughtown. 2323 Pottstown Pike in South Coventry Twp. Your local Ridge Volunteers will be on-site along with a truck or two... We look forward to enjoying some refreshing water ice with our community. A percentage of that night's sales will go to benefit the Ridge Fire Company.

Tuesday, April 28th.
From 5-8pm
Rita's Italian Ice of Pughtown
2323 Pottstown Pike
Pottstown, Pa. 19465

04/07/2026

Rita's is always a good idea! Come help support your local volunteer fire company on April 28th from 5-8pm at the Rita's Italian Ice of Pughtown. 2323 Pottstown Pike in South Coventry Twp. Your local Ridge Volunteers will be on-site along with a truck or two... We look forward to enjoying some refreshing water ice with our community. A percentage of that night's sales will go to benefit the Ridge Fire Company.

Tuesday, April 28th.
From 5-8pm
Rita's Italian Ice of Pughtown
2323 Pottstown Pike
Pottstown, Pa. 19465

04/05/2026

The members of Ridge Fire Co extend our heartfelt condolences to the Walnuttown Vol. Fire & Rescue Company along with the families of Fire Chief Jeffory Buck and Assistant Chief Robert Shick Jr. who tragically made the ultimate sacrifice Saturday during a search detail for a missing person in Berks County.

03/09/2026

The Ridge Fire Company sends its deepest condolences to the family of Corporal Timothy O’Connor Jr. and all his family at the Pennsylvania State Police and fellow law enforcement agencies.

02/13/2026

The Ridge Fire Co would like to congratulate WVPD Chief Mike Swininger on a dedicated 30+ year career in Law Enforcement to the region. The Ridge Fire Company has had the pleasure to work with Chief Swininger during his time with East Vincent PD early in his career and his 30 years at West Vincent. We wish you a much deserved upcoming retirement Mike!

01/26/2026

Help us help you! If you live near a fire hydrant please keep it clear of snow and ice!