Warminster Fire Department

08/21/2026

08/04/2026

Come out and see us at national night out at Warminster community Park!

07/26/2026

07/23/2026

SATURDAY'S LIVE FIRE TRAINING HAS BEEN CANCELLED

When we announced this training, we told you it would go forward only if weather conditions kept smoke away from the adjoining neighborhoods. Those conditions did not materialize.

The forecast for Saturday carries smoke directly across Five Ponds Circle and the surrounding homes for most of the day. That is the exact outcome we said we would not accept, so the burn is cancelled.

WHAT WENT INTO THIS

We want you to know what a training evolution like this takes, and what it means to walk away from one.

46 volunteer and career personnel spent an average of four hours each preparing the structure, better than 180 hours of work, clearing chemicals, furnishings, appliances and pressure-treated materials, and bringing the building up to the condition NFPA 1403 requires.

46 members attended the first hands-on training day under Pennsylvania State Fire Academy instructors. The class was capped at 30 students. Another 16 stepped forward to fill logistics and support roles so the day could happen at all.

Central Bucks EMS, Warminster Township Public Works, and Five Ponds Golf Course each committed people and resources to Saturday.

None of that was wasted. The training our members completed is real, the preparation stands, and the partnerships that made it possible are stronger for it.

WHAT YOU WILL SEE SATURDAY

We will still be on site from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM running a drill without live fire. Crews will pull lines and work search, ventilation and forcible entry evolutions. You will see apparatus but there is no fire and no emergency.

THANK YOU

To the residents of Five Ponds Circle and the surrounding neighborhoods: thank you for your patience, and for trusting us with this.

That trust is the reason we cancelled. A department that trains for your safety should not do it at your expense.

We are also grateful to Warminster Township leadership. They empowered us to weigh this with our own knowledge, judgment and experience, and to make the decision we believed was right. That kind of backing is what allows a fire department to choose the careful call over the convenient one.

Training structures like this one do not come along often. We will take the next opportunity when one comes along, and you will get the same notice you got this time.

Questions or concerns:

John Mahon, Deputy Fire Chief, Warminster Fire Department
[email protected]

Joe Velten, Fire Marshal, Warminster Township
[email protected]

07/03/2026

Engine 92 is currently working at a multi alarm fire in New Britain. Quick question, what’s a turbo-draft and how did two of them end up hooked to our truck🤣.

07/01/2026

The Excessive Heat Warning has been Updated (additional locations) and will remain in effect in Bucks County until 07-04-2026 6:00PM.

Cooling centers in Upper and Lower Bucks will be open through Saturday to seniors and people experiencing homelessness who are seeking refuge from the extreme heat. See the list below for each locations operating hours, as cooling centers for seniors and the homeless:

Benjamin H Wilson Senior Center
580 Delmont Ave, Warminster, PA 18974
Wednesday - Sunday
Hours: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
215-672-8380

YMCA – Warminster
624 York Rd, Warminster Township, PA 18974
Wednesday – Friday
Hours: 5 a.m. – 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday - Closed
Sunday
Hours: 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
267-387-9622

Other available sites throughout the county.
Bensalem Senior Citizens Center
1850 Byberry Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020
Wednesday – Thursday
Hours: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
215-638-7720

Bristol Borough Senior Center
301 Wood Street, Bristol, PA 19007
Wednesday - Sunday
Hours: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
215-788-9238

Bristol Township Senior Center
2501 Bath Rd, Bristol, PA 19007
Wednesday
Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday – Sunday
Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Falls Township Building
188 Lincoln Hwy # 100, Fairless Hills, PA 19030
Wednesday
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Falls Township Senior Center
282 Trenton Rd, Fairless Hills, PA 19030
Wednesday & Thursday
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Middletown Township Municipal Building – Public Hall
3 Municipal Wy, Langhorne, PA 19047
Wednesday – Friday
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Middletown Senior Center - Library
2142 Trenton Rd, Levittown, PA 19056
Wednesday – Thursday
Hours 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Newtown Fire Rescue Station 45
14 Liberty Street, Newtown, PA 18940
Wednesday – Thursday
Hours: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Newtown Township Adm Building
100 Municipal Drive, Newtown, PA 18940
Wednesday – Thursday
Hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Nockamixon Township Building
589 Lakeside Warren Rd, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972
Wednesday – Friday
Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Pennridge FISH Org, Inc – Annex bldg. (rear/side entrance) adults only
812 W Chestnut St, Perkasie, PA 18944
Wednesday - Sunday
Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
215-257-7616

Quakertown Masonic Lodge – First Floor
501 W Broad St, Quakertown, PA 18951
Saturday
Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Riegelsville Borough Hall
615 Easton Road, Riegelsville, PA 18077
Wednesday – Thursday
Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
610-749-2726

Ringing Rocks Family Campground
75 Woodland Dr, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972
Wednesday – Friday
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
610-982-5552

Yardley Borough
Rec. Room near rear of 56 South Main St. Yardley Pa, 19067
Wednesday – Saturday
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 6 p.m.

YMCA - Fairless Hills
601 S. Oxford Valley Road, Fairless Hills, PA 19030
Wednesday – Friday
Hours: 5 a.m. – 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday - Closed
Sunday
Hours: 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
215-949-3400

06/30/2026

It's already hot out there, but it's going to get even hotter in the coming days! Extreme Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories have been posted for our area as a prolonged stretch of dangerous heat starts tomorrow.

The full briefing package can be found here:
https://www.weather.gov/media/phi/current_briefing.pdf

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room (if possible), stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Once we get confirmation of their availability, we will share cooling station locations for those with limited or no access to air conditioning.

Stay safe!

06/29/2026

A Safety Reminder from the Men and Women of WFD 🚒

This afternoon, while we were backing Engine 92 into quarters, a group of kids was watching us from a distance. One of them decided to ride his e-scooter directly behind the apparatus while it was backing up. He was moving so fast that by the time our spotter and driver spotted him in the mirrors, he was already behind the rig.

Thankfully, the driver was able to stop, but it could have ended very differently.

A fire engine is one of the largest, heaviest vehicles on the road. When it's backing up, there are large blind spots the driver simply cannot see, even with a spotter and mirrors.

⚠️ If you ride an e-scooter, e-bike, or any high-speed vehicle, please remember:
NEVER ride or drive behind a vehicle that is backing up, especially one as big as a fire engine.

Parents, please take a moment to talk with your kids about this. These scooters and e-bikes are fast, and a moment's decision can have serious consequences.

Stay safe out there, and thank you for looking out for one another. ❤️

06/25/2026

Warminster Township Fire Companies - Planned Structural Fire Training

On Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the Warminster Township Fire Companies will conduct live fire training exercises at the former Clubhouse located at Five Ponds Golf Course, 1225 W Street Road, Warminster Township.

This training is conducted in partnership with the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy and will involve the controlled ignition and suppression of fires within the structure. Live fire training of this nature is an essential component of firefighter preparedness and directly contributes to the safety of our community during actual emergencies.

About the Course:
This is a 16-hour live fire training evolution conducted in strict accordance with NFPA 1403 - Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, under the direct supervision of PSFA-credentialed live fire instructors. All operations are subject to approval by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), including an asbestos inspection and open burning exception application submitted in advance of the event. Prior to the burn, the structure will be inspected and prepared to meet all regulatory requirements, including removal of all chemicals, pressure-treated materials, furnishings, and appliances. Ember hazard mitigation measures will be in place throughout the event, and water runoff will be actively managed to protect the surrounding environment.

What residents should expect:
Fire and smoke will be visible at and around the clubhouse throughout the day.
Multiple fire apparatus and emergency vehicles will be staged in the area.
Street Road will remain open and unaffected by training operations
Residents of Five Ponds Circle will maintain uninterrupted access to their neighborhood throughout the duration of the event
Access restrictions will apply to the clubhouse and golf course grounds only.

Weather Contingency: This training evolution is subject to favorable meteorological conditions. Warminster Township Fire Companies will be monitoring wind direction, wind speed, relative humidity, and atmospheric stability prior to and throughout the event. The burn will proceed only when wind direction, speed, and atmospheric conditions are favorable to minimize or eliminate smoke from affecting adjoining residential neighborhoods. Should conditions be deemed unsuitable, the event will be cancelled.

For questions or concerns, please contact:
John Mahon, Deputy Fire Chief Warminster Fire Department - [email protected]
Joe Velten, Fire Marshal Warminster Township - [email protected]