Official account of the Upper Providence Twp. Department of Fire & Emergency Services, Montgomery County, PA. Account not monitored. Fire Chief: Mike Risell

Phoenixville, PA
Joined December 2019
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲!
 Sound the alarms — and head to the 𝗨𝗣𝗧 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 for a morning of BIG trucks, silly stories, and tons of fun for little firefighters!
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Kids will: • Listen to a firefighter‐themed story • See real fire trucks up close • Explore the firehouse with the crew • Ask questions & learn all about fire safety 
> 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵, 𝟵:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠 > 𝗨𝗣𝗧 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝟭𝟯𝟭𝟱 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗥d
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US 422 OVERNIGHT LANE CLOSURES 10/26 THROUGH 10/29 PennDOT will continue work 10/26 through 10/29 on a 4.4 mile stretch of US 422 in Limerick and Upper Providence Townships. The bridge repair project will require lane closures in both directions:
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EB US 422: Royersford Rd to Troutman Rd
• Lane closure nightly from Sunday, October 26 through Thursday, October 29, 7PM–5AM. WB US 422: Troutman Rd to Royersford Rd
• Lane closure nightly from Sunday, October 26 through Thursday, October 29, 8PM–6AM.
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Squad 68 (B Platoon) had a great time visiting Kindercare in the Collegeville section of the township on Thursday. The teams shared important fire safety lessons with students through hands-on demonstrations and interactive activities.
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Highlights included:
✅ Fire safety tips for home
✅ The importance of working smoke alarms
✅ Meeting a firefighter in full gear
✅ Exploring equipment and tools on Squad 68 A heartfelt thank you to Kindercare for the warm welcome and enthusiastic participation!
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Squad 68 (A Platoon) had a great time visiting Little Acorns Preschool in the township on Wednesday. The teams shared important fire safety lessons with students through hands-on demonstrations and interactive activities.
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Highlights included:
✅ Fire safety tips for home
✅ The importance of working smoke alarms
✅ Meeting a firefighter in full gear
✅ Exploring equipment and tools on Squad 68 A heartfelt thank you to Little Acorns Preschool for the warm welcome & enthusiastic participation!
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Join us for an important community program focused on suicide awareness and prevention. QPR (Question • Persuade • Refer) teaches participants how to recognize the signs that someone may be at risk and how to offer support.
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This free training provides practical, life‑saving skills — but space is limited. - Thursday, October 22nd - 6:00–8:30 PM - Upper Providence Township Meeting Hall (UPT Administration Building) - Ages 18+ Register at uptrec.org
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This program is brought to you in partnership with @HHSMontcoPA, @UpperProvPolice & @UPTParksandRec. Together, we can help make a difference.
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Squad 68 (A Platoon) had a great time visiting The Malvern School in the Collegeville section of the township on Friday. The teams shared important fire safety lessons with students through hands-on demonstrations and interactive activities.
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Highlights included:
✅ Fire safety tips for home
✅ The importance of working smoke alarms
✅ Meeting a firefighter in full gear
✅ Exploring equipment and tools on Squad 68 A heartfelt thank you to The Malvern School for the warm welcome & enthusiastic participation!
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Squad 68 (C Platoon and A Platoon) along with teams with Trappe Fire Company’s Ladder 77 and Traffic 77 had a great time visiting the Providence Christian Preschool in the Royersford section of the township on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Highlights included:
✅ Fire safety tips for home
✅ The importance of working smoke alarms
✅ Meeting a firefighter in full gear
✅ Exploring equipment and tools on Squad 68, Ladder 77 and Traffic 77.
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A heartfelt thank you to the Providence Christian Preschool for the warm welcome, enthusiastic participation, and great questions! #squad68 #uptdfes #firepreventionweek
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PennDOT will continue nighttime resurfacing work 10/18 through 10/22 on a 4.4 mile stretch of US 422 in Limerick & Upper Providence Twps. The project will require lane closures in both directions:
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EB US 422: Royersford Rd to Troutman Rd • Lane closure nightly from Sunday, 10/18, through Thursday, 10/22, 7PM–5AM.   WB US 422: Troutman Rd to Royersford Rd • Lane closure nightly from Sunday, 10/18 through Thursday, 10/22, 8PM–6AM.   Drivers should expect delays.
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Squad 68 (B Platoon) had a great time visiting the Primrose School in the Oaks section of the township on Tuesday, sharing important fire safety lessons with students through hands-on demonstrations and interactive activities.
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Highlights included:
✅ Fire safety tips for home
✅ The importance of working smoke alarms
✅ Meeting a firefighter in full gear
✅ Exploring Squad 68’s equipment and tools A heartfelt thank you to the Primrose School for the warm welcome and enthusiastic participation!
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