Friendship Fire Company Diving-Rescue Unit

09/03/2026

As we get ready to put our new UAV Operations apparatus into service, check out the listing for our ex-Utility 77-2! It's a 1996 Chevy Suburban k2500 diesel with low mileage! More details and the ability to bid at the link below!

Government surplus auction by Friendship Fire Company No. 2 in Phoenixville, PA on Municibid.

08/28/2026

It's been a long time coming...
..But it's coming soon.

07/27/2026

Sunday on the Schuylkill River

For our July drill, we trained in Montgomery County near the abandoned railroad trestle just upriver from the Route 29 Bridge.

Our divers practiced searching the river bottom around the bridge abutments while tenders put their previous training to work from closer to shore. We were also glad to have several new team members join us and gain valuable hands-on experience.

While dive operations were underway, other members conducted drone training from a small island near the bridge, focusing on battery management and aerial search techniques along the river.

Special thanks to Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Co. for providing Brush 68 so we could clean our divers and equipment before leaving.

These monthly drills help keep our team prepared for the moments when every second counts.

07/06/2026

Sunday, July 5, 2026 ⸻ Torrential downpours could cause flash flooding this evening.

Keep on top of changing weather conditions. Have at least two reliable ways to get alerts. 🤳

Charge up devices now, if you can. 📲

Think about what you'd need if you had to leave quickly, and have it ready. 🎒

Gas up your vehicle. ⛽ Remember: Pumps don't work if the power is out.

Never walk, swim, or drive into standing water. Turn around, don't drown. ⚠️

Remember that flooding can be impossible to see at night. Use extra caution if you must travel in the dark. 👀

07/03/2026

Today, volunteer members from Friendship Fire Co assisted UPT Fire & Emergency Services in keeping the public safe along the Schuylkill River as the Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 passed thru on its way to Philadelphia to be a part of our Country's 250th anniversary. To beat the heat, a great many folks decided the best way to watch 4014 going by was from the water. All told, members were on hand for a little over 5 hrs as pleasure craft went in the water, trekked about a mile up river, and then returned to the boat launch. Despite the high temperatures, it was a pleasure to serve the public and witness this mighty steam engine visit the east for the first time since it was built in Schenectady, New York, in 1941.

06/14/2026

It is with great sadness that Friendship Fire Company Diving-Rescue Unit mourns the unexpected passing of past Dive Captain and current unit member Edward Conway. Ed first joined the Friendship Fire Company in 1956 and served as an active member until 1986. He recently returned to the company in 2024 and has been a constant presence at our house since. Please join us in keeping his family in our thoughts and prayers. His positive outlook and go-get-em spirit even in his twilight years will be missed by our organization and members.

Rest Easy Dive Captain Conway.

05/25/2026

Our thoughts are with the members of the West Whiteland Fire Company and the family of past fire chief George “Bud” Turner.

05/18/2026

In honor of , let's remember Pennsylvania's Move Over Law, which requires you to move over or slow down when you encounter an emergency response area.

Help protect the lives of emergency responders and others along the side of the road.

Learn more at penndot.pa.gov/MoveOver.

05/18/2026

The body needs at a week to adjust to heat. Go easy this week!

🌡️ Today kicks off the Week!
We're raising awareness about the dangers of extreme heat — and how you can stay safe. ☀️ Follow along all week for tips, tools & resources! This is very timely for the forecast over the next 3 days.

Heat is dangerous and can result in heat-related illnesses including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, or even death. Stay by learning the symptoms of heat exposure and the appropriate responses.

weather.gov/safety/heat-illness

05/18/2026

This EMS week, we want to thank you all for your service, including several EMTs on our team!

Happy ! 🥳 We’re kicking off the week by recognizing Health, Wellness & Resilience Day! To our EMS colleagues, your health matters. Take a moment for self-care, not only for yourselves, but for the patients and communities you serve every day. 💙