The New Millennium
The new century brought a replacement for the 1987 pumper 602. A Pierce Quantum with an 8-person cab became the company new “first out” engine.
Area flooding and more frequent water rescues precipitated the Company taking a State-sponsored Water rescue course in 2002. With most of its active firefighters trained, the company acquired all the needed equipment to assist the community and commuters caught in rapidly rising and moving waters.
Also in 2002, the fire company moved ahead with plans to acquire a new tenant in its old fire house 1528 Bethlehem Pike. The renovations take several years, but a new exterior and a redesigned second floor training room and computer system are just some of the benefits of the work and new tenant.
Also in 2001 Flourtown Fire Company, Station 600 officially switched over to using plain-speak, the company becomes Station 6 and the apparatus become Engine 6, Ladder 6, Squad 6, and Utility 6.
In 2003, Flourtown Fire Company also began using Squad 6 to respond as a Firefighter Assist and Search Team (FAST), also known as a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT). A FAST is a special team that comprises two or more firefighters dedicated solely to search and rescue of other firefighters in distress. FAST have no other purpose during an incident.
Coordinates: 40°06′21″N 75°12′44″W / 40.10581°N 75.21226°W / 40.10581; -75.21226
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