[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15694]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FLOURTOWN FIRE COMPANY

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                        HON. ALLYSON Y. SCHWARTZ

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 14, 2010

  Ms. SCHWARTZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Flourtown Fire Company on the 100th Anniversary of their founding. 
Located in Springfield Township, this all-volunteer fire company serves 
not only the residents of Springfield, but also several surrounding 
communities.
  When a local barn burnt down in 1910, a small group of dedicated 
citizens came together to form what would become the Flourtown Fire 
Company. From a modest start of a hand-drawn hose-cart stored in a barn 
to a modern firehouse with state-of-the art life saving equipment, the 
Flourtown Fire Company has been a vital asset to the community.
  The volunteers of the Flourtown Fire Company have relocated several 
times to accommodate their growing fleet. In 1983 the company opened 
its doors to women volunteers as well as men.
  Over the past century the Flourtown Fire Company has demonstrated its 
commitment to protecting its neighbors numerous times. The Flourtown 
Fire Company is the home of station 6, Engine 6, Ladder 6, Squad 6, and 
Utility 6. The company's heroic work and valor has been recognized by 
the Montgomery County Firemen's Association for life saving efforts far 
above and beyond the call of duty. In 2003, the company added a 
Firefighter Assist and Search Team to help protect volunteers during 
rescue operations. The company also offers safety training courses and 
activities for children and families.
  My constituents in the Springfield area are safer and more secure 
because of dedicated men and women like those who serve and support the 
Flourtown Fire Company. I am honored to represent the volunteers of the 
Flourtown Fire Company and the communities they serve.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating the 
Flourtown Fire Company's 100 year celebration and wishing them many 
more years of faithful service to the community.

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