Safety

Fire Protection

Six volunteer fire companies protect Upper Providence Township including:

To volunteer at any of these companies, please contact Fire Marshal Don Stiteler at 610-933-9179.

Mont Clare Fire Company Members of the Monte Clare Fire Company, from left to right, are Walt Choma, Tina Rittenbaugh, Mark Strzelecki, Dennis, Chuck Frankenfield, Deborah Palmer, Ron Sweet, and Brandon Unruh.

Oaks Fire Company Standing outside the Oaks fire station are, from left to right: Dave Mosteller, Captain; Jim Daywalt, Deputy Fire Marshall; and Don Crabtree, Chief Engineer.

Fire Prevention

Fire Marshal Don Stiteler oversees several programs designed to help prevent fires in the township, including:

• Annual Fire Inspections for businesses, retail stores, commercial properties, schools, churches, and more to ensure that all safety equipment works properly, especially fire alarms, sprinkler systems, emergency/exit lights, and fire extinguishers.
• Fire and Arson Investigation to determine the cause and origin of all fires within the township and to support the Upper Providence Police Department in investigating fire-related crimes.
• Fire Code Enforcement Plan/Review for all new construction or building alteration projects. The township requires inspections for fire sprinkler and alarm system repair and installation, fuel storage tank installation or removal, and the installation of fireplaces and wood stoves.
• Use & Occupancy Inspections, in conjunction with the building inspector, to review building plans for all fire-related issues.

Fire Prevention and Public Education

The Fire Marshal’s office provides Fire Prevention and Public Education Programs for all township residents and businesses. Stop by the township building for printed information or call Fire Marshal Don Stiteler at 610-933-9179 for more information.

• Smoke Detectors: To keep your family safe, it’s important to have a working smoke detector on each floor of your home. Please be sure they’re equipped with fresh batteries at least twice a year to ensure that they remain in good working order.
• Carbon Monoxide Detectors: It is a good idea to also have a working Carbon Monoxide Detector in your home. Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that interferes with the delivery of oxygen in the blood to the rest of the body. A Carbon Monoxide detector is not a replacement for proper use of fuel burning appliances, but an excellent backup. If your detector sounds an alarm and you are experiencing symptoms, leave your home immediately and dial 911.