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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. |
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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.
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