Thanksgiving will be here in less than 24 hours, which means people will start cooking in their kitchen to prepare for the big day. BRVFC wants to give you some cooking fire safety tips to help keep you and your family safe this Thanksgiving. Please see the 3 images below for safety tips. ... (Full Story & Photos)

We would like to send out a huge thank you to Corropolese for sending us some delicious tomatoe pie. Thank you it will not go to waste. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Phoenixville Police Department shared the sad news of Officer Arthur “Art” Scena IV's passing on Oct. 28. Art had been a dedicated member of the Police force since 2019 and served in law enforcement for 14 years. He tragically lost his life in a crash while returning home from a fellow officer's funeral.

The officers and members of the Black Rock Volunteer Fire Company wish to express our deepest ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night just before 11:00 BRVFC & UPT Fire & Emergency Service were dispatch to assist Valley Forge Fire Co. with a dwelling fire. Crews arrived on scene with fire from the roof. Crews assisted with fire suppression and overhaul. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Keep homes safe from fire by-

1. Installing smoke alarms in every room and hallway
2. Testing alarms monthly
3. Listen for the chirp. That means it's time to replace the batteries
4. Changing out alarms that are over 10 years old... (Full Story & Photos)

We would like to send a special thank you to Olive Garden in Collegeville for donating dinner to the members who spent Sunday night cleaning up our apparatus for Firefighter Brian Wampole’s funeral.... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Firefighter Brian Wampole. Brian suffered a medical emergency on Sunday 9/29/24 while operating with the Keystone Water Rescue Inc. of Boyertown at a boating event.

Brian was a dedicated member of the water rescue community and helped instruct many fire company personnel all over the area. His absence will be felt by us all. Please keep Brian ... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to two of our volunteers who graduated from the Montgomery County Fire Academy Tuesday evening after completing the Pennsylvania Entry Level Firefighter Training Program. The course totaled over 180 hours of classroom, hands on skills and testing. FF Dean Golden and FF Pieter Schwab graduated as part of Class 2403, an accelerated program which they attended 4 days a week for just over ... (Full Story & Photos)