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Today marks the 36th anniversary of the "big one" K-Mart warehouse fire.
June 21st 1982, a fire breaks out in the K Mart warehouse a 1.2 million sqft building located in falls twp. Seven minutes into the fire, a third alarm was requested as the fire was rapidly growing, and there was a need for manpower and apparatus. The buildings sprinkler and standpipe system did not have FD connections, so there was no way to supplement the existing supression system. The fire reached the 5th alarm in about 20 minutes, bringing in just about every company from lower bucks county. But fire conditions only grew worse, as aerosols, butane and other flammables were continuing to feed the fire. The fire grew so intense that it actually created it's own firestorm and generated winds of up to 80mph, a full orderly retreat was given and crews then went into defensive attack... in all the fire caused an estimated 113 million dollars in damages, the fire was caused by a pierced aerosol can fumes, that were ignited by a spark from a forklift. The building was a total loss, today a new fully up to code, larger K Mart warehouse occupies the same foot print.

Box # 30-33. Now Box # 30-39. ... See MoreSee Less

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Our township has the same complex, FD, connection , 1;000,000 gal storage tank , fire pump 3500 gpm. 250 Hose drops , 1 /12 , in plant , fire doors , vent on roof with fuse links 200 + auto alarm to 9-1-1 center , AUTO WITH AREA FIRE DEPT , ALSO ALL FLAMMABLES ARE IN CAGES, HOPE WE NEVER HAVE TO GO 🚒🚒🇺🇸🇺🇸🔥🔥🙏 M A B A S,

The Grey ghost in action!!

I I think every Fire Company in the tri-state area was there at one time during the fire

They needed the HFSS. Although, in those days, it would've been the WFFS.

My Mom and Dad worked there at the time. My Mom still works there today.

My Dad fought that fire.

Richard Brooks Sr.

Shop rite wear house now. What could possibly go wrong. Hope they have good preplans

FDNY Fireboats have all those connections. To bad we weren't closer.

I remember...it was on my birthday..

Spend many hours on a cover at their fire house !

I remember seeing the smoke from Route 1 and couldn't find out what was burning. I just knew it was a big one.

45's crew made the cover of Fire House magazine on your big job.. Just saying...... It's like Woodstock.. Everyone says they were there..

When it got to that point causing its own firestorm even with a water supply that close it's impossible to stop it without letting it burn out.

I lost my lunch in the fridge that day. Still pissed. Right Dan Murter

Josef Weight Happy Birthday

I was there with sta 39.we had a deck gun from eng 30 inside on one of the loading docks. Arisal cans flying by like rockets.unbelievable fire!!!.

I remember, I was covering in dispatch when started and struck the first alarm.

I used to take off my wedding ring and put it in my locker. Guess what- I lost it to that fire. Never ever forget it.

I think I took more calls out of Trevose Heights Rescue Squads area that day then in since so many ambulances went to it and I stayed on the truck that stayed at 114

Cindy Maziarz Randy Duff Cody Duff

I spent 5 days total on location

It was a very devastating day in our lives

My parents were there! I remember they were out of work for 2 years while they rebuilt. It was huge. Now look at all the fire precautions they currently have in that warehouse. Been in there numerous of times

My God Mitch me and you were on that run. They let me leave early from old DVMC because if nature of call and potential for disaster. Me,you.bob ward and many others.what a might

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5 days ago

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Falls Township Fire Company #1 shared Falls Township Parks & Recreation's post.

6 days ago

Great weather today for Falls twps family fest. Bring the whole family, fire works at 9pm. ... See MoreSee Less

Falls Township Parks & Recreation

The weather is looking great for this Saturday June 16th and we can’t wait for the Family Festival! Here is the schedule of events for the day:

12 pm-7 pm Table and Food Vendors

12 pm- 4 pm Car Show

12 pm- 7 pm Bounce Houses, Facepainting,
DJ

12-2 pm and 6-8 pm Balloon Artist

3-6 pm Strolling Magician

4 pm Falls Township Police K9 Demo

9 pm Fireworks

***Please Note: The entrances to phase 2 of the park off Wheatsheaf Road will be closed to vehicle traffic for the duration of the day due to setup for our Fireworks display. All vehicles must enter off of the Mill Creek Road entrance to the park and park in the parking lot area and soccer field areas as directed by personnel. The walking paths around both sides of the park will be accessible by foot or bike(with exception of closed area for the fireworks setup)throughout the day. Dog Park, Hockey Rink, Skatepark, and Basketball Courts will be closed for the day. Access to the lake will not be permitted for the day. We apologize for any inconveniences and appreciate your understanding. We will reopen the entire park on Sunday 6/17 for normal activities.***

Hope to see you all there!

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