Fire and Emergency Management Services

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Fire Services

The Township of Abington Fire Services consists of the Fire Marshal, Director of Fire and Emergency Management Services, and five volunteer fire companies, Abington, McKinley, Weldon, Edge Hill, and Roslyn, that together, make up the Abington Township Fire Department (ATFD). The Township Manager is responsible for the duties and functions of the Fire Marshal and the Director of Fire and Emergency Management Services. The Fire Department works in concert with the Fire Board and through the Office of the Township Manager. This organizational structure ensures financial internal control while monitoring all complex transactions and funding.

The Office of the Fire Marshal is responsible for the inspection of all commercial properties; interpretation of the fire prevention codes and ordinances concerning structures in the township; presenting talks and demonstrations relevant to fire safety; and prevention.

ATFD Fire Companies and the Office of the Fire Marshal work collaboratively to provide the highest quality fire services to Township residents, businesses and visitors.

Emergency Management

The Township's Emergency Management & Planning Agency [ EMAP ] mission is to develop and maintain a comprehensive plan to prepare for, respond to, and recover from, all types of major emergencies that might occur in the Township.

This is accomplished by working daily to coordinate the cooperation of various Township departments, volunteer units, regional partners, and other organizations that would have a role in any major emergency. During a major disaster or emergency, response and recovery activities are coordinated from the Township's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) located in the Township building. From the EOC, heads of various departments and agencies work in a unified command to respond to the emergency.

Code Enforcement Division

The Code Enforcement function of the Department administers the building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, accessibility, energy, property maintenance, and zoning ordinances of the Township.