Pottstown's Special Fire Police
of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

FIRE POLICE, WHEN ON DUTY ONLY, ARE ACCORDED LIMITED POLICE POWER STATUS. That means Fire Police have the authority to enforce the law and make arrests. DISOBEYING a FIRE POLICE OFFICER'S request is the same as disobeying a SHERIFF'S DEPUTY or a STATE TROOPER. ASSAULTING a FIRE POLICE is a FELONY. All Fire Police Officers are sworn officers of the law, highly skilled and trained in their vocation and have their oath on file with their local municipalities. A FIREPOLICE PRAYER Almighty God our savior, whenever I am dispatched to serve my fellow man in times of need, I ask you, To give me the strength and guidance to be ever alert and to be consistent within the discharge of my duties, To be ever mindful of the welfare and safety of all I have been sworn to protect and serve, To be fair and impartial in the treatment of all persons with whom I come in contact, To be courteous and never be profane in words or deeds while on duty, To strive to always be proficient with the talents which you have given me, and to always have the willingness to serve. And, if during my service to others in times of need, it is your will that I lay down my life, bless always, with your love and guidance, my family and those I leave behind. Amen