Mocanaqua Volunteer Fire Company crews were dispatched to Route 239 between Pond Hill Mountain Road and Ruckle Hill Road for a two-vehicle crash with injuries. While units were en route, Luzerne County 911 advised of additional reports indicating a female occupant was entrapped and semi-responsive. Due to the severity of the incident, the assignment was upgraded, bringing additional rescue resources ... (Full Story)

Upon arrival, crews found no visible smoke or fire from the exterior. While investigating inside the building, firefighters detected an electrical burning odor and quickly located the source. The issue was traced to a leaking water heater that caused an electrical short and minor internal burning within the unit.

Firefighters secured power to the equipment and confirmed there was no fire extension ... (Full Story & Photos)

As temperatures drop and fireplaces are used more, chimney fires become a serious seasonal hazard. The good news? Most chimney fires are preventable with proper care and awareness.

Help protect your home and family by following these safety tips:

Have your chimney inspected and cleaned annually by a certified professional

Burn only dry, seasoned wood — wet or green wood creates excess creosote ... (Full Story & Photos)

We've put together a quick and easy guide to help keep your homes safe from common fire hazards, especially in the kitchen! This flyer covers essential tips for:

Cooking Safety: Learn how to prevent and handle common kitchen fires.

Smoke Alarms: Are yours working? We've got the simple checks that could save lives.

Emergency Plan: What to do if a fire ever breaks out.

Take a moment to review this ... (Full Story & Photos)

While we are still several hours away from a potential significant winter weather event, the Mocanaqua Fire Company encourages residents and businesses to start preparing now and continue monitoring weather forecasts.

Winter storms can lead to power outages, loss of heat, communication disruptions, and limited access to food or medications if conditions last more than a day. A little preparation ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tickets are now available for the Mocanaqua Volunteer Fire Company's February 50/50 Drawing!
Support your local volunteers while getting a chance to win cash 💵

📅 Drawing: Every third Tuesday of the month
🎫 Tickets: Available now
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Every ticket sold helps support the mission, ... (Full Story & Photos)

We’re proud to share a snapshot of our service to the community in 2025 and introduce our 2026 leadership team. In 2025, Station 118 answered 161 emergency calls, contributing 2,052 volunteer hours to protect our community and assist our neighbors.

Our members handled a wide range of incidents, including EMS calls, motor vehicle accidents, structure and brush fires, storm-related incidents, and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Mocanaqua Fire Company was dispatched as part of the first alarm assignment to Huntington Township for a reported structure fire.

Upon arrival, Engine 118 (E118) was assigned to position behind Tanker 145 and establish a dump site to support water supply operations for the initial attack engine. The crew of E118 assisted with fire extinguishment and overhaul operations.

Once operations were completed ... (Full Story & Photos)