Mocanaqua Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched for a reported vehicle fire in the area of State Route 11 near the boat launch after Luzerne County 911 received multiple calls reporting a working vehicle fire.

Engine 118 arrived on scene and found a pickup truck fully involved. The engine crew stretched a 1.75-inch attack line and began fire suppression operations. During extinguishment, crews encountered ... (Full Story & Photos)

Station 118 was dispatched with Station 144 and Ambulance 575 to ABC Auto Parts on US Route 11 for a vehicle fire. Engine 118 arrived to find a full-size passenger van fully involved. Crews stretched a 1¾-inch handline and quickly brought the fire under control. No injuries were reported, and units returned to service shortly after.... (Full Story & Photos)

MOCANAQUA FIRE CO. CRAFT SHOW & BURGER BURN

Join us June 20th, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm!

Craft Show – Support local vendors
Burger Burn – Burgers, Hot Dogs & Fries
Grab a bite and try our homemade sauce!

Limited space available for vendors
$10.00 per table
RSVP to Heidi McDaniels: 570-760-3918
Deadline: June 13th

Bring your family, come hungry, and support your local fire company

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Crews first responded to Shickshinny Borough for a brush fire involving approximately a half-acre, then were dispatched to assist Huntington Valley Fire Company with a field fire.

Engine, Brush, Utility, and ATV responded with 9 personnel.

Today’s warm, dry, breezy weather created conditions where fires could move quickly, but crews made fast work of both incidents and kept them in check.

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MVFC responded with Engine 1 to the scene of a motorcycle crash on S. Main Street in Shickshinny Boro. Upon arrival, crews found the motorcycle down along the side of the roadway against a telephone pole, with EMS already on scene providing patient care.

Our personnel assisted EMS with loading the patient onto the stretcher for transport to the hospital. Fire Police also provided traffic control ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine 118 and Brush 118 responded to Firehouse Road in Conyngham Township for a brush fire. Crews arrived to find approximately one-quarter acre burning and quickly brought the fire under control.

We remind everyone to use caution with open burning. While it may not seem overly dry, the top ground conditions are very dry, and fire can spread quickly.... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire crews were dispatched to assist Shickshinny EMS on a medical call. Engine 1 and Utility 1 responded, and while units were en route, it was determined that EMS had requested air medical.

Engine 1 crews remained on scene to assist EMS personnel, while Utility 1 diverted to the EMS building to establish a landing zone for the incoming helicopter.... (Full Story & Photos)

Today was a reminder of just how important it is to stay clear of railroad tracks. This vehicle was parked too close and was struck by a train. Thankfully, there were no injuries. A very lucky outcome to a dangerous situation. Please remember — trains cannot stop quickly, and taking chances near the tracks is never worth it.... (Full Story & Photos)