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)

We would like to send a huge thank you to the North Bangor Fire Company for their generous donation of five Samsung tablets to our company today.

These tablets will be placed in our apparatus and will give our members access to important tools and information while responding to emergencies, including mapping, pre-plan information, hazardous materials response information, on-scene incident reporting, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine 1 assisted EMS by setting up a landing zone at the Shickshinny Ambulance building for a trauma patient being transported by air medical to a local trauma center.... (Full Story & Photos)

⏰ Daylight Saving Time = Time to Check Your Alarms!

When you set your clocks forward, don’t forget to replace the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms.

✅ Replace the batteries when you change your clocks
✅ Test the alarms after replacing batteries
✅ Replace the entire smoke alarm if it’s 10 years old or older (check the date on the back)

Working smoke and CO alarms give ... (Full Story & Photos)

Utility 118 is a 2006 Ford F-350 with a Reading utility body, built to handle the wide range of support roles that keep emergency operations running smoothly.

This unit is used to:
🚒 Transport Equipment
👨‍🚒 Transport Personnel
☣️ Support Hazardous Materials Incidents
🚗 Respond to Vehicle Accidents
🚑 Assist EMS Calls

Using Utility 118 for appropriate calls helps:
✅ Reduce wear and tear on front-line ... (Full Story & Photos)