On March 15 shortly before 5p.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched, along with several other companies to 2802 Filbert Ave. for a possible structure fire, reported toaster on fire. Arriving units quickly called a working fire in the kitchen area. Initially one line was used to knock down the bulk of the fire by 5p.m. but as crews accessed the se [...]
It’s almost Spring and that means it is now time to SPRING AHEAD! Before you go to bed tonight be sure to turn the clocks AHEAD 1 hour. It’s also a great time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors if needed and give them a test. Properly working detectors are proven to save lives in the event [...]
On March 7th just after 7p.m. Ladder 1 was dispatched, along with several other companies, on the structure assignment to assist Exeter Township(Co25) at Arkema Inc. 1112 Lincoln Road for a machine on fire inside the building. First arriving units had heavy smoke pushing from a rear door and active fire at the machine. Two lines were [...]
On February 28 shorty after 7a.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched, along with several mutual aid companies, to 2447 Grant St. for smoke coming out of a window. First arriving units reported heavy smoke and called a working fire. On entry it was found that the fire was in the basement with some extension to the floor above. Chief 1(Theodossiou) re [...]
We are sold out of those delicious fastnachts until next year! We would like to thank the community for their continued support and indulgence that made this possible. If it wasn’t for your ongoing support we would have never made it this long. We look forward to seeing you March 1st & 2nd, 2025 for our 57th annual sale.
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We are preparing for our 56th annual fastnacht sale and it looks like the weather will cooperate. The sale will be held at the Mt. Penn Fire Company on February 10th & 11th. Doors open at 8a.m. at the fire station, 2711 Grant St.
Although the sale is scheduled for both days, it is possible, even likely, that we will sell out [...]
As mentioned in an earlier post here, 2023 was quite a year for Mt. Penn Fire Company. One of our members gathered up lots of picture and videos and put them together in a video recap of the year. So here you go:
It sure is! Combined with rain, wind, snow and ice and now Arctic temperatures. There has been a significant increase in fire calls all around the county for trees and wires down, vehicle crashes, cooking fires, structure fires and carbon monoxide alarms. We are no exception having logged almost 50 calls this year! As these condition [...]
Now that the dust has settled from the holiday season and the new year is underway, we had some time to compile some information from 2023.
The Mt. Penn fire company had their busiest year ever with 727 calls, an increase of 44 from 2022. These calls comprised everything from structure fires to assisting the police department. July [...]
Santa has returned to the North Pole to prepare for the big day after visiting our area. Christmas shopping is hopefully done, the tree is up and the house is decorated. All that’s left is the big day…..CHRISTMAS!!!!
All of us here at the firehouse wish you and yours a very merry and safe Christmas. Please be safe durin [...]
65Prior Year (2023) Stats January - 49 | 49 16 more call(s) this year.
February
45
45Prior Year (2023) Stats February - 41 | 41 4 more call(s) this year.
March
59
59Prior Year (2023) Stats March - 66 | 66 7 less call(s) this year.
April
0
0
May
0
0
June
0
0
July
0
0
August
0
0
September
0
0
October
0
0
November
0
0
December
0
0
Totals
169
169
Working Fires
6
Previous Years
2023
727
2022
683
2021
208
2020
582
Our Mission
The mission of the Mt. Penn Fire Company is to protect the lives and property of the people of Mt Penn from fires, natural disasters, and hazardous materials incidents; to save lives by providing Rescue services; to prevent fires through prevention and education programs; and to provide a 100% Volunteer work environment that values health, wellness and cultural diversity and is free of harassment and discrimination.