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Safe Charging is a Superpower-Fire Pr...

October 5, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

It’s Fire Prevention week again and the theme is all about safe charging of your battery devices. There has been a significant increase in fires resulting from these devices being charged over the past few years. Once on fire batteries go into “thermal runaway” and burn and they do so at 400 to 1800 fahrenheit which is mor [...]

BACK TO SCHOOL!

August 24, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

It’s already that time, summer flew by and the kids are back in school! Just a friendly reminder to pay extra attention while driving since there is now extra traffic and lots of extra pedestrians in the mornings and afternoons.

Construction continues

July 23, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

Another step forward in the building addition. Today the steel arrived and crews began to set it in place. A few more days and they will be ready to pour the floor before the rest the steel is erected. STAY TUNED!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!

July 3, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

The Mt. Penn Fire Company joins with the rest of this great nation and proudly recognizes a milestone, The United States of America on its 250th birthday! What an accomplishment this “experiment” turned out to be. We hope you have a very happy and safe July 4th!

FASTNACHT TIME!

February 13, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

It’s everybody’s favorite time of year…..FASTNACHTS! Our 58th annual fastnacht sale takes place Saturday, February 14th and if there are any left on Sunday February 15th. On Saturday we are selling from 8a.m. until 4p.m. Sunday, if needed, will be 8a.m. until sold out. As in past years, only 1000 dozen are available [...]

Get them while you can!

February 5, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

Scanned from a Xerox Multifunction PrinterDownload St. Patrick’s Day T shirts are now available. Simply scan the QR code for Lucky Squirrel at the upper right and order yours today!

Lend a hand this weekend!

January 23, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

With some serious snow predicted for this weekend you can help the fire department out with just a few extra minutes of your time. If there is a fire hydrant by your home, please clear the snow from around it for 3 feet in all directions and brush the snow off the top. This is a great help to us if an emergency were to occur and we nee [...]

Early morning assists to Exeter

January 7, 2026 Written by John Eisenhard

On January 7tth just before 7a.m. Engine 1 was dispatched, along with other mutual aid companies to the 1200 block of Dauphin Pl. in eastern Exeter Township to assist with a working structure fire with entrapment. First arriving units found a well involved home and struck a second alarm for more manpower. Several lines were used to extinguis [...]

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

December 24, 2025 Written by John Eisenhard

As this year is quickly drawing to a close and 2026 looms on the horizon the members and crew of the Mt. Penn Fire Company wish you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR! Many things have been accomplished this year and there is more to come next year. We hope you all stay safe and enjoy time with friends and family during this h [...]

SANTA TIME!!

December 18, 2025 Written by John Eisenhard

Santa came through again! By special arrangement with the Mt. Penn Fire Company, Santa will be making his way around Mt. Penn Borough, escorted by fire trucks this week. This special event begins at 6p.m. on Friday December 19th. You don’t need to do anything special except listen for the sirens and look for the flashing lights as [...]

Month	Monthly Total
January	52
February	50
March	77
April	54
May	50
June	65
July	64
August	71
September	55
October	59
November
December
Total For The Year	597