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Machinery Fire in Exeter

Machinery Fire in Exeter
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 [...]

Mt. Penn Structure Fire

Mt. Penn Structure Fire
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 [...]

SOLD OUT SOLD OUT!

SOLD OUT   SOLD OUT!
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. [...]

Fastnacht Time!

Fastnacht Time!
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 [...]

Video recap of 2023

Video recap of 2023
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:

Baby, it’s cold outside!

Baby, it’s cold outside!
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 [...]

A brief look back

A brief look back
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 [...]

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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 [...]

December means….SANTA!

December means….SANTA!
With all going on lately it’s hard to believe it’s only a short time until Christmas! It took a bit more this year to get things arranged, passports, travel documents, FAA permissions etc. but the Mt. Penn Fire Company is happy to announce that Santa Claus will be making his rounds around town with the fire trucks again in 2 [...]

HAPPY TURKEY DAY!

HAPPY TURKEY DAY!
Thanksgiving is upon us! Before you know it Christmas will be here with Santa coming to visit and then on to 2024! Everybody at the Mt. Penn Fire Company wishes you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving Day! Most of us have plenty to be thankful for at this time of year so as you enjoy the company of family and friends take a mome [...]

Mt. Penn Fire Company

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Department Activity

Summary of department activity
2026
MonthFire CallsTotal
January00
February00
March00
April00
May00
June00
July00
August00
September00
October00
November00
December00
Totals00
Working Fires0


Previous Years

2025470
2024685
2023727
2022683

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.

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