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Busy end to March

Busy end to March
Although things seemed to be slower in the past month, the last week of March has been quite busy for Mt. Penn.  We have done everything from a medical assist last Saturday to a residential lockout yesterday.  In between we have assisted on possible structure fires, stood by at station for neighboring companies, investigated a carbon monoxid [...]

Mt. Penn t-shirts now on sale

Mt. Penn t-shirts now on sale
If you are interested in purchasing a Mt. Penn Fire Company t-shirt now is the time!  Pre-orders for any size & amount of shirts will be taken until April 5 with the money due on the same date.  Any orders placed without payment will be cancelled.  After April 5th there will be limited quantities and sizes available.  The shirts are $15. [...]

Annual Fastnacht Sale this weekend...

Annual Fastnacht Sale this weekend—SOLD OUT!
We would like to thank everybody who stopped by to purchase fastnachts this weekend.  We sold out before noon on Sunday.  We would like to say thank you very much for all of your continued support! Once again it is time for annual fastnacht sale which will be held Saturday and Sunday, February 6th & 7th.  Hours are 8a.m. until 4p.m. Satu [...]

Help us to help you during the winter

Help us to help you during the winter
With the winter upon us and the constant possibility of snow and ice we would like to provide information on a few things that can greatly aid emergency services should they have to respond to your house: Be sure that your house number is clearly displayed and free of any accumulation of snow and ice so that it is clearly visible from the str [...]

Welcome 2016

Welcome 2016
HAPPY NEW YEAR! The past year has been a busy one for Mt. Penn.  We had a total of 453 calls for service which covered everything from vehicle crashes to structure fires and fire alarms as well as public service details and medical assists.  This total was a new record for us.  The crews did an outstanding job responding to these calls throu [...]

Think Safety for the Holidays!

Think Safety for the Holidays!
Christmas Day is just around the corner and with it, all the excitement of family and friends gathered together to celebrate.  We would like to share a few things about holiday safety from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA.org) that can help keep the celebration going without having to pause and contact emergency services to mak [...]

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
As Thanksgiving Day approaches the members of the Mt. Penn Fire Company would like to wish you all HAPPY THANKSGIVING!  We ask that you please be safe if you are going to travel as well as be safe if you are going to stay home with family and friends. According to the National Fire Protection Association (nfpa.org), Thanksgiving Day is the # [...]

Change your clock, change your batter...

Change your clock, change your battery time!
Once again it’s that time of year when we change our clocks to mark the end of Daylight Savings Time.  It is also the time that you should change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout your home.  Working detectors have saved many lives by providing the early warning that is needed when a fire or excessive [...]

Fire Prevention Week

Fire Prevention Week
This week is National Fire Prevention Week when special emphasis is placed on fire safety all across the country.  The theme is hear the beep where you sleep which brings special attention to the fact that every bedroom in your home should have a working smoke detector.  This is the best way to have early warning should a fire occur in your [...]

Exeter Home Depot Kids Workshop

Exeter Home Depot Kids Workshop
  The Mt. Penn Fire Company joined with Exeter (Co25), Birdsboro (Co7), Monocacy (Co6), Brecknock (Co72), Geigertown (Co24), Reading Scuba Team, Fire Police and Exeter Police to kick off Fire Prevention Week Saturday at the Exeter Home Depot from 9 until noon during the monthly Kids Workshop. During the event participants were able to bu [...]

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Department Activity

Summary of department activity
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Previous Years

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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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