FREELAND FIRE DEPARTMENT

FREELAND FIRE DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 28
FREELAND,PA.18224

Non-Emergency:
570-636-3244

Emergency:
911

Fax:
570-636-0221

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The Freeland Fire Department was formed upon a consolidation of the Freeland Citizens Hose Co. (1883) and the Fourth Ward Fire Co. (1899) in 1989. This consolidation was very progressive at that time since it was almost unheard of for fire companies to work together to improve fire protection to a community. This was a bold move for the two companies but the citizens have benefited due to the efficiencies produced ever since.

A Brief History of our Predecessors:

The Citizens Station was originally located in the Borough Building which is currently the District Magistrate Office. In 1956 the Borough of Freeland constructed a combination streets department/fire station attached to the north side of borough building with the newly formed Freeland Northside Community Ambulance Association locating in the former station. In 1974 with the expansion of the fire department and the purchase of larger ambulances the streets department obtained another location and the station was renovated to house the apparatus of both organizations. The ambulance association has since constructed their own station.

The Fourth Ward Fire Co. was formed in an area referred to on the Northside as “the Hill”. It is the highest location in the borough and is still a challenge due to weather conditions and the extremely narrow streets. Due to the location of this neighborhood the residents formed a fire company to make certain that fire protection was provided to their homes and businesses. Their station was located at the corner of Lewis and Burton Sts. Due to tight access to the station the only apparatus housed there were the REO chemical wagon, the fire police vehicle, and later on, the utility. After the consolidation this building was disposed of.

The Freeland Fire Department Today:

The Freeland Fire Department provides fire protection to the Boroughs of Freeland and Jeddo and responds on many regional municipalities’ box alarms. Our services include engine and truck company operation, basic vehicle extrication, assistance when requested to the Freeland Northside Community Ambulance Association, and any other emergency where our services will assist the citizens and businesses of our and regional municipalities

The membership is continually striving to provide the best possible fire protection. The firefighters maintain minimum training standards in order to make certain that they can be knowledgeable in the latest fire protection tactics and strategies. Apparatus is continually being evaluated so that it will perform as expected in the event of an emergency and replacements are sought that are cost effective. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is always being evaluated so that the department firefighters are provided with PPE that will assist them in performing their tasks as safely as possible

The Department takes extreme pride in what has been accomplished in the over 125 years of its existence. It also continually looks to the future in the ongoing process of continuing its legacy of providing quality fire protection

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PA State Certification

Training

Preplanning Training, 2/1/12

Preplanning Site Tour, Freeland Elderly Housing, 2/7/12

Station Training, 2/15/12, 2/22/12, 2/29/12

Essentials of Firefighting, IFS, 2/7/12, LCCC/PSTI

Upcoming Events

Wed. Feb 8th 2012 6:30pm
Truck Company Work Session

Thu. Feb 16th 2012 6:00pm
Review Committee Meeting

Sun. Feb 26th 2012 1:00pm
Hoagie/Soup sale

Picture Gallery

News Headlines

Sun. Feb 5th 2012
FFD Converting to Voice Dispatch

FFD is in the process of converting from the alpha paging system to voice dispatch. The department was one of the first to go...

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Sun. Jan 29th 2012
A PICTURE OF E-53 AT A 6 COUNTY PARADE A FEW YEARS AGO

This was 6 County in Plymouth in 1981. Engineer Joe L. Stepansky was driving and 53 took home its first of many Best Ap...

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Sun. Jan 8th 2012
Engine (wagon) Highlighted In Fire House Magazine

Ton Shand included a section on our new engine in his "Apparatus Architect" article in the 1/12 edition of Fire Hou...

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2012 Call Volume

January	17
February	4
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Total	21

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Valley Regional

EMS Close Calls

Freeland Northside Community Ambulance