Prior to the chartering of the former Mars Volunteer Fire Company (one of our parent companies), the Borough of Mars sponsored and funded a fire brigade / department of sorts. This started in 1905. A hose cart and other basic equipment was acquired, a fire chief was appointed by the Borough Council, and volunteers drilled and manned the equipment. Mars Borough added a water system, so in-town ... (Full Story & Photos)

42 was alerted on the first alarm for a reported house on fire in @wexford228 ‘s district. Tower 42 and the Chief responded with 6 just after the dispatch. The Tower arrived and split, with crews going in for the search, and another crew going to the roof to vent. The Chief assumed the operations position on the interior. Crews operated for roughly 2 hours before returning to service. And additional ... (Full Story & Photos)

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This tradition dates back more than 50 years, started by the late “Butch” Leonberg. It has been carried forward all the ensuing years by Butch, and now his oldest son Jeff. Although Memorial Day is set aside to honor the fallen in our nation’s Armed Forces, it is an appropriate time of year to place a firefighter’s flag, which often goes hand-in-hand with the fresh American flags placed at so ... (Full Story & Photos)

As in the past, Crews from various agencies staffed 21's Route 19 firehouse and responded to various simulated incidents at the Cranberry Training facility and in the area surrounding it. over 100 Scenarios were completed, as well as a handful of real incidents during the span of the day.

Special Shoutout again to Cranberry for Hosting, and Thanks to all of the Instructors and Staff for putting ... (Full Story & Photos)