FMFD crews trained with the new rope rescue equipment that will be placed on the new squad when it arrives.

Thanks to the Hammond Family for the use of the grain bins and slate pit.... (Full Story & Photos)

Edsel B. Burdge, Sr.
March 5th, 1936 - May 9th, 2023

Edsel B. Burdge, Sr., 87, of Amberson, entered into rest, May 9th, 2023, in his home. He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Alma W. (Johnson) Burdge.

Born March 5th, 1936, in Amberson, he was a son of the late Roscoe R. and Thelma Mae (Funston) Burdge.

Edsel is fondly remembered as a “Jack of all Trades” and master of many. He was ... (Full Story & Photos)

FMFD units were alerted to the Turnpike at 0215 hours. Units arrived to find two autos off the roadway with one overturned. One door pop was required. Three patients transported to the hospital. ... (Full Story & Photos)

5/5/23

Busy weekend in the valley

FMFD started the day with fire extinguisher inspections early in the morning. In the afternoon crews assisted with getting all hose, ladders, and pumps tested.

Later, in the evening FMFD started their monthly summertime apparatus deep cleanings for the year. For the month of May crews worked at deep cleaning both ambulances inside and out. After the ambulances ... (Full Story & Photos)

Company 12 was dispatched for an auto accident at the intersection of Spring Run Road West and Path Valley Road. Subjects involved were checked out and refused treatment or transportation. Fire Police directed traffic while crews secured the vehicles and cleaned up the scene.... (Full Story & Photos)

Rescue Engine 12 responded on a shed fire as the RIT company in Letterkenny Township. Tanker 12 also responded and staged in water supply. Thanks to Shade Gap HC Co 14 for transferring.
Photos by Sara Baer and Paula Clopper... (Full Story & Photos)

6 FMFD members completed the 20 hr grain bin rescue operations class today. FMFD will be hosting this class in September for more of our members to be trained in grain bin rescue.

FMFD is 1 of 2 stations in Franklin County to carry this type of specialized equipment. This equipment along with other rope equipment were purchased through a grant that FMFD was awarded last year.... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine 12-2, Rescue Engine 12, Tanker 12, Brush 12, and Utility 12 w/ 12 were dispatched to Juniata County for a brush fire. Units arrived to arrived to find multiple logs and a log truck on fire. Units operated on the scene for appx 2 hrs until returning to service.

Thanks West End Fire & Rescue for the engine transfer.

Crews also handled 2 EMS calls during the day.... (Full Story & Photos)