At 9:38 a.m. Engine 12-2 and Tanker 12 with total of 5 were called to assist Co. 9 (Orbisonia-Rockhill) with a house fire. Engine 12-2 arrived on scene and sent manpower to assist with overhaul. Tanker 12 staged in the tanker lineup. FMFD units returned to the valley at 11:53. Thanks to PHFD for covering the Valley while we were out!

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Calvin Chilcote
William Norris... (Full Story & Photos)

At 1349 hrs on Thursday 6/1/23 Rescue Engine 12 was alerted to assist Pleasant Hall Fire Company with a house fire. Rescue Engine 12 was assigned RIT operations. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)