The Keystone Valley Fire Department is seeking individuals interested in part-time and per-diem employment for the following position:
Emergency Medical Technician Requirements: High school diploma or GED Current certification as a PA DOH EMT Current BLS Provider CPR Current Bloodborne Pathogens One (1) year 9-1-1 EMS experience Current HazMat training Possession and maintenance of ... (Full Story & Photos)
On Friday at 11:46 AM, KVFD with assisting mutual aid units were dispatched to a reported house fire in the Borough of Parkesburg at 104 E. Second Avenue. The reporting person advised that there was smoke showing from the second floor and it was unknown if anyone was home. The Sadsburyville Fire Company, Cochranville Fire Company, and Gap Fire Company were dispatched to assist along with EMS units ... (Full Story & Photos)
Today, Ladder 8 was requested to assist the Borough with the installation of solar-powered LED lights on top of the flag pole at Minch Park
Thomas Mellema, a local Boy Scout, recently completed his Eagle Scout Project at Minch Park. A flag pole was installed in the park near the gazebo and the solar-powered lights were mounted on the flag pole.
Early this morning, at 2:43 AM, KVFD was dispatched to stand-by at Station #23, Avondale as they were fighting a restaurant fire in Unionville.
During that stand-by, at 5:51 AM, Rescue 8 and Lanco Tanker 45, were dispatched to a two-vehicle auto accident at State Street and Route 41 in Avondale Borough.
Firefighters responded and found that there were no injuries and conducted hazard and traffic ... (Full Story & Photos)
At 9:13 PD, KVFD was dispatched to a vehicle fire on Farm Lane off Gap-Newport Pike in West Sadsbury Township. The caller reported that a RV was on fire. The West Sadsbury PD arrived and advised that it was an unoccupied RV fully involved.
Ass’t Chief Klingler requested an tanker from Christiana Fire Co. to assist since there are no hydrants.
This year continues a tradition for decades with Santa visiting the Borough of Parkesburg starting at 6:30 PM on Christmas Eve. And this year like last year, (don't tell the kids) there will be two Santas making the run. The job is too big for just one!
Last night at 1:51 AM, KVFD responded as part of a mutual aid assignment to the Weis Market to assist with three-alarm fire at the store.
Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy fire in the rear storage section and roof of the store. Seven ladder trucks, a tanker task force, multiple engine companies, rescue companies, and a rehab unit were operating. The fire was extinguished but there was an extensive ... (Full Story & Photos)
"Working Regionally to Survive Locally"
The Keystone Valley Fire Department was formed in March 2013 with the consolidation of the Parkesburg, Pomeroy and Atglen Fire Companies. Station # 8 provides Fire/Rescue & EMS Services to Parkesburg Borough, West Sadsbury Township, Sadsbury Township and Highland Township.
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