Daniel M. Stoltzfus, age 93, formerly of Parkesburg, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Fairmount Homes. He was the husband of the late Barbara C. Stoltzfus who passed away on August 3, 2010. Born in East Petersburg, he was the son of the late M.S. and Mary Martin Stoltzfus. Dan was a farmer for 23 years, a substitute letter and mail carrier for Parkesburg, and later ... (Full Story & Photos)
On Friday, July 17, 2020, FF/EMT Tim Reynolds met with Jennifer Goldbach and Amy Stackhouse of Rhoades Energy at the Central Station. They donated two Flags, one for the East station in Pomeroy and one for the Central station in Parkesburg.
They also assist FF/EMT Reynolds in raising the Parkesburg station's flag and took time out of their busy schedules to tour the new Central Station.
At 1:19 PM, KVFD was dispatched to assist the Christiana Fire Company and other mutual aid units with a building fire at ITP Sellers, 808 Valley Road, Atglen Borough. The initial dispatch, soon confirmed by the first arriving responder, was a piece of machinery on fire in the center of the building.
There was fire extension to the building contents.
We have received several calls about the availability of pavers for the memorial garden. Pavers are always available for purchase as a Level Two Sponsor:
So please help support KVFD and honor a Veteran, Firefighter or a Loved One by purchasing a paver with their name engraved on it.
Larger stones are also available. Please see the attached.
KVFD wishes to congratulate Lara and Jared Dalmas. They were married today and we wish them the best. Jared is a past Chairman of the Board, firefighter/EMT, and a current social member. He serves as our grant writer and as such has brought thousands of dollars into the fire department.
Congratulations to Jared & Lara - Mr. & Mrs. Dalmas!
Keystone Valley Fire Department Ambulance 8-1 is an aging ambulance that was 12 years old with over 200,000 miles on it. It was well used and sorely in need of replacement.
So in partnership with the Keystone Valley Regional Fire District and the fire department, we were able to purchase a replacement of that ambulance, a "new" demonstration unit at a reduced cost, specifically a 2019 Ford F450, ... (Full Story & Photos)
FCEMSGP makes an annual grant program available for volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical services and rescue squads. This year KVFD was able to be funded for over $87K.
The Board of Directors thanks Parkesburg Borough, West Sadsbury Township, Highland Township & Sadsbury Township for their support and most of all, the members of our communities for their on-going ... (Full Story & Photos)
Bruce Trego, Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner announces grant awards
"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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Sep 19, 2020
