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)
This morning at 7:25 AM, KVFD was dispatched to a reported silo fire in West Sadsbury Township. The caller reported 36 foot round grain bin was smoldering. Firefighters went into service wetting down the contents. No additional services were needed and firefighters were clear at 9:21 PM.
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to rapidly evolve, the Keystone Valley Fire Department has been planning to assure the fire company is ready to address the situation, and also ready to respond when needed.
The primary objective of KVFD planning for COVID-19 is to assure the availability of our members and staff to be able to respond to emergency calls in our community. As a result, ... (Full Story & Photos)
This morning at 10:02 AM, KVFD, with a truck from the Gap Fire Company, were dispatched to a chimney fire reportedly contained at a home in the 200 block of S. Limestone Road, West Sadsbury Township.
Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed that the fire was contained to the chimney. They then dropped a chain down the chimney to clean out the build-up in the flue and cleaned it all out. Firefighters ... (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)
"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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