Recently Keystone Valley Fire Department invited Heroes Next Door into our station to showcase it, our apparatus, and the memorials.
Heroes Next Door is production through YouTube. Look for our segment under the Station Crib section.
Hosted by flight medic/SWAT paramedic Mike Borrello, the series provides an inside look at fire companies with video tours of stations and apparatus. A dedicated YouTube ... (Full Story & Photos)
Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner
Governor Tom Wolf announced today that OSFC will be awarding $50 million worth of grant funding to fire, rescue, and EMS across the commonwealth to offset expenses related to COVID-19.
KVFD was awarded $33,428. We thank life member Jared Dalmas. He has been instrumental in all grants we have received over the years.
Joseph Miles, KVFD's EMS & Career Staff Manager announced today that with David Brandyberry, our Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator taking the lead, KVFD has been awarded the Advanced Level of the Pennsylvania Pediatric Voluntary Recognition Program.
In the next year or so we are hoping to expand out to the expert level and we will be now working toward that goal.
On 10/1/2020, Ambulance 44-1 was dispatched to assist the Keystone Valley Fire Department on Second Avenue in Parkesburg Borough for reports of a bicyclist struck by a vehicle. Ambulance 44-1 arrived on the scene and found a child who had been clipped by a passing vehicle. Luckily, the young man sustained very minor injuries and was treated and released on the scene.
On Friday afternoon at 3:03 PM, KVFD with surrounding departments was dispatched to a crash reported at Rt. #41 at Zook Road in West Sadsbury Township. The caller reported that one of the vehicles was on fire and there was heavy entrapment. Deputy Chief Schreiber arrived and assumed command. He reported that civilians on-scene did an excellent job of extinguishing the fire.
The Keystone Valley Fire Department (KVFD) is seeking individuals interested in part-time and per-diem employment for the following position: Emergency Medical Technician
KVFD is looking for additional staffing as we continue to expand our services and are placing a second ambulance into service during our “peak hours” to meet the needs of the communities we serve. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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)
"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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Nov 21, 2020
