Elizabeth Township Fire Department

Structure Fire 600 Block Industry Road Elizabeht Township

Saturday, May 15th, 2021

Just after 2am, the 1st alarm assignment was transmitted for reports of a house on fire in the 600 Block of Industry Road. Units arrived to find a dwelling well involved. Units remained on scene...

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1000 Block East Smithfield Street Elizabeth Township

Tuesday, April 20th, 2021

Just after 3am, #ETFD units were alerted to the 1000 block of East Smithfield Street in the Boston section of the township for reports of a garbage truck on fire. Upon arrival, units found a lar...

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Accident Versallies Boro

Tuesday, April 13th, 2021

Just after 10:30 last night, Rescue 4 and Rescue 7 assisted Versailles Volunteer Fire Company with a vehicle crash involving a utility pole on Walnut Street. Units cleared within the hour.

Gratztown Sewickley Township

Thursday, March 11th, 2021

140 Engine 3 responded to Gratztown , Sewickley Township tonight for a fully involved trailer fire. Sutersville Engine 11 crew was first to arrive and deployed three hand lines and began fire suppres...

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News

New EMT

Sunday, December 13th, 2020

The ETFD would like to Congratulate Firefighter Courtney Hughes on passing her National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certification. Courtney will be the newest addition to our Quick Response Medical Service in Elizabeth Township

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Congratulations to ETFD’s Four New Interior Firefighters

Saturday, May 14th, 2022

Congratulations to our 4 new Interior Firefighters: Ben Cabon, Roman Gardner, Joey Hickey, and Jordan Hull! These members completed Module 4 of the Essentials of Firefighting program today, including their live burn.

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Fund Drive now in progress!

Sunday, May 1st, 2022

If you reside in our fire district, you may have started to see these show up in your mailboxes. This signifies that our 2022 #FundDrive is now underway!We are fortunate to have great support from our community.

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Working Structure Fire - Sahara Street, Elizabeth Township

Sunday, April 17th, 2022

Just before 10pm last night, the structure assignment was transmitted for multiple calls of a working structure fire on Sahara Street in the #Blythedale section of Elizabeth Township. 140AST3 (Harn) was first to arrive and confirmed the working fire dispatch in a vacant structure.

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Members Complete Pump Operations 1 Training

Saturday, April 9th, 2022

Today, your #ETFD members completed the final day of a 16-hour Pump Operations 1 course held here in Elizabeth Township. This was a great refresher for experienced pump operators, and a great learning experience for new (or aspiring) drivers.

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Annual Hazardous Materials Operations Training

Sunday, February 27th, 2022

This morning, members from various local fire departments attended our annual Hazardous Materials Operations Level refresher training at Station 7. This training is required for all #ETFD members on a yearly basis.

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New Firefighter I’s for ETFD

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022

The #ETFD has added not one, not two, but THREE newly certified Firefighter I’s to our roster!Congratulations to Lieutenant Jay Cant, Firefighter Jacan Cant, and Firefighter Dan Semcoski on successfully earning their Firefighter I certification!In order to earn this certification, these member...

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ETFD Earns QRS Licensure

Friday, February 11th, 2022

We are proud to announce that the Elizabeth Township Fire Department has been licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health as a Quick Response Service, or QRS. While this certification was previously held by both the Central VFC and Greenock VFC, we are now officially licensed as one organizati...

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Vehicle Fire - Happy Hollow Road, Elizabeth Township

Tuesday, February 1st, 2022

Just before 5pm, the first alarm was transmitted for a reported vehicle on fire in a garage in the 900 Block of Happy Hollow Road. 142 Chief arrived on scene and confirmed a working auto fire inside a detached car port.

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Public Hearing Notice

Saturday, January 29th, 2022

ON THE PROPOSED FINANCING BY Elizabeth Township Fire Department No. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Elizabeth Township Fire Department No. 1 located in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, will allow for public comment on Sunday February 6th, 2022, at 6:30 pm., via the following: in person meeting at 425 Scenery D...

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Birthday Bash - February 5th, 2022

Sunday, January 16th, 2022

ETFD Birthday Bash!When: Saturday, February 5th, 2022Time: 10am - 11amWhere: ETFD Station 7 (Central)425 Scenery Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037 If you have a birthday in January, February, or March, we would LOVE to celebrate YOU! Visit us at our Central Station for ice cream, a tour of the fire station...

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Train Show Cancelled

Tuesday, January 4th, 2022

🚨Important Update🚨Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we have to CANCEL the Train Show that had been scheduled for this coming weekend, January 8th and 9th, 2022. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.

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Winter Grand Central Train Show! - January 8th and 9th, 2022

Tuesday, December 21st, 2021

We are happy to announce our next train show on January 8th and 9th, 2022! Click here for more information!

Santa Visits Elizabeth Township

Wednesday, November 24th, 2021

Here comes Santa Claus!Santa will be visiting the Blythedale, Boston, Central, Greenock, Industry, and Victory areas of Elizabeth Township starting at 10am on Saturday, December 18th! Listen for the fire truck as he escorts Santa through the neighborhoods!

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Grant Funding Awarded

Tuesday, August 24th, 2021

Last week, the #ETFD was awarded a $10,000 grant from Pennsylvania Skill Games. This grant will be used to upgrade and maintain our basic life support emergency medical equipment across all of our licensed QRS units.

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ETFD, Central Merger Now Complete

Tuesday, June 29th, 2021

It is with great pride that we announce, the merger between the Elizabeth Township Fire Department No. 1 and the Central Volunteer Fire Company of Elizabeth Township is now officially complete!

EMS Week 2021

Monday, May 17th, 2021

Elizabeth Twp Fire Department would like to recognize our friends at SouthEast Regional EMS for their dedication to our community this EMS week, that runs from May 16th to May 22nd. We would also like to recognize all of our ETFD medical responders.

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Memebrs Complete Training

Sunday, April 25th, 2021

We would like to take a moment to recognize the following members on their recent training accomplishments:Basic Vehicle Rescue (48 Hours):Jay CantJacan CantMario Rossetti Daniel SemcoskiBill Brown Pump Operations 1 (16 Hours):Daniel SemcoskiBill Brown Pump Operations 2 (16 Hours):Daniel SemcoskiBil...

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ETFD announces merger with Central VFC

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021

It is with great honor that we announce that we have begun the process of a departmental merger with the Elizabeth Township Fire Department. We are confident that this will enhance and streamline our operations, and allow us to continue to provide the highest level of service to the residents and vi...

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Participating Department

Thursday, January 28th, 2021

The #ETFD is proud to have attained the 50% recognition in the Participating Department program through the Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner. Receiving this recognition signifies that at least 50% of our responders have demonstrated and tested their knowledge and skills to va...

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New EMT

Sunday, December 13th, 2020