Proudly serving Prospect Park, Pennsylvania with volunteer fire, rescue, and emergency response services. Our dedicated team is ready to protect our community 24/7.
The Prospect Park Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 has been proudly serving the residents of Prospect Park, Pennsylvania since 1894. For over 130 years, our dedicated team of volunteer firefighters has protected our community with honor, dedication, and unwavering commitment to safety.
From emergency response and fire suppression to community education and prevention programs, we work tirelessly to keep our neighbors safe. Our members undergo rigorous training to ensure they're always ready when seconds count most.
Serving our community without pay
24/7 fire and rescue services
Education and prevention
No experience is needed. Training is provided. If you want to serve your community, build lifelong skills, and be part of a proud local tradition dating back to 1894, we want to hear from you.
Volunteer firefighters make up over 65% of fire departments nationwide. Join the team that protects our neighbors, families, and friends.
Comprehensive firefighting and EMS training provided at no cost to you
Make a real difference in the lives of people in your community
Develop valuable leadership and teamwork abilities that last a lifetime
Become part of a brotherhood/sisterhood of dedicated volunteers
Every call, every training, every community event—you're making Prospect Park safer
Our department maintains a modern fleet of emergency vehicles and equipment to respond effectively to any situation.
Primary fire suppression vehicle equipped with water, hoses, and pumping capabilities.
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Aerial operations and rescue capabilities for multi-story buildings and high-angle rescues.
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Specialized rescue operations, vehicle extrication, and medical response capabilities.
View DetailsSimple steps you can take to protect your home and family from fire. These tips could save lives.
Press the test button on your smoke alarms every month. Replace batteries at least once a year, or when the low-battery warning sounds.
Plan your family's escape route from every room. Know two ways out of each room and a meeting spot outside.
Never block doors or windows with furniture, boxes, or decorations. Ensure all exits are always accessible.
Never leave cooking unattended. Keep flammable items away from the stove. Turn pot handles inward to prevent accidental spills.
For any fire or life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately. Don't try to fight large fires yourself.
Remember PASS: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep. Keep extinguishers in kitchen, garage, and near heating equipment.
Join us at our upcoming events. From fire prevention week to community fundraisers, there's always something happening at our department.
Educational programs, station tours, and safety demonstrations for all ages.
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Meet our firefighters, explore our apparatus, and learn hands-only CPR.
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Help us support local families in need during the holiday season.
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Free fire safety education for schools, groups, and organizations.
Learn MoreSince 1894, Prospect Park Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 has been woven into the fabric of our community.
A group of dedicated community members came together to establish Prospect Park's first volunteer fire company.
The department acquired its first motorized fire engine, marking a new era in emergency response capabilities.
A modern fire station was constructed to house growing apparatus and serve as a community hub.
Proudly serving Prospect Park with modern equipment, professional training, and the same dedication that started it all in 1894.
Glimpses of our firefighters training, responding, and serving our community.
Emergency Response
Ready 24/7
As a volunteer organization, we rely on the generosity of our community to maintain our equipment, train our firefighters, and continue serving Prospect Park. Your donation makes a direct impact.
Provides training equipment for one firefighter
Funds turnout gear maintenance
Supports equipment upgrades
All donations are tax-deductible. You will receive a receipt for your records.
Have a question? Want to learn more about volunteering or our services? We'd love to hear from you.
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Prospect Park Volunteer Fire Department No. 1
Prospect
Park, Pennsylvania
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