Tonight, members assisted teaching Scout Troop and Pack 43 fire prevention, learned what equipment a firefighter wears, as well as a quick explanation of the vehicles. They then experienced walking through a smoke-filled room to understand what it is like in a house fire and how to escape.... (Full Story & Photos)

Junior Firefighter Colton Beres recently completed his Eagle Scout Project in early September. His project included cleaning and repainting the World War 2 era Sherman tank located at the Moshannon Valley Veterans Memorial Wall in Rush Twp, Philipsburg. The Sherman tank itself is celebrating its 85th anniversary with the first being completed in September of 1941. Colton along with his fellow Scouts, ... (Full Story & Photos)

FD Box 13-20, EMS Box 13-14

Company 13 Fire & EMS was alerted for a motor vehicle accident in the area of Tyrone Pike & Fire Tower Rd, Rush Twp. Reported a 3-vehicle accident with 2 children on scene, unknown injury. Engine Rescue 13, Ambulance 13-1 and Ambulance 13-2 responded. Units arrived on scene and found a rear end collision involving 3 vehicles with 2 vehicles being disabled and fluids leaking. ... (Full Story & Photos)

9/18/26. 18:45 hours
(Co 13) FD Box: 1340
Fire-Rescue-Specialized
GAME COMMISSION GATE 60-05
Company 13 Fire & EMS was dispatched for a specialized rescue for a lost person on Fire Tower Road at Game Commission Gate 60-05. It was reported that the male is in the woods looking around the area for a future hunting spot and is now lost. Chief 13, Utility 13, Brush 13, and Ambulance 13-1 responded. ... (Full Story)

On 9/12/26, Junior Firefighter Caiden Rickard, son of Firefighter Donny Baney and social member Amanda Rickard, led a team of volunteers (all volunteers not pictured), along with members of Scout Troop 43, in completing an outstanding service project at the Philipsburg Cemetery as part of his Eagle Scout Project.

Together, the team cleaned an incredible 250 Veterans’ headstones, helping to preserve ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, our ambulance service joined the Columbia Volunteer Fire Company and the Pennsylvania State Police with participating in the monthly training for staff at Fullington Bus Station in Philipsburg. Crews had the chance to simulate a bus crash and explain step by step exactly what each department does in those types of events. We also discussed and learned the proper procedures for evaluating and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today our Deputy Chief Travis Beres and his son Junior Firefighter Colton Beres participated in the 9/11 Memorial stair climb at the 1st Summit Arena at the Cambria County War Memorial. This event remembers and honors the 343 firefighters who lost their lives trying to evacuate the innocent civilians of that tragic day.... (Full Story & Photos)

Tonight we attended the pre-game ceremony for the Philipsburg-Osceola Mounties football game against the Clearfield Bison. We would like to thank the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District for the invitation and for recognizing the area first responders in honor of the 25th Anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Go P-O!

Pictured below is Paramedic Becky Hynd, Asst. EMS Chief Shelly Tormey, Fire ... (Full Story & Photos)