Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company

09/01/2026

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Happy September!

-We are still are accepting vendors and basket raffle items! Please reach out to Amanda if you would like to reserve a spot or donate a basket.

-If you would like to participate in the parade please reach out to Katie. Parade forms at Elimsport UMC parking lot at 1030am and moves at 11am sharp to the fire hall. Everyone is welcome!

Thank you for your continued support and see you September 19th! 🚒

08/14/2026

Protect Your Family and Home by securely sharing information about your family and home that will help us provide you and your family with faster and better help in the case of an emergency. Download the MyLS app and enter entity code 063722. Make sure you select to Share with Mutual Aid so that way your local Fire Dept can access this information if needed.

08/12/2026

🗣 Did you add Elimsport Fall Festival to your September calendar yet? 📅

✅️ Sat. Sept. 19th, 2026 ✔️

🍂See you there!🍁

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07/16/2026

Attention vendors! The Elimsport Fall Festival is soon approaching! Contact Amanda to reserve your spot!

07/03/2026

W.T.V.F.C. sends our thoughts and prayers to the Girven family and Muncy Area Vol. Fire Co. during this difficult time. His dedication to the fire service and other community involvement was truly a gift.

It is with deep sadness that we notify the community that Captain Greg Girven has passed on July 2, 2026.

Greg was a 3rd generation Firefighter with 40 years of dedicated service to our community. Greg served as Jr. Firefighter, firefighter, Lieutenant, Captain, Asst. Fire Chief, Trustee, Vice President, and President.

Along with what Greg did for the fire company, he also served as president of AYSO, President of the Muncy Music Association, leader for the Pioneer Valley 4-H club, Vice Chair of the Lycoming County Youth Livestock Committee and probably many more things he didn’t even tell us about.

Greg continued his legacy of serving others even in death, donating his corneas so two individuals may see again.

Please keep the Girven family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate through this difficult time.

07/02/2026

📢 📅 Save The Date 📅 📢

Elimsport Fall Festival
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
11am - 2pm

🏎 Parade at 11am sharp
🌭Food
🎪Vendors
🎲 Games
🧺 Basket Raffle
🎶 Music by: The Lucky Afternoon Band

🗣Vendor Contact: Amanda 570-447-0945

We hope you can join us and appreciate your continued support!

🚒 W.T.V.F.C.🚒

06/29/2026

HOT week ahead!! 🥵
If you are heading outside to work, exercise, or hang out:
•Try to avoid activities during the hottest times of the day.
•Plan early morning or later evening workouts
• Take it easy and pace yourself
• Drink plenty of water
• Know the warning signs of heat related illnesses

04/17/2026

04/04/2026

🔥 WHAT HAPPENS INSIDE A LITHIUM-ION BATTERY FIRE

As temperature rises, the battery’s electrolyte begins to break down.

• This breakdown can release flammable gases
• The electrolyte can vaporize, causing pressure to build inside the cell

➡️ This creates a very dangerous condition inside the battery.

💥 HEAT + PRESSURE = VENTING OR CELL FAILURE

• Many battery cells are built with pressure relief vents
• These vents are designed to release internal pressure and reduce the chance of a more violent rupture

BUT—

➡️ When venting happens, hot flammable gases can be released
➡️ If those gases ignite, they can produce:

🔥 Jet-like flames
🔥 Sparks and flying debris
🔥 Rapid fire spread from cell to cell

⚠️ In lithium-ion battery incidents, the danger is not just the visible flame—
it’s also the gas release, pressure buildup, and chain reaction inside the pack.

04/03/2026

Black Saturday is a time for reflection—but it’s also a time to stay alert.

While we slow down and prepare for Easter, emergencies can still happen when we least expect them.

🔥 Unplug appliances
🔥 Secure your LPG
🔥 Practice candle safety
🚗 Check your vehicle
🌊 Stay safe outdoors

Small actions today can prevent big emergencies tomorrow.

🧑‍🚒 Stay safe. Protect your family.