Barrett Township Volunteer Fire Company

08/22/2026

Thank You, Rotary of the Pocono Mountains!

Their generous donation that helped us purchase new radios for our fire company. Because of your support, we are not only able to improve communication within our company, but we are also able to provide radio communications for Rotary events and activities when needed.

08/06/2026

Thank you Pocono Township Fire Dept. Station 34 for taking the time to bring their tower truck out to train our guys for our weekly drill and Weiler Abrasives for allowing us to practice these skills at your facility.

Our members had the opportunity to go over the proper operations, setup, and hookup procedures for their tower truck so our crews are better prepared to work together safely and efficiently on mutual aid calls in the future.

07/18/2026

07/15/2026

We would like to inform our community about the current air quality in our area today..

The smoke from ongoing Canadian wildfires has moved in causing poor air quality throughout the area.

To reduce your exposure:
Limit time spent outdoors
Keep windows and doors closed
If you have asthma, COPD, heart disease, young children, older adults, and pregnant women should take extra precautions and avoid prolonged outdoor exposure.

If you experience severe shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, or any other medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

07/14/2026

Last night the our crews responded to a hydraulic fluid leak involving a delivery truck making a delivery at Skytop Lodge. An estimated 40 to 50 gallons of hydraulic fluid was released. Our crews contained the leak before it could enter the lake or cause any environmental damage to the golf course.

Our crews deployed our Special Operations Trailer, equipped with large quantities of absorbent material including Speedy Dry and hazmat absorbent pads, allowing us to rapidly contain and mitigate the spill.
This incident is a perfect example of how the funds raised through our fundraising are put to work. Thanks to the incredible support of our community through our fundraisers and generous donations, we were able to purchase this HazMat trailer.

07/13/2026

07/08/2026

Thank you to Stonewall Garden Center for generously donating poison ivy soap to our firefighters after last weekend’s storm.

After many calls and spending hours clearing fallen trees and reopening roadways, several of our members lost the battle and ended up with poison ivy, thanks for helping our crew itch a little less and recover a little faster!

We are grateful for the support of our local businesses.

07/05/2026

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at the Barrett Township Volunteer Fire Company!

Today we celebrate the freedom, community, and sacrifices that make our country great. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and memorable Independence Day with family and friends.

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!🇺🇸

06/28/2026

☀️🌡️With extreme heat expected to impact our area this coming week, we encourage everyone to take precautions to stay safe.

Drink plenty of water.
Stay in air conditioning as much as possible.
Wear lightweight, light colored clothing.
Limit outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle.
Check on elderly neighbors, family members.

Remember, hot and dry conditions can also increase the risk of fires, please use extra caution.

Heat ExhaustionSymptoms include:

Heavy sweating, pale , cold, and clammy skin, Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting. Nausea or vomiting, fast, weak pulse, muscle cramps.

Heat StrokeSymptoms include:

Core body temperature above 104°F (40°C). Hot, red, and dry skin (lack of sweating). Confusion, altered mental state, or slurred speech. Rapid, strong pulse. Loss of consciousness or seizures.

If you experience signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, move to a cool place immediately, hydrate, and call 911 if symptoms are severe.

06/17/2026

Tonight our members trained on tanker shuttle operations at Skytop Lodge. This training helps ensure our firefighters can efficiently establish and maintain a reliable water supply.

Thank you to Skytop Lodge for allowing us to use their property for tonights training.