Hughestown Emergency Services

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Recently, we proudly unveiled a new logo that represents more than just our department — it represents our identity, our tradition, and the mentality behind who we are as responders and as a family. 🖤

The inspiration behind this design comes from the legendary WWII Black Sheep Squadron 🛩, a unit known for turning a group of determined individuals from different backgrounds into one of the most respected fighting forces in the Pacific. They earned their reputation through grit, sacrifice, teamwork, and always answering the mission when others wouldn’t. 🔥

That same spirit exists here at Hughestown Emergency Services.

Like the Black Sheep Squadron, our department is made up of officers, firefighters, EMTs, drivers, and volunteers — all bringing different skills and personalities together for one purpose: protecting our community. When the tones drop 🔔, we operate as one team.

Over the years, our community and neighboring departments have learned something about Hughestown Emergency Services — when situations get out of control, when manpower is stretched thin, or when conditions are at their worst, we are the company that people rely on. 🚒

Not because we seek recognition, but because we have built a reputation for showing up, stepping forward, and handling the job when it matters most.

This new logo represents:
🚒 Commitment under pressure
🚑 Brotherhood & sisterhood
🔥 Pride in service
🤝 Loyalty to each other and our community
🖤 The willingness to answer the call no matter the hour

The Black Sheep reputation was never built through words — it was built through action. Through showing up during the hardest moments and earning trust one mission at a time.

This logo is more than a design. It is a symbol of the Black Sheep mentality that lives within Hughestown Emergency Services every single day.

🚨 Our Creed:

“Ordinary people. Uncommon commitment.
Different backgrounds. One mission.
When the tones drop, we answer together.”

05/22/2026

👍 Give our friends at the Pittston Township Volunteer Fire Department a “Like” on their brand new Picnic Page! 👍

Be sure to follow along for updates, announcements, and all the great things they have planned. Let’s help show them some community support! 🚒🔥

The official page for the Pittston Township Fire Department Picnic!

05/22/2026

🚑 One call could cost $1,200+… but it doesn’t have to.

A Hughestown EMS subscription helps protect your family from unexpected costs—and keeps lifesaving care right here in our community.

❤️ Serving Hughestown, Dupont & Duryea 24/7
✅ Flexible payment options (online or in person)
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💙 Your subscription helps ensure we’re ready when seconds matter.

05/21/2026

Today, our paid Borough Driver responded to 7 calls for service, including a structure fire, two motor vehicle accidents, a brush fire, wires down, and two medical calls.

This post is not meant to brag or seek recognition, but rather to express our sincere gratitude for the support that makes this level of service possible. We want to thank Borough Council, Mayor Hoban, and Manager Jones for continuing to work with us to ensure our truck is staffed each week. Their support allows us to better serve our community when emergencies happen.

We also want to recognize the many people behind the scenes who make days like today possible — from our officers and staff members to every member who dedicates their time and effort to this department. A special thank you also goes out to our mutual aid partners from the Dupont Hose Company for their continued support and teamwork whenever called upon.

Most importantly, thank you to the residents and community members who continue to support us. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve this community in this capacity, and we look forward to continuing to move this department forward with positive advancements for the future.

As always, thank you for your continued support and trust in our department.

05/20/2026

Two Idiots Buffing caught Engine 143 responding to a brush fire earlier today.

05/20/2026

🚑 BIG NEWS FOR STATION 143! 🚑

Hughestown Emergency Services is proud to announce that Hughestown Borough, on behalf of the Hughestown Hose Company, has been awarded a $196,215 state grant to purchase a new ambulance for our community.

This funding, announced by State Rep. Jim Haddock, is a major investment in the safety and well-being of our residents and will help us continue providing reliable emergency medical services to Hughestown, Dupont, Duryea, and surrounding areas.

We would like to thank Rep. Jim Haddock, Senator Marty Flynn, and everyone involved in securing this important funding for our department and community.

This new ambulance will enhance our emergency response capabilities and ensure we have the equipment needed to serve our residents for years to come.

Thank you to our dedicated volunteers, EMS providers, firefighters, and community members for your continued support!

05/19/2026

🚑💙 Happy EMS Week! 💙🚑

This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate the incredible EMS providers who dedicate their lives to serving others with compassion, professionalism, and courage.

To all of the EMTs, Paramedics, drivers, and support personnel on our staff — thank you for answering the call day and night, for your commitment to patient care, and for the sacrifices you make for our community. Your hard work often goes unseen, but it never goes unappreciated.

Whether responding to emergencies, providing comfort during difficult moments, or standing ready when people need help the most, you are truly the backbone of emergency services.

We are proud to have such a dedicated team serving our community. Thank you for everything you do today and every day.

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05/15/2026

🚒 Station 143 is proud to have Engine 143 on display this weekend at the PA Fire Expo at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in the Bulldog Fire & Emergency Apparatus booth.

If you’re attending the Expo, be sure to stop by, check it out, and see Engine 143 up close. We’re honored to showcase this apparatus and represent our department at one of Pennsylvania’s premier fire service events.🔥

05/15/2026

🚑 Support Your Local Ambulance – Your 2026 EMS Subscription Matters 🚑
Serving Hughestown, Dupont, Duryea & our local businesses

We’ve heard from a few residents with questions about payment options and online security—and we want to address that head‑on.

👨‍💻 A quick note on online payments:
Our subscription system was designed and is maintained by a department member with 25+ years of professional IT and data‑security experience. The online portal uses the same secure payment standards trusted by major organizations nationwide.
That said—we completely understand that online payment isn’t for everyone, and that’s perfectly okay. If you have any concerns or questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Jesse Hindmarsh

✅ You always have options:

💵 Pay in person (cash, check, credit/debit)
🤝 Contact any member of the Hughestown Hose Company to accept payment
👀 Watch this page — we’ll post dates, locations, and events where payments can be made in person

🌐 Secure online payments are available anytime at
👉 https://subscribe.hughestownfire.org

📬 Already mailed in your payment?
Thank you! No further action is needed.

💡 Why subscribe?
Being a 2026 EMS subscriber helps reduce out‑of‑pocket expenses by allowing us to bill insurance directly—and ensures our crews can continue providing high‑quality, local emergency medical care when seconds matter.

❤️ We are incredibly grateful for the continued support from our neighbors and businesses. Your support directly impacts the level of service we can provide when our community needs us most.

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Thank you for supporting your local EMS 🚑💙

Hughestown Hose Company No. 1 is a local, non‑profit Fire & EMS organization proudly serving Hughestown, Dupont, Duryea, and surrounding communities since 1908.