William Penn Fire Company

06/10/2026

Congratulations to two of our own Firefighters Jim and Bryce for completing the Bucks County EMT Class! This will allow them to test for and when passed, obtain there EMT certifications!

06/03/2026

The Officers and Members of the William Penn Fire Company would like to congratulate Firefighter Riley Collins on his well deserved promotion to Lieutenant with Middletown Fire & Emergency Services. Riley has been a member of our department since 2016 and has served in numerous officer roles. We are proud to see him continue his fire service career in this new leadership position and wish him continued success.

🚒 Promotion Announcement 🚒

Middletown Township Fire & Emergency Services is proud to announce the promotion of Firefighter/Inspector Riley Collins to the rank of Lieutenant.

This historic appointment marks the department’s first-ever career Lieutenant position. Since joining Middletown Township in 2018, Lieutenant Collins has demonstrated exceptional leadership, professionalism, and dedication to serving our community.

Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Collins on this well-earned promotion and wishing him continued success in his new leadership role! 👏

05/15/2026

Yesterday afternoon Engine 7 & 77 along with other fire and EMS agencies responded to reports of an Auto Extrication on Bristol-Oxford Valley RD, one subject was extricated from the vehicle and transported to a near by hospital.

05/04/2026

Today we recognize the courage, dedication, and commitment of all of our firefighter’s here at the William Penn Fire Company and all of our brothers and sisters apart of the fire service!

05/04/2026

Saturday night members responded to reports of a dwelling fire in Hulmeville Borough, the fire was quickly upgraded by the first arriving personnel with fire showing. Upon arriving Engine 7 established a water supply with Chief 7 establishing command. Engine 77 along with mutual aid company’s arrived and assisted with multiple operations on the fire ground including the deployment of multiple hand lines. Crews were on scene for several hours performing task before returning to station to repack equipment and return available.

No injuries were reported and the fire is currently under investigation.

Great work to all involved!

04/21/2026

Coming soon!!

04/19/2026

Yesterday, members took a trip down to the Lower Bucks County Public Safety Training Center to conduct our annual structural burn session. Along side with members from Parkland Fire Company Penndel Volunteer Fire Company #1, Station 8 Langhorne-Middletown Fire Company Middletown Fire & Emergency Services we all worked together to pull hand lines and flow water with a specific focus on longer hose lines and more distance from the fire truck to the location of the fire.

Great work to all involved!

04/16/2026

Great work to our own Firefighter/EMT James Ashford!! Keep up to good work!

Today we recognize three of our firefighters on a major accomplishment. After months of dedication, training, and hard work, they have successfully completed their rookie books and officially earned the numbers for their helmets.

This milestone represents commitment, growth, and the beginning of a long career in the fire service. Congratulations—well earned and well deserved. Stay safe and keep pushing forward.

04/16/2026

Yesterday, Members from Station 77 responded to a small smoldering brush fire outside a business that was extinguished with the booster line.

Shortly after, Station 7 and Station 77 along with mutual aid companies were dispatched to a reported dwelling fire, upon arrival crews discovered a fire that had already been extinguished prior to arrival and ensured no further risk to the dwellings before returning available.

After returning from the dwelling fire, Station 7 and Station 77 along with Station 8 were dispatched to another brush fire in an apartment complex, a small brush fire was extinguished.

Great work to all our members involved in these calls for service, from operating, to response time!

04/14/2026

Tonight, members of the William Penn Fire Company were recognized at the Middletown Township Board of Supervisors Meeting for their life-saving efforts alongside EMS and Police during a cardiac arrest incident in July of 2025 that resulted in a full recovery.

This outcome is a direct reflection of the rapid response, teamwork, and dedication demonstrated by all involved.

The following personnel were recognized:

William Penn Fire Company
• Firefighter Chris Russell
• Firefighter Andrew Conaway
• Firefighter Riley Collins
• Firefighter Jim Hewins
• Firefighter Chris Tomczak
• Firefighter James McCullough

Bucks County 911
• Police Dispatcher Dennesis Castro

Penndel Middletown EMS
• Paramedic Channa Vializ
• Paramedic Adam Brautigan
• EMT Ian Liberatore
• EMT Laura Horvath

Great work by everyone involved!

Penndel-Middletown Emergency Squad
Bucks County 911
Middletown Township, Bucks County, PA
Middletown Township Police Department
Middletown Twp. Supervisor Bernadette Hannah
Mike Ksiazek Middletown Township Supervisor
Christian Gallardo for Middletown Township Supervisor
Middletown Township Board Supervisor Dana Kane
Ryan Leighton