Kutztown Fire & Rescue

08/27/2026

Your Kutztown volunteers are at Kutztown University’s Community Link event this morning. Stop by for some cool swag, ask some questions, or get a membership!

08/21/2026

Thank you to Steve and his team for their generous donation for our new space!

We were happy to help the Kutztown Fire Department with a new TV for their remodeled facility. Thankful for all the time these volunteers give and hope in their down they get a few minutes to relax.

08/19/2026

Kutztown Fire & Rescue has recently acquired this new-to-us tower, and our members are beginning the process of driver and operator training. You’ll see crews out learning how the apparatus handles, becoming familiar with its systems, and working through the unique aspects of tower operations before it is placed into full service.

This purchase was made possible through our Firefighters’ Relief Association and represents an important step toward reducing expenditures and eliminating unnecessary duplication of resources within our immediate area. We would also like to thank Deputy Chief Billy Cairns and Chief William Rigby of Rocky Run/Middletown Township Fire Department in Delaware County for their assistance throughout the acquisition process.

Before coming to Kutztown, the apparatus successfully completed its required aerial and pump testing/certifications and underwent extensive preventative maintenance. Our goal was not simply to purchase another piece of equipment, but to acquire a safe, reliable apparatus capable of serving our first-due community and mutual-aid partners for the years ahead. More importantly, this purchase is part of a much larger financial and operational plan for the department.

Our current ladder will be offered for sale, with those proceeds being used toward paying off the remaining loan on the two engines delivered in 2023. This strategy puts Kutztown Fire & Rescue in a position to operate debt-free for approximately the next 5–7 years while allowing us to begin setting aside the funding necessary for our next major apparatus purchase.

Rather than taking on another significant loan today, we can plan ahead and save toward a future apparatus custom-built around the needs of Kutztown and our surrounding response area. That future apparatus will be designed with reducing duplication, operational capability, long-term reliability, and an anticipated service life of approximately 20 years in mind.

So, if you see us out driving over the next few weeks, give the crew a wave—and maybe give us a little extra room while everyone gets used to the new ride! 🚒

-Joshua Young, Fire Chief

08/09/2026

Congratulations to our Raffle TV winner Lauren Mantz (Youse)!!

Thank you all that put in for our raffle at Kutztown Day and The Kutztown Fair!!

08/05/2026

Don’t let the Rain stop you from coming out to the Kutztown Fair !! We have shirts and cups for sale! TV Raffles !! As well as our Fire safety Trailer!!

08/03/2026

It’s Fair week!!🎡🎟️
Check out our Fire safety trailer behind the Lyons club food stand!!

Be sure to also see us at the Main gate for Fire trucks, raffle tickets, T-Shirts and much more!!

Kutztown Fair

08/02/2026

A huge thank you to the Kutztown Dunkin’ and A.D. Moyer for their generous support of our Mobile Fire Safety Classroom! 🚒🧯

Your donations helped us refurbish this important trailer so we can continue teaching fire safety to kids and families throughout the community. We’re incredibly grateful for partners like you who help keep our neighbors safe.

Stop by and check out the trailer the next time you see us out and about!

Dunkin'

A.D. Moyer Lumber

08/02/2026

08/02/2026

🚒 Come See Us at Kutztown Day!

Stop by the Kutztown Fire & Rescue booth during Kutztown Day and say hello to our volunteers!

While you’re there, be sure to:
⚾️ Try and dunk a firefighter in the dunk tank!
📺 Purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win a TV!
👕 Check out our Kutztown Fire & Rescue T-shirts available for purchase.
🎁 Grab some FREE goodies while supplies last!

Whether you’re stopping by to support your local first responders, learn more about what we do, or just say hi, we’d love to see you!

Thank you for supporting Kutztown Fire & Rescue—we can’t wait to see everyone at Kutztown Day! 🚒

07/24/2026

We would like to say a special thank you to First Due Autism Training, as well as Captain Zach Kirsch and Paramedic Jackie Ginther for teaching this class.

This class teaches crews about autism awareness, specifically for first responders. Giving responders the do’s and don’t’s while responding to emergencies involving autistic individuals.

Also thank you to the following for joining us in this training:

Kutztown Borough Police Department
Fleetwood Fire Company
Topton Ambulance