Laflin Fire Department

03/24/2026

Dayshift duty crews and volunteers from the Laflin Fire Department, Jenkins Township Fire Department, Pittston City Fire Department and Greater Pittston Regional Ambulance gathered at the Laflin Fire Department today for lunch provided by Mission BBQ on Mundy Street in Wilkes Barre Township today.
Mission BBQ often selects a local public safety agency to donate lunch to show their appreciation. Thank you Mission BBQ!

03/22/2026

The Easter Bunny made its annual visit to Laflin Borough this afternoon. The Laflin Fire Department had the honor of escorting the Easter bunny around town to say hello to all the good kids of Laflin. After that, the Easter Bunny was then escorted to the Laflin Rec Board’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at the St. Maria Goretti Church. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the Laflin Rec Board for allowing us to be involved in this event every year.

03/13/2026

3/13/2026
Reported Structure Fire - Old Mill Road in Laflin - Engine 5 responded

Crews located a malfunctioning heating unit. No fire.

03/13/2026

03/13/2026

This afternoon, the Engine and Rescue along with our mutual aid partners responded to a reported structure fire on Laflin Road in Laflin.

Moments from the initial dispatch, the Engine arrived locating a dryer on fire deploying a water can to hold the fire to the dryer.

Units returned after approximately 30 minutes.

📸 NEPA Fire Photography

01/28/2026

The Engine responded as part of the first alarm assignment to this dwelling fire in Wyoming this afternoon.

The Engine arrived and assumed first due engine responsibilities laying 500ft of supply line and stretching 2 hand-lines to support Jenkins Township’s Ladder already operating.

Volunteers spent approximately 4 hours on this incident before returning.

Rescue 2 remained staffed with additional volunteers for the duration of this incident and handled 2 incidents in Laflin Borough, a motor vehicle accident and a brush fire.

01/27/2026

Laflin Borough seeking Full-Time Firefighter/Municipal Employee
Starting Rate: $20/hour $41,600/yr
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm
Laflin Borough is accepting applications for a Full-Time firefighter/municipal employee. The applicant must possess Essentials of Firefighting or Firefighter I (preferred), EMT is preferred but minimum EMR is required to be considered. The applicant must also have a high school diploma or GED, clean Pennsylvania driving record, and provide a clean PA Criminal Background check and PA Child Abuse clearance record.
In this position, the applicant will be responsible for maintaining and operating all fire equipment and facilities and respond to all emergencies. The employee must be self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to follow instructions and use experience and knowledge to complete tasks.
The position has an hourly rate of $20.00/hr.
Benefits include federal holidays paid off and PTO.
Call 570-591-0139 for more info.
Or contact Charles Boyd, Borough Manager to apply or to obtain more information.
Laflin Borough Municipal Bldg.
47 Laflin Road
Laflin, PA 18702-7213
(570) 654-3323
[email protected]
Applications can also be obtained online at
https://laflinboro.com/community.../employment-application/
EOE
Laflin Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, s*x, age, national origin or political affiliation.
This is a drug and alcohol-free work environment.

01/23/2026

This afternoon Rep. Jim Haddock paid us a visit to check out the return on his investment after his support for our department in a 2024 LSA Grant award to replace our aging and out of service Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA’s) when an alarm cut the visit short. Here, you see Engine 5 leaving the garage before the tones even stop.

We are extremely grateful for his support and the support of our municipality on obtaining grant funding to allow us to continue to provide the level of service our residents and visitors expect.

01/21/2026

🚑🚨Important Update to Your 2026 Ambulance Subscription Program🚨🚑

This informative post contains some very important improvements to our ambulance subscription program! These changes are designed to make enrollment easier and more convenient for you.

New Enrollment Process:

You will still receive subscriptions via mail, however the subscription enrollment mailer will look different from previous years. We have updated our materials to make the process clearer and more streamlined. You’ll notice:

• A new online enrollment option with a QR code for quick and easy access to our secure member portal.

• If you have been a member in previous years, you may already have an online account. To enroll digitally, check the enrollment form included with this mailing:

• If an account number appears at the bottom of the form, you can use that number and your last name to access your existing profile.

• If no account number appears, simply select “Register Now” on the website to create a new account.

• An updated mailing address for processing:

PO Box 18537
Pittsburgh, PA 15236

*** Please rest assured that the new remittance address in Pittsburgh, PA is legitimate and secure. It is managed by our authorized payment processing partner and is used solely for the safe and efficient handling of subscription payments on behalf of Greater Pittston Regional Ambulance.***

There will still be a traditional style enrollment form included for those who prefer to mail a check to the address above. The online portal is optional and available for those who are comfortable with digital enrollment.

What’s Staying the Same

You can continue to rely on the same trusted emergency medical professionals, high-quality ambulance services, and subscription benefits you’ve always received from Greater Pittston Regional Ambulance. Please note that in order to receive subscription benefits, a current subscription must be in place at the time service is rendered.

We understand that changes can raise questions, and we want to assure you that these updates are designed to better serve the community we serve.

If you have any questions about these changes or your subscription, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 570-654-1202.

Thank you for your continued trust in Greater Pittston Regional Ambulance!

01/18/2026

The Engine was requested as part of the second alarm assignment in Avoca.

01/14/2026

NOW HIRING!
Full-Time Firefighter/Municipal Employee
Starting Rate: $20/hour $41,600/yr
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm
Laflin Borough is accepting applications for a Full-Time firefighter/municipal employee. The applicant must have a high school diploma or GED, clean Pennsylvania driving record, and provide a clean PA Criminal Background check and PA Child Abuse clearance record.
In this position, the applicant will be responsible for maintaining and operating all fire equipment and facilities, respond to all emergencies and may assist the full time borough DPW worker as needed. The employee must be self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to follow instructions and use experience and knowledge to complete tasks.
The applicant must also possess Essentials of Firefighting or Firefighter I (preferred), EMT is preferred but minimum EMR is required.
The position has an hourly rate of $20.00/hr.
Benefits include federal holidays paid off and PTO.
Call 570-591-0139 for more info or to setup an interview.
Or contact Charles Boyd, Borough Manager to apply or to obtain more information.
Laflin Borough Municipal Bldg.
47 Laflin Road
Laflin, PA 18702-7213
(570) 654-3323
[email protected]
Applications can also be obtained online at
https://laflinboro.com/community.../employment-application/
EOE
Laflin Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, s*x, age, national origin or political affiliation.
This is a drug and alcohol-free work environment.

01/06/2026

The Laflin Fire Department is excited to announce the receipt of 12 brand new 3M Scott XD Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), 1 Rapid Intervention Pak, accompanied by 12 spare cylinders. This delivery replaces our entire cache of SCBA’s that have reached the end of their life and are no longer recognized for fire service use by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This purchase was made thanks to a 2024 Local Share Account award for $159,000 applied for by Laflin Borough.

We’re extremely thankful for the support from our local government recognizing the need and importance for local public safety and also to State Representative Jim Haddock , Senator Marty Flynn and their team for also taking a public safety first approach and advocating for this funding for our department. And finally to Dave Peddit, with DiVal Safety Equipment for working tirelessly with us throughout this process. His product knowledge was second to none.

Purchases of this magnitude are impossible for many fire departments, both volunteer and career without the support of local government as costs for equipment skyrocket while budgets remain tight.

Volunteers spend much of the day today getting this equipment in service to be ready as a moments notice to continue to serve you.

12/27/2025

NOW HIRING!

Full-Time Firefighter/Municipal Employee
Starting Rate: $20/hour
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm

Laflin Borough is accepting applications for a Full-Time firefighter/municipal employee. The applicant must have a high school diploma or GED, clean Pennsylvania driving record, and provide a clean PA Criminal Background check and PA Child Abuse clearance record.

In this position, the applicant will be responsible for maintaining and operating all fire equipment and facilities, respond to all emergencies and may assist the full time borough DPW worker as needed. The employee must be self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to follow instructions and use experience and knowledge to complete tasks.

The applicant must also possess Essentials of Firefighting or Firefighter I (preferred), EVO, Basic Vehicle Rescue and Pumps 1 certifications. EMT is preferred but minimum EMR is required.

The position has an hourly rate of $20.00/hr.
Benefits include federal holidays paid off and PTO.
Call 570-591-0139 for more info or to setup an interview.
Or contact Charles Boyd, Borough Manager to apply or to obtain more information.
Laflin Borough Municipal Bldg.
47 Laflin Road
Laflin, PA 18702-7213
(570) 654-3323
[email protected]

Applications can also be obtained online at

https://laflinboro.com/community-info/employment-application/

EOE
Laflin Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, s*x, age, national origin or political affiliation.

This is a drug and alcohol-free work environment.

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