Lock Haven Fire Department

05/28/2026

We want to thank the Lock Haven Branch YMCA for inviting us out to their Summer Safety Event. We had a blast sharing information related to swimming/ water safety, community CPR, and outdoor fire safety!

05/27/2026

***The Emergency Department at UPMC Lock Haven is now reopened***

***DUE TO A STRUCTURE FIRE AT LOCK HAVEN HOSPITAL, THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IS CLOSED***

EMS units are currently staged at the hospital to provide emergency care and transport to other area hospitals for emergencies. Please seek care at other hospitals until further notice.

05/24/2026

***Commercial Building Fire***
At approximately 830pm, the LHFD was alerted to a possible structure fire to the rear of 119 E. Church Street in the City. Units arrived on scene to find smoke showing from a two story commercial building. Engine 6-1 and Engine Rescue 42 deployed handlines for fire suppression while Squad 6, Truck 42, and Ladder 42 secured utilities, opened up, and provided RIT services. Engine 6 laid a second supply line. LH EMS provided firefighter rehab and medical support services. All building occupants were confirmed out of the building.

Fire was held to the first floor of the building. No injuries reported. Crews operated on scene for approximately two hours before returning to quarters.

*Photo Credit to Ashton Peters

05/19/2026

Come join us on May 28th for this free event! We will have a water safety demonstration, summer fire safety, and will be instructing community CPR/ first aid!

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☀️ Kick Off Summer the Safe Way!

Join us for our Summer Safety Event at the Lock Haven Branch YMCA on Thursday, May 28th from 5:00–7:00 PM.

This fun, hands-on evening helps kids and parents learn important safety skills together—just in time for summer adventures.

Families will connect with local community partners and take part in interactive stations focused on real-life summer safety.

🎁 Plus: Free goodie bags for first 50 participants packed with helpful summer safety items!

Bring the whole family and get ready for a safe, confident, and fun summer! 🌴

05/17/2026

***Technical Rescue/ Partial Building Collapse***

At approximately 7pm, the LHFD was alerted to a partial building collapse at 332 E Main Street in the City. Truck 42 arrived on scene reporting part of the Delta side of the structure had collapsed. Chief 1 and Safety Officer 42 assembled an Incident Command team. Members of Engine Rescue 42 and Engine 6-1 secured a collapse zone around the structure while members of Squad 6 and Truck 42 secured utilities supplying the building. Firefighters simultaneously performed a structural damage assessment and verified that all occupants were safely out of the building. Truck 42 was placed in service to evaluate the condition of the roof assembly and upper floors.

The property was secured and currently not occupiable. Two tenants are displaced.

*The Lock Haven Fire Department is NOT responsible for building inspections, NOR is the Lock Haven Fire Department lawfully authorized to conduct building inspections.

05/14/2026

We want to thank Robb Elementary for inviting us out to their Student Showcase. It gave us the opportunity to discuss life safety with the public and gave the public the opportunity to see/ handle the equipment used by the fire service.

05/12/2026

You will soon hear Firefighter Brock Brungard (Citizens) and Firefighter Charly Kepler (Eastside) on 92.1 WSQV and 106.9 WVSQ advertising for our annual Fire Float coming up on June 20th!

We want to thank Mark "The Shark" Schlesinger and the rest of the crew at Schlesinger Communications for the airtime and getting the message out!

05/03/2026

***Structure Fire***
At approximately 1600 hours today, the LHFD was dispatched for a reported structure on Pennsylvania Avenue in Bald Eagle Township. First arriving units found a 20' x 12' workshop with fire showing from a window with multiple nearby exposures. The fire was quickly brought under control without damage to any nearby structures. No injuries reported.

Photo credit: Skinny Wert

04/27/2026

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Lock Haven, Pa. — The Lock Haven Fire Department is advising residents and property owners of important regulations regarding open burning and recreational fires within city limits following multiple complaints

04/18/2026

A busy day ahead for City firefighters....

This morning started around 6AM with a fire alarm activation on Linden Circle followed by another alarm activation on the 700 block of East Bald Eagle Street around 7AM.

Squad 6 and Engine Rescue 42 then assisted the Emergency Medical Technician class with the vehicle rescue portion of their course. This EMT course is composed of students from departments throughout Clinton County.

Members of both Citizens and Eastside stations participated in our monthly training session. This month's training topic was deployment and use of ground ladders.

Members of our Citizens Station are currently assisting with the Hyner Trail Challenge. These crews will be providing rescue and medical care to participants that are injured or ill.

Later this afternoon, Engine 6-1 will be on a standby assignment at Logan Fire Company in Bellefonte while the Logan's hold their annual banquet.

03/30/2026

***Working Fire***
At approximately 1230 today, the LHFD and LHEMS were alerted to a possible structure fire on the 210 North Grove Street in the City. Ladder 42 and Engine Rescue 42 arrived on scene to find no signs of fire or smoke showing from the exterior. Upon investigation, fire was found in the kitchen in a second-floor apartment. Crews from Engine 6-1 and Engine Rescue 42 deployed attack lines for fire suppression. The fire was knocked down within 10 minutes of dispatch. Crews from Engine 46 and Squad 6 assisted with utility control, fire overhaul, and salvage operations.

The cause of the fire was related to cooking. No injuries are reported. Occupants in the 1st floor apartment are also displaced. Units were on scene for approximately an hour and ten minutes before returning to quarters.

Photo credit: Lt. Cody Coleman