MINERSVILLE FIRE RESCUE

04/28/2026

4/27/26

The Tower and Tanker responded to Tower City for a multi-alarm fire.

15 MFR Personnel responded to the scene while crews remained in the Borough for the remaining apparatus.

04/23/2026

4/22/26 Foster Township House Fire.

29 MFR personnel responded with the Squad, Engine, Tower, Rescue, and Tanker.

Thanks to mutual aid companies from South Cass, Forestville, Frackville and Englewood, as well as those companies on the first alarm tanker task force.

Crews worked well together on scene to bring the fire under control quickly.

Our thoughts are with the family affected by the fire.

04/11/2026

04/11/2026

In the spirit of service and camaraderie, Minersville Fire-Rescue has a crew of five members, along with Engine 52-12, standing by at Walnuttown Fire Company No. 1 to cover their first-due area as they honor their fallen Chiefs.

We extend our deepest condolences to their families and the members of Walnuttown Fire Company. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

It is an honor to stand in support.

04/05/2026

On behalf of MFR, we offer our sincerest condolences to the Walnuttown Volunteer Fire Company and the families of their Fire Chief and Asst. Fire Chief who tragically lost their lives in the line of duty yesterday.