Port Matilda Fire Co. 15

05/26/2026

Company 15 had a very busy Memorial Day. Starting out with services being moved to the fire station at 11am due to weather. Traffic 15 handled traffic duties during the ceremony by the Port Matilda Legion.

At 4:08pm: Company 15 was dispatched for a multi vehicle accident. Just after responding Chief 15 was advised now entrapment at least two patients. Chief 15 automatically added extra rescue and fire police out of Citizens Hook & Ladder. Brush 15, Engine Rescue 15, Engine Tanker 15 and Traffic 15 all responded to the call. Chief 15 arrived on scene confirming one entrapment and one confined. Engine Rescue crew and Engine Tanker crew immediately went to work stabilizing the Jeep and started with extrication. Ambulance 27 crew split up doing patient care on all 3 patients. Engine Rescue 9 set up a landing zone at the community ball fields in Julian sending man power to the scene to assist with extrication of confinement and the patient entrapped in the Jeep. Extrication completed in 23 minutes after arrival of Engine Rescue 15. Great job by all.

At 7:43pm: Company 15 and Bald Eagle Volunteer Fire Company were dispatched for a working car fire on Interstate 99 south mile marker 59.0. Brush 15 immediately responding utilizing front turret to knock the fire. Engine Rescue 15 arrived on scene stretching an 1 3/4 bumper line for fire attack. Engine Tanker arrived on scene nursing Engine Rescue 15. Traffic 15 arrived setting arrow board up pushing traffic to the left. Engine and Tanker 36 arrived assisting with traffic control.

Thank you to both mutual air companies that assisted on the calls. Our thoughts and prayers go out for patients and families impacted today.

05/25/2026

05/17/2026

Citizens Hook & Ladder recently hosted a live structure burn, which six members attended over the course of two days. Thank you for organizing this valuable training opportunity. The event provided an excellent chance to refresh and hone skills. Notably, two members completed the Essentials of Fire Fighting course and participated in the live fire training. Well done to the instructors and students for their dedication and hard work.

05/17/2026

🚨Public Service Announcement🚨
🚩Unionville Boro Residents🚩
There will be a lot of fire apparatus activity today in town. We have acquired a structure for our burn class and will be burning it today. Our company along with our mutual aid companies will be present. Water shuttles will be through town. Again, THIS IS A CONTROLLED STRUCTURAL BURN

05/10/2026

Today, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate all of the incredible mothers out there. Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms who give so much of themselves every single day to their families, friends, and communities.

A very special thank you goes out to the mothers within our fire company family. Whether you are answering calls, helping behind the scenes, organizing events, supporting fundraisers, cooking meals, keeping things running smoothly, or standing beside those who serve — your dedication never goes unnoticed.

Volunteer fire companies are built on teamwork, sacrifice, and family, and so many of our mothers play a huge role in making that possible. Your strength, compassion, and endless support help keep this company moving forward every day.

From all of us at the Port Matilda Volunteer Fire Company, thank you for everything you do and we wish you a very Happy Mother’s Day!
❤️🚒

04/28/2026

The officers and members of the Port Matilda Fire Company extend our deepest condolences to the officers and members of the Pleasant Gap Fire Company on the passing of Gary Royer.

Gary dedicated over 20 years of service as Fire Chief, along with many other roles within the company. His leadership, commitment, and service to his community will not be forgotten.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and the entire Pleasant Gap Fire Company during this difficult time.