Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company

08/21/2026

https://www.franklinparkvfc158.org/news/111/Welcome-our-newest-Junior-Firefighter-Tyler-Schwer

The Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company is pleased to welcome our newest Junior Firefighter, Tyler Schwer. Tyler was formally sworn in during last night’s membership meeting, with his father there to share in this special occasion. We are proud to have Tyler join our team and take the first step ...

06/20/2026

https://www.franklinparkvfc158.org/news/110/Welcome-Junior-Firefighters-Ty-Luangkesorn-and-Ezra-Sechler

The Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company is pleased to welcome two new Junior Firefighter members, Ty Luangkesorn and Ezra Sechler. Ty and Ezra were recently sworn in during a membership meeting, joined by their families as they took the first step in serving their community through the fire service...

06/08/2026

Vehicle Fire Quickly Contained by Franklin Park Volunteers

Shortly after midnight, Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company responded to a vehicle fire along a roadway in our community.

Upon arrival, crews found the vehicle fully involved with flames extending into the surrounding hillside vegetation. Thanks to the quick actions of our firefighters, the fire was rapidly contained before it could spread further and develop into a larger brush fire requiring additional resources.

We are grateful for the dedication of our volunteer members who answer the call at all hours of the day and night to protect our community. Their commitment, training, and rapid response make a difference when seconds count.

Thank you to all of our volunteers for your continued service and dedication to Franklin Park.

05/08/2026

Earlier today, crews from Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company responded to Interstate 79 for a unique and challenging incident involving a semi truck.

A pipe that was part of a mesh cover system on the rear of the trailer made contact with an overhead highway sign, leaving the pipe impaled in the structure. Firefighters worked carefully to stabilize the scene and safely cut the pipe away from the roadway sign to remove the hazard and help reopen the area safely for motorists.

We appreciate the cooperation of responding agencies and the patience of drivers during the incident.

Please remember to slow down and move over for emergency crews working along our roadways.

04/24/2026

When you watch how quickly a fire can spread, it really puts things into perspective.

Seconds matter. Training matters. Equipment matters. And most importantly—having a dedicated, local team ready to respond at a moment’s notice matters.

Our community is protected by the volunteers of the Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company. These are your neighbors—people who drop everything to respond when someone is having one of the worst days of their life.

But volunteer fire companies don’t operate on goodwill alone. They rely on community support to fund lifesaving equipment, maintain vehicles, and keep training at the highest level.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your support makes a difference—the answer is yes. It absolutely does.

Whether it’s a donation, attending a fundraiser, or even considering volunteering, every bit of support helps ensure that when an emergency happens, someone is ready.

Take a moment to watch this video—and remember just how quickly things can change.

Then ask yourself: how can I help support the people who are always ready to help us?

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04/17/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest member, Avery Sechler, to the Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company.

Avery was recently sworn in at a membership meeting, and we’re proud to have her join our team of dedicated volunteers. She is a student at North Allegheny and has already shown a strong commitment to serving her community