This morning at approximately 7:30 a.m., Station 19 was dispatched alongside Stations 20 and 62 to Brownsdale Rd, Forward Twp for a motor vehicle accident with a vehicle on fire and one occupant still inside. While responding, Station 62 requested Squad 98, and Captain 20 requested Station 12.

During the response, multiple updates were received, the last reporting that bystanders had successfully ... (Full Story & Photos)

Since 1897, Callery VFC has proudly served Callery Borough and the surrounding areas. Our members are dedicated to the residents and visitors of our community. Join our organization and help shape the future!

🔥 Residency Program
We currently have one residency spot open. Looking to have your own place without living inside the fire station? Our Residency Program may be the perfect fit. You’ll live ... (Full Story & Photos)

Mutual Aid Training

Tonight (9/18), Callery VFC hosted a joint training with departments from Middlesex Twp, Connoquenessing, Harmony, and Evans City.

Members focused on Rural Hitch operations, tanker filling, dumping, drafting, jet siphoning, and apparatus pumping. We had 23 members in attendance, and we hope everyone left with something new to bring back to their departments and share through ... (Full Story & Photos)

In 2020, Callery VFC officers started a program to ensure all members stay up to date with their skills. We know life gets busy, and sometimes members can’t make it to the firehouse for regular trainings.

What is a JPR? (Job Performance Review)
These are hands-on skill evaluations, adapted from Firefighter I standards and tailored to fit our department’s needs and opportunities. They cover essential ... (Full Story & Photos)

Busy Weekend!

This weekend was another busy one for our membership!

Saturday:
• 4 members attended the Smoke Savers RIT class for the Jimmy Ellis Training Weekend at the Butler VA
• Company members set up and worked our annual End of Summer Fest!
• 4 additional firefighters attended an AED dedication at Adams Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania Park in the morning, then returned to staff the ... (Full Story & Photos)

We’re excited to introduce our newly improved and updated website, designed to keep you informed and engaged with the Callery VFC.

-Stay Connected: Explore the latest incidents and events happening within our department.

-Reports Hub: Easily access detailed monthly and quarterly reports about our operations.

-Social Hall Rentals: Planning an event? Our Social Hall is now available for rental—reserve ... (Full Story)

Last night, our members traveled to Evans City on an off-training night to sharpen our skills with a new tanker operation tactic.
Since much of Forward Township and Adams Township, surrounding area has no fire hydrants, our crews often rely on tankers to shuttle water to the scene.

The method we practiced—known as the “Rural Hitch”—allows the first-arriving tankers to supply the attack engine immediately, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighters from Callery Volunteer Fire Company (Station 19) responded to two significant incidents over the past 12 hours, including a commercial HazMat response in Adams Township and an early morning vehicle fire following a crash in Forward Township.

Commercial HazMat Fire – Adams Township

At approximately 8:30 p.m. last evening, Station 19 was dispatched to assist Station 42 for an automatic ... (Full Story & Photos)