It is with great pleasure that we share the announcement that we have been awarded a federal Grant for new PPE. this grant will allow us to update our aging equipment / turnout gear and help us to continue to move forward. The primary goal of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations. Since 2001, AFG has helped firefighters and other first responders to obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources needed to protect the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards. We are proud to announce receiving recognition as a participating department through the Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner at the 10% level. To receive such recognition means our volunteers participated in and are recognized as certified fire professionals within various levels (Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2, Fire Officer, Fire Instructor, etc.) in nationally recognized professional qualification standards. All of our volunteers sacrificed countless hours to voluntarily test to these levels of training to provide the highest level of protection to the residents that we serve. Members will be working to achieve a higher level of recognition in the near future.
The Mocanaqua Volunteer Fire Company # 1 Inc is proud to present "kickin it country 2" featuring the area's hottest country band The Tommy Guns Band
Cmon out and for some good music / food / and support your local VOLUNTEERS!!!! Park Opens @ 4PM Band Starts @ 7PM FOOD / BAR / RAFFLES / AND MUCH MORE Vendors Welcomed, If you have any questions please contact Deb @ 570-899-9912 We hope to see you there MOCANAQUA VOLUNTEER FIRE CO is having a Chicken BBQ on May 15th, 2016 from 12 pm to 4 pm.
Presale tickets are being sold. If you are interested in attending you can contact us or any member for tickets or by calling Deb @ 570-899-9912. There will also be a limited amount of tickets available at the door. The best way to assure that you will be able to enjoy a great meal is to order tickets in advance. Come on out and enjoy a great meal and help support the fire co. As always we THANK YOU for your continued support. The Mocanaqua Volunteer Fire Company would like to remind citizens as they change their clocks ahead for Daylight Savings Time this weekend, don’t forget to change batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms. The end of Daylight Savings Time is observed this Sunday, March 12th, 2016 at 2:00 AM.
“Smoke alarms are an essential life safety tool. Working smoke alarms significantly increase your chance of surviving a home fire. “A properly installed and maintained smoke alarm is the only thing in your home that can alert you and your family 24 hours a day, seven days a week.” In addition to changing your smoke alarm batteries this weekend, the Mocanaqua Volunteer Fire Company recommends these simple steps to help protect the your family: · Test smoke alarms monthly using the test button. · Change smoke alarm batteries at least once a year. · Replace smoke alarms if they are more than 10 years old or do not work properly when tested. · Know your smoke alarm – some alarms utilize standard 9V batteries while others may be equipped with 10 year batteries. Alarms that utilize standard 9V batteries should be changed at least once a year. · Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, both inside and outside of sleeping areas. · Make sure everyone in your home recognizes the warning sound of the smoke alarm. · Develop and practice a home escape plan and select one family meeting place to reduce confusion during an emergency. The Mocanaqua Volunteer Fire Company recommends taking time this weekend as you check and change batteries, to review your home escape plan with your family. Practice your plan so that you and your loved ones can get out of your home safely should there be a fire. |