Summerhill Township Volunteer Fire Company

09/05/2026

Sub sale today Saturday Sept 5

Whole subs $10
Half $5

09/03/2026

Mainline Fire & Rescue Service is proud to announce our elected and appointed officers who will lead Company 8 as we begin this new chapter.

ELECTED ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS

President & Chairman of the Board — Christopher McCall
Vice President — Lawrence Duray
Treasurer — Edmund Myers
Secretary — Bret Litzinger
Assistant Treasurer — George Fedore

Board of Directors
Spencer Ivock
Joseph Stauski
Scott Brenna
Timothy Furlong

APPOINTED ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Company Chaplain — Bruce Cadwallader

APPOINTED STATION REPRESENTATIVES

Beaverdale Station — Andrew Margoziak
Portage Station — Logan Cadwallader
Cassandra Station — Kevin Nagle

ELECTED LINE OFFICERS

Fire Chief — Jeremy Shuniak
Deputy Fire Chief — Christopher McCall
Assistant Fire Chief — George Fedore
Battalion Chief 80 — Timothy Furlong
Battalion Chief 83 — Matthew McCoy

APPOINTED LINE OFFICERS

Safety Officer — Lawrence Duray
Chief Engineer — Jamie Cadwallader
Captain 81 — Michael McCoy
Captain 80 — Scott Brenna
Captain 83 — Andrew Myers
Lieutenant 83 — Logan Cadwallader
Lieutenant 81 — Bret Litzinger
Lieutenant 80 — Kevin Stigers
EMS Officer — Jason Darnley
Fire Police Captain- Patty Rousell

Congratulations to each of these members, and thank you for accepting the responsibility of leading and serving Mainline Fire & Rescue Service.

08/31/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mainline Fire & Rescue Service Formed Through Merger of Portage and Summerhill Township Fire Companies

PORTAGE, PA — After years of planning, cooperation, and a shared commitment to the future of the volunteer fire service, the merger of Portage Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 and Summerhill Township Volunteer Fire Company was officially completed on June 23, 2026, forming Mainline Fire & Rescue Service — Company 8.

The merger brings together the members, apparatus, equipment, facilities, resources, experience, and traditions of both organizations under one unified fire and rescue service.

A Stronger, More Sustainable Fire Service:

A primary purpose of the merger was to reduce duplication of emergency services and resources while strengthening the level of service provided to our communities.

By operating as one organization, Mainline can better coordinate personnel, apparatus, equipment, training, facilities, and financial resources. This allows us to use what we have more effectively and position the volunteer fire service for long-term success.

The goal was never to reduce emergency protection, but rather to strengthen it by bringing our people and resources together under one organization.

Built on Generations of Service:

While the Mainline name is new, the history behind it spans generations.

In 2009, Cassandra Volunteer Fire Company merged with Portage Volunteer Fire Company, followed by Wilmore Volunteer Fire Company in 2016. The completion of the Mainline merger in 2026 continues that progression.

Today, the history and traditions of Portage, Cassandra, Wilmore, and Summerhill Township come together as part of Mainline Fire & Rescue Service.

Serving Our Communities:

Mainline Fire & Rescue Service proudly provides Fire, Rescue, and Quick Response Services to Cassandra Borough, Croyle Township, Portage Borough, Portage Township, and Summerhill Township, while continuing to support neighboring departments through mutual aid.

Residents will continue to see familiar firefighters, apparatus, and stations throughout our coverage area. Those resources now operate together under one organization and command structure with one common mission: providing the highest level of emergency service possible to the communities we call home.

Honoring Our Past. Building Our Future.

Generations of volunteers from Portage, Cassandra, Wilmore, and Summerhill Township have dedicated countless hours to protecting these communities. Their history and traditions will not be forgotten—they are the foundation upon which Mainline Fire & Rescue Service is being built.

We thank our members, municipal officials, community partners, neighboring emergency services, and most importantly, the residents we serve for their continued support.

We are proud of where we came from and excited about where we are going as we build a stronger and more sustainable fire and rescue service for generations to come.

08/24/2026

🚒 CHICKEN BBQ SEPTEMBER 12.🚒
11 am-1 pm Beaverdale VFC pavilion.


Little change to our bbq in September, we will not be having a pulled pork sandwich, instead we will be doing our chicken bbq again. Seems everyone loves our chicken so here you go. Call ahead to order 814-487-5177, message us on FB, or give us an email.

Half chicken with 3 sides, dinner roll, and a brownie
$12.00

Single half chicken
$6.00

08/15/2026

📢 ATTENTION, EVERYONE!

Please go follow the Mainline Fire & Rescue Service page! I tagged them so give them a follow.

The Mainline Fire & Rescue Service page will be used for all public announcements, department updates, and important information.

The Summerhill Township Volunteer Fire Company page will remain our home for all fundraisers. 🎟️💰

Please help us spread the word and invite all your friends and family to follow the Mainline Fire & Rescue Service page as well!

Thank you for your continued support of our department!

08/15/2026

Proudly serving our communities with Fire, Rescue, and Quick Response Services throughout Cassandra Borough, Croyle Township, Portage Borough, Portage Township, and Summerhill Township.

08/15/2026

Congratulations Kaith and Liberty Stigers on your wedding day August 15, 2026.

Special thank you to Kaith & Liberty
and Employees of Kaith's Heating and Air
for all their work power washing and staining
both of the fire company pavilions and other work
at the social hall, it was greatly appreciated.

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

Starting today! Can drop off at Portage Fire Hall at any time! All donations are appreciated ✂️✏️📓🖍️

‼️Ideal times for drop off are every Tuesday evenings‼️

08/13/2026

🚨🚨FILL A FIRETRUCK 🚒 WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES!!✏️📓🎒🖍 🚨🚨 SUPPLIES CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT BEAVERDALE & PORTAGE FIRE COMPANY LOCATIONS!! CONTACT ANY MEMBER!!