Adams Area Fire District James - Jimmy - Ellis Firehouse Station 42

09/13/2026

*** FOR SALE ***

The Adams Area Fire District is accepting bids for the sale of its 2009 Seagrave Tower Ladder.

• 2009 Seagrave Marauder II
• Seagrave S.O. #56125
• 141” raised-roof, FDNY-spec split-tilt, six-person cab (5 SCBA seats)
• Cummins ISM 500 HP diesel engine
• Allison 4000EVS automatic transmission
• Telma electromagnetic driveline retarder
• GVWR: 80,000 lbs.
• Height: 10’ 10”
• Length: 41’ 9”
• Approximately 30,000 miles
• Approximately 3,700 engine hours
• Seagrave FDNY-spec 75’ Aerialscope II with Cat Track cable management system
• FDNY-spec stainless steel cab and body with lap doors and 1/4-turn D-ring compartment handles
• Harrison 15 kW hydraulic generator
• Federal Signal/Whelen FDNY-spec LED emergency lighting package
• 12V incandescent scene lighting
• Additional LED scene lighting powered by generator
• Federal Q2A mechanical siren
• Tri-Lite Mars 888 light
• Whelen single-tone electronic siren
• Full complement of ground ladders
• Some miscellaneous equipment included (not shown)

PLEASE NOTE: This apparatus remains in active service. Mileage and engine hours are approximate and will increase prior to the completion of the sale.

Bids may be submitted by mail or email to:

Mailing Address:
Adams Area Fire District
Attn: Tower Ladder Bid
P.O. Box 232
Mars, PA 16046

Email:
[email protected]

All bids must be received no later than Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Bids will be reviewed at the Company meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

The Adams Area Fire District reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

The apparatus is offered AS-IS, WHERE-IS, with no warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied. The successful bidder shall be responsible for all costs and arrangements associated with pickup, removal, or transportation of the apparatus.

09/10/2026

Throwback Time: The Mack "twins" of the former Mars VFC. Along Saxony Drive in Seven Fields Borough. In the photo is Melissa Hockenberry.

09/09/2026

BATTERY TAKE-BACK. Were you aware of the spike in fires traceable to lithium-ion batteries, which are found in countless electronics and tools? Nationwide, in early 2025, saw a 53% increase over the same period in 2024.

Not to mention the environmental harm resulting from improper disposal.

Here is an opportunity to properly dispose of household batteries (see which ones are accepted and which ones not). Hosted locally by Vogel Disposal - this weekend!

09/08/2026

Twenty-five years ago this week. New York, NY, Arlington County, VA, and Somerset County here in our own Commonwealth.

Let us never forget those who perished that day, plus many others over the ensuing years from hazards they were exposed to in the aftermath.

09/06/2026

***RAFFLE ALERT***

The AAFD is raffling off chances to win a Milwaukee Tool Package. The package features:

- M18 Multi Tool
- M18 Angle Grinder
- M18 Reciprocating Saw
- M18 7 Inch Polisher
- M18 Drill Driver
- M18 Impact Driver
- X2 M18 CP 2.0 Batteries
- X2 M18 XC 5.0 Batteries
- M18 Charger
- 18 Pc. Impact Bit Set

Sure-Tip Serial Number: 22041
PA SGOC #06059
We will be selling 100 chances at $15 each.
MUST BE 18+ TO PURCHASE A TICKET. Only 100 will be sold. First come, first serve. Your Numbers will be posted prior to live drawing. Winner will be announced via Facebook after ALL TIPS ARE SOLD. All proceeds benefit Adams Area Fire District. Purchase a ticket by clicking the link below.
**WINNER is responsible for pickup at time discussed so please disregard the pickup time on the “receipt.” No physical tickets given.**

https://square.link/u/mG9MmbZO

Thank you for your continued support and Good Luck!

09/03/2026

Throwback Time: Independence Day bike parade, Grand Avenue in Mars Borough, circa 1992.

08/29/2026

This past week, Chief Capuzzi suffered injuries while working on the training site, on the AAFD station property. He remains hospitalized and his treatment continues, but he is in good spirits.

The article from today's Butler Eagle is attached (but you may not be able to access it if not a subscriber).

President Jason Safreed observed that Chief Capuzzi is receiving the full support of the District, so he and his family can focus on recovery. Chief Capuzzi commented, "I am very thankful to the members of the AAFD, Quality EMS, and Adams Township Police Department for their excellent and timely care, provided to me and my family." In the meantime, fire operations continue under the other line officers.

We ask that you keep our Chief in your thoughts and prayers as he recovers.

Adams Area Fire District’s chief is recovering in the hospital after he was injured at the fire station’s training grounds Wednesday, Aug. 19. President Jason Safreed said Thursday he visited Chief T...

08/28/2026

At 12:40 this morning, Stations 42 and 19 were alerted for a smoke alarm activation on Cypress Ln in Adams Township.

Dispatch was notified by the caller that there was smoke in the residence and quickly upgraded the alarm to a structure fire response including stations 90, 16, 76, and Allegheny stations 185 & 228.

Adams Township police arrived on scene and reported a working fire in the garage.
Engine 42 and Tower 42 arrived on scene and were met with smoke pushing from the garage doors.

While crews began initial fire attack, Engine 19 arrived on scene and laid supply line from the hydrant to Engine 42.

Engine 185-2 arrived on scene and teamed up with Engine 19 to assist with ventilation and overhaul.

With the fire under control the incident was held to 42, 19, and 185.

Crews operated on scene for just over an hour before returning to service.
The bulk of the damage was held to the garage area and the contents of origin, with minimal smoke damage in other areas of the residence.

The cause is currently believed to be a defective power tool battery.

08/27/2026

Throwback Time: Cold War era civil defense. Old records from one of our parent companies, Community VFC of Valencia, reveal this letter from the Butler County Civil Defense office from 1956.

Just a few years prior, stations throughout the county acquired their first two-way radios. The first system to radio-alert ("trip out") mutual aid stations was also installed. This was a decade before County Communications ("Control") was established, so the City of Butler Central fire station housed the tone board and handled mutual aid dispatching.

The process underway by this correspondence was to add an additional layer - to enable Central to radio-alert all stations' house sirens in the recognized civil defense signals - ALERT and TAKE COVER - and to distinguish these warnings from the standard fire call signal in the various communities.