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

06/16/2026

Sharing to help benefit a former member. Recently former FF/EMT Mike Toth was given some of the worst news possible that any parent could expect.

Please consider going out and having some spaghetti or making a donation. All proceeds will directly go to the Toth Family to help support them during this difficult time.

https://gofund.me/29f2a77a2

06/10/2026

Throwback Time. A recording of a fire call dispatch from Butler County Control in the 1980s. Recorded at the Mars fire station (you can hear the house siren in the background).

06/08/2026

***Working Fire***

Just after 11pm last night, companies 22, 90(SAFER), 62, BeaverSt70, and BeaverSt52 were alerted for a reported structure fire in the 200 block of E. Grandview Ave in Zelienople Boro.

Chief 22 arrived on scene and confiremed a working fire wish smoke showing from the attic.
Rescue 42 responded along with four.
The crew from rescue 42 was sent to the third division to assist Engine 22, Engine 21, and Engine 19 with overhaul and mop up.
The crew was then sent to the third division and attic to perform overhaul and mop up.

Crews operated for around an hour and a half before being released by command.

Tower 42 also responded from the Bill Voegler Memorial Training at BC3 and was sent to standby at station 22 along with Rochester Engine 23 while crews finished up on scene.

06/02/2026

A friendly reminder. Help us make it home each day to see our families.

Pennsylvania's Move Over Law requires you to move over or slow down when you encounter an emergency response area.

Help protect the lives of emergency responders and others along the side of the road – “reduce your speed as you proceed.”

Learn more: penndot.pa.gov/MoveOver.

05/26/2026

will be doing car seat checks here at our HQ the next two days from 3:00pm-7:30pm. There is no appointment needed and it is a FREE service for anyone interested.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day, 2026. The day set aside to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our nation. In our combined histories dating back almost 100 years, two men have been killed in action in service of the United States, and the AAFD pauses to remember.

++John D. Hutchman, Word War II. US Navy Reserve Petty Officer First Class Hutchman was KIA on June 26, 1944 in the South Pacific. As a member of the former Mars VFC, he was posthumously granted Life Member status shortly after his death.

++ Harold Eugene Morrow, Vietnam War. Third Marine Division Gunnery Sergeant Morrow was KIA July 21, 1967 in South Vietnam. GYSGT Morrow was a member of the former Valencia VFC at the time of his death. Because of differing fire company practices, or perhaps oversight, it was only discovered in recent years he had not been honored posthumously as a Life Member. It was awarded several years ago by the AAFD.

ALWAYS REMEMBER!

05/24/2026

Congratulations to FF Ryan Ellis on graduating from Seton-Lasalle Catholic High School! Ryan plans to pursue a career as an Electrician, as well as become a Live-In with us in the near future.

05/23/2026

*delayed post*

Last Saturday, 18 Members (11 Instructors / 7 Students) participated in the annual 24 Hour ERS Hosted by our friends at Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company. Engine 42 was staged along with 6 other Engine Companies, 3 Truck Companies and 3 Rescue Companies at 21’s firehouse and responded to a collective 90+ “incidents” within the 24 hour period.

Members responded to and handled Building Fires, Vehicle Fires / Crashes, Technical Rescue and EMS incidents.

Special Shoutout to the staff as always for putting this event together.

Thanks to Cranberry for opening up their doors and hosting.

*photo credit to original photographers*

05/22/2026

This is National Emergency Medical Services Week in the U.S., so here’s a salute to our friends at Quality EMS and the EMS and medi-vac services in the surrounding area. Our gratitude for all you do!

05/20/2026

AAFD tradition of marking the gravesites of our past Life Members continues. In the lead-up to Memorial Day, crews made their rounds to 13 cemeteries in the Mars area to mark 225 graves with a bronze monument and a service flag. The tradition evolved from the former Mars VFC, and includes those from Valencia VFC. We’ve highlighted a few of those leaders from earlier generations.

“Butch” Leonberg: he is the man responsible for starting this tradition. Also served many years as Assistant Chief. His wife Alice was active in the Auxiliary.

Russ McCandless: served as a line officer. Also served as the Mars Borough Superintendent of Public Works for years.

Lester Kennedy: Charter member, served in various officer positions, including Fire Chief. Also served as Mayor of Mars Borough for multiple terms.

Charles Marburger: served in various officer positions, including multiple terms as the Company President. His wife Patti was active in the Auxiliary.

Dave C**n: served in several officer positions, including Company Warden. Also served for many years as Police Chief of Mars Borough.

Our thanks to each for their many, many years of dedicated service!