Newtown Fire Rescue

05/25/2026

We had the pleasure of participating in the annual Newtown Memorial Day Parade to honor the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and takes time to reflect. Freedom is not free🇺🇸

05/20/2026

We proudly congratulate our 5 newest Fire Fighter 1 graduates. Over the past several months they have spent over 200 hours on the training ground and in the classroom to achieve this certification. Congratulations to (L to R) Megan Hayhurst, Tim Gramling, Chris Forsyth, Gabriel Gowland, and Jeremy Gowland.

05/19/2026

Over the weekend Captain Hill, Captain Alves, and Lieutenant Jennings participated in All Hands Fire Training’s Advanced Lines Systems Rescue course in the Delaware River. Thanks to Upper Makefield Volunteer Fire Company for extending the invitation and Fire Dawg Photos for the photos!

05/09/2026

We had the privilege of playing our 3rd annual charity softball game against the Newtown Police today. A strong showing from our firefighters brought a big win! Looking forward to next year!

05/02/2026

04/22/2026

Newtown Township is now accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for full-time Firefighter/EMT positions. Please see the posting below for additional information! Starting Salary of $78,688.97 based on a 40 hour work week.

04/17/2026

This morning, Rescue 45 responded for a report of a trash truck that had dumped its contents and was on fire.

04/10/2026

Over the last week, members of the career staff completed their Confined Space Rescuer Technician certifications.

01/30/2026

Yesterday, our department welcomed the newest member of the career staff to the department. Sam Fleischer started in the fire service as a junior at 14 years old. Sam has been surrounded by first responders his whole life. Sam comes from the Doylestown area, and currently runs with Doylestown Fire Company and Bensalem Volunteer Fire Department under their stipend program. Welcome Sam!