Towamensing Township Volunteer Fire Company

Towamensing Township Volunteer Fire Company Fire District #9
Towamensing Township
Carbon County, PA
Fire / Rescue / Fire Police

Towamensing Township Volunteer Fire Company exists to provide fire suppression and rescue services to the citizens of Towamensing Township and surrounding communities in Carbon and Monroe counties, Pennsylvania. Located in the Village of Trachsville, Towamensing Township, Carbon County, we provide primary 911 coverage for all 28.9 square miles of Towamensing Township, including over half of Beltzville Lake State Park.

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸Memorial Day is ...
05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend, it’s a time to reflect on the courage, service, and selflessness of those who gave their lives to protect our freedoms.

Forever grateful. Never forgotten.

05/13/2026

🚗🔥 Pre-Registration is NOW OPEN! 🔥🚗

Skip the line and reserve your spot early for the Towamensing Township Volunteer Fire Company Car Show! Bring out your cars, trucks, motorcycles, and specialty vehicles for a great day of community, food, raffles, and amazing cars.

📅 Sunday, August 16th
📍 Towamensing Township Volunteer Fire Company
⏰ Registration ends at 12:00 PM day of show

05/09/2026

At approximately 1237 hours, units were dispatched alongside Monroe District 35 to the area of Penn Forest Rd N and Koch Rd in Towamensing Township for a reported single vehicle motor vehicle accident.

Upon arrival, crews confirmed a single vehicle involved and immediately began scene assessment and coordination with responding agencies to ensure the safety of all occupants and personnel operating on scene.

Units remained on location assisting with traffic control and incident operations until the scene was cleared.

We would like to thank Monroe District 35 and all responding personnel for their professionalism and continued dedication to serving the community.

Tonight’s drill night was primarily focused on driver training, giving members time behind the wheel and reviewing appar...
04/21/2026

Tonight’s drill night was primarily focused on driver training, giving members time behind the wheel and reviewing apparatus operations to stay sharp and ready for response.

While driver training was the main focus, members also took the opportunity to get some reps in on other skills around the station. Ladders were thrown, hose lines were stretched, and drafting operations were practiced to keep everyone familiar with the basics.

Even a simple night like this helps keep our crew prepared and ready to handle whatever comes in.

Interested in joining? Stop by the station or reach out to learn more!

At approximately 5:25 PM, our fire department was dispatched to a reported tractor fire on Owl Creek Road in Towamensing...
04/17/2026

At approximately 5:25 PM, our fire department was dispatched to a reported tractor fire on Owl Creek Road in Towamensing Township, Carbon County. Fire District 4 also responded.

Engine 917 arrived on scene and members quickly went to work. A fire extinguisher was initially used, which was effective on the gas involved. Firefighters then transitioned to a hose line, pulling it from the bumper, rapidly deploying it, and applying water to cool the remaining heat and fully extinguish the fire, successfully bringing the situation under control.

We’re proud to report that our members were out the door within 3 minutes of dispatch, ensuring a fast response when it mattered most.

🔥 Great job by all personnel on a quick and effective response!

This evening, 10 members from our company attended a PPL Electric Utilities safety demonstration hosted at Aquashicola V...
04/14/2026

This evening, 10 members from our company attended a PPL Electric Utilities safety demonstration hosted at Aquashicola Volunteer Fire Company. Members gained valuable knowledge on electrical hazards and operating safely around energized equipment.

Training like this allows our members to stay prepared and continue to operate safely while serving our community.

We would like to thank Aquashicola Volunteer Fire Company for hosting this training and allowing our members the opportunity to attend.

We were joined by:
Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Co.
Palmerton Fire Department
Bowmanstown Volunteer Fire Company
Aquashicola Volunteer Fire Company

04/11/2026

🚨🎉 80 YEARS OF SERVICE 🎉🚨

The Towamensing Township Volunteer Fire Company is proud to recognize 80 years of dedicated service to our community.

We would like to thank all past and current members who have helped make this organization what it is today. Your dedication, sacrifice, and commitment have built a legacy that continues to serve Towamensing Township with pride.

📜 Our History 📜
On April 11th, 1946, the first meeting of the Towamensing Volunteer Fire Company was held at the Friendly Inn in Trachsville, PA, with 25 soon to be members present. During that meeting, the first officers were elected: Elwood Beers (President), Kenneth Smith (Vice President), Alton Smith (Recording Secretary), Ralph Strohl (Financial Secretary), and Norman Beers (Treasurer). A Board of Directors was also formed to help guide the company in its earliest days, and a collection of $16.40 officially opened the treasury.

On October 25th, 1946, a motion was made to purchase fire equipment, leading to the company’s first apparatus, a truck ordered from the Howe Fire Apparatus Company of Anderson, Indiana for $7,650, delivered in July of 1947.

In October 1947, a small blacksmith shop was purchased from Robert Beers, who also donated the land where it stood the same location where the fire company still operates today. Growth continued with the installation of the first fire siren in 1948, and the purchase of a second apparatus on March 21st, 1949. A four-wheel-drive truck built for brush and field fires, marking the beginning of brush truck operations.

From these humble beginnings to today, our mission has remained the same: to protect and serve our community whenever the call comes in.

👏 Thank you to everyone who has supported the Towamensing Township Volunteer Fire Company over the past 80 years.

🚒 Here’s to honoring our past and continuing to serve our community into the future.

At approximately 6:45 PM last evening, our members were dispatched to Forest Street in Towamensing Township, Carbon Coun...
04/05/2026

At approximately 6:45 PM last evening, our members were dispatched to Forest Street in Towamensing Township, Carbon County, PA for reports of a tree on wires. Members quickly responded and were out the door within five minutes.

Units responding included Engine 917, Brush 949, and Fire Police Trailer 980. Upon arrival, members discovered a tree down and hanging on active wires that had caught fire.

Firefighters operated on scene for approximately three hours. Members held off on fire suppression until receiving the all clear from PPL, then safely extinguished the fire. During that time, members remained on scene monitoring conditions to ensure no secondary fires started below from falling ash and debris.

Great work by all personnel on scene for their quick response and dedication to keeping the community safe.

🐣🌸 THANK YOU FOR A GREAT DAY! 🌸🐣 The Towamensing Township Volunteer Fire Company would like to thank everyone who came ...
04/05/2026

🐣🌸 THANK YOU FOR A GREAT DAY! 🌸🐣

The Towamensing Township Volunteer Fire Company would like to thank everyone who came out to our Easter Egg Hunt!

We’re proud to share that approximately 175 children participated in this year’s event, making it a great success for our community. 🥚🎉

From the organized egg hunts to the basket raffles and 50/50 drawing, the afternoon was filled with excitement and smiles. The Easter Bunny even made a special appearance, taking time to greet families and be part of the fun! 🐰📸

Events like this would not be possible without the support of our community, our volunteers, and everyone who helped plan and run the day. Your continued support means everything to us. ❤️🚒

We hope everyone had a great time, and we look forward to seeing you at future events!

04/03/2026

🚨🐣 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🐣🚨

The Towamensing Township Volunteer Fire Company Easter Egg Hunt will take place tomorrow at 3:00 PM.

⚠️ Registration is REQUIRED upon arrival — please arrive on time to ensure your child is able to participate.

🌟 Here’s what you can expect:
🥚 Organized Easter egg hunt for all child participants (categorized by ages)
🎟️ Basket raffle with a variety of prizes
💰 50/50 drawing
🐰 Appearance by the Easter Bunny
🍔 Food available for purchase (cash only)

We invite families and community members to join us for a fun and well-organized event.

📅 Saturday, April 4
⏰ 3:00 PM

⏳ Please plan to arrive early, as the egg hunt will begin promptly and eggs are collected quickly.

Address

105 Firehouse Road
Palmerton, PA
18235

Telephone

+16106814000

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