Star Hose Company #1

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

One of the first signs of heat illness is muscle cramps, so if you start cramping up it's time to act:

— Get someplace cooler, stat ☃️
— Remove excess clothing 👋
— Drink a cool sports drink 🧃
— Avoid caffeine/alcohol 🚫🍸

Seek medical help if your cramps don't go away in an hour, you have heart problems, or you are on a low-sodium diet.

06/08/2026

🔥 McKean County Fire Department Dispatch Activity – May 2026 🔥

During the month of May 2026, McKean County 911 dispatched our county fire departments to a combined total of 253 incidents.

These incidents ranged from structure fires and automatic fire alarms to motor vehicle crashes, rescue calls, QRS Calls, hazardous conditions, and other emergency responses requiring fire service assistance.

06/07/2026

We would like to send a huge THANK YOU to Donna Mantz Fowler for the donation of 25 cases of water! We sincerely appreciate your generosity during this hot weather!

06/02/2026

***WORKING FIRE***
The busy night continued for Star Hose Company volunteers with a third working fire when Box 3-2 was dispatched at 2:40 am for the garage on fire "across the street" on Ransome Street in Port Allegany Borough. Engine 3, Squad 3, and all three chiefs responded. units arrived with a fully involved garage and exposures on three sides. Engine 3 laid 600' of 5" supply hose into the scene and stretched a handline to attack the fire. Due to the quick work of the members, damage to the exposure buildings was limited to melted vinyl siding. Engine 46 from Chemical Engine #1 arrived and confirmed no extension. Rescue 48 from Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department had the RIT assignment and an ambulance from Area Ambulance Service stood by on scene. Firefighters returned to service after almost two hours.

06/02/2026

***WORKING FIRE***
Volunteers Respond to Two Multiple-Alarm Fires Simultaneously
Last night at 8:30, Star Hose Company volunteers were dispatched for the RIT assignment in Emporium. Chief 14 arrived to find a working fire in a large sawmill and requested the 2nd alarm. Rescue 3 responded with 6 members and established the RIT while Emporium and mutual aid departments worked to extinguish the fire. While still enroute to this fire, Star Hose Company was also dispatched on Box 48-2 for the house fire in Coudersport Borough. Engine 3 responded for the RIT assignment. All Star Hose Co. units returned to service by 11:30.

Emporium Vol Fire Dept
Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department

05/31/2026

🎓🇺🇸 Congratulations, Lukas Knutson! 🇺🇸🎓

The members of Star Hose Company #1 would like to congratulate one of our own, Lukas Knutson, on his graduation from high school!

Lukas has already demonstrated a commitment to service through his involvement with the fire department, and we are proud to see him reach this important milestone. As he begins the next chapter of his journey, we wish him the very best as he continues his career serving our nation with the Pennsylvania National Guard.

Your Star Hose family is proud of your accomplishments and dedication to both your community and country. We thank you for your service and look forward to watching all that you achieve in the years ahead.

Congratulations, Lukas, and best wishes for a successful future!

05/23/2026

Interested in taking Pumps 1 or Pumps 2. Reach out as we are hosting.

These are Local Level PA State Fire Academy Courses being offered through Butler County Community College.
Instructor: Mike Johnson
Prerequisites:
- Pump I: ELFG or EBM (or equivalent)
- Pump II: PUOP (Pump I)

05/21/2026

Monday night members took advantage of the great spring weather to train on the deployment of the Blitzfire portable monitor. This tool allows for the fast setup of a high-flow stream for large fires. It can be deployed more easily with small crews than traditional “deck guns.” Modern equipment like this helps us provide the best service possible to our community.

05/15/2026

Drawing the winner of the Hardy concert ticket raffle