Vandergrift #1 VFD

05/30/2026

Our *new to us* Engine arrived tonight!
Please consider helping us reach our donation goal towards this truck.
Track our progress on the banner in front of our department!
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05/18/2026

05/06/2026

We are currently fundraising for a “new to us” engine. Donations are tax deductible.
We will have some additional fundraisers to support this capital campaign initiative.

Please look for more details on our page, soon!
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05/05/2026

Photos taken this weekend as we honored Capt. Ron Shaffer at the National Fire Academy.

04/21/2026

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in Emmitsburg, Maryland, will hold an annual memorial weekend of activities in May for all line of duty fire personnel deaths that occur across the country. This year on May 2nd and 3rd, they are memorializing 204 responders who have died while serving their communities. One of those deaths being honored is Captain Ronald Shaffer from Station 51. Ron died on March 27, 2024. After attending a Tuesday evening training class, he responded to a vehicle accident on the rescue truck and then suffered a heart attack after returning home. He passed away in route to the hospital in a medical helicopter.
Family members and fire personnel will attend several planned events including a Candlelight Service at the memorial on Saturday evening, and a Sea of Blue procession for the families as they arrive for the Memorial Service on Sunday from 10 am to noon. Ron is the third line of duty death (LODD) suffered by the George G. McMurtry Vandergrift No. 1 Fire Department in our 129-year history.
Our additional LODD includes Eric Fitzgerald in 1983, and Richard Gabrielli in 2004.

01/27/2026

Hi Vandergrift 👋

Our members have been busy digging out the hydrants around town.
If you have a hydrant on or near your property and it gets covered with snow, please dig it out, or you can message our page to let us know.

Thank you for helping us serve you.

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12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday.
Did you recently get a letter from us in the mail? 11.6% of our coverage area made a donation to our Department.
Please consider making a donation today to help fund our department.
Also, check out our Amazon wish list in the comments. We are in need of a gas leaf blower as well.

11/20/2025

🥧 Pie Shoppe delivery day🥧
Individuals can pick up from 630-730pm at the back door of our fire dept
Members can let themselves in and find their order on the tables in the meeting room
If you ordered from a specific member, please contact them to deliver your pies to you.

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11/09/2025

Last day to place a pie shoppe order.
If you are a member please submit your order form, if you would like to support our department, message this page with your order (online payment available).
Ordering will close this evening.
Pick up will be available on Thursday November 20th after 4pm in our meeting room, back of the fire hall.
Thank you!!