GOOD WILL HOSE CO.#1 " DISTRICT 43" FRACKVILLE, PA

GOOD WILL HOSE CO.#1 " DISTRICT 43" FRACKVILLE, PA The Goodwill Hose Company was originally incorporated on November 15, 1910. Three firehouses were used throughout the years. Fire Co in Maryland.

The Good Will Hose Co. #1 Frackville currently has a fleet of 3 pieces of apparatus.

43-20 - 2011 Rosenbauer 109' Ladder Truck
43-10 - 2009 KME Engine-Rescue
43-60 - 2019 Chevrolet Squad The first house was opened on Mahanoy Street across from the American Legion. The next was built on the corner of Oak and Middle Streets shortly there after. In 1970 a new and final station was built and occupie

d at its present location on Balliet Street, giving the company much needed room with three apparatus bays and office and social areas. An American LaFrance Chemical pumper was the first apparatus purchased in 1922. In 1927, an additional Hahn Quad was placed in service. A new Seagrave Ladder truck was purchased in 1941 and a Seagrave Engine in 1953, with a fully enclosed cab, making Seagrave the fire fighting choice for a few decades. In 1974 two new pieces were purchased, a new American LaFrance 100 foot ladder "quint" and a Chevy Service van which carried a six cylinder cascade system and equipment. In the 1980's an unusual purchase was made, a Lime-Green 1000 gpm Hahn Engine, all other vehicles were always red. This vehicle boosted the fire fighting protection for the community with the addition of large diameter hose and the Jaws of Life Hurst equipment. The Chevrolet van was also replaced with a used rescue vehicle, putting the Hahn engine back in the role for fire fighting. The Ladder Truck was totally refurbished in 1992 with a cascade system being added, and in 1994 a Central-States 1500 gpm Engine-Rescue was bought which was also unique because it replaced two pieces, the Hahn and the Ford rescue. The Central States engine carries a multitude of equipment for structural attack and supply for almost any kind of rescue situation. Another engine was donated, a lime-green 1961 Ford/John Beam engine by the Lincoln Park Fire department of Berks County. A final engine was purchased in 2002, a 1987 Hahn engine-rescue that we just purchased from Cockeysville Vol. This vehicle also has rescue tools and various firefighting tools. The company has a long tradition in the county as being a charter member of the Schuylkill Firefighters Association. We have hosted Schuylkill County Conventions in 1957, 1965, 1976 Frackville Centennial in 1982 and 1997. We will also be the host of the 2010 Convention celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the fire company. Six County Conventions were also hosted in 1943, 1947, and 2001 as part of the 125th anniversary of the Frackville Borough.

Members took Saturday morning to complete some vehicle rescue training. Special thanks to Squrt 64-20 Ladder 64-25 for t...
06/13/2026

Members took Saturday morning to complete some vehicle rescue training.

Special thanks to Squrt 64-20 Ladder 64-25 for the invite and a good morning of training.

06/09/2026

Help us help you. This chance is one of our larger fundraisers of the year, where funds are used to provide the necessary equipment needed to provide the emergency services we do for the public.

Take a chance to win $10,000 or a $5000 pew pew package and $5000.

Drawing is based on the evening Pick 4 of the PA Lottery. $20 per chance.

Follow the link to purchase or see any member.

https://gwhc43.betterworld.org/giveaways/4th-july-raffle

The Ladder operated at it's 3rd box alarm in as many days. This time in Minersville for a fire that went 3 alarms. Als...
06/03/2026

The Ladder operated at it's 3rd box alarm in as many days. This time in Minersville for a fire that went 3 alarms. Also overnight last night the company ran an accident on the Interstate and a utility call while in Minersville that was handled by DC4-4 and other company members.

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06/02/2026

Another box alarm, the Ladder is currently working a 2nd alarm fire in East Union Twp.

Box alarm and a Pin jobAt 0227 the Ladder was dispatched to the working house fire in Ryan Twp. While operating at the ...
06/02/2026

Box alarm and a Pin job

At 0227 the Ladder was dispatched to the working house fire in Ryan Twp. While operating at the fire, at 0322 a vehicle accident with rollover and entrapment was dispatched for the Interstate at Milemarker 127 bringing the Engine-Rescue. Crews from Ryan Twp. Rush Twp, Humane and West End from Mahanoy City and Yorkville worked to complete the extrication.

05/31/2026

Attention Frackville residents participating in the fire hydrant painting contest. It is great that the community is involved in helping celebrate the 150th anniversary of the town however we ask that you do not cover the hydrants with trash bags or other items or inhibit the use of the hydrant in any way. The hydrants are still in service and need to be readily accessible when they are needed in a time of an emergency. Thank you for your cooperation.

05/28/2026
4th of July Raffle Chances available. Link to purchase is in the comment section or see any member.
05/28/2026

4th of July Raffle Chances available.

Link to purchase is in the comment section or see any member.

05/23/2026

Address

225 S Balliet Street
Frackville, PA
17931

Telephone

+15708743859

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