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Our mission is to protect lives and property from damage.

11/05/2026

🚒 From Junior Firefighter to Firefighter: Congratulations, Kylee Lydic! 🎉

Kylee joined Harrison City VFD as a junior firefighter, and this month she reached the milestone she's been working toward. She turned 18, was voted in by the membership and has now been sworn in as a firefighter! She'll serve her probationary period as she continues to answer calls, train and serve our community.

💬 Why she joined: "I wanted to help people, and it has always been my dream to serve my community since I was little."

⭐ Favorite memory: "Meeting all of the people I know now and building friendships. My proudest moments are responding to calls and helping people in need."

🔥 What's next: "I am most looking forward to obtaining my FF1 certs, as I am working on them now, along with my EMT. I hope that people look up to me and I inspire people to do great things."

Kylee is also a student in the Protective Services program at Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center through Penn-Trafford High School, where she's training in firefighting, EMS and rescue.

Congratulations, Firefighter Lydic! You're already inspiring others, and we can't wait to see what's ahead. 👏

Interested in joining? Our junior firefighter program is open to ages 14 to 18, and Kylee is proof of where it can lead. Message us or stop by the station to learn more!

10/19/2026

🚒 Fire Safety Goes Back to School! 🍎

This Fire Prevention Month, HCVFD visited two local schools to talk fire safety with nearly 500 kids!

📚 Harrison Park Elementary: 374 students and 21 staff
🧸 The ARK Preschool at Community Church Harrison City: 123 kids and 8 adults

Students watched one of our firefighters suit up in full turnout gear and an air mask, so they know a firefighter in gear is a friend to go to, not hide from. Harrison Park students also got an up-close look at the tools and equipment on our truck and rescue.

At The ARK, the fun didn't stop there! The kids cheered as their teacher rode up in the bucket of Truck 87, tried on real firefighter gear, climbed aboard the truck and helped "wash" it with the hose! 💦

Thank you to the teachers and staff at Harrison Park and The ARK for having us, and to our members who made it happen:

Harrison Park: 2nd Asst. Chief Scott Good, Capt. Zach Lavelle, 1st Lt. Brandon Quinn, 2nd Lt. Jeremy Lavelle, FF Jack Dougherty and FF Don Smith
The ARK: 1st Lt. Brandon Quinn and FF Don Smith

Parents, ask your kids what they learned, then practice your home escape plan together! ❤️

10/11/2026

✅ Thanks for charging into fire safety with us!

Fire Prevention Week wraps up today, but our work in the community doesn't stop. Coming up this month:

• Oct. 13–14: Visiting the kids at The ARK Preschool at Community Church Harrison City
• Oct. 30: Joining our friends from Claridge VFD (Station 63) at McCullough Elementary

Here's a quick recap of this week's tips:
• Use certified products and the right charger
• Charge on hard surfaces and unplug when full
• Watch for warning signs
• Charge e-bikes and scooters outside, away from exits
• Dispose of old batteries at a recycling drop-off

And don't forget to test your smoke alarms monthly!

Learn more: fpw.org

10/10/2026

♻️ Tip #5: Dispose of batteries the right way

Old or damaged lithium-ion batteries should never go in your trash or curbside recycling bin. They can be crushed and start fires in garbage trucks and recycling centers.

Instead, take them to a battery recycling drop-off. Many hardware and electronics stores accept them. Before you drop them off, cover the terminals with tape.

Store spare batteries in a cool, dry place, away from anything that can burn.

Learn more: fpw.org

10/08/2026

🛴 Tip #4: Big batteries need extra care

E-bikes, scooters and power tool batteries pack a lot more energy than a phone. Whenever you can, charge them outside, and keep them away from doors and exits so a fire can't block your way out.

Don't leave them charging overnight or unattended, and only use the manufacturer's charger. If one gets damaged in a crash or a drop, have it checked before you charge it again.

Learn more: fpw.org

10/07/2026

⚠️ Tip #3: Know the warning signs

Stop using a device right away if its battery shows any of these signs:

• A strange smell
• Swelling, bulging or a change in shape
• Changes in color
• Leaking
• Overheating
• Odd noises like hissing or popping

If it's safe to do so, unplug it and move it away from anything that can burn. If you see smoke or fire, get out and call 911.

Learn more: fpw.org

10/06/2026

🛏️ Tip #2: Watch where you charge

Never charge phones, tablets or laptops on your bed, couch or under a pillow. Soft surfaces trap heat. Charge on a hard, flat surface instead, like a table or countertop.

Unplug devices once they're fully charged, and try not to charge while you're asleep or away from home. If something goes wrong, you want to be there to notice it.

Keep devices and chargers away from heat sources and direct sunlight.

Learn more: fpw.org

10/05/2026

🔥 Harrison City VFD is teaming up with NFPA for Fire Prevention Week! 🔥

This year's theme is "Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower." The lithium-ion batteries in our phones, laptops, power tools, e-bikes and scooters store a lot of energy. When they're damaged or charged the wrong way, they can overheat and catch fire fast. All week, we'll share simple tips to keep your family safe.

🔌 Tip #1: Use the right gear

Look for a safety certification mark like UL or ETL when you buy battery-powered devices. Always charge with the charger that came with the device, or a certified replacement made for it. If a cord or charger is frayed, cracked or gets hot, replace it.

Learn more: fpw.org

10/05/2026

🚒 Truck 87 at Endure24 🚒

This weekend, Truck 87 took part in the very first Endure24 at Westmoreland County Community College's Public Safety Training Center. That's 24 straight hours of nonstop, scenario-based training.
Starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, crews from 12 stations across four counties responded to 77 realistic incidents, including structure fires, vehicle rescues, elevator emergencies, rope rescues and more. Between calls, crews staged out of the Levin Furniture warehouse, grabbing sleep whenever they could before heading back out.

What made this weekend unique was who was on the truck together. Harrison City VFD and Claridge VFD staffed Truck 87 together as one crew for all 24 hours. When our township departments train side by side like this, it builds the trust and teamwork our community counts on when the real calls come in. We're stronger together, and this weekend proved it.

Thank you to the crew:
Station 87: 2nd Lt. Jeremy Lavelle and FF Nathan Globosky
Station 63: Chief Ron Supancic Jr., Asst. Chief Michael Nesbit and Sgt. Ted Bonnell

Congratulations to all 12 departments who took part: Adams Area, Blaine Hill, Edgewood, Greensburg, Harrison City, Homestead, Murrysville, Oakmont, Scottdale, Washington Township, White Oak and Wilkins Township. It was an honor to train alongside you all!

Thank you to Claridge Volunteer Fire Department Penn Twp. Co. 3 for going with us, and to TJ Hartin and Marc Jackson of the Westmoreland County Fire Training staff for more than a year of planning that made this training possible.

06/26/2026

Save the date - Penn Township National Night Out is Tuesday, August 4th from 5-8pm at the Penn Township Municipal Park

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Harrison City, PA
15636

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http://www.hcvfd.org/

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