The ongoing commitment to our community and safety!

2023 proved to be a year for the record books; scroll down to see what happened last year! It looks like 2024 is going to be just as impressive. In our ongoing journey to provide the best service and safety possible for the Town of McCandless, Peebles Dist. VFC with the efforts of the Town, Allegheny County Fire Academy, Highland VFD, Ingomar VFC, our suppliers and outside training sources, have brought innovative equipment and modern training exercises to you, the community. Here you will find exciting updates in regard to new gear, acquired certifications, and the training that allows our members to perform at a peak level.

Organization and Versatilithy

Peebles Dist. VFC has taken on the task of reorganizing 188 Rescue, making it more efficient. At the heart of this project is battery powered rescue tools. All this is possible through grants and working with the Town Council.

1,301 calls for 2023 and this is how we managed to provide the best service.

Peebles Dist. VFC responded to 26 working fires out of the 810 dispatched fire incidents with 5 of those being brush fires. The remaining 491 calls were covered by our QRS members, click here to learn more about our QRS program. The amount of structure fires we responded to in 2023, although impressive, is toppled by the accomplishments our members and the department, as a whole, made. 

Bunker Gear

PPE is crucial to the safety of Peebles members. The company took delivery of new bunker gear in March and has been an ongoing project. Notice the change from orange reflective to lime. 

ATV Brush Pump

April marked the completion of upgrades to the ATV. With the addition of LED scene lights and an 80 gallon tank with a gas powered pump, this unit was converted to a capable brush fire unit.

188 Engine 1

After the Sale of 188 Truck, a committee was formed to spec out a new engine. The company took delivery of this 2023 Pierce Enforcer in June. Engine 1 is now in service serving the community.

Engine 1 Equipment

With the arrival of Engine 1, Peebles Dist. VFC also saw the arrival of new hose and tools. This new apparatus has been fully equipped with structure fires as its primary focus.

Working Together

All three McCandless companies worked together during a live fire exercise at the Allegheny County Fire Academy. Peebles Dist. VFC trains with the surrounding public safety entities that we work with on a regular basis.

Nationally Accredited

Pro Board is a nation wide certification accreditation, setting a standard for the fire service. Peebles Dist. VFC acknowledges and congratulates nine members receiving their Fire Fighter 1 Certificate. 

Last but not Least...

Peebles Dist. VFC was honored to host the McCandless Town Council, McCandless Franklin Park Ambulance Authority Chief, McCandless Fire Marshall, and Pennsylvania State Representatives during an in-house ceremony. The effort put into training by the company, along with the certifications received for both apparatus and our membership were recognized by the State. Presented by Council members from both the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council on May 10th, Peebles Dist. VFC received the prestigious statewide rescue award: Rescue Service of the Year Award. Click here to learn more about this accomplishment.