Protectors of the West Side
Adamsburg and Community Volunteer Fire Departmentwill be having it’s annual Lenten Fish Fry every Friday during lent. We have Fish Dinners, Shrimp Dinners, Fish and Shrimp Dinners. Each dinner includes 2 side dishes (french fries, cole slaw, haluski, macaroni and cheese) and a drink. We also have many other ala carte menu items available. Please download the available menu for prices and a full list of menu items.
Lunch :: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Dinner :: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Can you find the fire hydrants in these pictures?
Adamsburg and Community Volunteer Fire Department wants to stress the importance of clearing away the snow from near and around the fire hydrant that is on your property or near your house. Since the Snow Event on February 5 and 6th we have gotten 21″ or more of snow across the region. This snow along with the plow trucks have partially or completely covered hydrants in Hempfield Township. This can make it very hard to locate and use these hydrants in an emergency. Now today we are expecting an additional 8″ – 14″ of heavy snow which will add to the problem. A total snow fall of +30″ will completely cover most for hydrants if not attended to.
Every summer Adamsburg and Commnity Volunteer Fire Department makes an effort to go out and mark the roadway with a YELLOW DOT in front of each hydrant. We do this to make sure that we can locate the hydrants in the winter if we get heavy snowfall. We ask that you as a responsible homeowner make sure to dig out the snow in the area around these hydrants so when we need them we do not have to waste valuable time uncovering the hydrant. In an emergency every second counts, so by saving us this valuable time we can ensure your safety.
If you can not physically uncover the hydrant on your property please ask a neighbor to assist you. If you have no available assistance please call your local fire department so they can resolve this issue for you.
Remember by taking the time to clear the snow from around your fire hydrant you may be saving the life and property of one of your neighbors or even your own.
Adamsburg and Community Volunteer Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle collision on Brush Creek Road, Hempfield Township. Upon arrival found one vehicle that slid on snow covered roads into another vehicle. No injuries were reported in this collision.
This is the second heavy snow fall of the season and travel is hazardous. 6″-14″ of snow is expected across the region in the next 24 hours. Since travel will be hazardous, and we ask that you stay home until Penn DOT and the Hempfield Department of Public Works is able to make travel safe again. Continue reading →
Adamsburg and Community Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported bedroom fire in a multi-family apartment complex. Upon arrival crews found a fire in the second story bedroom of one of the apartments. While there were initial reports of the occupants being trapped in the building, upon arrival of the fire department, everyone was found to be out of the apartment. First crews onscene intiated an attack on the fire while additional arriving crews evacuated the other apartments within the building. A quick response kept damage to a minimum and confined to only one apartment. Continue reading →
Adamsburg and Community Volunteer Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire that started as a chimney fire. Quint 10 was added to the alarm as an additional ladder truck. Snow fall that evening had covered all the roadways used to respond to the scene. To insure the safety of the firefighters, responding units had to use caution driving on the snow covered roadways.
Upon arrival crews found the roof and attic of the residence on fire. Continue reading →
With snow falling for the past week and salt supplies running low Hempfield Township Public Works is operating in salt-conservation mode. “At this time the township is salting hills, intersections, and emergency routes” said Volpe, Hempfield Township Public Works Director.
During this time Adamsburg and Community Volunteer Fire Department is ready to respond to any emergency that may arise. We have the ability to “Chain” our apparatus to travel on snow covered roads if needed. We also currently have two 4-wheel drive pick up trucks to assist in emergency responses where a fire engine may not necessarily be needed.
We remind anyone that must travel in these conditions to allow extra time, travel slow, and use extreme caution. Roadways may be hazardous at times. We also remind you to use caution when traveling on the highway that may be clear of snow, then transitioning to some side streets that still need attention.
Even in ACVFD’s state of readiness, we prefer YOU not to need us in an emergency.
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