The Howard Volunteer Fire Company has been serving the Howard, Pennsylvania community and surrounding areas with unwavering commitment since our inception. Staffed entirely by dedicated volunteers, our department exists to provide life-saving fire suppression, emergency medical response, and specialized rescue services when our community needs them most.
We are more than just first responders—we are neighbors, parents, teachers, and lifelong residents who proudly give our time and talents to serve others. With a culture rooted in teamwork, trust, and tradition, our volunteers respond to hundreds of calls each year with professionalism, compassion, and readiness.
We’re not just responders—we’re part of the community fabric. Whether we’re hosting fire safety workshops, visiting classrooms, or helping escort the local softball team after a big win, we’re proud to support the people who support us.
Our department provides a full range of emergency services, including:
Every response, drill, and event we attend is powered by local volunteers who train year-round to be ready for anything.
We are proud to be a 100% volunteer department, supported by generous community donations, local partnerships, and dedicated individuals who give their time to serve.
Our team includes:
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The Howard Volunteer Fire Company was founded to meet the growing emergency needs of Howard and the surrounding communities. Over the years, we’ve expanded our capabilities, modernized our fleet, and embraced new training and technologies—all while remaining true to our volunteer roots.
Our story is one of neighbor helping neighbor, with generations of members stepping forward to protect and serve. From our earliest days to today, we’ve stayed committed to our mission: being there when the community needs us most.
As a volunteer department, we rely on the generosity of our community to fund the tools, training, and equipment that keep us operational. There are several ways to help:
Every dollar helps us respond faster, train better, and stay ready.
We couldn’t do what we do without the unwavering support of our neighbors, sponsors, and partners. On behalf of every member of the Howard Volunteer Fire Company—thank you for helping us serve.
