Port Matilda Fire Company is a non-profit all volunteer organization that provides firefighting and rescue services to the Port Matilda area since being established in 1929. Our primary coverage area is approximately 81 square miles with a population of over 5,600 residents. It is composed of Port Matilda Borough and Halfmoon, Huston, Taylor, and Worth Townships. We also respond to surrounding secondary coverage areas to assist other fire and EMS companies. The area is diverse with rural and semi-rural housing, small businesses, family farms, state game lands, and approximately 12 miles of Interstate 99.

Our apparatus are housed at our station which is centrally located on Plank Road in Port Matilda. We have 6 apparatus including an Engine, Engine-Tanker, Engine-Rescue, Brush Truck, Traffic Control Unit, and Utility Unit. All apparatus are fully equipped and ready to respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents on a manpower available basis. Our volunteers are trained and participate in regular skills training to prepare for responding to incidents. PMFC is funded by a combination of municipal contributions, fundraising, and donations from businesses and individuals. We receive contributions from all municipalities in our primary coverage area and use fundraising and donations to balance our budget. We are proud to serve our community and endeavor to provide professional service to all persons regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, nationality, or religious affiliation.

Founding

April 3, 1929 – The Port Matilda Fire Company was established to provide firefighting services for the Port Matilda area.

April 4, 1929 – Committee created to write constitution and by-laws to establish purpose and organization of PMFC.

January 3, 1930 – Charter with Port Matilda Borough granted by Centre County Court.

December 20, 1930 – PMFC purchased their first apparatus, A used 1924 Childs International Pumper Model 33 Chemical and Hose Truck for $1286. It had a Deluge Fire Pump that put out 275 gpm at 87 psi, solid rubber tires, and was produced by Prospect Fire Engine Company of Prospect, Ohio.

January 15, 1931 – 500 feet of 2/12 inch from Fabric Fire Hose Company purchased for $650. PMFC now had a fully equipped apparatus to respond to incidents.

September 1944 PMFC looked to upgrade to a Pumper with 375 gpm or 500 gpm pump to be installed on their Ford Chassis. The Childs Pumper had previously been installed on that chassis but it no longer fully met their needs.