Clarendon Fire Department proudly protects 2500 people living in an area of 83.5 square miles. We operate out of 1 station that protects a primarily rural area. Our department is a public department whose members are on a volunteer status. We have an ISO rating of 7.
The Clarendon Fire Department was founded in June, 1882. It was made up of 3 companies: Brown Hose Company, Cornen Hook and Ladder Company, and the Independent Hose Company. In 1935 the first piece of motorized equipment was purchased at a cost of $737. This 1935 Dodge Pumper has been in many grueling tests, (withstood them proudly) and is still in service today, answering calls for forest, brush, and oil lease fires. Our department is located in Clarendon Borough, but also provides first due protection for Mead Township, and mutual aid for Glade, Pleasant, and Sheffield Township's. We are an all volunteer department with about 70 members, of which about 50 are active.
Our Ambulance Service provides 24 hour 7 days a week emergency medical service to people who live and pass through our community. We are a fully equipped BLS service with 11 EMTs, 4 FR/ERs, and 2 ambulances ready to roll. Both of our rigs are equipped with Automated External Defibrillators. We provide many services to the community including CPR, and first aid training. |