Pleasant Hall Volunteer Fire Company

Last evening PHVFC had a busy evening with back to back EMS calls. Thanks to our dedicated members and staff for making sure the ambulances are getting on the street.

Congratulations to the 2021 elected officers! Fire Chief: Tom Rine Deputy Fire Chief: Curtis Benedict Deputy Ambulance Chief: Kevin Myers Assistant Fire Chief: Mike McMullen ... Chief Engineer: Bob Shoemaker Assistant Engineer: Brian Mohler President: Eric Varner Vice President: Wayne Shannon Secretary: Nina McIntire Trustee: Ted Reed Trustee: Richard McIntire Trustee: Kathy Mahon Lower line officers will be appointed at a later date.

Stop by PHVFC Halloween evening, members will be on station handing out goodies and giving tours

Hose testing was conducted this morning at PHVFC, thank you to Newburg Hopewell Company 51 for loaning us Tanker 2-51 for the day to provide a water supply. Hose testing is performed annually to ensure our hose will perform at its maximum potential in the event of a fire.

A county-wide study of emergency services coordinated by the Franklin County Emergency Services Alliance is now complete. Results of the study provide an overvi...ew of staffing for the county’s fire stations and ambulance squads and help plan for future emergency service needs in Franklin County. Visit https://bit.ly/2HrsTo1 to read more. See more

Congratulations to members Shawn Buhrman and his wife Kelli on the birth of their daughter Nova Renee. Nova was welcomed into the world today at 10:52 weighing 7lbs 1 oz. Both mom and baby are doing well! Welcome to our Pleasant Hall family Nova.

*CHICKEN BBQ THIS SUNDAY* PHVFC will be selling Smiths BBQ Chicken and homemade pies this Sunday October 25th from 11:00AM-2:00PM. Stop by our station and see us for a delicious meal.

A big thank you to Cumberland County Company 33 New Kingston Fire Co. for covering our station while members attended the funeral service for Deputy Chief 18 Adam McNew.

Fall Gun and Cash Drawing Winners. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets in support of PHVFC and Lurgan Township Lions Club. All winners will be contacted by phone this afternoon.

Get your tickets now we will stop selling via PayPal at 12:30 on October 17th.

3 days until the drawing, if you are still looking for tickets stop by our station we have plenty left to purchase!

The officers and members of PHVFC send our thoughts and prayers to Saint Thomas Volunteer Fire Company and Franklin County Department of Emergency Services, as they are mourning the loss of Deputy Chief and Telecommunicator, Adam McNew. Please keep the McNew family and both departments in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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*FOR SALE* PHVFC is selling our 2000 14x7 concession trailer, we are asking $9950.00 but price maybe negotiable. Please see attached flyer for details and included equipment. For additional information please contact Vice President Wayne Shannon at 717-532-5155 Extension 6.

Those still in need of tickets or who would like to purchase additional tickets please stop by our station and we will gladly assist you!! We still have a large amount of unsold tickets we would like to get sold before the October 17th drawing. Due to COVID-19 we have lost most of our profits we receive from fundraising events due to cancelling these events. Income from this drawing will help to support the services our department and the Lurgan Lions Club provide for our community members.

2020 Fire Prevention Week is here. Take a minute to read up on Fire Safety In The Kitchen. Below are some videos to help provide that information. https://youtu.be/BMXOZw3QpQI https://youtu.be/wwQwq6BPh5s... https://youtu.be/wwQwq6BPh5s https://youtu.be/2UBYautmHgk