Blairsville Volunteer Fire Department
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2020 Alarm Review
Friday, January 1st, 2021
In 2020 Blairsville Fire Department responded to 318 Alarms.
While responding to those Alarms we had recieved aid from surrounding Agencies on 100 of them.
We gave aid to other Agencies 190 times, and had 24 Alarms with no aid given or recieved.
Responses to Zones or Municipality:
ZONE NUMBER OF CALLS
Blairsville Boro 63
Conemaugh Twp. 3
Derry Boro 10
New Alexandria Boro 10
Bolivar 2
Blaclick Twp. 17
Burrell Twp. 106
Center Twp. 2
Derry Twp. 83
East Wheatfield Twp. 1
Loyalhanna Twp. 2
West Wheatfield Twp. 2
Young Twp. 4
Other - Other/ Not known 13
TOTAL: 318
With these Alarm responses brought a total of 1,292 hours and 50 minutes of On Scene Response from the Members of BFD.
This time does not include Training/Drills, Classes, Fundraising, meetings or other Department business.
Thank You to everyone for what you do!
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20 entries in the News
Thursday, July 7th, 2022
This year we Celebrate 125 years of service to the Blairsville and surrounding areas. We currently have Commemorative Tunmblers and T-shirts for sale. There are 2 diffent Tumbler themes available: First is the Firefighter sillohuette with a flame background, the BFD logo and " Celebrating 125...
Monday, May 16th, 2022
Saturday July 9th, 2022 will be the Golf Outing. See the Flyer for details and registration!
Tuesday, February 8th, 2022
Company Report for January 2022.BFD responded to 34 calls for service in the month of January.These Incidents consisted of Medical assists, Vehicle accidents, Vehicle fires, Chimney fires, Smoke and Fire alarm activations, Water Rescues, and a Residential Structure Fire assist.21 Members of BFD resp...
Wednesday, December 15th, 2021
Last night at the December monthly meeting, BFD elected it’s line officers and administrative staff for 2022: Line Officers Fire Chief: George Burkley1st Asst. Chief: Terry Shepherd2nd Asst. Chief: Tom Barberich3rd Asst.
Thursday, March 25th, 2021
SAVE THE DATE! Our annual GOLF OUTING will be July 10, 2021. More info, the official flyer and registration will be posted soon.
Friday, February 26th, 2021
As we expand our social media presence, we ask you like and follow our pages. Stay up to date on the latest fundraisers, training, and department events from our pages. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Blairsville.Volunteer.Fire.DepartmentFollow us on Instagram @blairsvillefire120 Fis...
Friday, February 19th, 2021
Fish Fy 2021Updated Menu for the Remainder of the Season!Every Friday During Lent, 4-7PM Take Out ONLY
Friday, January 29th, 2021
This past week, 14 of the BWRT members completed the PA Fish & Boat's Ice Rescue and Emergency Response (IRER) certification. This certification was the last of a 5-step certification process for many of the team's members.
Friday, January 1st, 2021
In 2020 Blairsville Fire Department responded to 318 Alarms.While responding to those Alarms we had recieved aid from surrounding Agencies on 100 of them.We gave aid to other Agencies 190 times, and had 24 Alarms with no aid given or recieved.Responses to Zones or Municipality:ZONE NUMBER OF CALLSBl...
Friday, January 1st, 2021
2021 Election Results are inOn December 8, 2020 the Department held its annual elections virtually for the first time in the history of the department. The results of the election will be the 2021 leadership for the department:Fire Chief: George “Turk” Burkley1st Assistant Chief:Terry Sh...
Sunday, December 29th, 2019
2020 election of Officers. Fire Chief- George "Turk" BurkleyAssistant 1- Terry ShepherdAssistant 2- Tom BarberichAssistant 3- Tim JonesCaptain 1- Zach DixonCaptain 2- Jonathan SantoroLieutenant 1- Adam DowdrickLieutenant 2- Brian PenderPresident - James Meighan1st VP - Paul...
Tuesday, January 1st, 2019
2019 election of Officers. Fire Chief- George "Turk" BurkleyAssistant 1- Terry ShepherdAssistant 2- Tom BarberichAssistant 3- Brian PenderCaptain 1- Zach DixonCaptain 2- Jonathan SantoroLieutenant 1- Adam DowdrickLieutenant 2- Tim JonesPresident - James Meighan1st VP - Albe...
Monday, January 8th, 2018
The Young Men's Volunteer Fire Company of Blairsville answered 334 calls for service in 2017. For 2018 we restructured our line officers.Chief- George "Turk" BurkleyA1 Terry ShepherdA2 Tom BarberichA3 Brian PenderC1 Zach DixonC2 Tim JonesLt.
Thursday, October 5th, 2017
For all Blairsville Area Residents, This year we have decided to make a change to our Annual Fund Drive Collection. This year we Will NOT be going door to door collecting Donations. Attached is a copy of the letter currently being sent out to all Blairsville Residents, in which we have explained ou...
Sunday, January 3rd, 2016
2016 Officers. (no change)Fire Chief- George "Turk" BurkleyA1-Terry ShepherdA2- Tom BarberichA3- Brian PenderC1- Tim JonesC2- Zach DixonC3- Adam DowdrickLt1- Brad HustonLt2- Dan AdairLt3- Jonathan SantoroPresident- James Meighan, 1st VP- Paul Fodor, 2nd VP Albert DettorreTrustees, Mark She...
Monday, January 5th, 2015
Another busy year for BFD, as 2014 ended with a total of 382 alarms answered by The Young Mens Volunteer Fire Co. of Blairsville. Thank you to all of the members for your time, and service. Thank you to all the local Fire Departments, EMS, County 911 center and staff, local officials and police off...
Wednesday, December 17th, 2014
CHIEF. G. TURK BURKLEY ASST.1 TERRY SHEPERDASST 2. TOM BARBERICHASST.3 BRIAN PENDERCAPTAIN. 1 TIM JONESCAPTAIN 2. ZACH DIXONCAPTAIN 3. ADAM DOWDRICKLT.1 BRAD HUSTONLT 2. DAN ADAIRLT 3. JONATHAN SANTOROPRESIDENT.
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014
As of today September 2, 2014 Blairsville FD has responded to 250 alarms YTD. We have gained 6 new probationary members, one of which has completed his probation requirements. Welcome aboard Mark Sherba,as a active member of the Department.
Thursday, March 27th, 2014
Station 120 is off to a busy start here in 2014, with 114 alarms before the end of March. We also have a few fundraising events scheduled, including our Lenten dinner sales/ Fish Fry every Friday during Lent, and a Gun Ticket for a Henry Golden boy Fire Service Commemorative edition 22 caliber rifle...
Monday, December 30th, 2013
2013 is not over yet but the BVFD has reached over 400 calls. That makes 2013 the busiest year on record for the fire department.
20 entries in the News
Friday, January 1st, 2021
Dec 30, 2020 the Indiana County Water Rescue Team was Activated for one kayak capsized, reportedly in the area of Aultman Run boat access along the Conemaugh River. One victim was reported to be in th...
Tuesday, January 19th, 2016
On 1/19/2016 Station 120 was activated by Indiana County 911 to assist station 330 with a barn fire on Clarksburg road. Assistant 330 went on scene with a fully involved structure w/ exposures. E121 a...
Wednesday, April 1st, 2015
At 0600hrs stations 132, 71, and 41 where dispatched to a structure fire on Shady Hollow road. 132 A1 went on scene with a working fire, fire in the attic space. A tanker assignment was then added to...
Saturday, August 2nd, 2014
At 12:56 Hrs. 8/2/14 station 120 was dispatched for a vehicle accident with roll over, and entrapment RT 217 near Ferguson Rd. 120 Chf. went on scene confirming entrapment, Recue 125 quickly stabilize...
Thursday, July 7th, 2022
This year we Celebrate 125 years of service to the Blairsville and surrounding areas. We currently have Commemorative Tunmblers and T-shirts for sale. There are 2 diffent Tumbler themes available: F...
Monday, May 16th, 2022
Saturday July 9th, 2022 will be the Golf Outing. See the Flyer for details and registration!
Tuesday, February 8th, 2022
Company Report for January 2022.BFD responded to 34 calls for service in the month of January.These Incidents consisted of Medical assists, Vehicle accidents, Vehicle fires, Chimney fires, Smoke and F...
Wednesday, December 15th, 2021
Last night at the December monthly meeting, BFD elected it’s line officers and administrative staff for 2022: Line Officers Fire Chief: George Burkley1st Asst. Chief: Terry Shepherd2nd Asst. Chi...
December 2022
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