| Just a Reminder, Slow Down School Zones |
| Mon. Aug 30th 2010 |
Just as a reminder to everyone slow down, stay alert and watch for the children. August 30th is the first day of school. In Pennsylvania, the school zone speed limit is 15 mph. Be aware of children at intersections, crosswalks, and just walking to school also. Thank ...
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| Governor Rendell Proclaims March 14-20 as Wildfire Prevention Week |
| Sun. Mar 14th 2010 |
With warming temperatures and spring winds increasing fire dangers across Pennsylvania, Governor Rendell has proclaimed March 14-20 as wildfire prevention week and urged residents to be extra vigilant.
Nearly 85% of PA's wildfires occur in March, April and May before the greening of state woodlands...
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| Change your clock, change your batteries |
| Sun. Mar 14th 2010 |
On sunday march 14th you are to change your clocks ahead, please dont forget to change your smoke detector batteries also. Smoke detectors should be checked at least once a month and the batteries should be changed twice a year to insure working order....
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| The Famous Fish Fry's Return!! |
| Fri. Mar 12th 2010 |
Please come support YOUR local fire Department. Fish Fry's Return to Cornplanter VFD at 1050 Grandview Rd. We've sold out the past 3 weeks so come early! Fried or Baked Fish or Meatloaf, Fries or Scalloped Potatoes or Mac and Cheese, Dessert, and Roll! Eat in or take out!...
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| Cornplanter Volunteers Obtain QRS Certification |
| Tue. Dec 29th 2009 |
Cornplanter Volunteer Fire Department obtains
PA Department of Health Quick Response Service certification
The Cornplanter Volunteer Fire Department has successfully applied and obtained certification as a State Certified Quick Response Service for medical responses. The certification...
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| FF Thomas Schwab Receives ACT 120 Certification |
| Fri. Dec 18th 2009 |
On December 18th FF Thomas Schwab graduated from Mercyhurst College with his PA ACT 120 certification. Schwab has completed 785.5 hour course of instruction covering all areas of police work.
The Act 120 curriculum covers areas of law enforcement that are pertinent to municipal police o...
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| 2 Members recently receive the state FFII certification |
| Sat. Aug 15th 2009 |
Firefighter John Horn and Captain Corey Schwab recently obtained the state FFII certifications in Hermitage, PA. ...
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| Cornplanter Firefighters join the fight against Meth Labs |
| Sun. Mar 22nd 2009 |
Meth labs are becoming an epidemic across the nation and have moved into our hometown. As part of the fight against Meth Labs, six cornplanter firefighters and officers attended the MERITT training program held in Franklin. Crews were able to learn the dynamics of a meth lab as well as the operation...
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| Retired Tanker SOLD!!!!! |
| Mon. Jan 12th 2009 |
SOLD!!!!
Congratulations to the St Petersburg Fire Department on the purchase of their "new" tanker!
1984 Simon/Dupx Pumper/Tanker
SEE TANKER FOR SALE PAGE FOR MORE PHOTO'S
This Tanker has served us well for the last few years. It was bought used from a department in North Carolina. ...
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| Firefighter I Certification |
| Mon. Jan 5th 2009 |
Eleven Cornplanter Firefighters recently became state certified as Firefighter I's recently after taking the Pro Board Certification tests in Hermitage, PA and here at the Cornplanter VFD. The firefighter I program certifies that firefighters have the required training to operate safely and efficien...
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