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Welcome to the Official Website for the
Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company
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Welcome Avery Sechler as our newest member.
Firefighter Joe Birch, April 17
The Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company is pleased to welcome Avery Sechler as our newest member.
Avery was formally sworn in at a recent membership meeting, and we are proud to have her join our team of dedicated volunteers. She is currently a student at North Allegheny and brings a strong interest in serving her community. Avery follows in the footsteps of her father, Roger Sechler, who is also ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Welcome New Member James Niggel
Firefighter Joe Birch, January 23
The Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company is pleased to welcome James Robert Niggel as our newest member.
James was formally sworn in at a recent membership meeting, and we are proud to have him join our team of dedicated volunteers. Fire service runs deep in James’s family, as he follows in the footsteps of his father, James, and his older sister, Madison, continuing a strong legacy of service.
His ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Official Welcome to Our Newest Member
Firefighter Joe Birch, September 27
The Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company is pleased to announce the addition of Audrey Morrison as our newest member. Audrey was formally sworn in at our recent membership meeting, and we are honored to have her join our team of dedicated volunteers.
Her commitment to serving the community exemplifies the values of the Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company. We welcome Audrey and look forward to her ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Gratitude and Protection: Raksha Bandhan at the Station
Firefighter Joe Birch, September 24
Members of the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) visited our station to celebrate Raksha Bandhan. They tied rakhis, or protection wristbands, to our firefighters as a symbol of gratitude and prayers for their safety. We are truly grateful for this meaningful tradition and the continued support we receive each year.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Firefighter for a Day - What a Day!
Firefighter Joe Birch, September 23
Thank you to everyone who came out on September 20th for our hands-on firefighter experience event at Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company!
We had a fantastic turnout of community members eager to see what it’s like to walk in a firefighter’s boots — and they did just that! From wearing full fire safety gear (including masks and SCBA) to using rescue tools, practicing fire hose operations, and even ... (Full Story & Photos)
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| Incidents 2024 2025 2026 |
| Jan | 16 | 34 | 31 |
| Feb | 15 | 23 | 26 |
| Mar | 17 | 26 | 33 |
| Apr | 29 | 42 | 31 |
| May | 27 | 23 | 26 |
| Jun | 35 | 24 | 7 |
| Jul | 23 | 31 | |
| Aug | 27 | 23 | |
| Sep | 25 | 33 | |
| Oct | 31 | 41 | |
| Nov | 23 | 22 | |
| Dec | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 293 | 347 | 154 |
| Incidents History |
| Year | Calls | Year | Calls |
| 2008 | 246 | 2022 | 283 |
| 2009 | 210 | 2023 | 274 |
| 2010 | 259 | 2024 | 293 |
| 2011 | 214 | 2025 | 347 |
| 2012 | 208 | 2026 | 154 |
| 2013 | 248 | 2027 | |
| 2014 | 259 | 2028 | |
| 2015 | 247 | 2029 | |
| 2016 | 244 | 2030 | |
| 2017 | 238 | | |
| 2018 | 244 | | |
| 2019 | 350 | | |
| 2020 | 248 | | |
| 2021 | 247 | | |
| Total | 3462 | | 1351 |
| Five Year Average Incidents |
| Years | Average Calls |
| 1970-1974 | 30 |
| 1975-1979 | 36 |
| 1980-1984 | 51 |
| 1985-1989 | 68 |
| 1990-1994 | 108 |
| 1995-1999 | 150 |
| 2000-2004 | 179 |
| 2005-2009 | 222 |
| 2010-2014 | 238 |
| 2015-2019 | 267 |
| 2020-2024 | 269 |
| 2025-2029 | 347 |
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