Fire and Rescue

Here to serve you and your family.

About

Established in 1947 Shippenville/ Elk Township Volunteer Fire Department has continually served the citizens of Shippenville Borough, Elk and Paint townships as the primary source of fire and rescue services for over 75 years. With over 50 miles of primary coverage responsibility and a population of 3,500 citizens we provide services for rural farms, heavy industry and manufacturing, residential developments, major traffic arteries, and large tracts of wildlands. We also provide mutual aid coverage to all our neighboring municipalities and emergency response agencies.
We are here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, regardless of circumstances to provide you with the best fire and rescue protection we can. From vehicle accidents, structure fires, wildland fires, search and rescues and EMS assists we your local volunteers are here for YOU and the COMMUNITY!

Services

FIRE

Fire protection

RESCUE

Rescue Services

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Fire Safety and Education - Community Events

Countdown

Events

Holiday 50/50 Raffle
23Nov

Holiday 50/50 Raffle

  •  11/23/2026 19:00
  • Online Event

A holiday 50/50 Raffle ongoing to November 23rd at 7:00 PM. The chances are available for $1.00 per chance at either PayPal or square with the links listed below.

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$200 Amazon Gift Card
31Dec

$200 Amazon Gift Card

  •  12/31/2026 07:43 - 12/31/2026 07:43
  • Online Event

A $200 Amazon Gift Card with only 50 chances being raffled off at $6.00 per chance.

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Rt 66 Sporting Goods $300 Gift Certificate
31Dec

Rt 66 Sporting Goods $300 Gift Certificate

  •  12/31/2026 18:53 - 12/31/2026 18:53
  • Online Event

Fabulous raffle for the outdoors enthusiast!! Your chance at a $300.00 gift certificate to use for anything you like! Only 100 chances sold at $5.00 per chance!! get yours now just in time for hunting season!!

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Walmart $200 Gift Card
31Dec

Walmart $200 Gift Card

  •  12/31/2026 19:02 - 10/22/2026 18:16
  • Online Event

Your chance to win a $200.00 gift card from Walmart. Only 50 chances sold at $6.00 per chance. Just in time to buy Halloween candy, Thanksgiving dinner or just help out for everyday expenses.

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Fund Drive
01Jan

Fund Drive

  •  01/01/2026 00:01 - 12/31/2026 00:01

We have a mailed fund drive letter that goes out to individuals and businesses with a mailing address in our coverage areas. Please fill it out completely with any changes needed for names or addresses. Your generosity is greatly appreciated for one of our biggest fundraisers.

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Features

Event Winners

Winners of our events will be posted here. 10/19/26- Sportsmen's Outfitters - Eric Braun Jr 10/19/26- $200 Gift Card- Michele Spence 10/20/26- Hollenbaugh's Meat - Adam Rinker 10/20/26 - $25 Sheetz Card - Makayla Perry, Chris Merryman

Contact

  • Shippenville, Pennsylvania, United States

F.A.Q

Do you rent the fire station for events?

No we do not rent the fire station for events, unfortunately our station is designed to house our apparatus and gear. it is not suitable for most events.

Do you rent tables and chairs?

Yes we have a limited amount of tables and chairs for rental. Tables are $5.00 per day and chairs are .50 per day.

Do you fill swimming pools or cisterns?

Our apparatus is designed for firefighting, as such we leave the bulk transportation of water for pools or cisterns to our local professionals.

How do I become a member?

We are always looking for members and you DON"T have to fight fires!! We are accepting members in the following categories.
1. Full members-firefighters and fire police from ages 18- and up.
2 Junior members- These are young people ages 16-18 who we start to help grow into firefighters thru training.
3. Social members that would help with fundraising, community events and any other non firefighting aspects of our organization.

You can receive a application from any member of the fire department.

Do you have a website?

Yes we do, it can be used to find out more about us and to purchase tickets for our events! It is station630.org.