Police Service

POLICE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP BY:

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE
3033 Old Harrisburg Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
DIAL 911 OR 717-334-8111 FOR ASSISTANCE
http://www.psp.state.pa.us

 

 

Fire Departments

firedeptBUCHANAN VALLEY VOLUNTEER
FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC.
1180 Buchanan Valley Road
Orrtanna, Pennsylvania 17353
Phone: 717-677-9234 • Fax: 717-677-9132
www.buchananvalleyfd.org

Fire Chief Michael Spielman and Department President Linda Spielman

BVFD takes great pride in being a “Community Fire Department”.  In 2025, BVFD celebrated 40 years of service to the Community.  Our family-based membership is one of the hardest working Volunteer Organizations in the region.   With a “live in” program, BVFD is almost always staffed by trained Volunteers ready to help.  Please feel free to stop and see your Community FD anytime you are driving past.

BVFD has just completed a large building project.  With our recent upgrades, BVFD can now house 4 live in Firefighters (each with own room) and 12 addition in a larger bunk room.  This will allow BVFD to be able to upstaff during large events or major storms.  New cooking/eating areas, offices, ADA compliant restrooms, PPE cleaning room, PPE storage room and major commercial kitchen upgrades rounds out the project.  A new “super-structure” was completed to add a new single roof, new insulation in entire building and new exterior siding.  This project allows BVFD to show even more our pride in the Community by offering a beautiful building everyone can be proud of. 

BVFD averages 400 emergency responses each year.  With currently almost 100 active Members, BVFD stays very busy.  Over 200 hours of certified training via Bucks County Community College is completed in house every year.  BVFD has the leading Junior Firefighter program in the area.  Currently there are 16 young men and women ages 13-17 involved at BVFD.  Please reach out to BVFD with any questions in regards to the Junior Program.

Our Fleet:

  • Rescue Engine 27: 2017 Pierce Arrow XT. This unit carries 1500 gallons of water and a 2000 gallon per minute pump.  This piece of apparatus is a combination of a fire engine and a heavy rescue.  RE27 carries a complete holmatro rescue system; 9 tools, 4 pre-connected, 4 struts, 15k winch, cordless power tools and several other rescue related items.  RE27 has 11 pre-connected hoselines and is used as the “Wagon” on all 1st due responses.  RE27 carries 7 firefighters and has all Engine Company related tools.   RE27 has a multi-gas meter to detect hazardous gases.  RE27 has the capability to dump water from both sides for tanker operations.
  • Engine Tanker 27: 2008 Pierce Arrow XT. This unit carries 2000 gallons of water and a 2000 gallon per minute pump.  This piece of apparatus is a combination of a fire engine and a tanker.  RE27 carries a holmatro rescue system; 4 tools, 4 struts, cordless power tools and several other rescue related items.  ET27 has 10 pre-connected hoselines and is used as the “Pumper” on all 1st due responses.  ET27 carries 6 firefighters and has all Engine Company related tools.   ET27 has a multi-gas meter to detect hazardous gases.  ET27 has the capability to dump water from both sides and the rear for tanker operations.
  • Brush 27: 2024 Vengeant:  This unit carried 200 gallons of water and a 360 Hale pump.  The pump also has the high-pressure upgrade to run the traditional “Valley Line”.  Brush 27 carries 3 SCBA’s, rope rescue, land rescue, 2 saws, leaf blower, EMS Equipment, wildfire equipment and a Holmatro combination tool.  Brush 27 also has custom made ground sweeps that allow for a pump and roll capability. 
  • Special Unit 27:  2013 Ford.  This unit carries 3 SCBA, EMS Equipment, portable pump, saws and basic traffic control equipment.  Tis unit is used for medical assist and manpower transport.
  • Squad 27:  1998 Seagrave.  This unit carries 750 gallons of water and has a 2000 gallon per minute pump.  This unit will be used in the period of the Rescue Engine being sold and the new Engine Tanker going in service.  Currently in reserve status.  
  • NEW ENGINE TANKER 27:  2028 Pierce Arrow.  This unit is on order.  Will have 2000 water and a 2000 gallon water tank.  More updates to come. 

 

Membership packets are available at the Station.  BVFD Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of each month.  Please feel free to contact either Chief Michael Spielman or President Linda Spielman with any questions.

Station:  717-677-9234

Chief Spielman:  717-677-0870

President:  Linda Spielman

CASHTOWN COMMUNITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
1069 Old Route 30
Cashtown, PA 17310
Phone: 717-334-3838
Fax: 717-334-2872
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 172 Cashtown, PA 17310
www.cashtownfire.org

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Fire Chief Jeff Bowling and Department President Brent Strasbaugh
The Cashtown Community Fire Department has been providing emergency services to the Cashtown area since 1923. We currently operate four pieces of apparatus including a 2012 International / 4 Guys tanker carrying 2,200 gallons of water; a 2001 Pierce pumper; a 1991 International / Swab rescue squad; and a 1985 Chevrolet 4×4 brush unit. Our members stay very active throughout the year answering approximately 300 calls for service, attending training, and conducting a variety of fundraisers. The department is always looking for new volunteers. If you would like to get involved, please see our contact information listed above.

ARENDTSVILLE COMMUNITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Brian Roth and Department President Mark Fulton

A small section of Franklin Township is provided fire protection by the Arendtsville Community Fire Department. For any fire-related emergency Dial 911.