The Fire/Rescue Division is responsible for fire protection and extinguishment in our response zone as well as technical rescue situations such as vehicle extrication, high angle rope rescue, confined space, and trench rescue.  The members of the Fire Rescue Division train to provided enhanced services to the public and surrounding Departments on a regular basis.   Recently the Department has been training in providing Rapid Intervention Team coverage for surrounding departments to rescue firefighters who may become trapped in a structure.  EVFD currently operates two engine companies, a truck company and a rural water tanker.   A majority of these members are cross trained to provide service in the EMS and SCUBA Divisions.

The EMS Division is responsible for providing Basic Life Support services to the community and is currently equipped with two ambulances.  Members of EMS are trained from a minimum of the American Red Cross Emergency Responder level, to the Emergency Medical Technician level, and the Paramedic level.  The EMS division remains one of the busiest divisions in the Department with approximately 80% of the call volume.  Members are also cross trained to provide fire and rescue support as well as EMS support.  The EMS division  currently provides medical and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) coverage 24/7, 365 days a year averaging 2-3 calls per day with an entire volunteer staff.

The Fire Police Division provides scene safety and control for the EMS and Fire/Rescue Division by conducting traffic control operations and scene security.  The Fire Police are the front line interface to the public as most event occur within a corridor that they setup to protect the Department members operating on the scene from oncoming traffic and other hazards.  The Division also provides traffic control for numerous community events from Edinboro University's Homecoming parade to the Hamot Triathlon.

The SCUBA Division is made up of members from all of the other Divisions who are trained in self-contained underwater breathing apparatus or SCUBA diving.  These members are trained in Basic Diving, Advanced Diving, Ice Diving and Boat Operations. The team currently is equipped with underwater communications, lifting bags, an underwater camera, and a equipment/support trailer in addition to a pontoon boat on Edinboro Lake.  The team responds to water rescues, searches, and recoveries in Erie and Crawford county when requested.