Thank you to everyone who supported the 2025 Edinboro Volunteer Fire Department Gun Raffle—whether you purchased tickets, attended the event, or helped spread the word. Your participation directly supports our mission of providing quality emergency services to the Edinboro region and beyond. We are especially grateful to our generous sponsors, whose continued support helps make this important fundraiser possible. Because of your collective generosity, we are better equipped to serve our community. ... (Full Story & Photos)

⛳ Join Us for the 6th Annual Golf for a Great Cause!

Friday, September 13th, 2025

The Edinboro Volunteer Fire Department is proud to host our 6th Annual Golf for a Great Cause tournament on Friday, September 13th—and we need your help to make it a success!

This event is one of our two major fundraisers of the year and plays a vital role in helping us maintain the equipment, training, and resources necessary to provide life-saving emergency services to the Edinboro region.

We’re calling on our ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with great pride and admiration that we recognize the outstanding efforts of several of our members in the successful delivery of twins in the prehospital setting. Their quick thinking, exceptional skill, and calm professionalism during such a rare and challenging event truly exemplify the best of EMS. Thanks to their teamwork and dedication, two new lives entered the world safely and with the care they deserved. We are incredibly proud of EMT's Robert Proper and Joshua Grappy, as well as ... (Full Story & Photos)

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are a vital lifeline in our community, yet funding shortages and policy gaps are pushing many agencies to the brink of closure. Despite being recognized as an essential service, EMS often lacks the financial support necessary to sustain operations, leaving agencies struggling to cover costs and provide timely, life-saving care. The “Access to EMS and Patient Billing Protections” document outlines the urgent need for legislative changes to secure fair reimbursement, ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday, November 24th, the Department gathered for the election of officers for the year 2025. Congratulations to the following members who will serve their Department in these critical leadership roles.

Chief (380) Scott Rooker
Deputy Chief (381) Jason Dahle
Fire Captain (391) James Dahle
Fire Captain (392) Josh Schmidt
Fire Police Captain (3801) Rose Merritt

President Daryl ... (Full Story)

Kudos to Deputy Chief Jason Dahle, Captain Jim Dahle, and firefighters Robert Proper Jr and Jessica Lester who spent the morning with the McLane Church Preschool students talking about fire safety and prevention. Thanks for taking time out of your busy day to educate our community!... (Full Story & Photos)

The Edinboro Volunteer Fire Department (EVFD) prefers to receive donations via check rather than through online services because checks ensure that the full amount of the donation is received without deductions for transaction fees. Online payment platforms often charge processing fees, which reduce the total funds available to support the fire department's essential operations and services. By donating via check, supporters can maximize the impact of their contributions, directly aiding the department's ... (Full Story & Photos)

In early May, the Edinboro Volunteer Fire Department notified the Borough of Edinboro and Washington Township of its desire to seek tax-based revenue in order to continue its mission. Like most similar agencies, we have reached a point in time that traditional means of funding emergency services are simply not adequate to effectively and properly protect the community.

We’re very proud to say that we have a volunteer force that remains ready and willing to not only serve the community, but also ... (Full Story)

Grease fires are unfortunately a common occurrence that also have a high potential for injuries if not extinguished properly. This video provides a brief review of the critical actions to take when dealing with a grease fire. Above all, please remember that grease and water do not mix. Take some time today to watch this video.... (Full Story)