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!