Fire Department Open House

This year's Peters Township Fire Department Open House will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Fire Station #1 (245 E. McMurray Road).  This event will help lead into Fire Prevention Week (October 8-14), a nationa...

New Garage Doors at Fire Station #1

Learn about the replacement of the garage doors at Peters Township Fire Station #1.

Fire Station 3 Construction Progress

Fire Station 3 Construction Progress

Peters Township, PA - Construction of fire station 3 is starting to take shape. Over the last couple of months the excavation, ground work  and footers have been completed. This week the walls are being framed ...

PTFD recognizes 5 promoted to "Interior Firefighter"

The Peters Township Fire Department is comprised of both career and volunteer firefighters. Community members that choose to volunteer often begin their public safety career with little or no training. Our organization works to support these individuals t...

PTFD Successfully Renews Department of Health Licensure

Peters Township Fire Department Renews EMS Licensure

April 23, 2021

The Peters Township Fire Department is one of few fire departments in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that is certified under the Department of Health as an Advanced Life Support Quick Res...

Peters Township's ISO Rating Improves

What is ISO?

The Insurance Services Office, or "ISO" provides ratings used by insurance carriers in order to evaluate the risk associated with property and casualty insurance. Through their Public Protection Classification (PPC) Program, each com...

Peters Fire Joins Pilot Program for Community Risk Reduction

The Peters Township Fire Department has been selected by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to participate in the second phase of a pilot program to build a digital community risk assessment (CRA) tool. Aligned to NFPA 1300, Standard on Commu...

When Should You Call 911?

Members of the Peters Township Police, Fire, Ambulance, and the Washington County 911 Center explain when YOU should call 911.