PTFD Provides Reminders After Brush Fires

Firefighters Dispatched for (2) Brush Fires Simultaneously

Peters Township, PA - Shortly after 3PM on Saturday, March 5th, the Peters Township Fire Department was dispatched for (2) Brush Fires on opposite ends of our township - one in McMurray, and the ot...

2021 Annual Report Published

The Peters Township Fire Department has released its 2021 Annual Report highlighting the busiest year in its 84-year history!

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...

Fire Department to Host Car Seat Event 11/8

Peters Township Fire Department will host a FREE Car Seat Safety Event on Monday, November 8th, 2021.

Severe Storms Damage Peters Township

At approximately 7:45pm this evening, a severe storm cell began affecting our entire municipality. The worst of the damage occurred in the Venetia section of the township, affecting the following roadways: Bower Hill, Springdale, Sienna Trail, Buckingham,...

Peters Township Responds to Storm Systems

Last week, Peters Township Emergency Management officials as well as the Department of Public Works began preparing and training for the potential impact of Hurricane Ida on our area. These preparations began with planning meetings, which led to tasks suc...

Peters Township Emergency Crews Respond for Multiple Incidents Tuesday Evening

 At approximately 6:30 pm on Tuesday, August 3rd, Peters Township Fire, Police, and EMS were alerted for a female experiencing a medical emergency on the trail around Peters Lake Park. Units responded immediately and confirmed that the patient wa...

Peters Firefighters Respond to Multiple Critical Incidents Overnight

Just after 1:00 AM this morning, the Peters Township Fire Department was dispatched to assist the City of Washington Fire Department with a confirmed residential structure fire. Peters Firefighters responded with (2) personnel to assist with this...

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...

Annual Report Published

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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.

The Fire Station has a New Mansard Roof!

Learn more about the improvements made with the new mansard roof at Peters Township Fire Station #1.