This morning, Station 118 responded to Cragle Hill Road in Union Township for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, crews encountered a smoke condition throughout the residence. Engine 118 crews located the source of the smoke to a fire in a kitchen trash can. The residence was ventilated, and crews were released by Hunlock Creek Fire Company.

This incident serves as a reminder to use caution ... (Full Story & Photos)

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On July 3, 2026, Mocanaqua Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched to Route 239 for a reported brush fire involving downed utility wires. The incident was reported after a tractor trailer pulled down overhead lines, causing a fire in the nearby brush.

Upon arrival, crews found an approximately half-acre brush fire with wires down in the area. A secondary spot fire was also located farther down the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Early this morning, fire and EMS crews were dispatched for a report of a tree down in the roadway with a vehicle over the guardrail. Engine 118 arrived on scene along with Medic 95 and found a single vehicle had left the roadway and was on its side. The vehicle’s sole occupant had already exited the vehicle without assistance.

Medic 95 and Ambulance 575 provided medical care while Engine 118’s crew ... (Full Story & Photos)

The officers and members of the Mocanaqua Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 would like to sincerely thank everyone who came out and supported our event.

We are especially grateful to all of the vendors who generously donated a portion of their proceeds back to the fire company.

One donation, however, truly touched our hearts.

Young Sarabelle donated over $100 from her sales.

When Chief Stephen McDaniels ... (Full Story & Photos)

Thank you to Talen’s Freedom Generating Station and other communtiy members for their generous donation of water and Gatorade for our members.

Hydration is critical for firefighter safety, especially during hot weather and emergency responses. We appreciate your continued support of Mocanaqua Fire Company and our community.
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We are looking for dedicated community members to join our team in several roles:

No experience? No problem. We provide the training, guidance, and support you need.

📞 Contact: Fire Chief Stephen McDaniels at 570-542-2231

📧 Email: info@mocanaquafire.org

🔗 Apply or learn more: https://www.mocanaquafire.org/content/recruitment/... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, 11 members from Station 118, along with members from Hobbie Fire, Nescopeck Fire, Hunlock Fire, Shickshinny EMS, and Medic 95, participated in Geisinger Life Flight Landing Zone Training.

Crews reviewed how to safely establish and operate a helicopter landing zone during emergency incidents, including scene safety, approach and departure areas, communication, and coordination with flight crews.

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