Castle Shannon VFD

Organized in 1922, 75 volunteers provide Fire & Rescue protection to the Borough of Castle Shannon and Baldwin Township. In 1993, the department merged with Baldwin Township’s Rolling Hills VFD.

Castle Shannon

Castle Shannon operates their entire fleet of three engines, ladder tower and squad from this three double bay firehouse.

Castle ShannonFirehouse

Engine 1 (“Green Monster”) - 2004 Pierce Quantum 2000 gpm/750 gal./30 gal. foam

Castle ShannonEnginePierce

Engine 2 (“Green Hornet”) - 1997 Pierce Arrow 2000 gpm/750 gal.

Castle ShannonEnginePierce

Engine 3 ("Green Machine”) - 1987 Pierce Arrow 1500 gpm/500 gal.

Castle ShannonEnginePierce

Truck 1 (“Green Giant” - Retired) - 1994 Pierce Arrow 100’/2000 gpm

Replaced with a 2013 Pierce Velocity 100’/2000/300 quint, this rig was sold to the Mitchell (Illinois) Fire Protection District where it now operates as Ladder 1137 while retaining its’ original color scheme.

Castle ShannonLadder TowerPierceQuintRetired

Squad 1 (“Lil Hornet") - 2001 Ford F-450/Sabre

Castle ShannonFordLight RescueSabre