Martins Corner Fire Co.
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Organized in 1947, Martin’s Corner Fire Company formerly served West Caln Township providing Fire and Rescue protection until ceasing operations in January 2014. Having operated from a single station, twenty two active volunteers answered an average of 200 alarms annually.
Martin's Corner Fire Co. - Chester County Station 34
Martin's Corner Fire Company formerly operated their entire fleet from this five bay firehouse.
Martins Corner FC (Pennsylvania), Engine 34-1 (Retired) - 1984 Pierce Arrow 1750 gpm/500 gal.
Having served in active front line service for 29 years, this rig featured an 8kw Onan diesel generator and 1,200’ of 5” LDH supply line carried on a reel. It was equipped with 700’ of 1-1/2” attack line, 200’ of 2-1/2” pre-connected to a TFT Blitzfire® monitor and 46’ of ground ladders.
Engine 34-5 (Retired) - 1990 Pierce Lance 1250 gpm/2000 gal./40 gal. A foam
Originally serving the Hollywood VFD in Maryland, this rig following its' time with Martin's Corner now operates as Engine 45-30 serving the Rangers Hose Co. of Girardsville, Pennsylvania. Featuring full length two tone paint, this rig was outfitted with an Onan 6kw diesel generator with light tower. Its' equipment complement included 750’ of 1-1/2” attack line, 1,000’ of 5” LDH supply line, a 3,000 gallon portable pond and 46’ of ground ladders.
Attack 34 (Retired) - 2002 Ford F550/Semo 120 gpm/300 gal.
Equipped with a Darley skid unit with two reels totaling 400’ of 1” booster line, this rig featured a light tower and a four bottle 6,000 psi cascade system. For firefighting, it was equipped with 200’ of 1-1/2” attack line, 200’ of 3” supply line, wildland hand tools and haz-mat containment supplies. In addition, it was also outfitted for rescue operations with Holmatro® extrication tools, water rescue gear and EMS equipment.
After ceasing response operations in January of 2014, Martin's Corner Fire Co. joined the Keystone Valley Fire Department (which was created with the merger of the Atglen, Parkesburg and Pomeroy Fire Companies) in the Spring of 2014
where this rig was absorbed into their operations presently serving as Utility 8.