"It is the mission of this department to provide the highest level of fire prevention, fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical care, and other related services to the citizens, businesses, and visitors of the township and its mutual aid response through continuous improvement, professional development, and dedication to the community."
FOUNDED 1935
VISION
To develop a philosophy that values member’s contributions, promotes teamwork and participation, provides excellent service and assures an atmosphere of openness and creativity directed toward the delivery of fire department services at or near the leading edge.
SERVICE
The Shenango Township Volunteer Fire Department is committed to ensuring that we provide the best emergency service possible to our area residents, businesses and township visitors. The departments interactions with each other and the public service that we provide set forth the philosophy of behavior and provide a model of organizational behavior. Our goal is to constantly provide the best possible service to our citizens. We are here to protect our community. The department exists to serve the citizen.
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Shenango Area Fire District Awarded $10,000 Grant from State Farm® to Strengthen Firefighter Safety
Funding provided in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council in honor of Volunteer Firefighter Recognition Day
The Shenango Area Fire District is proud to announce that it has been selected as one of only 150 volunteer fire departments nationwide to receive a $10,000 grant from the State Farm® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program. This initiative, presented in collaboration with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), awarded a total of $1.5 million in grants to help departments secure the equipment they need to protect their volunteers and the communities they serve.
Thanks to this generous award, the Shenango Area Fire District will purchase twenty new Cairns 1836 Fire Helmets. These helmets are vital to replace outdated gear currently in service, ensuring that the district’s volunteer firefighters are equipped with dependable, modern head protection. By upgrading this essential gear, the department can continue to keep its responders safe while enhancing overall effectiveness on the fireground. This investment directly benefits the residents of Shenango Township and South New Castle Borough, who depend on the district for fire and emergency response.
“Our firefighters proudly serve as volunteers, responding around the clock to protect lives and property,” said Chief David Rishel of the Shenango Area Fire District. “The addition of these new helmets means our team will have the reliable protection they need to do their jobs safely and effectively. We are deeply grateful to State Farm and the NVFC for recognizing the importance of investing in volunteer firefighters and supporting our mission to safeguard this community.”
In addition to the grant program, State Farm also provided the first 2,000 applicants with a complimentary one-year membership to the NVFC. This membership offers access to valuable training, tools, and resources that strengthen the nation’s volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services.
More information about the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program can be found at www.nvfc.org/statefarm.
About the Shenango Area Fire District
The Shenango Area Fire District is a volunteer fire department serving Shenango Township and South New Castle Borough in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. This year marks the department’s 90th anniversary of dedicated service, continuing a long tradition of protecting lives and property through fire suppression, rescue, and emergency response.
About State Farm
For over 100 years, State Farm’s mission has been to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams. State Farm and its affiliates are the largest providers of auto and home insurance in the U.S., with more than 19,000 agents and 67,000 employees serving over 91 million policies and accounts. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 39 on the 2024 Fortune 500 list. For more information, visit www.statefarm.com.
About the National Volunteer Fire Council
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services. The NVFC provides advocacy, training, programs, and resources to support first responders nationwide. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.
Shenango Area Fire District Awarded $10,000 Grant from State Farm® to Strengthen Firefighter Safety
Funding provided in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council in honor of Volunteer Firefighter Recognition Day
The Shenango Area Fire District is proud to announce that it has been selected as one of only 150 volunteer fire departments nationwide to receive a $10,000 grant from the State Farm® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program. This initiative, presented in collaboration with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), awarded a total of $1.5 million in grants to help departments secure the equipment they need to protect their volunteers and the communities they serve.
Thanks to this generous award, the Shenango Area Fire District will purchase twenty new Cairns 1836 Fire Helmets. These helmets are vital to replace outdated gear currently in service, ensuring that the district’s volunteer firefighters are equipped with dependable, modern head protection. By upgrading this essential gear, the department can continue to keep its responders safe while enhancing overall effectiveness on the fireground. This investment directly benefits the residents of Shenango Township and South New Castle Borough, who depend on the district for fire and emergency response.
“Our firefighters proudly serve as volunteers, responding around the clock to protect lives and property,” said Chief David Rishel of the Shenango Area Fire District. “The addition of these new helmets means our team will have the reliable protection they need to do their jobs safely and effectively. We are deeply grateful to State Farm and the NVFC for recognizing the importance of investing in volunteer firefighters and supporting our mission to safeguard this community.”
In addition to the grant program, State Farm also provided the first 2,000 applicants with a complimentary one-year membership to the NVFC. This membership offers access to valuable training, tools, and resources that strengthen the nation’s volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services.
More information about the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program can be found at www.nvfc.org/statefarm.
About the Shenango Area Fire District
The Shenango Area Fire District is a volunteer fire department serving Shenango Township and South New Castle Borough in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. This year marks the department’s 90th anniversary of dedicated service, continuing a long tradition of protecting lives and property through fire suppression, rescue, and emergency response.
About State Farm
For over 100 years, State Farm’s mission has been to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams. State Farm and its affiliates are the largest providers of auto and home insurance in the U.S., with more than 19,000 agents and 67,000 employees serving over 91 million policies and accounts. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 39 on the 2024 Fortune 500 list. For more information, visit www.statefarm.com.
About the National Volunteer Fire Council
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services. The NVFC provides advocacy, training, programs, and resources to support first responders nationwide. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.
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