With storms in the forecast, training was relocated indoors and training equipment was moved to a new area within the firehouse. While members were disassembling an office cubicle and moving props, County started to dispatch Company 8 of a report of a tree on a house on West Main Street in the borough. As units responded, County also reported that a church steeple had blown from the roof at the Lutheran ... (Full Story & Photos)

5-11-26 @ 7:11 Soule Road / Bloomfield Borough
Company 8 was dispatched to an automatic fire alarm at VFW Post 7463. Upon arrival Chief 8 reported nothing evident from all sides. After investigation, it was determined that the alarm was caused by a malfunction. All units were placed available.
Engine 8 and Tanker 8 responded with a total of 9 personnel.

5-11-26 @ 10:21 E Main St / Bloomfield ... (Full Story & Photos)

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This evening, members from Station 8 and 10 had training together on rural water supply operation out at Holman Lake. New and older members had the opportunity to learn or refresh on different jobs.

Engine 10 was set up to draft water out of the lake to fill tankers. Tankers 10, 10-1 and 8 went to a dump site and dumped their water into a fold a tank. Engine 8 then drafted and supplied Truck 10 ... (Full Story & Photos)

Ride a fire truck, have the kiddos compete in a mini version of the Firefighter Combat Challenge, learn about pet safety, and meet our station Dalmatian, Rosenbauer!

At noon sit in on a presentation from Dr. Nina Mantione about Pet Safety & CPR.

Also present will be CR'S Concessions & Ickesburg's Fry truck in case you get hungry while you're out and about Saturday.

Hope to see you there!... (Full Story & Photos)

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Here are the following updated item counts as of Friday, May 1st, 2026 at 9am

$150 Ferster's Gift Card - (46 remaining out of 50 @ $5)

3 - $50 Gift Cards Weis, Giant, & Bambinos Pizza) - (5 remaining out of 50 @ $6)

100 Carnival Pull Tickets #4 - (40 remaining out of 50 @ $3)

100 Carnival Raffle Tickets #2 - (38 remaining out of 50 @ $3)

300 Carnival Pull Tickets #2 - (41 remaining out of ... (Full Story & Photos)

A big shout out to the team, Girls On The Run from the New Bloomfield elementary school, for putting together a nice bag of goodies for the members. They were a hit giving members a treat at maintenance night. Thank you! This was a very nice thought and much appreciated.... (Full Story & Photos)

What year did you join NBFD?: "1971- 55 years of service as of 2026" Larry is also a life member.

Did you hold any fire or administration positions?:
Fire Chief from 1978 - 1993, Asst Chief, Driver and firefighter, plus he was on many committees through out his years. Larry is still on the car show committee for the Street Fair, helps with BBQ chickens, and you can also find him at the carnival ... (Full Story & Photos)