Open House At Station 8 / 11:00 am--2:00 pm

The Firefighters of Station 8 would like to thank everyone who came out for our Open House! We were excited to see everyone and hope you enjoyed the day.

If you came out to see us, drop a comment with your favorite part of our open house! Was it running the Jr Firefighter Combat Challenge? Going on a ride in the fire trucks? Learning about pet safety? ... (Full Story & Photos)

The department welcomes Emma Berquist as a new Junior firefighter.

The NBFD is actively seeking new members. There are roles available for individuals of all ages and skill levels. Anyone interested is encouraged to visit the Station to pick up an application or speak with a member for more information.

Membership types include:
Junior Firefighter: ages 14 to 17

Firefighter: 18 years and older

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6-4-26 @ 03:11
Rescue 8 and EMS 89-1 responded to a vehicle accident involving a utility pole with wires down. Upon arrival, crews found the driver already out of the vehicle and a utility pole that had been sheared.

EMS personnel evaluated the occupant, who declined further treatment. Rescue 8's crew checked the scene for any other hazards.
Rescue 8 responded with a total of 8 personnel.
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6-2-26 @ 22:29
Tanker 8 was dispatched on the first alarm along with units from Perry and Juniata Counties to assist the Ickesburg Fire Company with a working barn fire. Upon arrival, Tanker 8 dumped water to a portable fold a tank to support fire ground operations and then participated in the tanker shuttle.

Tanker 8 responded with three personnel, while Station 8 was staffed with 10 members at ... (Full Story & Photos)

Ickesburg Fire Company hosted a manure pit training class attended by members from Blain, East Waterford, Landisburg, Liverpool, Millerstown, New Bloomfield, and New Buffalo fire companies, along with Landisburg EMS. The training included both a classroom session and practical exercises using a specialized manure pit simulator.

Thanks to Company 3 for hosting this unique class.... (Full Story & Photos)

Station 8 was asked to provided fire truck rides for eight students per grade at New Bloomfield Elementary School, with a chaperone joining each class. Students were selected based on academics and behavior, with all eligible names entered into a computer for a random drawing. The 8 winners enjoyed rides on NBFD rigs around town.

Thanks to the members who volunteered as drivers and crew for the Tanker ... (Full Story & Photos)

We are less than one month from the New Bloomfield Fireman's Carnival!
We would ask each of you to share this page as this is the Volunteer Fire Company's largest fundraiser of the year! The more shares, the more people that can come out and join the festivities!

The carnival is June 30 to July 4 with fireworks on July 4 at 10:30 p.m. Each night you will find food, games, entertainment, and rides ... (Full Story & Photos)

5-30-26 @ 20:28
Rescue 8, EMS 89, and Medic 1 responded to a reported vehicle accident with possible entrapment. Upon arrival, emergency crews found the driver still inside the vehicle but not trapped. The driver was safely removed, and EMS personnel assessed and transported the individual to a local hospital for further evaluation.
Rescue 8’s crew checked for any other hazards, while NBFD Fire Police ... (Full Story & Photos)