Lock Haven Fire Department

10/21/2026

***Social Media Trend Poses Fire Risk***
A series of "fire challenges" are emerging on social media platforms that involve spreading flammable liquids on surfaces or even on one's clothes and then igniting the liquids. The participants must then extinguish the fire before it harms them or spreads.

This is obviously extremely dangerous due to the unpredictable nature of flammable liquids that tend to vaporize rapidly. There are multiple cases of individuals attempting the challenge in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Louisiana that have left participants with serious burns and needing to be placed on ventilators.

It's important parents and caregivers be aware of these trends and discuss the financial, physical, and psychological toll serious burns can cause with those in their care. This trend also places those in the household and even neighbors at risk should this behavior cause a fire inside the home.

10/19/2026

As we are approaching Halloween, we thought we would provide a list of some of the events we will be attending...

-October 22, Ross Library (232 W. Main St. Lock Haven), Trunk-or-Treat, 5pm-7pm

-October 24, Lock Haven Halloween Parade and Afterparty, 10am-12pm.

-October 29, CC Housing Authority (near Authority Office on Linden Street) Trunk-or-Treat, 5pm-7pm.

-October 29, YMCA (near Perry's Alley & N. Vesper St. Lock Haven) Trunk-or-Treat, 530pm-7pm.

-October 30, Miller's Chevrolet (10 E. Walnut St. Lock Haven), Trunk-or-Treat, 5pm-7pm.

The night of Halloween, each of our stations will be open for trick-or-treaters:

-Citizens Hose (415 Bellefonte Ave Lock Haven), 6pm- 9pm
-Eastside Fire Rescue (124 E. Church St Lock Haven), 6pm- 8pm
-Mill Hall Substation (215 Beech Creek Ave Mill Hall), 6pm-8pm

10/16/2026

It's been a busy week for City firefighters. Between emergency responses, LHFD members conducted 10 fire and life safety presentations at local schools, daycares, and businesses.

10/02/2026

This morning, our staff and members, along with the Central Mountain High School Football team, welcomed Mill Hall Elementary students to school.

Thank you to Principal Michaels for inviting us out to participate in this "High Five Friday" event!

09/17/2026

***Vehicle into Structure***
At approximately 1300 hours today, City units were dispatched for a reported vehicle into a structure on the 900 block of Bellefonte Ave in the City. Fire crews arrived on scene to find a pickup truck had left the roadway and struck a dwelling, causing significant structural damage. After confirming no one was injured, crews performed a damage assessment, evacuated occupants, and secured utilities coming into the building to prevent further damage. The occupants of the building are displaced until the building can be repaired.

09/11/2026

This photo isn't of a wartorn city street in a foreign land. This was New York City on September 11th, 2001. We have a generation that didn't live through, or who don't remember that fateful day. We should never forget the innocent lives lost and the heroic sacrifices that allowed others to live.

09/09/2026

***Citation Award***
On the 21st of August 2026 at approximately 1220 hours, Station 6 was dispatched for an infant in cardiac arrest. District Chief Eric Brungard, District Chief Sean Kleckner, Sgt. Cory Mitchell, and Jr. FF Brad Brungard arrived on scene, confirmed the infant was in cardiac arrest, and immediately began life saving measures. These actions were instrumental in restoring a life-sustaining heart rhythm.

For their actions, these members are awarded a successful resuscitation citation. The infant survival rate for cardiac arrest events is about 10%, highlighting the importance of early CPR and advanced interventions.

*District Chief Sean Kleckner is not pictured.

*This isn't meant to diminish the efforts of others involved to include police, EMS providers, and hospital staff.

09/07/2026

Don't forget to mark your calendar for our annual Halloween Parade and Afterparty! Check out Lock Haven Halloween Parade and Afterparty for complete details.

09/03/2026

It's been a busy night for City responders... Since 10pm last night, the LHFD has responded to over 30 incidents. A significant number of these incidents are the result of individuals driving through flooded roadways and becoming stranded in rising flood waters. STOP DRIVING THROUGH FLOODED ROADWAYS!

On a positive note, thanks to Dunkin Donuts of Lock Haven for providing refreshments to help keep our responders fueled throughout the night, with many of our volunteers still needing to report to their full-time jobs this morning.

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08/25/2026

***Contents Fire in Mid-Rise***
At 1607 hours, a possible structure fire was reported at Carter Towers in the City. Units arrived on scene to find smoke showing from the first division lobby. Upon further investigation, it was found that a heating pad had malfunctioned and caught fire. After ensuring the materials were fully extinguished and no one was injured, the building was ventilated of smoke. City units returned to service at approximately 1645 hours.