OPERATIONS

Friendship Fire Co. No. 1 is an all-volunteer fire department located in the Englewood section of Butler Township in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.

Our primary coverage area, which combines both rural and suburban sections, spans approximately 18 square miles and includes 12 miles of Interstate 81.In addition to our primary responsibilities, we also offer mutual aid support, including Rapid Intervention, engine company, tanker, and UTV support to fire departments in Schuylkill County and parts of Northumberland County.

Through our merger with the American Fire Co. No. 1 of Fountain Springs Butler Township, we now operate out of two fire stations. Our primary station is located in the Englewood section of Butler Township, while our remote station is situated in the Fountain Springs section of the township.

PERSONNEL

APPARATUS

2025 Call Volumes

January – 24

February – 8

March – 24

April – 34

May – 18

June –

July –

August –

September –

October –

November –

December –

TOTAL (to date) – 108

2024 Call Volumes

January – 42

February – 25

March – 16

April – 21

May – 20

June – 24

July – 24

August – 36

September – 17

October – 30

November – 35

December – 24

TOTAL – 314

2023 Call Volumes

January – 26

February – 27

March – 19

April – 26

May – 22

June – 22

July – 17

August – 20

September – 23

October – 22

November – 18

December – 20

TOTAL – 262

Staffing

100% all volunteer

Coverage Area

17 sq miles
suburban / rural
12 miles Interstate highway
distribution center

Average Call Volume

280 calls / year

2024 Call Types

Automatic Fire Alarm – 63

Air Monitoring – 1

Chief’s Call – 6

Brush Fire – 10

Rapid Intervention (RIT) – 24

Vehicle Fire – 6

Working Structure Fire – 12

Fire – All Other – 19

Medical Assist – 11

Motor Vehicle Accident – 59

Public Service – 59

All Other Call Types – 44

TOTAL – 314