Last Call 16-235 9/19/2016. Mt Zion Fire personnel responded to assist the Harding Mt Zion Ambulance on an EMS call on Country Road.
Mt Zion Bicentennial Volunteer Fire Company is excited to announce that we have decided on a manufacturer for our four-wheel-drive Pumper/Rescue. We would like to thank the people from E-One, Marion, and Rosenbauer who worked hard to try to build us a pumper that would meet our needs and the needs of our town and surrounding communities. In the end, E-One won out. Thank you to Wes Saltz and First Choice Fire Apparatus for helping make this happen. A thank you goes out to those on the truck committee who spent many hours with a myriad of dealers trying to find the best match for our needs. And finally, a BIG THANK YOU to our members, the residents of Harding, and so many others who have supported us through the years, donating time, goods, food, etc. without whom, our fire company would not be the great fire fighting organization that it is today! Thank you all.
Saturday, March 21, several of the line officers and members of the fire company went to the Pennsylvania State Fire Expo in Harrisburg to speak with several dealers as we look to purchase a new fire engine with the monies for the Assistance to Firefigthers Grant program from the Department of Homeland Security. We are very pleased to have received this grant. We are seeking to wisely spend the money entrusted to us as we realize that this is not free money. Rather this money comes from you, the hard working people of America.
Mt Zion Fire remembers Martin "Foxy" Mackin
Today, March 29, 2016, several of our firefighters are travelling for the viewing and then the funeral tomorrow of our beloved Foxy. He volunteered with several fire departments in the area, serving as a fire police officer. Whenever his pager went off (which it did often), he would be on his way to give selflessly of his time and resources to help keep us and the public safe. We enjoyed sitting with him during picnics or other social gatherings, talking about various things. We respected his moral character as he was not afraid to stand up for what was right. Foxy, we will miss you more than you can imagine. Thank you for your service to us, the community, and the Wyoming Valley. Thank you for being a friend.
From all of your brother and sister firefighters...your friends, may you rest in peace. Godspeed.
From all of your brother and sister firefighters...your friends, may you rest in peace. Godspeed.
4/10/14 - Station 229 assembled the wildland crew to respond into Franklin Township (Wyoming County) for the reported Brush fire. Once arriving we were advised to stretch a line and knock down the remaining fire and the hotspots. After mop up, all 229 units were released by 135 command.
It's not goodbye, it's see you later.
It is with great heart break that we must announce the passing of life member and brother firefighter Robert "Bob" Appleby. We have all had the honor of becoming better fireman, and people for having the pleasure of knowing him. With his many years of experience as a firefighter for Mt. Zion and Ex - Fire Chief for Franklin Township Fire Department, he was always willing to give pointers or take the time to educate the members so we would understand the true dangers of our biggest enemy, which was fire. His legacy and spirit will live on though out all the fireman in which he helped mold and shape to be the best of the best, along with knowledge, his practical jokes, or fun filled stories that he always had for us. He was always just full of life and his presence and smile would always lighten the mood. As we keep Bob's family in our thoughts and prayers, we can keep a smile on our faces to honor him and know that the heavens needed another firefighter and by calling Bob home we know they will gain the experience that is required, with a couple laughs in between. We will never forget you Appleby. It's time for your rest, we've got it from here!
Love always your family on the hill
“I'd like the memory of me
to be a happy one.
I'd like to leave an afterglow
of smiles when life is done.
I'd like to leave an echo
whispering softly down the ways,
Of happy times and laughing times
and bright and sunny days.
I'd like the tears of those who grieve,
to dry before the sun
Of happy memories that I leave
When life is done.”
― Carol Mirkel
Love always your family on the hill
“I'd like the memory of me
to be a happy one.
I'd like to leave an afterglow
of smiles when life is done.
I'd like to leave an echo
whispering softly down the ways,
Of happy times and laughing times
and bright and sunny days.
I'd like the tears of those who grieve,
to dry before the sun
Of happy memories that I leave
When life is done.”
― Carol Mirkel
Provided is a picture of the working box alarm in Luzerne Borough (Station 157) 11/26/13
MT.ZION FIRE - RESCUE
The Mt. Zion Fire Department of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, is a department full of devoted men and women willing to sacrifice their all to protect the citizens of Exeter Township and surrounding communities. We provide protection related to fire emergencies, vehicle and other rescues, and assist in emergency medical calls. Our members like to have fun, but we are very serious about our job. We train to keep up our skills to provide our services to the best of our abilities.
