FRIEDENS FIRE WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A BIG THANK YOU AND SHOUTOUT TO WALMART FOR THE GENEROUS DONATION GIVEN TO THE COMPANY. THE MONIES WILL BE USED FOR PAYMENT ON THE NEW SQUAD 603 QRS UNIT THAT PROVIDES THE COMMUNITY WITH ADDED QUICK RESPONSE MEDICAL PERSONNEL ON TOP OF EMS.  

As fall rolls around so does the annual North Ridge Church 5K run. Like in previous years, persnnel from 603 were asked to help with traffic control and medical assistance (if needed) for the event. This year the event yielded approx 70 runners and walkers and once again was a success with no injuries. Thank you to the North Ridge Church for the hospitality and great set up for this event.

Once again the trucks, floats, ATVs, strollers, and more were rolling through Friedens on the 4th of July for the 72nd Annual parade. We would like to thank the parade committee for another great year as well as all who participated including Station 602 (Listie), 604 (Stoystown), 607 (Sipesville), and 627 (Shanksville).

UTILITY 3 PARTICIPATED IN THE STOYSTOWN MEMORIAL DAY PARADE THIS YEAR ONCE AGAIN. A BIG THANKS TO STOYSTOWN LIONS, DON DEANER, STOYSTOWN VFC FOR ORGANIZING THE EVENT.

The 2017 Line Officers Chief: Jason GriffithDeputy Chief: Jeff ShafferAsst Chief: Mike ZambaniniCaptain: Tanner ShafferLieutenant: Aaron ClarkForeman: Fred Huet1st Asst Foreman: Brady Baumgardner2nd Asst Foreman: Andrew ZambaniniSafety Officer: Alan Baumgardner

Happy New Year from all the members at Station 603!! 

On Tuesday Friedens Pack 152 Cub Scouts visited Station 603 for a tour of the hall, overview of firefighters gear and equipment, and fire prevention discussion. The group got to use some of the firefighter tools, try on gear, and various other types of activities while interacting with some of the members. 

On Monday night, Station 603 hosted the home school kids from around the area like in previous years for fire prevention. Approx 60 kids and 20 adults filled the station for a hour presentation on various fire safety and prevention topics then about a half hour of interacting with firefighters trying on gear and using the hoseline. We would like to thank all that participated and we will see you again next year!

On Saturday, Station 603 was asked to provide traffic control for the North Ridge Baptist Church 5K race. Engine 2, Utility 3, Squad 8 took to the task with 9 members shutting down part of Rt 281, Blackburn Rd, and Kline Rd. The race turned out 60-70 runners/walkers on the soggy morning. Fun was had by all and no injuries occurred!

With many at the 9/11 memorial ceremony and Mountain Craft Days a select few made it out to the "out of the ordinary" training that was received in a grant by Station 607. The National Education Center for Agriculture Safety provided 19 winners throughout the nation with the specialized training for a day. Station 607 was kind enough to open this up to the county fire stations and surrounding as well. Multiple 607 personnel, two 603 personnel, and two Cambria 83 (Portage) personnel att...

As the beautiful weekend began, a crew of 4 took Utility 3 to the annual Somerfest parade in Somerset Borough and came home with some hardware. Utility 3 brought home "The Best Appearing Mini Pumper" as our shined up unit rolled down W Main St in style. Thank you to Laurel Arts for the invitation to the parade and congrats to another successful year.  

Station 603 would like to recognize Chief Jason Griffith and Captain Tanner Shaffer on achieving their Fire Officer II Certification. Also, Lieutenant Aaron Clark on completing his Firefighter I Certification.

As the weekend approaches and threat of another snow storm is on the rise, Station 603 would like to kindly ask the public not only in our area but all over to keep all hydrants clear of snow if it is near your property. Taking 5 minutes to clear a path out to the hydrant and around it for use can be the difference of a life or property saved. Also, remember that if in any instance you would need assistance during the storm or a shelter the fire company is always willing. Fro...

Congratulations to Alan Baumgardner on being appointed Safety Officer for the year 2016.

From all of us at Station 603 we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Years!!

Congrations to all the repeating and new line officers for Station 603 in 2016Fire Chief: Jason GriffithDeputy Chief: Jeff ShafferAsst Chief: Mike ZambaniniCaptain: Tanner ShafferLieutenant: Aaron ClarkForeman: Fred Huet1st Asst Foreman: Brady Baumgardner2nd Asst Foreman: Derek Stanzyk 

 Have a safe and happy thanksgiving from Station 603!

On Sunday Nov. 1st, Station 603 took part in practicing with the Hurst Rescue Tools at Stoystown Auto Wreckers. Crews preformed door removal, post cuts, dash rolls, roof flops/removal on the vehicles provided as well as went over stabilization. A big thank you to Stoystown Auto Wreckers for providing us with the vehicles to help us better serve our community. Check the Picture Gallery for a few shots from the day

As fire prevention month wraps up, Station 603 has done various things throughout the community to provide fire prevention programs. The list below is just some of groups taught:Country Kids Daycare/Somerset Twp/District 601/35 Kids, 5 AdultsIn-house at Station 603/Somerset Twp/District 603/20 Kids,10 AdultsMennonite School/Somerset Twp/District 603/10 Kids,5 Adults Thank you to all! We hope that you learned and will practice fire prevention daily

Station 603 was called upon by the North Ridge Church on Blackburn Rd to assist them with traffic control for their first ever 5K run through part of Friedens. They had approx 25-30 runners. Station 603 had 7 FFs and3 EMS personnel for the event. All 603 units E2, U3, T4, and S8 to block traffic, provide EMS personnel, and assist in other places. A big thanks to Somerset Ambulance for standing by while the race was being held.