Welcome to Shartlesville Fire Company No. 1
Protecting Our Community,
Serving with Pride for over 100 Years !
Shartlesville Fire Company is a dedicated team of firefighters committed to safeguarding lives and property through fire prevention, rapid emergency response, and community education. With our unwavering commitment to public safety, we are proud to serve the residents of Shartlesville and surrounding areas.
Fire Suppression
Our trained firefighters are equipped to handle all types of fires, from residential to commercial. We employ the latest techniques and technology to effectively extinguish fires and prevent further damage.
We believe that prevention is key to minimizing the impact of emergencies. Our fire department is actively involved in community education programs, conducting informative sessions, and organizing events to raise awareness about fire safety, disaster preparedness, and emergency response protocols.
Who we are?
We are non-profit organization that has been proudly serving the community since 1924. Our highly skilled team of professional firefighters is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and undergoes regular training to ensure efficient emergency response. We are dedicated to promoting fire safety, providing swift emergency assistance, and fostering strong community relationships.
FIRE POLICE FACTS!
Why Fire Police Shut Down Roads — and Why Impatience Can Turn Into Disaster
Last night, a driver got frustrated when fire police shut down a road and started diverting traffic.
I get it. No one likes being delayed.
But here’s the part most people don’t see, fire police aren’t just stopping traffic. They’re preventing the next emergency.
Fire police shut down roads and divert vehicles at fires and serious crashes because:
Emergency scenes are unpredictable
Hose lines, debris, unstable vehicles, leaking fluids, and shifting structures don’t mix with moving traffic.
Visibility is limited
Responders may be working in blind spots, low light, smoke, rain, or around curves. One impatient driver is all it takes to strike someone who never saw it coming.
Scenes change fast
What looks “safe enough” one second can become deadly the next — a vehicle shifts, a fire flashes, a patient is loaded, a responder steps into the roadway.
Diversion keeps everyone alive
Fire police aren’t guessing. They’re creating space so firefighters, EMS, and tow operators can work without becoming victims themselves.
From my side of the scene, I can tell you this:
Impatience is one of the biggest hazards we face.
Rushing around cones, ignoring directions, or trying to “just squeeze through” doesn’t save time — it creates disaster.
Fire police aren’t there to inconvenience you.
They’re there to make sure the emergency doesn’t multiply.
Emergency responders — including firefighters, EMS, fire police, and law enforcement — are killed on scene every year when struck by passing vehicles. For example, in 2024, at least 46 responders were killed nationwide while working on roadway incidents. That’s why fire police close and divert traffic — to create safe space so responders can work without being struck.
Moral of the story: Your inconvenience is never more important than someone's life.