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Fire & Emergency Services

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The Department of Fire and Emergency Services is responsible for responding to emergencies, preventing and reducing the loss of life, preserving property and the environment, and promoting public safety. They respond to daytime emergency calls and complete investigations of all fires throughout the community, responding 12 hours per day since summer 2023. They also help prevent fires, disasters, and other emergencies as well through annual business inspections, educations programs, training for volunteer emergency responders, and many other prevention activities.

Departmental Contacts

Don Harris
Acting Chief of Fire and Emergency Services

dharris@middletownbucks.org

Alan Welsh
Fire Marshal

awelsh@middletownbucks.org

Scott Hoagland
Administrative Fire Inspector

shoagland@middletownbucks.org

Colby Fisher
Firefighter

cfisher@middletownbucks.org

Jim Bampfield
Firefighter

jbampfield@middletownbucks.org

Riley Collins
Firefighter

rcollins@middletownbucks.org

Darrel Martin
Firefighter

dmartin@middletownbucks.org

Jeremy Wieland
Firefighter

jwieland@middletownbucks.org

Fire & Emergency Services News

Fire Prevention Expo

Are you ready to learn how to protect your home and family from fire while having fun? The Middletown Township Fire and Emergency Services Department invites you to the Fire Prevention Expo on Saturday, October 12th, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Restaurant Depot Parking Lot. This exciting event is part of our community’s Fire Prevention Month activities, designed to raise awareness about fire safety and ensure you're equipped to prevent fire damage.  

The Fire Prevention Expo is part of Fire Prevention Month here in Middletown. The goal of Fire Prevention Month is to raise fire safety awareness and help ensure your home and family are protected from the damage of fire.  

The Middletown Fire and Emergency Services Department will be joined by the four volunteer fire companies that serve Middletown Township: Parkland Fire Company, Penndel Fire Company, William Penn Fire Company, and Langhorne-Middletown Fire Company. Residents are invited to come out for fire demonstrations, police, EMS, Bucks County Special Operations, and enjoy fun kids activities including Marshal from Paw Patrol! Enjoy a fire truck display, view the Temple Med Flight Helicopter, and hear from the Bucks County Fire Marshal. 

Stay Safe This Summer: Fire Safety Tips You Need to Know

As temperatures rise, so does the risk of fires at home and outdoors. Check out these quick summer fire safety tips to keep your family and property safe all season long.

Celebrate Safely: Fireworks Laws in Middletown

Middletown Township reminds residents to follow Pennsylvania’s fireworks laws to keep your celebrations safe, legal, and enjoyable for all.

Fire & Emergency Services Events

Fire Prevention Expo