Our Mission
The mission of the Upper Saucon Volunteer Fire Department is to provide a quick, safe, and effective response to emergencies in Upper Saucon Township and surrounding communities with highly trained personnel.
The Upper Saucon Volunteer Fire Department currently has 40 firefighters and fire police officers. Our township covers approximately 25 square miles with over 14,000 residents.
Training
Most of our members are cross-trained in many areas such as:
PA Department of Health Basic Vehicle Rescue
Pennsylvania Fire Fighter certification levels 1, 2 or 3
Fire Officer and Fire Instructor
Basic and Advanced Fire Police
Special Vehicle Rescue
High Angle Rescue
Confined Space & Trench Rescue
Emergency Responder First Aid & CPR/AED training
Hazardous Materials Operations and Technician level training
A number of our firefighters are also:
PA certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s)
