Mt Gretna Community Volunteer Fire Company

We at the Mt. Gretna Fire Company would like to welcome the newest Trustee to our team, Harold (Butch) Blackburn. Butch, a former crew member and line officer brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Butch will also sit on the newly formed Tanker committee. Ironically Butch sat on this very same committee 20 years ago with great success. We would like to thank Butch for returning to us, and wish him well in his new position.

Brush Fire Prevention

With recent brush fire seasons being the worst in years, it is more important than ever to create a landscape around your home that is less vulnerable to wildfire. 

This is most important to those homes located in an area surrounded by dense vegetation or in outlying areas. 

The Mt. Gretna Fire Company wants to help you reduce the risk of wildfire damage to your home with a few tips that you can do in a single weekend!

• Get Some Space! ~ Have at least 30 ft. of space surrounding your home that is free of flammable materials
• Prune shrubs and cut back tree branches, especially within 15 ft. of your chimney
• Remove all dead plant materials from around your home including dead leaves, stacked firewood and dry grass
• Plant fire-resistant vegetation that is healthy and green throughout the year
• Prune all trees six to ten feet from the ground
• Keep your roof and gutters free of leaves and pine straw
• Keep your lawn mowed regularly and dispose of cuttings and debris promptly
• Make sure your driveway is at least 14 ft. wide to accommodate firefighting apparatus

Burn Bans are placed in to effect for everyone’s safety. Please Do Not Burn while a Burn Ban is in place