Firefighting

We provide fire protection for McKean Borough and McKean Township, and we answer mutual aid calls from neighboring departments.

Engine 405 parked outside the McKean Hose Company station with its warning lights lit and the American and Pennsylvania flags flying behind it.

Apparatus

Officers

  • Fire Chief (400) Scott Haywood
  • Assistant Fire Chief (401) Jonathan Zentis
  • Fire Captain (411) Chris Henry
  • Safety Officer (S-40) Mike Zentis

Training and Joining

You start with Pennsylvania's Firefighter I certification, which follows the national NFPA 1010 standard and takes you through hazardous materials operations and an interior fire attack. The Pennsylvania State Fire Academy and county programs run the courses.

Firefighter certifications, Office of the State Fire Commissioner

Join Us Call (814) 476-7321