Est. 1947
Serving for Over 67 Years
A proud tradition of community service, courage, and dedication in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
Our Story
Our History
The Volant Volunteer Fire Company was founded in 1959 by a group of dedicated community members who recognized the need for organized fire protection in Volant Borough and the surrounding Lawrence County area.
Over the decades, our company has grown from a small group of neighbors with basic equipment into a well-trained, well-equipped emergency response organization. We have responded to thousands of calls — structure fires, vehicle accidents, Quick Response Service (QRS), and mutual aid requests — always at no cost to those we serve.
Today, more than 25 active volunteers carry on that founding tradition, training continuously and standing ready around the clock to protect lives and property throughout our community.
Company founded by community volunteers in Volant Borough
Rescue and extrication capabilities added
25+ active volunteers, 200+ calls answered annually
Headquarters
Our Station
The facility houses our apparatus fleet, and administrative offices.
- LocationVolant Borough, Lawrence County, PA
- Coverage AreaVolant Borough & Wilmington Township Plus Mutual Aid Coverage to the Surrounding Areas
- Non-Emergency(724) 533-2000
- Emergency9-1-1
Fleet
Our Apparatus
Our fleet is maintained to the highest standards, ensuring every piece of equipment is service-ready at a moment's notice.
Engine
Engine 651
Primary structural firefighting apparatus. Carries 1,000 gallons of water and a full complement of attack hose lines.
Water Tanker
Tanker 652
3,000-gallon tanker for rural firefighting operations where hydrant water supply is unavailable.
Rescue
Rescue 650
Equipped for vehicle extrication, rescue, and specialized emergency response operations.
Utility
Utility 655
Support vehicle used for incident management, traffic control, and equipment transport.
Pumper Engine
Engine 653
Structural firefighting engine providing additional pumping capacity and hose deployment for large-scale incidents. Carries 1,800 gallons of water.
Brush Unit
Brush 654
Off-road capable wildland firefighting unit for brush fires, grass fires, and terrain inaccessible to standard apparatus.
Squad / Support
Squad 656
Multi-purpose squad unit supporting QRS, fire suppression, rescue operations at emergency scenes.
Utility Terrain Vehicle
UTV 600
All-terrain utility vehicle for rapid deployment to remote locations, wildland incidents, and off-road emergency access.
Leadership
Company Officers
Our elected officers lead the company with experience, dedication, and a commitment to the highest standards of service.
Fire Chief
Jim McConnell
1st Assistant Chief
Sam Haines
2nd Assistant Chief
Ralph McFarland
Captain
Ron Guarnieri
1st Lieutenant
Steve Moore
2nd Lieutenant
Brayden McCown
EMS Captain
Carolyn McConnell
Assistant EMS Captain
Alyssa Wengerd
President
Ralph McFarland
Vice President
Pat Hart
Recording Secretary
Ron Guarnieri
Treasurer
Sam Haines
Join Our Team
We are always looking for dedicated individuals to join our volunteer family. No experience necessary — we provide all training.