About Us & Our History
Friendship Hose Company No. 1 · Serving Orwigsburg since 1828
Our Mission
It is the mission of the Orwigsburg Fire Department to protect the lives and property of the residents of the Borough of Orwigsburg and surrounding communities by providing the highest quality fire suppression and rescue services. We will continue to seek new opportunities to serve our neighbors and strive for excellence through continued education and training.
A Legacy of Service
From Schuylkill County’s early fire protection history to today’s Station 56.
1809
Patrick Lyon hand pumper
1828
Earliest surviving company meeting record
1887
Friendship Hose Company No. 1 incorporated
1891
Firehouse built on East Mifflin Street
1969
121 North Liberty Street fire station built
Our company’s history spans generations of volunteer service. The approved historic presentation provides the milestones above, and the department continues to preserve its legacy while planning the next fire station.
Our History on Video
Fire historian Mike Glore shares the history of the Orwigsburg Fire Department.
