The Freeland Fire Department will conduct its first hoagie sale of the autumn season on Sunday, September 17. The hoagies are available as plain, onions, sweet peppers, and the works. Orders need to be placed by Tuesday, September 12 and can be placed with any firefighter or by calling the station at 570-636-3244. Deliveries are available. Please be advised the price per hoagie remains at $5.
Freeland Fire Department ISO Class 3
ISO is an acronym for Insurance Service Organization.
ISO rates fire departments on a scale of 1 through 10.
10 being the worst level of fire protection,and with 1 being the best.
ISO then publishes this rating to insurance carriers.
Many insurance companies use the ISO scale in determining rates for homeowner’s insurance.
As a matter of reference, out of 2,392 fire departments in Pennsylvania, only 155 are rated as Class 3. Also, only 16 departments are rated higher than 3.
Communities are rated from 1 -10 with one being the best and 10 allowing for no credit for fire service.
Statistical data on insurance losses bear out the relationship between excellent fire protection and low fire losses. By classifying a community’s ability to suppress fires, ISO helps the communities evaluate their public fire protection services.
The program provides an objective, countrywide standard that helps fire departments in planning and budgeting for facilities, equipment, and training. By securing lower fire insurance premiums for communities with better public protection, the PPC program provides incentives and rewards for communities that choose to improve their firefighting services.
The Freeland Fire Department is committed to saving lives and property by training firefighters, providing proper equipment, and an adequate supply of water provided by the Freeland Municipal Authority..
Members of the FFD and the FMA are understandably proud that their hard work has paid off.
FREELAND FIRE DEPARTMENT
“A Tradition of Six County Convention Success”
1978- White Haven
Rescue 56 Best Appearing Rescue
1980 – Hanover Twp.
Engine 53 Judges Award
1981 – Plymouth
Engine 53 Best Appearing 1000 GPM Engine
1983 – Freeland Citizens Hose Co. Hosted 80th. Annual Six Co. Convention
1984 – Bloomsburg
Engine 53 Judges Award
1986 – Sunbury
Ladder 57 Best Appearing Ladder
Engine 53 Judges Award
1987 – Hanover Twp.
Engine 52 Best Appearing 750 GPM Engine
1988 – Danville
Engine 52 Best Appearing 750 GPM Engine
1991 – Berwick
Ladder 57 Best Appearing Ladder
Engine 53 Judges Award
1992 – Shamokin
Ladder 57 Best Appearing Ladder
Engine 54 3rd. Place 2000 GPM
1993 – Nanticoke
Ladder 57 Best Appearing Ladder
Engine 54 Judges Award
1994 – Warrior Run/Sugar Notch
Engine 54 Judges Award
1995 – Hazle Twp.
Best Appearing Uniformed Department without Band
Best Appearing Marching Unit without Band
Chiefs Award
Ladder 57 Best Appearing Ladder
Special 52 Judges Award
Engine 54 2nd. Place 2000 GPM
1996 – Kulpmont
Engine 54 2nd. 2000 GPM
Ladder 57 2nd. Place Ladder
1998 – Bloomsburg
Best Appearing Overall Department
Best Appearing Marching Unit without Ban
Ladder 57 2nd. Place Ladder
Engine 54 Judges Award
2000 – Hanover Twp.
Engine 53 Best Appearing 1000 GPM Engine
2001 – Frackville
Engine 53 3rd. Place 1000 GPM
2002 – Hanover Twp.
Ladder 57 2nd. Place Ladder
2003 – Hazleton
Best Appearing Overall Department
Engine 53 Best Appearing 1000 GPM Engine
Special 52 Best Appearing Utility
Engine 54 2nd. Place 2000 GPM
Ladder 57 3rd. Place Ladder
2004 – Wilkes Barre Twp.
Engine 53 Best Appearing 1000 GPM Engine
2005 – Sunbury
Best Appearing Marching Unit without Band (Overall)
2006 - Nanticoke
Engine 53 Best Appearing 1000 GPM Engine
2007 – Mount Carmel
Engine 54 3rd. Place 2000 GPM
Ladder 57 3rd. Place Ladder
2008 – Hazleton
Best Appearing Overall Department
Ladder 57 Best Appearing Ladder
Utility 52 Special Judges Award
2009-McAdoo
Ladder 57 Most Functional Aerial Apparatus with a Pump
Engine 53 Most Functional 1000 GPM Engine
2010 -McAdoo/Hazleton
Marching Unit - First Place
Engine 53 Most Functional 1000 GPM Engine
Ladder 57 2nd. Place Aerial device with pump
Utility 52 Special Judges Award
2012 - Anthracite/Park Row (Wallington) - Mount Carmel
Engine 55 Most Functional KME
2013 - Schuylkill Hose Co. #2, Schuylkill Haven
Utility 52 Most Functional and Equipped Utility
2014 - Danville Fire Department
Ladder 57 Most Functional and Equipped Aerial Device w/o Pump
Utility 52 Most Functional and Equipped Special Services, 2nd. Place
2015- Honey Pot Active Vol. Fire Co.
Truck 136 - Most Functional Aerial Device w/o Pump
Utility 136 - Special Judges Award
Chief Command Car - Most Functional Command Car, 1st. Runner Up
2016 - McAdoo Fire Co.
Truck 136 - Most Functional Aerial Device w/o Pump
Marching Unit - Best Appearing Marching Unit Six County
Engine 136 - Judge's Award Best Appearing KME in Parade
2017 - Crystal and Artisan Fire Co., Jermyn; Walker Hose Co., Mayfield
Truck 136-Best Appearing Aerial w/o Pump
Mark Coons Memorial Award for Best Appearing Aerial in Convention
2018 - Hanover Township
Rescue 136 - 1st Place Most Functional 2000 GPM
2019 - Hazleton City
1st year no parade - Banquet Only
2020 - Freeland Fire Department / White Haven Fire Company hosting 117th Annual Convention
Cancelled due to Covid-19 Pandemic - rescheduled to 2021
2021- Freeland Fire Department / White Haven Fire Company hosting 118th Annual Convention
Cancelled due to Covid-19 Pandemic - rescheduled to 2022
2022- Freeland Fire Department / White Haven Fire Company hosting 118th Annual Convention