Notable Achievements

Notable Achievements of the Hermitage and Patagonia Fire Departments

Participated as first students in training and certification as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)

First off-site training grounds certified to conduct Pennsylvania Firefighter Certification testing under the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, National Professional Qualification Board's sanction

First department in Mercer County to use radio pager system to alert its members to emergencies and fire calls

Reached 100% of active volunteer firefighters being certified at various disciplines under the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner's Voluntary Certification Program

Constructed over twelve pieces of fire apparatus and rescue vehicles in our own fire department shop

First known fire department in Mercer County to use computers as administrative management aids

Developed, instituted, and maintains a plan to ensure that all fire stations are self-sustaining during City-wide emergencies and capable of serving as disaster assistance areas

Maintains the only licensed fire department heliport in Mercer and neighboring counties

Assisted in establishing the first ARSON award information program in Mercer County

Recognized leader in public fire education programs within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department recruitment program utilized in development of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania volunteer firefighter recruitment program

All fire apparatus equipped with GPS locator and tracking capability

Chief officers and selected apparatus equipped with mobile computers and internet access capability

A fire cadet program to develop quality City youth toward careers in public safety

A credentialed Department Chaplain to serve members and citizens in time of need and during emergency operations

Hermitage Fire Department

Serving Our Community for Over 70 Years