Denver Fire Company Station 13

10/15/2026

Today, at 11:39 hours, Station 13 was dispatched to assist Station 16 (Lincoln Fire Company Station 16) on a reported Barn Fire. Rescue 13 made the response with 7 personnel and upon arrival was assigned to the search team. After the fire was knocked, the crew then transitioned to assist with overhaul tasks. The Rescue cleared the scene at 13:00 hours

10/13/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: REVERSE RAFFLE CANCELLATION 🚨
The Denver Fire Company regrets to announce that our upcoming Reverse Raffle, scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Columbia Kettle Works – Ironside Taphouse, has been canceled.
Unfortunately, due to Pennsylvania state law, we are unable to move forward with this event.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment this cancellation may cause. We understand that many of you were looking forward to this event, and we greatly appreciate everyone who purchased a ticket and supported our fire company.
🎟️ Refunds are currently being processed for all purchased tickets. We appreciate your patience as we work through this process.

10/09/2026

Squad 13 is currently out supporting the Cocalico Eagles at their Homecoming Game against the Garden Spot Spartans. If you see us at the game, be sure to stop in and say hello. Go Eagles!

10/02/2026

The Denver Fire Company regrets to announce the passing of Life Member & former Fire Police Captain Earl Hertzog. Please keep the Hertzog family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Earl K Hertzog, 77, of Denver, passed away peacefully at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

He was born in Ephrata, son of the late Raymond and Minerva (Kreider) Hertzog. He was the husband of Patricia (Althouse) with whom he would have shared 57 years of marriage this October.

Earl was a devoted husband, father, and Pop-pop who loved telling jokes and stories to his friends and family. Earl was a member of FFA. He was a lifetime member of the Denver Fire Company where he served as Captain of Fire Police for several years. He served on Denver Borough Council for multiple terms between 2000-2008. When not spending time with his family and friends, he enjoyed fixing small tools, going to auctions and Green Dragon Farmers Market. His favorite time of year was going to Knoebels and the local fairs in the fall.

Earl worked for Narco Brick Plant in Newmanstown for over 20 years. He retired from Napa Auto Parts Denver in 2020. Growing up he was a member of FFA.

In addition to his wife Patricia, he is survived by his son Kevin, husband of Susan, and daughter Tanya, partner of William, 4 grandchildren Trevin and Abigail, wife of Elijah, Liliana and Felicia, and a great grandson Waylon Earl.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Ernest and sister Edith.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10 am to 12 pm at the Roseboro Stradling Funeral Home, 533 Walnut Street, Denver. Funeral services will follow at 12 pm, with Pastor Jan Latshaw officiating. Interment is private.

Memorial contributions in Earl's memory may be made to Denver Fire Company, 425 Locust St., Denver, PA 17517.

Arrangements by Roseboro Stradling Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Denver.

09/26/2026

🎟️ Something NEW is coming to Denver Fire Company — our Reverse Raffle!
This isn’t your typical raffle. In a Reverse Raffle, you DON’T want your number drawn! Tickets are eliminated throughout the night until we reach the Final 10, where the remaining ticket holders can choose to sell, split the prize, or keep the drawing going. Denver Fire Company
Main Raffle Tickets are $50, and every ticket helps support equipment for Denver Fire Company’s new Squad Truck. Your ticket also includes a $10 Columbia Kettle Works gift card, and $10 from every ticket goes directly into the Grand Prize Pool — so the more tickets sold, the bigger the prize! Denver Fire Company
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 7 PM
📍 Columbia Kettle Works – Ironside Taphouse
👉 Tickets can be purchased online now. Visit our website to see exactly how the Reverse Raffle works, learn about the Final 10, buy your ticket, and find out about the additional chances available during the event:
www.denverpafire.org/reverse-raffle
Support your local fire company, join the fun, and maybe walk away with part of the Grand Prize! 🚒🔥

09/23/2026

Squad 13, with a crew of 5, is currently on standby with Martindale Volunteer Fire Department Station 3 and MICU 1-2 of the Ephrata Community Association Ambulance at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Main Street for the Ephrata Fair Parade this evening.

09/23/2026

Tonight's training focused on the basics of laddering buildings. Members practiced single ladder raises with our 2 section 24' ladder and 14' roof ladder.
Before training though, Rescue 13 responded to the 600 block of Stevens Road in East Cocalico Township to assist Station 73 (Stevens Fire Company) on a Vehicle Accident - Stand By. Upon arrival, crews found a single vehicle head on into a telephone pole with wires across the roadway. Shortly after arrival, Rescue 13 was returned to service by Chief 73.

09/18/2026

Car and Squad 13 are out at the Denver Fair Kiddie Day until 1:00. Stop out and say hi to your local firefighters.

09/11/2026

Never Forget

09/05/2026

🚒🌮 DENVER FIRE COMPANY FOOD TRUCK RALLY INFORMATION 🌮🚒

📅 Saturday, September 12th
⏰ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 PARKING INFORMATION

Please use the following designated parking areas for the Food Truck Rally:

🅿️ Uhru Lot – located off of North 3rd Street

🅿️ Direct Wire Rear Parking Lot

🅿️ Grass Lot on North 5th Street – located across from the Denver Fire Company parking lot

We appreciate everyone's cooperation in helping us keep traffic moving safely and efficiently!

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❤️ A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS! ❤️

The Denver Fire Company would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to the following businesses for their generous donations to our Pulled Pork Stand:

🥖 Pepperidge Farm
🥔 Diffenbach's Potato Chips
🛠️ SERVPRO of Adamstown & Mohnton
🛒 Willow Creek Discount Grocery

Your generosity and support of the Denver Fire Company and our community are truly appreciated! ❤️🚒

Come out, enjoy some great food from our food trucks, grab some delicious pulled pork, and support the Denver Fire Company!

🌮🍔🍕🍖 We can't wait to see everyone on September 12th! 🍖🍕🍔🌮

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