08/01/2026
On behalf of the Emporium Fire Department I would like to say THANK YOU to the following departments for the quick response to the structure fire on Hemlock Street in the Borough.
Crystal Fire Department- St. Mary’s
Star Hose Company- Port Allegany
Austin Fire Department- Austin
Norwich Township- Crosby
Cameron County Ambulance Service- Emporium
Elkland Search and Rescue- St.Marys
I’d also like to say how appreciative we are for the Community and Businesses that donated food and water for the Responders and a huge shoutout to the dispatchers at ELK COUNTY CONTROL for a superb job!
Also, to the Community that has pulled together & helping with donations, support, etc. to the Families that were affected by this fire, you are all wonderful as well! This community & the surrounding communities amaze me with the amount of support that is pulled together when a tragedy affects our areas!
Chief 14 - Patrick Uber