Adams Area Fire District James - Jimmy - Ellis Firehouse Station 42

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Fire/Rescue service for first due areas of Adams Township, and Mars, Valencia & Seven Fields.

The Adams Area Fire District covers Adams Township, the Boroughs of Mars, Valencia, and Seven Fields as well as having multiple mutual aide agreements with surrounding municipalities such as Cranberry Twp, Callery Borough, Middlesex Twp, Forward Twp, Richland Twp, and Pine Twp. The Fire District operates out of a station in central Adams Township, and a substation in Seven Fields Borough. The department maintains two Engines, one Rescue Engine, one Heavy Rescue, one Tower Ladder, as well as multiple support vehicles.

10/30/2026

***HALLOWEEN PSA***

Tomorrow is Halloween! reminder to everyone to be extra vigilant on the roads tomorrow evening, as the kiddos will be out in full force!

As like in years past, the Adams Area Volunteers will be out in the community, However, we will not be driving around as we did in the past. Due to the number of Kids out, and our rapidly growing area, out of an abundance of caution we have decided to post up at several locations, and we will be passing out candy!

The locations tentatively include:

Mars Borough - Football Field / Near Hook Street Apartments
Valencia Borough - Near the Presbyterian Church
Seven Fields Borough - Town Park and the Playground @ Dorchester / Northridge
Adams Township - Indian Meadow, Fieldlake Estates, Majestic, Adams Ridge (The ClubHouse, Kaufmann Run, Pointeview), Fulton Crossing, Taylor Ridge, Vista Ridge, Morning Grove, Treesdale (Various locations), Kingsridge, Amherst Village.

Due to the large area, and limited Fire Department Vehicles, Some locations we will not be at for the entire 2 hours.

We wish everyone a safe, evening!

10/29/2026

Throwback Time, Then and Now: PA 228 at the intersection with Pittsburgh St Extension/Warrendale Road, Adams Township.

The top image is circa 1995, during a crash investigation. The lower image (borrowed from a 228 Times post), is recent.

10/28/2026

October 28th is National First Responders Day.

A salute to our fellow first responders. You make a difference in all you do. May you return home safely each day. 🫡

10/26/2026

Not to boast or anything, but the Eagle did use the image of our station for their article. We consider ourselves blessed the Adams Township Board of Supervisors (and with our input) saw to the design & construction of an excellent firehouse.

Our local firefighters are always ready to answer the call, but they need our support, too! From volunteering and donating to attending fundraisers and staying connected, there are many ways to give back to the men and women who help keep our communities safe.

Want to learn how to get in touch with your local fire department and find out how you can help? Check out our guide and discover how you can make a difference right here in your community!

Let’s show our local heroes some love and support! https://buff.ly/tWUNu6A

10/22/2026

Throwback Time. Year unknown A school group tour at the previous Mars VFC station in Mars Borough. Perhaps - similar to this month - during the annual Fire Prevention educational activities.

If you're in the group, feel free to shout out the year!

10/15/2026

Throwback Time: Company Letterhead over the years. This is an overlay of the letterhead on stationary from the former Valencia VFC.

The top was the most recent, from the years leading up to the merger. The middle has a date from the late 1960s. The bottom version, the oldest, is undated. It appears to be a handwritten invoice from a Mr. Thomas Adams, who had added a locust post under the truck floor for additional support. Specifically where the 1950 Chevrolet was kept parked. $15.00 for the job!

Also note how the phone numbers seem to bounce around. For a time calls were handled through the Richland Twp. police desk, and later the firephone system was installed by the North Pittsburgh Telephone Company. Finally, in the 1980's, a shared seven digit line was answered at Butler County Communications (724 625-3123 for those with good memories), before 9-1-1 arrived.

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

Throwback Time: the front ID plates from our two predecessor companies.

In that era, nearly all call response started from home, or some location about town. No live-in program existed. The pager would activate, or you’d hear the house siren, and off you’d go!

Members who drove to the firehouse would activate a blue light, and these plates helped identify responding volunteers.

Plus it was a small badge of honor to show you were a member & were doing something for your community.

Address

645 Rt. 228
Mars, PA
16046

Telephone

+17246251210

Website

http://www.adamsarea42.com/

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