Matoaka Fire Department

10/07/2026

10/01/2026

‼️ Just a reminder that the burn time restrictions begin today. 🔥

08/08/2026

8/8/2026 At approximately 1:45 PM Wagon 7, Car 7, and Utility 7 responded to a reported structure fire in the area of Basham Road. Upon arrival W7s crew encountered heavy fire conditions and began suppression. Crews from East River, Bluestone Valley and Montcalm VFDs arrived and provided assistance with suppression and overhaul. Crews operated for approximately 2 hours before returning to service. Princeton Rescue Squad also responded.

07/21/2026

Please use caution this evening during these storms.

Northern Mercer County

Heads up some development of storms currently will be impacting your area. Heavy rain with this storm cell.

06/30/2026

This week during our weekly training session, our crews conducted a confidence course while wearing full gear, including Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), and completed various tasks, focusing on cardiovascular endurance and breathing control.

06/17/2026

Meetings are Mondays at 6 PM.

03/03/2026

Our thoughts go out to Skip’s family and friends. He will be missed.

We are remembering Donald "Skip" Conner Jr. of Matoaka. The 67-year-old died yesterday from injuries sustained after being struck by a car - https://tinyurl.com/4hye4cba

02/17/2026

At approximately 9:20 PM, Chief 7, Assistant Chief 7, and Engine 7 responded to a reported vehicle versus motorcycle collision on RT 10 at the Reese Harmon Ridge Road intersection. Upon arrival, patients were found and treated by MFD members and the Princeton Rescue Squad. On-scene personnel requested a landing zone, and Bluestone Valley Fire was requested to assist. Members from both agencies shut down RT. 10 for Health-net 5. Crews operated for approximately 2 1/2 hours between the 2 scenes before clearing. Thank you to all who responded.

* No patient or additional information will be provided *

02/05/2026

Every year, rigorous testing and inspections are conducted on all our equipment to ensure its service readiness. Truck 7, with an age exceeding 30 years, has consistently passed these evaluations and delivered the expected performance.

02/04/2026

Chief 7 and Engine 7 responded to a reported structure fire on Mt. Olive Road at approximately 3:45 PM. Upon arrival, it was determined the homeowners thought they had controlled the fire. MFD members checked walls for extension and verified the fire was fully suppressed. Units operated for about 2 hours before clearing the scene. There were no reported injuries.