About

Friedens Fire Company incorporated in June of 1936. A lot of history has come out of this small town fire company including the first woman firefighter in Pennsylvania, Lorraine Merkel. Along side of her was her husband, L. Jacob Merkel or "Jakey" as called by most. In 2006, Jakey was honored as the longest active living volunteer in the United States. Jakey also served as a past chief and president of the fire company. After his passing, his son Joel now serves as current Chief along with his grandson Jeremy as Assistant Chief & President and other grandson Brent as an active firefighter and trustee. 

2023 Officers 
President- Jeremy Merkel
Vice President- Taylor Jones
Treasurer- Kim Blank
Recording Secretary- Amanda Sterner 
Trustees- Timmy Jones, Brent Merkel and Chris Sterner 
Fire Chief 901- Joel Merkel
Assistant Chief 902- Jeremy Merkel
​2nd Ast. Chief 903 - Bob Schmoyer
Captain 905- Timmy Jones
Lieutenant 906- Brent Merkel
Engineer 907- Ted Engle