At 0139 hours Adams Area along with the SAFER companies were dispatched for a garage on fire at 111 Amber Lane in the first due. On arrival, the garage was fully involved with immediate danger exposure to exposures. Due to the lack of immediate water supply in the un-hydranted area, defensive operations were performed with protection of exposures including the residence and the neighboring property's ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Adams Area Fire District is pleased to announce that the annual tradition of the Turkey Raffle will continue at the new fire station! Come out and support the Firefighters of the AAFD and take your chances on a winning a large, fresh frozen turkey for only $.50 per ticket - just in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday! The raffle will be held at the new AAFD Fire Headquarters at 645 Route 228. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation are continuing a statewide initiative to ensure car seats are safe.

According to AAFD Captain Al Minjock, as part of a nationwide effort, State Police will will be offering free car seat checks at the AAFD Fire Headquarters on Route 228 in Adams from 9:00 AM until noon on December 1st.

Troopers who are certified as ... (Full Story & Photos)

From the National Weather Service Website:
Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water. The next highest percentage of flood-related deaths is due to walking into or near flood waters. People ... (Full Story & Photos)

The volunteers of the Adams Area Fire District started of the day today with a pair of vehicle accidents in the District.
The first call for service came in this morning around 6:30 AM for a report of a vehicle accident with an injury on Mars-Evans City Road. The Adams Township Police Department were on the scene of a vehicle rollover off the road, over an embankment with one victim ejected and ... (Full Story & Photos)