Alex was a Junior at Mars Area High School where he continued to achieve high honors in his studies with a passion for woodworking and history. He was a member of the Adams Area Fire District, where he respectfully served his community as a junior firefighter. He enjoyed playing soccer with the Mars High School and Steel City soccer clubs. His adventurous spirit was evident through his love of skiing, ... (Full Story & Photos)

The AAFD mourns the loss of Life Member Edward Pfeifer III, who recently passed. Ed wasn’t an Adams Township-area native, but when he moved his family to the area in the 1980s as a businessman, he joined the former Mars VFC and quickly assimilated himself into the fabric of the Mars area.

In the Mars VFC, he served in various elected offices and line officer positions. Later, Ed also served on ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Adams Area Fire District mourns the loss of Life Member Ken Kennedy. A lifelong resident of Mars, he had served in the US Navy during the Vietnam Conflict, and later on the Mars Borough Council. He joined our parent company, the former Mars VFC as a young man, and remained active for many years and through the merger to form the AAFD.

Rest in Peace, Ken.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Adams Area Fire District, Butler County Station 42, regrets to announce the passing of Vice President and Life Member James “Jimmy” M. Ellis, Jr., aged 49, after a recent illness. Jimmy joined our parent organization, Mars Volunteer Fire Company, in 1990 as a teenage junior member. Except for being away for a tour in the Air National Guard, he remained an active member ever since. He served ... (Full Story & Photos)