Archbald Hose Company #1 was founded in 1891 and is one of the oldest volunteer fire companies in Lackawanna County. Archbald, Pennsylvania, is one of the largest boroughs in the state, covering an area of about 17 square miles. It has approximately 6,200 residents. Archbald Borough is made up of many sections, including Eynon, Frogtown, Nebraska, the No. 5 Hill, Winton, Sturges, East Side and Riverside.

In addition to our many residential dwellings, we also have several industrial sites, such as General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, Flexible Foam, Laminations, and Gentex. The Valley View School District's Intermediate, Middle, and High Schools are located in Archbald.

Our company provides firefighting and rescue services to all of Archbald and surrounding communities when requested. We average about 100 calls per year. We operate out of one station, located at 380 Main Street, and run two apparatus, an engine and a squad. Our approximately 35 active members are all volunteers. All members are trained in PA Essentials of Firefighting. Many of our members also have additional certifications, such as Engine Company Ops, Haz-Mat Ops, BVR, BRP, Water Rescue, Rope/High Angle Rescue, EMT, Structural Burns, Pump Operations, EVOC, and N.I.M.S.

Archbald Hose Company #1

380 North Main Street - Archbald, PA 18403

(570) 876-5751

http://www.archbaldhoseco1.org