McKean Hose Company
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Fire, rescue and emergency medical services for McKean Borough and McKean Township since 1941.
Run by Volunteers
We've been run by volunteers since local residents chartered us in 1940. Our members answer emergency calls at any hour while working and raising families of their own.
Fire, Rescue and EMS
Firefighting
Fire response for the borough and township, and mutual aid to neighboring departments.
Learn moreFire Police
Traffic and scene control that keeps emergency scenes safe for crews and the public.
Learn moreBecome a Member
You don't need any experience to join. We train and equip new members for the role they choose: firefighting, emergency medical services, fire police, business operations or fundraising.
Fall Fire Safety
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Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Test them before the furnace runs for the first time. Put one on every level and outside the bedrooms, and replace each unit on the schedule printed on the back.
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Space Heaters Out of Storage
Check the cord and plug for damage and look the model up for recalls before you plug it in. Keep three feet clear on every side, not just the front.
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Get the Generator Ready
Decide in daylight where it will run: outside, twenty feet from any window or door, with the exhaust pointed away from the house.
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