Adams County, PA · Company 27 Buchanan Valley Volunteer Fire Department
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Buchanan Valley Fire Department

Founded in 1979 and answering calls from our own fire station since 1985.

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Photo: 2026 Adams County Giving Spree


Fire Chief Mike Spielman, November 03

The Buchanan Valley Volunteer Fire Department will once again be involved with the Adams County Foundation Giving Spree. This Giving Spree is Thursday November 5th. We will post more information on Thursday.

Please check out the link below on the over 100 great Adams County Non-profits and how to give. BVFD will be number 028 again this year.

https://www.adamscountycf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-Giving-Spree-Donor-Guide.pdf... (Full Story & Photos)


Photo: Halloween Winner Take All - WINNER


Fire Chief Mike Spielman, October 31

The winning number for the 2026 Halloween Winner Take All is ------ 0193.

Thank You for yet another sell out. The next WTA is our Thanksgiving WTA and the tickets will be hitting the streets tomorrow.... (Full Story & Photos)


Photo: 2026 Trick or Treat


Fire Chief Mike Spielman, October 30

Saturday (October 31st) is trick or treat in the Township. Times are 1800-2000.

If you and your kids are trick or treating in The Valley, please plan to stop past BVFD. Volunteers will be on station to hand out candy, and to also discuss fire safety / prevention.

See you Saturday !... (Full Story & Photos)


Photo: Company 27 for the apartment on fire


Buchanan Valley Fire Department, October 29

10/29/2026 Shortly after noon, the pre alert was dropped for box alarm 5-6 (Arendtsville).

Engine Tanker 27 responded on dispatch and Rescue Engine 27 got pulled for the working fire.

The Engine Tanker arrived, supplied water, and crews made entry behind Company 5 to assist with fire attack and search.

The Rescue Engine arrived shortly after sending crews inside to assist with opening up and ... (Full Story & Photos)


Photo: November 7th - Shrimp and Chicken Feed


Fire Chief Mike Spielman, October 19

Saturday, November 7th, is our Famous Shrimp and Chicken Feed. The doors open at 4 and the meal is served at 6. The great meal includes: steamed shrimp, fried shrimp, shrimp bisque soup, broasted chicken, large buffet, dessert and refreshments

Adults: $30
6-11: $15
5 and under: FREE

To get your tickets, use the link below or call 717-677-0870.

https://buchananvalleyfd-org.3dcartstores.com/november-7-2026-shrimp-and-chicken-feed-.html

BVFD ... (Full Story & Photos)


Photo: Another One in the Books


Fire Chief Mike Spielman, September 27

Yesterday was the annual Fall Drawing at BVFD. We have plenty of items to cover in this post.

First - THANK YOU to everyone who purchased tickets and that everyone that attended. Even a couple raindrops could not sidetrack a great time. Yes - mark it up as another SELL OUT.

Second - A HUGE THANK YOU to the VOLUNTEERS that made this event happen. If you attended, you clearly saw the large amount ... (Full Story & Photos)


Photo: Labor Day - Winner Take All WINNER


Fire Chief Mike Spielman, September 07

The Buchanan Valley Volunteer Fire Department would like to again say thank you for another SELL OUT winner take all. The 2026 Labor Day WTA winning number is -- 6866. This was the PA (Night) pick 4 number for 9/07/2026.

Our next winner take all will be for Halloween.

Again, THANK YOU... (Full Story & Photos)


Photo: July 4th Winner Take All


Fire Chief Mike Spielman, July 04

The Buchanan Valley Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone for yet another SOLD OUT WTA! Tonight's BIG WINNER was # 8602. Please also remember that the number above (8603) and number below (8601) are also winners. BVFD will be contacting the winners on how to claim their great prizes.

Be watching our social media for the next great fund raisers !... (Full Story & Photos)


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Call Statistics

2026 Incidents
Jan 31
Feb 44
Mar 32
Apr 39
May 20
Jun 26
Jul 32
Aug 24
Sep 19
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total 267

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Company 27

Apparatus
  • Rescue Engine 272017 Pierce Arrow XT 2000 GPM 1500 gallons
  • Engine Tanker 272008 Pierce Arrow XT 2000 GPM 2000 gallons
  • Brush 272023 Ford F550 4x4 Sandstorm
  • Special Unit 272013 Ford F450 4x4
  • Squad 27Seagrave
  • Engine Tanker 272028 Pierce Enforcer in production

Grown in leaps and bounds

  1. 1979Founded, meeting in a garage
  2. 1985Station built on donated land; first call that spring
  3. 1989Medical Assist Team
  4. 1992First new apparatus, Engine 27-1
  5. 20019,500 square foot Activities Center
  6. 2017Rescue Engine 27
A full Activities Center at a Buchanan Valley Shrimp Feed

Shrimp Feed

Twice a year, generally the first Saturday of February and November: doors open at 4 pm and tables are called at 6 pm. Almost every seafood event sells out before the doors open.

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  • A vehicle fire on the highway
  • A woods fire
  • Units on a rural road
  • Firefighters at a vehicle fire

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