We appreciate the ongoing support from the Exeter Community for the new fire station project and our operations. The Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department proudly provides fire, rescue and QRS coverage to Exeter Township, St. Lawrence Borough and the surrounding community. Over the past five years, the number of calls the ETVFD responds to has grown. In just 2024, the department responded to 1,401 calls. Despite an increase in service to the community, we face limitations of our current facilities. We are in dire need of a new, modern firehouse to better serve the growing needs of Exeter Township and St. Lawrence Borough.
If you questions about this project or would like to tour our current facilities, please email inquiry@exetertwpfire25.com.
Update as of March 10, 2025
The Exeter Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the site location for a new Fire/EMS station. It would be would be located along Gibraltar Road at the former Exeter Township Police Department K9 training area. The supervisors also unanimously approved the township to work with KCBA Architects on the design, engineering and construction of the fire station.
Project History
The Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department, at the request of the Exeter Township Supervisors, presented a conceptual plan for a new centrally located fire station in the fall of 2023. The new facility is proposed to be centrally located in Exeter Township, provide 24/7/365 fire protection, and will last for the next 50+ years.
The Exeter Township Supervisors originally approved the new fire station concept in May 1994. The proposed project went dormant for many years, but the concept was once again presented to the board of supervisors in early 2012. The supervisors at the time were very receptive to the idea and moved forward with a public forum in April 2012. Unfortunately, no action was taken.
Discussions continued the following years with multiple concepts at the existing Exeter Township Building site. Over the next few years, the discussion shifted to the Old Promenade location for the centralized township site for all township entities. This discussion gained traction; however, Exeter Township is now in the process of selling that property. In 2023, we were back to discussing the original location at the K-9 training center across the street from the Exeter Township Building.
The renderings in the presentation are conceptual and this current program shows a combined fire and EMS facility.
Operational Shortcomings of the Current Stations
Fire Chief Chris Jordan takes you on a tour of both ETVFD fire stations.
