A Special Message From The Titusville Fire Department

I would like to take this opportunity to explain the role and function of our department to the citizens of our City. Perhaps the best way of doing so is to share with you our mission statement.  The mission statement of the Titusville Fire Department is as follows:

  “The Titusville Fire Department is committed to the preservation and protection of life, property, and the environment from adverse effects of fire, medical, and hazardous conditions both man made and acts of nature, through sustained training, progressive education and constant diligence to provide the highest level of customer service to our citizens with the ultimate goal of preserving and enhancing the quality of life for both present and future generations.”

The traditional role of the fire service and the services it provides to the community and citizens has evolved and become more diverse over time. As is evident in our mission statement, whether it is a fire, a hazardous material event, a medical emergency, a motor vehicle accident, a weather event, a confined space, water, or rope rescue, the fire service does far more than just “Put the wet stuff on the red stuff.”

As of late, one question that has been asked is: “Why does the fire department respond with the ambulance to medical emergencies?”  The fire department responds to only those medical calls that are categorized as medical emergencies of the highest priority. The protocol that is utilized for us in Titusville and for that matter throughout Crawford County is a nationally recognized system of dispatch. In other words, we do not respond to every call the ambulance company receives, only those with the highest medical priority.

It is very commonplace for the fire service to provide this service to their citizens. Erie, Franklin, Oil City, Corry, Warren, Meadville, Pleasantville, Cherrytree, and Hydetown fire departments all have and continue to provide this service to their citizens. In 2003, we in Titusville felt it to be advantageous to provide this service to our citizens. This decision was based on the change of emergency medical providers from a hospital based system to a private company provider.

All of our firefighters have training and certification in emergency medical skills. In addition to training and certification, we are equipped with basic life support equipment. We have an emergency medical jump kit, oxygen delivery devices, and an automated external defibrillator (AED).  Quite frequently, our firefighters are the first to arrive on the scene of medical emergencies. Every seconds counts!! Rapid stoppage of uncontrolled bleeding, administration of oxygen therapy, the application of an AED in a cardiac arrest patient, are all examples of time sensitive medical events where seconds can truly spell the difference between life and death.

Albeit a service we in Titusville did not provide to our citizens until 2003, it nonetheless is a vital, valid, and potentially life saving service we can provide to our citizens efficiently and at minimal expense.   The provision of this service in no way diminishes our ability to respond to the myriad of other emergency services we provide to our valued customer, the citizens of Titusville.

J. Joseph Crotty

Fire Chief Titusville Fire Department

Titusville Fire Station is located at 315 North Franklin Street and is in a combined station that is shared with the police department.  The station has eight bunks, locker room, two restrooms, tool room, kitchen/living quarters and an equipment bay.

The Titusville Fire Department, a 12-member organization, proudly provides fire & rescue services to the citizens of the City of Titusville.

Two (2) firefighters are on duty 7 days a week, 24hrs a day. In the event of an alarm, the on duty as well as off duty firefighters respond to the emergency.  Titusville Firefighters are members of the International Association of Firefighters Local #3409.

The Fire Department would like to remind the citizens to observe the ordinance regarding outside burning. Burning is permitted every Saturday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

You are reminded to conduct all outdoor burning keeping the following in mind:

** Make sure you only burn wood and paper only

** Make sure that no flammable and or combustible liquids are used

** Make sure the burn area is not in close proximity to structures

** All burning must be supervised

** Have a water supply (garden hose) available if needed

** Be cautious & aware of wind conditions (direction & speed)

Please note that depending on conditions, an outdoor burning ban may be imposed.

Please check with us if you have any questions and or concerns.

In the past twenty-five years Titusville Fire Department has had three patches.  The latest patch was designed in 2000 and is a reflection of the changing face of the Titusville Fire Department as we enter the new millennium; the patch has the representative symbols of both engine company and truck company operations.  The red "26" represents Titusville' station number.