(Montoursville Volunteer Fire Department - Lycoming County, Pennsylvania - Station 20)



Fire Prevention




The Fire Prevention Team was recently recognized as one of the best in Pennsylvania. In August, the team was awarded the 1st Place Fire Prevention Award by the Central District Volunteer Fireman's Association

Our Fire Prevention Team is comprised of the Department's Inspectors along with their Advisor Art Rehn.


  • Chief 1-20 - Art Rehn
  • Inspector 20 - Kevin Sheleman
  • Inspector 1-20 - Don Snauffer
  • Inspector 2-20 - Kathie Snauffer
  • Inspector 3-20 - Bob Snauffer
  • Inspector 4-20 - Alan Dunlap
  • Inspector 5-20 - Bob Hanner

    • The Fire Prevention Team was recognized again in October by The Fireman's Association of the State of Pennsylvania with a 4th place award at the association's annual meeting. Kathie Snauffer received the"William B. Phillips Award" which recognizes an individual, in the opinion of the Awards Committee, who has contributed the "Most Outstanding Effort In Fire Prevention".

    Fire Inspectors are available to assist with home safety inspections & to offer special interest classes such as fire extinguisher , smoke & CO detectors , fire safety for senior citizens, etc.




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    With The Heating Season Upon Us, Please Read The Following Facts About Carbon Monoxide:


    Carbon Monoxide, or (CO) is often called "The Silent Killer". This is because it is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, toxic gas. It combines with the body's blood and prevents it from absorbing oxygen. Incomplete combustion of fossil fuels creates carbon monoxide. Only use natural gas appliances according to manufacturers' specifications.


    Some sources of carbon monoxide are:

  • Automobile exhaust
  • Clogged or blocked chimneys, or rusted flues or vent pipes.
  • Improperly installed or malfunctioning fireplaces and appliances.
  • Space heaters


    • Signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are much like the flu: headaches, fatigue, dizziness, confusion, nausea and vomiting. At higher concentrations, CO can cause unconsciousness or death. Be wary if all family members have the same symptoms, which clear up outside the house. If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning, and you should do the following:

  • Make everyone go outside.
  • Call 9-1-1 or the emergency number for your area if an emergency situation exists or someone is overcome by carbon monoxide.
  • Seek medical attention if needed.
  • Identify and correct the source of the carbon monoxide.
  • Leave windows closed so fire department can locate where the carbon monoxide is coming from.

    • We strongly recommend that residents install a Carbon Monoxide Detectors, and maintain them the same as you do your Smoke Detectors. Change the batteries when you turn your clocks back an hour in the fall, and forward an hour in the spring. PLEASE test them often.

    The fire department does NOT recommend any specific brand of carbon monoxide detector. We do, however, suggest that you buy one approved by the Underwriters Laboratories.



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