Alpha Fire Company

Stop by the front of the HUB Robeson Center to meet your local emergency response agencies.

Have questions about campus safety, emergency preparedness, bike and pedestrian safety, or public safety careers? Stop by the UPPS Safety Fair tomorrow at the HUB to connect with University Police and Public Safety teams and campus partners.

Just after 10 p.m. this evening, Company 5 was dispatched to the 200 block of Locust Lane in the Borough of State College for an automatic fire alarm.

While responding, Engine 5-3 was advised that police on scene reported a working fire. Given the initial reports, Engine 5-3 upgraded to the 2nd alarm.

Crews arrived on scene with nothing showing but worked to establish a water supply and stretch an attack line given initial reports. Crews found a small extinguished fire and overhauled the area with a water can. The incident was held to units on the scene.

Multiple residents were evaluated by Centre LifeLink EMS on the scene. The incident remains under investigation by the Centre Region Fire Marshal. Questions should be directed to the Centre Region Fire Administration via phone at (814) 237-4127.

Crews are clear of the scene and no further hazard exists in the area.

That's a wrap on Penn State Homecoming 2026!

From answering calls for service, including a number of automatic fire alarms, inside investigations, and reported building fires, to attending the annual homecoming parade and standing by at Beaver Stadium, crews remained busy all weekend.

More than 30 members spent their Sunday attending the Engine and Truck Academies, learning and sharpening skills. Crews will continue training throughout the semester to complete their respective academies.

Thank you to our mutual aid partners, especially Lock Haven's Engine-Rescue 42, Smithfield Company 10, Boalsburg's Engine-Rescue 3, and Pleasant Gap's Engine 8, who provided staffing and assistance at various responses throughout the weekend. We truly appreciate their support, especially on busy football weekends!

Take a look at what crews were up to throughout the weekend in Happy Valley!

Earlier this evening, Engine 5-3 and Truck 5-1 took the trip downtown for the annual Penn State Homecoming Parade!

Engine 5-3 was placed in service earlier this week and is assigned to the Borough Station.

Happy Homecoming Weekend, Penn State!

Throughout the weekend, your Alpha Volunteers are being supported in providing fire and rescue services to the Centre Region by our dedicated mutual aid partners. Tonight, Eastside Fire Rescue’s Engine Rescue 42 from the Lock Haven Fire Department joins us for the overnight in Downtown State College.

Engine Rescue 42 alongside Truck 5-1 have run a number of incidents throughout the evening, including two inside investigations. Engine Rescue 42 will continue to join us through tomorrow’s home football game.

As you participate in Homecoming Weekend activities, remember to celebrate responsibly.

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Rescue 5 is due to be upfitted soon before it is placed in service.

Recently, 15 new members started their journey in the Engine Academy. Throughout the semester, these members will work on learning the ins and outs of the fire service, focusing on fire suppression and engine company operations.

Follow along throughout the semester as these Probationary Firefighters work on trading in their “blue hats” for a “black hat.”

In addition, 3 new members are working their way through the Fire Police Academy. These members will spend the semester taking fire police specific courses, including traffic incident management.

Welcome to the Alpha Fire Company!