🚨 Emergency Services
Centre County, Pennsylvania
Emergency service incidents including fire, police, ambulance, and medevac operations.
Last Updated: April 16, 2026 at 02:33 AM EDT
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Bellefonte Fire Department
The Bellefonte Fire Department was created by Borough Council in 2009 and is made up of two volunteer fire companies: Logan Fire Company No. 1 and Undine Fire Company No. 2. Together, they have served Bellefonte for more than 150 years and also provide emergency services to parts of Spring, Benner, and Marion Townships.
The department's mission is to save lives, protect property, and improve quality of life by delivering safe and reliable service during emergency and non-emergency events. The BFD is led by Fire Chief Gary Lohr in coordination with the executive committee and the chiefs of each volunteer company.
Service Area
Coverage: 1.8 square miles in Bellefonte plus 33 square miles in adjacent townships
Population: Approximately 17,657 residents
Structures Protected: Approximately 6,457
Fleet: Engines, rescue units, ladder/tower, quint, utility units, air cascade trailer, command vehicle, and special unit
Additional organization details are available in Chapter 35 and Chapter 39 of the Bellefonte Borough Code of Ordinances.
Volunteer With BFDRecent Incidents
No Recent Incidents
There are no emergency incidents reported in the last few hours.
Past Incidents
Historical emergency incidents from Centre County
MAJOR ACCIDENT
March 16, 2026 at 04:24 AM
CHIEF 3 ON SCENE WITH A MULTI CAR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITH ENTRAPMENT OF 1 FEMALE. ROUTE 45 CLOSED.
MAJOR ACCIDENT
March 13, 2026 at 10:53 AM
UPDATE: CHIEF 9-1 REQUEST HELICOPTER IN THE AIR WITH A 13 MIN ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL. ADDING 2 MORE TRANSPORT UNITS.
MAJOR ACCIDENT
March 13, 2026 at 10:43 AM
C9-1 ON SCENE WITH 2 CAR MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITH ENTRAPMENT OF 1 AND 5 OTHERS INJURY. REQUEST 2 ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT AND 4 TRANSPORT UNITS.
ALARM FIRE
March 03, 2026 at 03:17 PM
CHIEF-3 ON SCENE WITH SMOKE SHOWING FROM A MULTI FAMILY DWELLING FROM A STOVE FIRE WITH EXTENSION.
ALARM FIRE
March 01, 2026 at 05:42 PM
CHIEF 5-3 ON SCENE WITH FIRE THRU THE ROOF OF A 1.5 STORY DWELLING. 2ND ALARM REQUESTED ON ARRIVAL.
ALARM FIRE
March 01, 2026 at 09:16 AM
C9 ON SCENE REPORTING A WORKING FIRE IN A 2.5 STORY WOOD FRAME DWELLING. 2ND ALARM REQUESTED ON ARRIVAL.
TRAFFIC ALERT
February 28, 2026 at 07:55 PM
FIRE DEPARTMENT ON SCENE SOLO VEHICLE ROLLOVER MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT, DRIVER OUT OF THE VEHICLE
MAJOR ACCIDENT
February 22, 2026 at 10:31 AM
CHIEF 9-1 ON SCENE REPORTING A T-BONE MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITH 1 CONFINED AND 1 WITH CHEST PAINS.
MAJOR ACCIDENT
February 15, 2026 at 08:30 AM
SCPD/EMS ON SCENE WITH CAR VS MOTORCYCLE MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. MALE RIDER WITH SERIOUS INJURY, GROUND TRANSPORT TO THE AIRPORT.
ALARM FIRE
February 04, 2026 at 02:24 PM
C-9 ON SCENE WITH WORKING FIRE IN A TRACTOR TRAILER HAULING 27 PALLETS OF PLASTIC PELLETS. REQUEST 1ST ALARM.
ALARM FIRE
February 03, 2026 at 04:08 AM
COMMAND/INCIDENT COMMANDER 57 ON SCENE WITH FIE IN A 1 STORY COMMERCIAL BLDG. REQUEST 2ND ALARM
ALARM FIRE
February 03, 2026 at 04:06 AM
FIRE DEPARTMENT ON SCENE WITH FIE IN A 1 STORY COMMERCIAL BLDG.
ALARM FIRE
February 02, 2026 at 04:59 PM
CHIEF 5-2 ON SCENE WITH A WORKING FIRE IN A DWELLING THAT IS NOW EXTENDED INTO A LARGE ATTACHED GARAGE.
TRAFFIC ALERT
January 31, 2026 at 05:38 PM
CHIEF 6 ON SCENE WITH A TRACTOR TRAILER IN THE MEDIAN WITH NO INJURIES.
About This Data
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Incidents include fire alarms, medical emergencies, traffic alerts, and other public safety events in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
Note: Incident data may be delayed by up to 2 hours. This service is for informational purposes only. For emergencies, always call 911.
📞 Emergency Contacts
911
Police, Fire, Medical Emergency
Non-Emergency Dispatch
Centre County: (814) 355-6800
Penn State Police
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: (814) 863-1111
Bellefonte Fire Department Companies
🏥 Medical Resources
Mount Nittany Medical Center
(814) 231-7000
1800 E Park Ave, State College
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222
Mental Health Crisis
988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)