IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: 

Valley Regional Fire & Rescue/Butler Twp Fire Company/Conyngham Fire Department is NOT Conducting phone or door to door solicitations for chimney cleanings.  We have had several reports that the informants state there is a law that you must have your chimney cleaned yearly or face a fine. 

This is a SCAM. 

Never give any cash, checks, or credit card information out to anyone that you haven't called yourself.  Please contact your plumber or heating technician if you have any concerns about the proper cleaning requirements of your chimney. 

Anyone receiving these calls should record the phone number from caller I.D. if available and call Butler Twp Police  at 570-788-4111 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., or call 911 after hours or in case of emergency.

Proudly Serving Butler Twp &

Conyngham Borough

2014/2015 AMBULANCE DRIVE IS NOW UNDER WAY

To Residents of Butler Township and Conyngham Borough:

     Since 2008 Valley Regional Ambulance has responded to people in need of care at all hours of the day and night. To continue to provide modern and appropriate care we are holding our annual membership drive. 

     Once the patient is placed in our ambulance it literally becomes an extension of the emergency room. The medic in charge is in contact with the hospital and has the knowledge and the equipment to help you.  Remember, we live in a rural setting.  A patient has to be treated and prepared on their trip to the Emergency Room, due to the amount of time it can take to get them there. 

     The membership drive will assist us with two projects we are undertaking, both of which will help you in the event you need service. 

• The first project includes the purchase of a new ambulance.  Repairing our existing older ambulance is no longer cost effective, and it often costs more to repair than it is worth.  The cost of a new ambulance varies in price from $100,000 to $140,000. 
• The second project includes the purchase of a new heart monitor to replace our current one.  A heart monitor is vital to a heart attack patient as it relays information about the patient's condition from the ambulance to the Emergency Room.  It helps the ER staff prepare for treatment and saves time when only seconds matter in trying to save someone's life.  The cost of a new heart monitor is approximately $15,000.

     Your membership donation ensures two things; that we have the proper equipment to help you, and that you will not be responsible for the cost of an ambulance trip over and beyond what your insurance pays.  This means there will be no additional charge for your trip other than your Medicare or insurance payment. 

     Please note, we do not offer return trips from the hospital or inter-facility transportation.

     The EMS personnel of the VRFR greatly appreciate your support during our membership drive.  We pledge to use your donation wisely and efficiently and our policy is to be open, transparent, and accountable with all funds entrusted to the company. 

    We are always here for you 24/7

     Board of Directors

     Valley Regional Fire and Rescue Ambulance Division

     PS – We look forward for you to become a Valley Regional Ambulance member and welcome back our existing members.  Thank you for your support year after year.  Our existence depends on your generosity and when you have an emergency, you know Valley Regional Ambulance will be there for you.

Take a Look at the NEW 2013 Review Video below.

2013 Review Video

Mon. Jun 9th 2014

 Best of luck to LT. Michael Robert Gross and Amber Leigh Uhrin as they became husband and wife this past weekend. The marriage was performed on the Gross family farm and the reception was held at Edgewood in the Pines, Golf Course Clubhouse. A great time was had by all who attended. We wish th...

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Sat. May 17th 2014

Valley Regional Fire & Rescue was dispatched this morning @ 10:24 for a tractor trailer roll over @ the I-81south exit ramp to I-80east . A  116 portable on scene reported two injuries with entrapment. Engine #2 with Capt #2 responded and requested Sugarloaf Rescue to respond...

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Fri. May 16th 2014

 At 4:12 this afternoon fire rescue and ems were dispatched to the interstate for a two car mva with injuries. Medic 26 arrived first to find a 3 car mva with two injuries. Rescue 2 and Engine 2 arrived on scene and controlled fluids and directed traffic. The accident happened as a motorist los...

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Sat. Apr 26th 2014

  At 12:20 pm yesterday, Valley Regional Fire & Rescue along w/M-26 were dispatched for a 2 tractor trailer mva in the area of I-80 W 260B exit ramp and I-81 split, with reports of 2 trailers over the embankment w/injuries.  M-26 arrived first to find a tractor trailer partia...

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Thu. Apr 24th 2014

At approx 1600hrs, Luzerne County toned out 186 - White Haven Fire, 116 - Valley Regional Rescue (water team), and M-26 to the Lehigh River in White Haven for a water rescue.  186-C3 arrived on scene and found the victim in the river and the call to be in Kidder Twp.  116 Rescue w/ Chief 3...

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