Mountain Top Fire Co. Ambulance Service

01/03/2026

The year 2025 was a positive one for our ambulance service. We received a grant to replace our aging roof and flooring, and also installed a new door entry system to enhance facility security. Furthermore, we upgraded our heating system to mini-split electric HVAC units. Our service maintained adequate staffing for both units during the Columbia Fire Company's 4th of July Celebration, the annual Mountain Top Fire Company Homecoming Celebration, and the 133rd Central District Fireman's Convention, including standby coverage for convention events. During this period, Ambulance 13-1 experienced engine failure, necessitating a motor replacement, which was efficiently completed by C&M Auto, returning the vehicle to service within two weeks. Throughout the year, our members completed continuing education hours to maintain EMS licensure and enhance community service. We participated in multiple parades and local community events throughout the summer including Kids Day during the 4th of July Celebration, Kids Day during Heritage Days, and the Osceola Mills Spirt Days. We also provided rehab services for a few strenous firefighting classes hosted by the Columbia Fire Company ensuring the well being of our local volunteer firefighters. Below are our 2025 EMS statistics. We anticipate continued improvement and transparency in 2026.

-Ben Bush
EMS Chief

01/01/2026

We extend our warmest wishes to all for a safe, healthy, and prosperous new year. We appreciate the trust you have placed in us to care for you and your family, and we remain committed to serving you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. As you celebrate tonight, please prioritize your safety and refrain from drinking and driving. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

12/19/2025

We will be participating in the Osceola Mills Christmas parade, Sunday at 1pm! Afterwards, be sure to visit with Santa at the Columbia Volunteer Fire Company! Special thanks to the Lithuanian Club for the treats!

12/17/2025

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12/14/2025

Yesterday, our EMS Chief and 2 EMTs attended a Man vs. Machine class instructed by P.L. Vulcan Fire Training Concepts LLC. This course explained how we can think outside the box and how to extricate people from impailed objects such as fences, rebar, etc. We also trained on skills to remove people trapped under vehicles, in augers, and ring removals from fingers (and other places rings probably shouldn’t be…….). These are emergencies we normally do not get but you can never be too prepared! It was a great class and a great learning opportunity to our region.

12/10/2025

Stop at the firehouse on Dec 20 @ 10am for a free ham for your Christmas dinner! First come first serve!

REMINDER- 3 Days left.

The Mountain Top Fire Company, in cooperation with a local family, will be distributing 50 hickory smoked Sugardale half HAMS on Saturday December 20 at 10:00 am. The hams will be distributed at the fire station on a FIRST COME-FIRST SERVE basis until they are gone. This will be a drive-through process eliminating the need to get out of your vehicle. When you arrive, follow the signs to enter the lot.

12/09/2025

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
140 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield- Northern Centre- Including the cities of Emporium, Coudersport, St. Marys, Warren, Philipsburg, Ridgway, DuBois, Clearfield, Renovo, and Bradford 140 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
..WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches.

* WHERE...A portion of north central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall is expected across the northern tier and Route 6 corridor. Additional lake effect snow Wednesday night into Thursday may warrant an extension of advisories for these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway, and traffic conditions

12/09/2025

Our annual ambulance subscription drive is underway for 2026. We do third party billing. This means, when you are transported to the hospital by our ambulance, we will bill your health insurance provider for reimbursement. Most insurance companies only pay a percentage of the bill and will leave you with a great amount of out-of-pocket expense. By purchasing a membership, we will "write-off" any monies not paid by your insurance company in the event you need our EMS services. The bill is considered paid in full. Price for the membership is $75 for family (everyone who resides in your household), $50 for single, and $150 for a business (covers employees while only at the business). If you do not receive yours in the mail, please send us a message and we will mail one to you.

If you live in Sandy Ridge, Retort, Twigg Settlement, Osceola Mills, Newtown, Edendale, Ernestville, Spike Island, Coal Run, Stumptown, Frenchtown, Drane, Ashland, Osceola Mills part of Parsonville, Osceola Mills side of Morgan Run, Osceola Mills side of Sanborn, Phoenix Road, Dale Road, Rushton Road, you are within the primary Ambulance coverage area of Mountain Top. What this means is, we will be the Ambulance that arrives and transports you to the hospital in the event of an emergency UNLESS we are already on an emergency call. What this also means is you should purchase an ambulance membership from our company as we are your primary Ambulance Service.

In addition, in the event you have fallen, are not injured and cannot get up (lift assist only) and patient refusals, the fee for non-subscribers is $150 and the fee for subscribers is $75. These are considered non-billable to the insurance companies so the patient is responsible for payment.

By purchasing a subscription you are financially protecting yourself and/or your family. This is also our ambulance service biggest fund drive which maintains our service to have the necessary up to date life saving equipment needed to protect our community when needed. Please consider purchasing a subscription.

If you have questions, concerns, and/or suggestions please do not hesitate to give us a call at 814-339-7410 or message this page.

As always, thank you for your continued support!

12/07/2025

Power restoration for Sandy Ridge area is projected to be by noon today. State St remains closed until repairs are completed.

***Update***
Power should be restored to most everyone now as of 11:00am.

Both poles are set and they are starting to rehang wires. Their estimate is noon if not a little before.

400 BLK of STATE ST in SANDY RIDGE is closed from BARRY ST to SHARPLESS ST due to a vehicle accident with wires and 2 poles down. Please find an alternate route.

Penelec is estimating power being restored by noon, but this is only an estimate and may be longer. Penelec was on scene evaluating and left in attempt to get other areas restored ASAP. Osceola Mills and Chester Hill should see power returning shortly if possible.

The fire hall is open to anyone that needs to keep warm and charge phones. Feel free to stop in.

12/05/2025

🎅🚒🚑

We just received word from North Pole that Santa Claus 🎅🏻 will be arriving in Sandy Ridge on December 13!

SANTA ROUTE

SANDY RIDGE
5:30PM Starting at the fire station.
5:45PM Depart the fire station.
Travel State Street to Sharpless Street
Sharpless Street to Oak Street
5:55PM Oak Street to Locust Street. STOP here to give out candy to children and pictures with SANTA!
Continue on Oak Street to Maple St.
6:05PM Maple Street to State St. STOP here to give out candy to children and pictures with SANTA!
6:15PM State Street to Tyrone Pike.

TWIGG SETTLEMENT
6:25pm Old Tyrone Pike/Frank Rd.

LINNWOOD
6:35PM STOP at S. Linnwood Dr & Oakwood Dr. to hand out candy to children and pictures with SANTA.
6:45PM Proceed to Sugarwood Dr/Oakwood Dr to hand out candy and pictures with SANTA.
6:55PM Proceed to Corlwood Dr/Oakwood Dr. to hand out candy and pictures with SANTA.

EDENDALE
7:10PM Proceed down Phoenix Road to State Street
Proceed up State St. stopping at State St/Spike Island Road to hand out candy to children and pictures with SANTA!

7:30PM, proceed back to Fire Station.

Times may vary depending on the amount of children at the stops.

SANTA RIDE