Once again we have been made aware of an illegitimate organization trying to coerce unsuspecting Monroe citizens into donating money under the auspices of Monroe’s volunteer firefighters. A group that calls itself the Volunteer Firefighters Association a program of the Heroes … [Read more...]

Stepney Chief Mike Klemish announced the line officers for this year. They are: Jim Fogle (156), Jesse Bleakney (157) and Will Schmaling (158).   President Jim Mace also announced his choice for the Executive Committee. He is Leon Demers.   Thanks to all … [Read more...]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of long time member Vern Davis. Mr. Davis passed away peacefully in his home in Newark, NY. Vern has been a member of the Stepney Fire Company for over seventy-five years. As per Vern's wishes, there will be no … [Read more...]

Stepney Fire had its annual election of officers. The following members were elected to their positions: Chief: Mike Klemish Deputy Chief: Eric Bleakney Assistant Chief: David Lewis, Jr. President: James Mace Vice President: Scott Schmaling Treasurer: … [Read more...]

  For the fiftieth cons”egg”utive year (that was an egg-stimate), Stepney Fire took part in the annual Egg Drop at Monroe Elementary School. Monroe Fire’s Glenn Mate and Stepney firefighter Gr“egg” Loehr were on hand to help out “hatch” our egg drops. Some eggs … [Read more...]

  Stepney Fire, along with units from Monroe and Stevenson, responded to a call at 189 Monroe Turnpike for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival it was determined that the blaze was on a front-end loader on fire in a hoop style garage. The Case commercial style … [Read more...]

Although temperatures only peaked in the low 50s, a lot of friends, neighbors and townsfolk turned out for this year's Memorial Day parade. We had quite a few members turn out too, for the two-mile march up Route 111 from Elm Street to the Monroe Green.    … [Read more...]

This morning was a little bitter sweet as a few of the members show St. Petersburg Volunteer Fire Company in Pennsylvania our old Rescue 120 and watched the old girl leave the station one last time.   OL' 120 LEAVES … [Read more...]

  It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of member Don Perkins. Don was a 50+ year and Life Member of Stepney Fire. Funeral arrangements have not been announced as of this writing. Updates will be posted.       … [Read more...]

It has been brought to our attention that there has been a scam going on in the area with phone calls to homes posing as the local Volunteer Fire Company asking for donations. Please know that we do NOT do any sort of fund raising over the phone! If you receive any of these types … [Read more...]

Last week we posted some pictures of our Engine-Tanker taken by our Apparatus Committee while they were down in Pennsylvania at KME Manufacturing. Today we are pleased to show you the latest photos of our upcoming Engine-Rescue. When our two new engines do reach town, you … [Read more...]

Stepney Fire's Apparatus committee is in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania this week. They are at KME Fire Apparatus doing the final inspection of our new engine/tanker. They also sent back a few photos for us to enjoy. Take a look.   … [Read more...]

This week's winter storm brought a lot of havoc to our borough and our town. If you are lucky enough to have power (much of Monroe is still in the dark as of this writing) and internet, then here is what we were doing while you were watching the snow fall, probably by … [Read more...]