Coolbaugh Township Volunteer Fire Company - Station 25, Tobyhanna, Monroe County, PA

Donations
Coolbaugh Township Volunteer Fire Company is 100% volunteer. None of our members get paid for services that we provide. As any other business, there is a budget in place and there's a lot of expenses than need to be paid in order to keep the trucks, training, buildings and equipment up to date to be able to provide the highest quality service possible to our community. We are always taking donations and highly appreciate them.

If you would like to make a donation, please mail it to the below address:

Coolbaugh Township Vol. Fire Co.
652 Laurel Drive
Tobyhanna, PA 18466

Thank you.

Burn Ban Has Now Been Lifted
The Burn Ban in Coolbaugh Township is now over. Remember to still be careful and exercise caution at any time while around open fire.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Coolbaugh Township Volunteer Fire Company Beer Raffle

C.T.V.F.C. is hosting a beer raffle. You can get 1 ticket for 5 dollars or 5 tickets for 20 dollars. Contact any C.T.V.F.C. member to obtain a ticket. Cash value could be taken instead of beer so don't miss out and participate!

Attention Residence of Coolbaugh Township. Please be advised a Burn Ban has been Issued!!
See Below for further information about a fire ban.

§105. Fire Ban Emergency.
The Township of Coolbaugh may declare a fire ban emergency in the Township with or without consultation with the fire chiefs of the volunteer fire companies operating within the Township during a period of drought, or other periods of high fire risk to woodlands or property with Township. Upon the Township of Coolbaugh declaring a fire ban emergency, all outdoor burning or fires shall be prohibited until the ban is lifted by the Township of Coolbaugh. The Township of Coolbaugh shall publish a notice of the fire ban emergency at least once in a local newspaper of general irculation. In addition, the Township may issue news releases to all communication media, including radio, television and newspapers.
(Ord. 97, 2/16/1999)

§106. Enforcement.
The Township of Coolbaugh shall appoint the Zoning Officer who shall have the power to enforce the provisions of this Part, or in the absence of the Zoning Officer, a Pocono Mountain Regional Police Officer.
(Ord. 97, 2/16/1999)

§107. Penalties.
It shall be unlawful to burn, ignite, incinerate, maintain or otherwise permit the burning of any materials whatsoever without complying with the requirements of this Part. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Part shall, upon conviction in a summary proceeding brought in the name of the Township, before a district justice in the same manner provided for the enforcement of summary offenses under the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $300, and the costs of prosecution, and in default of payment, to imprisonment for a term of not to exceed 90 days; provided, that each day's violation of any of the provisions of this Part shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 97, 2/16/1999)

§108. Additional Costs.
1. In the case of a fire requiring firefighters and/or equipment and upon conviction of any violation of this Part, the violator shall also pay charges in order to cover the firefighting costs. Charges shall be assessed for use of the following firefighting equipment:
A. Pumpers and tankers.
B. Brush busters. Brush busters are all-wheel-drive vehicles equipped for offroad or wooded area use with a water tank of at least 500 gallons capacity and an appropriate size pump.
C. Chain saws.
2. Additional labor charges shall be assessed under this Part based upon an hourly rate for all firemen engaged in the firefighting activities.
3. The Township of Coolbaugh shall determine by resolution a reasonable schedule of costs based upon mileage, operating costs and firefighting equipment and man hours. These charges shall be in addition to an not in lieu of any penalties provided elsewhere in this Part.
(Ord. 97, 2/16/1999)

§109. Municipal Liability.
The Township of Coolbaugh and its agents, officials, and representatives shall not under any circumstance be liable or responsible for damages caused to any person or property by reason of the issuance of any permit under the provisions of this Part, or by reason of the conduct of any burning activity in compliance or noncompliance with the terms and provisions hereof. The person, persons, company or companies responsible for any such fire and the permit holder shall bear sole liability for any damages caused as a result thereof.
(Ord. 97, 2/16/1999)

Deadline for 911 Sign Orders

March 31st, 2013 is the last day we will be accepting any new orders on 911 Readdressing Signs!

Annual Videos

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911 Readdressing House Number Sign Order Form

To all Coolbaugh Township residents:
As you are already aware, the postal service has completed the 911 readdressing project in our township. As the result of that, you are required to display a reflective sign with your house number posted near your house according to the township standards. Below you can find a form that will provide you with all the necessary information to order a reflective sign.

Click Here To Download The 911 Sign Order Form**
** The above file is in PDF format and requires an Adobe Reader or equivalent to view.