Established in 2016, Short Creek Joint Fire District serves the residents of Adena, former Village of Smithfield, Smithfield Township, and outlying areas in Jefferson and Harrison counties. As fire and EMS volunteers declined, the local officials determined the need for a paid service in the township to protect and serve our citizens efficiently. Offering the first township wide service in Jefferson County, Short Creek Joint Fire District was formed. SCJFD is a joint service that serves approximately 3500 people in 40 square miles and runs on average 600 calls a year. SCJFD is a full time department with 2 EMT’s staffing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. These members currently serve out of 2 firehouses, one in Adena and one in Smithfield, with volunteers and mutual aid covering second calls and other emergencies. SCJFD is contracted to provide a multitude of services ranging from medical emergencies, structure fires, rescue operations, hazardous materials, and more. SCJFD operates under a fire board composed of members of council in Adena, representative from Smithfield township residents, as well as a Smithfield Township trustee. The fire district is dedicated to the protection of lives and property, as well as public service to our community.
Mutual Aid Brush FireOn February 23rd, SCFD was dispatched to assist Brilliant fire with a brush fire. UTV 22 was requested for access issues due to location. The fire was contained with multiple departments assisting to control the burn. |
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SCFD Runs Accident with EntrapmentOn February 13th, 2021 the Short Creek Fire District was alerted to respond with Hopedale Fire Department for a single vehicle accident with a report of a person trapped on Rose Valley Road in Harrison County. Responding SCFD units arrived on scene with Hopedale crews to find a serious crash with one occupant trapped. SCFD crews assisted Hopedale with extricating the patient from the vehicle with rescue tools. The occupant was transported to the hospital for injuries. |
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Rescue Company Assists Hopedale Fire with AccidentThe Short Creek Joint Fire District assisted Hopedale Fire Department with a motor vehicle accident involving people trapped on January 12th, 2021 on State Route 151, just past Rose Valley Road in Harrison County. Rescue 2231 responded to provide assistance to crews on the scene. No injuries were reported. |
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SCJFD RESPONDS TO CRASH WITH INJURIESOn October 7th, 2020 at approximately 1600 hours, the Short Creek Joint Fire District was alerted with the Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department for a motor vehicle accident with injuries in the 1700blk of State Route 152 in Smithfield Township. Units arrived to find a two vehicle head-on type collision with one vehicle rolled over. Due to the extent of injuries, one patient was airlifted to a Pittsburgh area hospital. A second patient was transported by the SCJFD. The condition of the patients is unknown. The Short Creek Joint Fire District handled this emergency with two paramedic ambulances and our rescue squad. |
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MVA Co Rd 108/15/20 During the night, SCFD responded with 2219, 2299, and 2273 to a 1 vehicle MVA into a ditch. No injuries reported. SCFD was assisted on scene by OSP, Smithfield Constable, and Dillonvale PD as well. |
