Community Services
FIRE
Washington Township is served by the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company 280.
Washington Township VFD
Pete Bowser, Chief
1124 Reesedale Road
Adrian, PA 16210
724-545-1833
They are, for all emergencies and in all ways, our closest first responders. The members are our neighbors and have invested much personal time in training, equipment maintenance, and continual fundraising, so if you can lend a hand in any way, they can always use your help. At the very least, please support their fundraising efforts.
For more information, give them a call or visit them on Facebook.
AMBULANCE SERVICE
Ambulance service to Washington Township residents is provided by two Ambulance Companies: Kittanning No. 6 EMS in Kittanning and Sugarcreek Ambulance Service in Sugarcreek. Kittanning No. 6 serves the southern part of Washington Township, while Sugarcreek serves the northern part.
Kittanning No 6 was founded in 1902, while Sugarcreek Ambulance Service has been in business since 1975.
Funding for ambulance service is primarily through patients’ health insurance but also through donations, state funds, when available, and memberships. Although most health insurance covers emergency transport, ambulance service memberships can help defray some of the out-of-pocket expenses associated with these services.
Kittanning No 6 EMS
Membership
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Period: July 1 – June 30
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Individuals 65+ – $40
Individuals <65 – $45
Husband & Wife – $55
Family and Children <18 – $70
Sugarcreek Ambulance Svc.
Membership
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Period: Jan 1 – Dec 31
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Individuals – $30
Families – $55
Seasonal Household – $30
For more information on subscriptions, or if you would like to join the team, contact the appropriate ambulance company below.
Kittanning No 6 EMS
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Larry Martin, Manager
108 Mulberry Street
Kittanning, PA 16201
KittanningEMS@gmail.com
724 548-1959
724-548-7815 (non-emergency transport)
724-543-2236 (fax)
https://www.facebook.com/Kitt6EMS/
Sugarcreek Township Ambulance Service
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Michael Barrett, Chief
2030 State Rt. 268
East Brady, PA 16028
michaelbarrett230@yahoo.com
724-526-5227
https://www.facebook.com/SCEMS230/
POLICE
Washington Township does not have a municipal police department and so relies entirely on the Pennsylvania State Police for all criminal, traffic, and public safety proceedings. The township pays no additional fees for these services.
Although using the PA State Police (PSP) can save the township a big expense, using the PSP leaves service gaps. State police officers are widely dispersed and not assigned to a specific municipality. Response times are slower, and the PSP cannot enforce local ordinances, like curfews or parking restrictions. They also don’t respond to fire or EMS calls, as local police often do.
Troop D, headquartered in Butler, is responsible for policing Armstrong County as well as Butler, Beaver, Lawrence, Mercer, and parts of northeastern Allegheny Counties. One of Troop D’s six stations is located in Kittanning. This Kittanning station conducts Child Safety Seat Checks on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. For more information on this, as well as Camp Cadet and Sunny Day Camp, contact the Kittanning station.
Pennsylvania State Police
130 Parkview Drive Extension
Kittanning, PA 16201
724-543-2011 – Phone
724-548-7017 – TTY
724-543-4360 – FAX
Commander: Lt. Eric C. Simko
Always call 911 to report a crime in progress. To report suspicious activity click here or download the See Something Send Something mobile app. For additional tip information and phone numbers visit this page.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & PUBLIC SAFETY
While natural disasters, emergencies, or unexpected attacks cannot be controlled, we can be prepared and take action now to protect ourselves and our families.
Emergency Management in Pennsylvania is governed by Title 35, The Emergency Services Code. Under Title 35, every county, city, borough, town, and township in the Commonwealth is required to adhere to certain emergency management-related standards.
Key Provisions of the PA Emergency Services Code
- Establish a local emergency management organization.
- Appoint an Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) to oversee planning, training, and preparation during non-diaster times, and to act as the coordinator in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during times of disasters.
- Prepare and maintain an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). An EOP establishes the overall authority, roles, and functions performed during incidents. It also seeks to prevent and minimize injury and damage caused by the disaster and allows for a prompt and effective response in consonance with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Plan.
- Establish, equip, and staff an Emergency Operators Center (EOC).
- Provide Emergency Training.
- Organize and prepare all locally available manpower and equipment necessary for disaster emergency readiness.
- Implement precautionary measures to mitigate anticipated effects of disaster (i.e. flood control).
- Cooperate and coordinate with public and private agencies in achieving any purpose of the Emergency Management Code.
- Provide the public with information concerning disaster situations.
- Participate in drills and exercises scheduled by the State or Federal agencies.
- Coordinate with other political subdivisions.
In Pennsylvania, response to emergencies and disasters starts at the local level; the direction of disaster emergency management services is the responsibility of the lowest level of government affected. After local resources are overwhelmed, a higher level of government will assist.
COMMUNITY PARK
The 17-acre Washington Township Memorial Park is located at 566 Adrian Sherrett Road, Cowansville, PA 16218. It is 1.2 miles north of the Washington Township Municipal Building. The park is open from dawn to dusk and features a veteran memorial as well as a small and a large pavilion. Both pavilions have electricity, lights, and picnic tables, and each is available for rent. Toilets are nearby, as is water. Click here for more information on pavilion rentals.
Recreational Activities Available at the Park
- Softball/Baseball Field
- Playground
- Horseshoe pits
- Volleyball Court
- Basketball Court
- Pavilion Rentals
History of the Washington Township Community Park (coming soon)
GARBAGE COLLECTION
The following trash haulers service Washington Township:
Phill It Up Disposal
(formerly Hagofskys)
Veteran Owned and Operated
119 Pine Tree Rd.
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 919-2838
Info@phillitup.com
$35/month – 4 bags
additional bags – $4/bag
Shank Waste Service
4201 Arnold Ave.
Lower Burrell, PA 15068
(724) 226-8320
$93/3 months
95-gallon wheeled trash can
Waste Management
10% discount to veterans
1436 W Sunbury Road
West Sunbury, PA 16061
800-677-4884
$27.99/month
96-gallon wheeled can holds seven 13-gallon trash bags (households with 5-7 people)
$28.39/month
Four to six 32-gallon customer-supplied trash bags or smaller per week
$20.43 / month
One to three 32-gallon customer-supplied trash bags or smaller per week
Schumacher Refuse
1872 PA-268
East Brady, PA 16028
(724) 526-3236
Schumacher services only the northeastern side of the township (Wattersonville, Van Buren, and Sherett), NOT Adrian, Frenchs Corners, Morrows Corners, or Reesdale.
$85/3 months – 3 bags per week
RECYCLING
Recycling is not required in Washington Township. Residents wishing to recycle are encouraged to drop off their recyclables at the Armstrong Recycling Center or at one of the eight recycling trailers located throughout the county.
Armstrong Recycling Center
139 Armsdale Road
Kittanning, PA 16201
724-919-8594
Recycling Center Hours
Mon- Fri: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
NO AFTER-HOUR DROPOFFS
For more information on recycling in Armstrong County, including recycling trailer locations and materials collected, visit the recycling page on the county website.
The Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) has collection events for glass, household chemicals, electronics, and hard-to-recycle items. Check them out here.
Butler County also has Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collections days. Click here to see their 2023 schedule. NOTE: you do not have to be a resident of Butler County but you do have to pre-register with the collections contractor and there may be a fee depending on the item.