Frequently Asked Questions
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Call the Fire Company, 724-776-1196. Leave your name, phone number, and your call will be returned.
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There is no Fire Marshall in Cranberry Township. The Fire Prevention Ordinance and other fire-related ordinances are administered by the Community Development Department.Volunteer Fire Company
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No, the Fire Company does not fill swimming pools. To avoid paying sewer fees on the water used to fill your pool, call the Cranberry Township Customer Service Desk at 724-776-4806 for details about deduct meters.Volunteer Fire Company
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First, check to make sure the battery is good. Batteries should be replaced twice a year. If the batteries are fresh and the problem continues, call 911.
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Whenever possible, the Fire Company will try to help, but its volunteers are often at work during normal business hours. Call 724-776-1196, ext. 1805 to find out. You can also look up “Fire Extinguishers” online for companies that provide safety-related services.Volunteer Fire Company
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No. Cranberry defines recreational fires as small fires that are used for cooking food, using a fire pit three feet in diameter or less.
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No; the Township does not permit burning to dispose of waste or debris, whether in an open space or contained in a burn barrel.
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Check the batteries. If they’re okay, call 911; the Volunteer Fire Company will respond.Volunteer Fire Company
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Please be safe. Refer to the State Police FAQ page.
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No, the Cranberry Volunteer Fire Company does not rent hall facilities, tables or chairs.Volunteer Fire Company
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No. Pennsylvania’s DEP does not permit open burning or barrel burning of trash or yard waste.Fire Prevention
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Small fires using clean-burning wood, or barbeque grill/pits which are used for cooking, warmth, or pleasure are allowed. Fire pits or other fire containments may be no larger than 3 feet in diameter and no more than 2 feet above ground level. Large ceremonial bonfires are only allowed by permit.Fire Prevention
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Businesses, restaurants, apartment buildings and institutions in Cranberry outfitted with either fire alarms, sprinklers, or hood systems must have a licensed third-party professional test those systems and report the results to the Township either annually or semi-annually, depending on the building use and system type. Application forms to request an inspection and letters notifying property owners of their inspection dates are mailed by the Township.Fire Prevention