Waymart Volunteer Fire Company

Waymart is located in the mid western edge of Wayne County and borders Lackawanna County. The borough consists of a 2.8 square mile urban area with roughly 3,500 residents. Additionally the Company is responsible for all emergency services in Canaan Township, and a portion of South Canaan Township, which comprises an additional 4,000 residents in a 30 square mile area. Waymart Fire Company is on 1st alarm automatic-assignment to 7 municipalities including Canaan Township, South Canaan Township, Clinton Township, Prompton, Seelyville, Carbondale Township, Lake Ariel, and Waymart Borough. Additionally, our 2nd alarm coverage extends into 11 other municipalities spread throughout 3 different counties including: City of Carbondale, Clifford, Browndale, Greenfield Twp, Honesdale, Hawley, Hamlin, Mayfield, Fell Township, Forest City, and Uniondale. Our members log thousands of hours of service in fundraisers, training, and various calls for help. Our volunteers answer an average of 200+ calls per year.