# Penn Hills Fire – Station 223 > Website of the North Bessemer Volunteer Fire Department, serving the Penn Hills community since 1941. The North Bessemer Volunteer Fire Department (Station 223) is a volunteer fire department based in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania. Established in 1941, the department provides fire suppression, rescue operations, and community education to local residents. This website offers public information about the department's history, leadership, active members, apparatus fleet, upcoming events, news, and ways to support or join the department. ## Pages - [Home](/): Overview of the fire department with latest news, highlights, and calls to action. - [About](/about): Department mission, history since 1941, and current leadership roster. - [Apparatus](/apparatus): Fire trucks, engines, and emergency vehicles in the fleet. - [Members](/members): Active-duty members and officers of the department. - [News](/news): Department news, announcements, and press releases. - [Events](/events): Upcoming department events, open houses, and community activities. - [Gallery](/gallery): Photo gallery of department activities and incidents. - [Contact](/contact): Reach out to the fire department with questions or inquiries. - [Donate](/donate): Support the volunteer fire department with donations. - [Volunteer](/volunteer): Information on joining as a volunteer firefighter or EMT.