History:
On December 21, 1885, several people met and organized this fire company known as the Eclipse Fire Company of Mercersburg, PA. The Eclipse Fire Company started with two hose reels and a Silsby Steamer and 1000 feet of hose.

In 1920, the 1885 Steamer was mounted on a Cadillac chassis. This became the departments first motorized vehicle. The first factory built vehicle came in 1924, then for the next 15-20 years, the equipment was updated by Fire Chief Edgar Fallon, who served as chief from 1905 till 1963.

In 1925, the Eclipse Fire Company became the Mercersburg Fire Company.
On January 22nd, 1942, the company was renamed to its present name as Mercersburg, Montgomery, Peters & Warren Volunteer Fire Company.

In 1954, the company bought 2 way radios for the department. In 1955 and 1956, they bought a new truck. In 1962, it was decided to have a paid person at the salary of $5,000.00 per year.

In 1964, the second fire chief position was filled by Henry Steiger, who served from 1964 until 1976. Also, in 1964, members were devoted to finding a lot for a building and a new fire hall and the first meeting held at the new fire hall was on January 29, 1965.

In 1977, the third fire chief, C. Edgar Snyder, was elected and served until 1983. Also, in 1977, Nick Barbuzanes was appointed to the full time employee position.

In July, 1983, the following members were recognized for their acts in saving a 4 year old girl in a house fire in the Borough of Mercersburg at a meeting: Nick Barbuzanes, Paul N. Christophel, and Donald Stoner, Jr.

In August, 1983, Nick Barbuzanes was elected as acting fire chief for the remainder of that year. In 1984, Nick Barbuzanes was appointed fire chief and a new rescue pumper was ordered with delivery early the next year.

In January of 1985, a 1985 Sutphen was received. The unit was designated as Engine 9-2. In October of 1989, M.M.P.&W. took delivery of a 2001 Ford F550 which was placed inservice as Rescue 9.

In September of 1991, a 1991 Sutphen was received. The unit was designated as Engine 9-1. In December of 1999, Tower 9 was received. It is a 1977 refurbished Sutphen. We also received our 1999 Sutphen Engine Tanker the same year back in March.

In March of 2000 we donated our old ladder truck to a fire company in Tennesse. In July of 2001, M.M.P.&W. took delivery of a 2001 Ford F550 which was placed in service as Rescue 9.

In December 2004, Chief Nick Barbuzanes announced his retirement effective December 31st, 2004. On January 1st, 2005, Donald E. Stoner Jr was named Fire Chief, as Nick Barbuzanes retired after 21 years. The company also went to having two paid personnel on the the fire side and Waynesboro ALS was awarded the contract to staff the ambulances with two personnel from 5am till 5 pm.

In June 2005, the 1985 Sutphen pumper known as Engine 9-2 was sold to the Seymour Fire Department in Tennessee. To this day everything is going as planned throughout both the fire company and the ambulance company.