In 2002 the Aspinwall, Blawnox and Sharpsburg Fire Departments got together to form a combined effort to provide river fire/rescue services for the Allegheny River Basin to include the river areas of the three communities and nearby surrounding communities when requested. At this time the combined service maintains 5 boats for the use of fire/rescue. The boats are kept at 2 different locations along the river. Any member of any department can man any of the craft. In 2007 the Blawnox Volunteer Fire Company became an Accredited Level I Water Rescue Team with Pennsylvania Water Rescue and the Pennsylvania Water Rescue Instructors Association.   Click on image to visit there website.