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Fall Gun Raffle WINNERS.

Thanks to everyone who attended the event and to all of our faithful patrons who purchased tickets. You all contributed and ensured that our biggest fundraiser of the year was a success.

Our Veteran’s Gun Winner was
David Schlemmer, U.S. Army 1974-1975.
Pictured l. to r. are Robert “Norm” Weaver, Jr. and David.
This gun is sponsored by Dave’s Metal Roofing.

Our 1st Responder Gun Winner was Missy Peffer.
(pictured l. to r. are Missy, Chief Scott Bowers and Katie Hinds. This gun is sponsored by Katie’s Furry Friends and Dug Hill Ammo and Arms.

Events and Things…

  • Fall Gun Raffle

    The annual fall gun raffle was Saturday, November 22, 2025.

    CLICK the photo above to see the full list of gun winners off the ticket.

    Scott will be making contact with all the winners who weren’t present so you can make arrangements with Beverly’s Guns and Ammo to claim your prize.

    Thanks to everyone who attended and helped make the fundraiser a success.

  • Honey Badger BINGO

    BINGO is on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday every month.

    Payouts are $100 per game (20 regular games) and a $1,000 Jackpot game to end the night. Early Birds, Progressive Games, Mini-Jackpots are also available.

    Rip tickets are also sold for those who enjoy playing tickets.

  • Big Run Event Center

    Rent our Event Center for your special event or party. Contact our reservation line and talk to Marcia at (814) 503-0187.

    Located adjacent to the firehall there is ample space to host your event and plenty of parking.

The Big Run Fire Dept. was chartered in 1940. In 1995, we re-branded as the Big Run Area Volunteer Fire Company to better reflect the area that we serve.

We provide fire, rescue and EMS services to the municipalities of Big Run Borough, Gaskill Township, Henderson Township & Bell Township in Jefferson County and Banks Township in Indiana County. We also provide mutual aid assistance to all the nearby communities and they do the same for us when needed.

Be sure to visit and Like or Follow our brand NEW facebook page. The new page is the FULL name of our company. Any old pages (where the Vol. Fire Co. is not spelled out is most likely a scam). Please ensure you are not following a fake page. The new FB page is located at facebook.com/bigrunfire

Meet the Officers

  • Scott Bowers

    Chief

  • D. Matthew Powell

    Deputy Chief

  • Joel Bowers

    Assistant Chief

  • Shaun Herndon

    Captain

  • Andrew O'Harah

    Lieutenant 1

  • Jim Nolf

    Lieutenant 2

  • Nick Runco

    Fire Police Captain

  • Christian Gallaher

    QRS Coordinator

  • Robert Weaver, Jr.

    President

  • Jeff Pearce

    Vice-President

  • Marcia Bowers

    Treasurer

  • Glenn Pearce

    Financial Secretary

  • Heather Bowers

    Recording Secretary

  • Board of Directors

    Kevin Villella, Jim Nolf, Matt Powell, Glenn Pearce, Joel Bowers, Jeff Pearce, Shaun Herndon

Fire Company Sponsors

Reagle Notary

Standard Pennant

Best Kawasaki

Big Run Flooring

Malone Enterprises

Dave's Metal Roofing

Beverly Guns & Supply LLC

Fast Cut Lawn & Logging

Byler's Bargain Sporting Goods

Crazy Horse Saloon & Grill

Biggie's Quality Meats

Byler's Bent & Dent

Forest Manufacturing

Yoder's Furniture

Haag's Feed & Supply

Hostetler Tables & Chairs

Wise Veterinary Clinic

Carlson Auto Repair

B&E Powdercoating

Byler's Rustic Furniture

London's Country Creamery

Raber Logs & Lumber

Raber Lumber & Supply

H.B. Hardwoods

Kendalls Kreations

Spitzer Ford DuBois

Wayne McKee Electric

Shumaker Funeral Home

Big Run Diesel

Big Run Finishes

Big Run Lumber

EMM Chevrolet

Brosius Towing

Burma Corporation

Dutchmen Construction

Hawk Construction

Miller’s Hearth & Home

Wehrle Arc Welding

E&S Horse Supply

Marion Center Bank

Josh Wachob Electric

S.E.T. Construction

Stallion Mechanical

Kosko Wood Products

Coblentz Custom Sawing

Weaver Sheds

Mountain View Lumber

Malburg Allstate Insurance

Sykesville Ambulance

JAWCo Fire, Inc.

Stump Creek Variety Store

Asphalt Armor Sealcoating

Big Run Event Center

Honey Badger BINGO

Contact Us

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