Peebles District Volunteer Fire Company is one of three fire companies which serve the town of McCandless. It also provides mutual aid services to nearby communities. The company utilizes two main trucks: a Saulisbury Rescue vehicle and a Saulisbury Engine and is also equipped with a 2003 Ford Explorer, a 1996 Ford F-350, a boat trailer, a Polaris Ranger 6x6 and a specialized rescue trailer. There are 20 active-duty firefighters and 11 line officers at Peebles District Volunteer Fire Company.