The mission statement of Alpha Fire is: "To protect the lives and property of the members of the Borough of State College and surrounding communities."

All members are required to obtain their national Firefighter I Certification within 24 months of joining.

[3] In addition to protecting property and lives,[4] members of the fire department also engage in activities that foster positive working relations between the department and members of the community.

In the past, such activities have included transporting Santa Claus through the borough during State College's annual Christmas Eve celebration.

The Patton Township Sub-Station facility at 2598 Green Tech Drive opened in 2001.