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9-1-1 did not exist yet and the Communications Center was in its infancy still. Prior to the Com Center existing in the mid 1950's, people called the local firehouses by phone or whatever nearby number that was listed for a fire company member for compainies "out in the country". On this particular call, the caller called the firehouse direct....which still occurred at times well into the late ... (Full Story & Photos)

...50 years ago. I believe Jack Myers was driving the Rural Engine.... (Full Story & Photos)

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E141 arrived finding a small fire . Crews stretched the 300’ off the rear to extinguish the fire. The porch area was opened up to verify no extension to the interior of the building. Boro units and Engine 38 operated on scene for roughly an hour.... (Full Story & Photos)

By being very specific with our reporting we are able to provide accurate incident information. We do not include fire police only incidents as calls for our department.

2024 Rundown: 1,208 total calls - (1,074 in 2023)

Building Fires - 36 (4 Commercial, 22 Residential, 10 outbuildings)
Auto Fires - 30 (10 Large, 13 Small, 7 Truck brakes only)
Auto Accidents - 199 (10 Entrapments, 1- Entrapment ... (Full Story & Photos)

By being very specific with our reporting we are able to provide accurate incident information. We do not include fire police only incidents as calls for our department.

2024 Rundown: 1,208 total calls - (1,074 in 2023)

Building Fires - 36 (4 Commercial, 22 Residential, 10 outbuildings)
Auto Fires - 30 (10 Large, 13 Small, 7 Truck brakes only)
Auto Accidents - 199 (10 Entrapments, 1- Entrapment ... (Full Story)

Come check out our ice sculptures for Carlisle’s ice fest! Also please use extra caution in the downtown area this weekend as there will be heavy pedestrian traffic!... (Full Story & Photos)

Derek completed basic training in September and went onto the Louis F Garland Fire Academy in San Angelo, Texas. Derek graduated the fire academy earlier this week and is now a DOD Firefighter in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Derek plans to join us as a live in firefighter as he searches for full time employment in the fire service field. Congratulations again Derek, we look forward to having ... (Full Story & Photos)

The crew met with students from 3rd - 8th grade to talk about our operation and showed them some of the tools we use on calls. The Engine responded to a fire alarm in Middlesex Twp while we were at the event.... (Full Story & Photos)

Adams County Chief 7 arrived reporting a working House Fire on arrival and Engine 7-1 deployed attack lines to extinguish fire. Truck 36 and Engine 136 arrived shortly after and initiated searches and assisted with fire attack on Divisions 1 & 2. Engine 241 arrived and crews went forward to divisions 1 & 2 assisting with extinguishment and overhaul. Crews from multiple agencies worked for over 3 ... (Full Story & Photos)

The trailer was involved in an earlier fire on I-81. Staff at John’s noticed there was still fire inside the trailer after it made it back to the yard. Crew knocked the fire down and then began overhaul. John’s staff utilized equipment to open the trailer up and assisted the crew with off loading the contents to finish extinguishment. Crews were on scene for almost 2 hours.

Company 41 has handled ... (Full Story & Photos)

Company 41 has handled just under 25 incidents already this week. Monday morning our day room floor got a much needed facelift! Thank you to FF / Trustee Devin Beckes and his daughter Noel for stripping, waxing and buffing the floor, it looks fantastic! Crews stayed busy running calls including several accidents, box alarms and one fire. Tuesday evening we stayed indoors and conducted training. ... (Full Story & Photos)

While enroute county advised there was believed to be extension in the walls and upgraded the box to a first alarm. Engine 241 arrived on scene and stretched a line inside for fire attack. Crews worked to open up the wall and ceiling for extinguishment. 41 supplied a crew of 7, units were on scene for around 1.5 hours in subzero temperatures.... (Full Story & Photos)

Nace Family with the passing of "Chet" last evening. I believe he was 83 years old.
Chet joined the Union Fire Company in 1958. He basically grew up in the firehouse with his Dad Merl being one of the career drivers at the Union from the 1940's-1960's. They lived next door to the firehouse. Chet was very active in the late 50's into the 1960's. He served as Chief Hose Director (Captain) and Assistant ... (Full Story)

Smyser, B.Diehl-Noble and J.Arbolino on successful completion of Mod C . These gentleman will now be able to pack up for Exterior fires after completion of the in house SCBA test. Job well done men !!... (Full Story & Photos)