Union Fire Company No.1
 

2024 Incidents
Jan 100
Feb 115
Mar 94
Apr 96
May 81
Jun 97
Jul 109
Aug 100
Sep 75
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total 867

Yearly Call Totals
2023 1074
2022 1079
2021 1050
2020 915
2019 985
2018 915
2017 913
2016 891
2015 906
2014 928
2013 886
2012 816
2011 900


Welcome to the Official Website for the Union Fire Company No.1, Carlisle, PA

"Our Pride ~ Our Passion ~ Our Privilege"

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🎉Congratulations 🎉 Please join us in Congratulating one of our own

Union Fire Company No.1, October 16

Captain O’Donnell has been working rigorously for the past three years and was recently sworn in to the PA Bar by the Honorable Judge Curcillo. We’re all very proud!!!... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Fire Prevention E241 and crew were out at Carlisle Kinder Care for fire prevention on Tuesday

Union Fire Company No.1, October 16

Crews did a tour of the engine and a gear demonstration.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Company Training Crews worked with our probationary members on basic handline deployment

Union Fire Company No.1, October 16

The crews practiced stretching and flowing the 200’ crosslays and the 300’ line off the rear.

Photo Credit: Nikki Peterson... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Fire Prevention E141 and Crew were out recently at Carlisle Christian Academy providing a Display and Fire Prevention talk for students !

Union Fire Company No.1, October 15

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Pump Testing Crews were out at Carlisle Water Works early this morning completing our annual pump testing

Union Fire Company No.1, October 12

All three pieces performed flawlessly and met the mark for another year . Thanks to the members that came out this morning for all your help. Special thanks to John Sheaffer for the continued in depth knowledge and dedication to pump testing !! His pictures are alright too !... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Saturday October 5, 2024 Union participated in the Home Depot Safety Day, we had a great turnout and the staff were more than accommodating!

Union Fire Company No.1, October 09

Kids were taken inside to a workshop where they could build a fire truck and practice stop-drop-and-roll. Our crews gave tours of the engine, handed out fire helmets and other fire prevention related items. One thing to note is that we were very impressed with many parents in providing their children instructions on what to do if there is a fire in their home. Having escape routes, meeting places ... (Full Story & Photos)

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1929 American LaFrance Engine rebuild progress pics

Union Fire Company No.1, October 04

Good things take time and it's looking great! Hal Fillinger is an artist in his craft. Thanks to Josh Bramble for forwarding the photos.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Union Fire Company No.1, October 04

...Pumping the 1961 LaFrance at Biddle Mission Park after it was returned to Carlisle after being on loan to the State Fire School since 1985.

Repainted by Bob McCaa of Lewistown.... (Full Story & Photos)

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The President is a little behind on posting the Union Fire Company Member of the Month

Union Fire Company No.1, September 23

We'll let him slide as it was a busy summer!

The June Member of the Month is Seth Munson.

Years of Service - 25 years in the fire service, 6 years with Union

Previous Fire Service Experience - I grew up around, and am currently Chief of, the Silver Spring Community Fire Company (Cumberland County Co. 31).

Career/Education - Currently, I am a career driver/operator at Carlisle Fire and Rescue ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Union Fire Company No.1, September 20

36, 39, 41 & 45 met at the county training grounds to complete night two of truck company operations.

Crews went over vertical ventilation, Forcible entry on inward and outward swinging doors, cutting rebar and forcing different locks with multiple methods. Special thanks to our mutual aid agencies that continue to provide apparatus , equipment and people to come out and train with us. The feedback ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Yesterday afternoon 9/14 just after 14:00 Engine 141, Tanker 41 and Engine 245 responded to the 400 blk E North St in the Borough for a car fire

Union Fire Company No.1, September 15

Engine 141 arrived with 2 vehicles on fire in the parking lot. After extinguishment it was determined three other vehicles in the lot also had heat damage. Crews were on scene about half hour.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Yesterday the Engine Company handled four incidents

Union Fire Company No.1, September 13

Around 11:55 we handled a small kitchen fire in the first block of S Pitt St. The tenant was fortunate enough to have a dry chemical extinguisher on hand and used it efficiently. Later on in the evening the crew handled a gas leak on S West St. Just after picking up from that we headed to Cumberland County 911 for the annual Fire and EMS memorial service. They recognize the members who have passed ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Afternoon Trailer / Brush Fires: Today at 16:31 Engine 141 responded for a gas leak inside in Carlisle Borough

Union Fire Company No.1, September 11

Shortly after at 16:46 units were dispatched to I-81 S for a vehicle fire. Engine 241 and the Brush responded, a short time later Engine 141 cleared the gas leak and responded as well. Brush 41 arrived to find a u haul trailer on fire and several brush fires burning in the median and on the shoulder. Lines were deployed off all three units to contain the fires in a short time. Units cleared in about ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Boro Training Crews from multiple agencies got together for Boro Training to hone there skills on truck company operations

Union Fire Company No.1, September 04

Through the night members worked on vertical ventilation cuts out of the bucket of Truck 45 and off the stick of Truck 36 as well as a Paxton drill and forcible entry on inward and outward swinging doors. This is night one of 2 for all companies and we will be meeting again to complete more skills related to Truck Operations!

Many thanks to Citizens Fire Company No. 1 for bringing the Truck down ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Engine 141 on the street handling call #800 for 2024

Union Fire Company No.1, September 04

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No Caption Tiger Patrick soaking up the Sun while a taking a few day break from his "ruck"

Union Fire Company No.1, August 28

Safe travels tomorrow northward!... (Full Story & Photos)

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