Union Fire Company No.1
 

2024 Incidents
Jan 100
Feb 115
Mar 94
Apr 96
May 83
Jun 97
Jul 109
Aug 100
Sep 75
Oct 116
Nov 114
Dec 109
Total 1208

Yearly Call Totals
2024 1208
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


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"Our Pride ~ Our Passion ~ Our Privilege"

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No Caption Three call morning and a working fire 🔥 Around 7:50 am Engine 241 and the Tanker responded to Freedom Way in Dickinson Twp (50 box) for a working fire in a woodshop and surrounding exposures

Union Fire Company No.1, January 17

Engine 241s crew assisted with fire attack and extensive overhaul operations. Tanker 41 established water supply command after they arrived. 41 was committed for around 2.5 hours and had 7 members on scene. Thanks to Tanker 34 Shermans Dale Community Volunteer Fire Companyfor the transfer while we were out.

Earlier in the morning Engine 141 handled a debris removal call from a non injury accident. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Wednesday Incidents: Yesterday Company 41 responded to 5 incidents

Union Fire Company No.1, January 16

In the morning just before 09:00 Engine 141 responded to the 800 blk N Hanover St for a vehicle into a building with injuries. Two fire alarms and a crash were handled throughout the day. Last evening Captain Rotelle worked with some of our newer members on air pack familiarization and introduced them to our RIT equipment. All three of these members are full time college students and are rapidly ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Company Meeting Last evening at our January company meeting two seperate crews received unit citations for successful cardiac arrest resuscitations in South Middleton Township

Union Fire Company No.1, January 15

While we often respond to calls to assist the public during their time of need not all outcomes are successful. We appreciate the hard and difficult work our members put in with resuscitation efforts to have not one but two positive outcomes!

Picture of Crew 1: FF Beckes, D/O Rugh and D/O Thumma.

Picture of Crew 2: FF Newhouse, D/O Thumma, FF Kitner and FF Beckes

Finally after presenting unit ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Company 41 (E141, Tanker 41 and Brush 41) along with Mini Pumper 33 worked a tractor and wagon fire this morning in Middlesex Twp on Horners Rd (141-01)

Union Fire Company No.1, January 11

Engine 141 arrived with a well involved tractor and stretched the bumper line for extinguishment.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Overnight Transfer Last night the Engine Co transferred to Northeast Fire & Rescue while they operated on a house fire in Dauphin County

Union Fire Company No.1, January 09

Just while Co.20 was returning HQ dispatched a fire alarm in the township that the Engine responded to.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Overnight Trailer Fire: Company 41 has handled 15 calls so far this week

Union Fire Company No.1, January 08

Yesterday we stayed busy handling several accidents one with confinement.

Around 00:15 Engine 141 and the Chiefs responded to Allen Road for truck brakes on fire in South Middleton Twp. Shortly after returning around 00:40 the box was sent to Sheetz on the Ritner Highway for a Trailer Fire. C241 arrived at dispatch and confirmed a working fire in an enclosed trailer. Engine 141 arrived and deployed ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Garage Fire: Last evening around 20:15 Engine 241 and Tanker 41 assisted Company 46 with a large garage fire on E Main St in West Pennsboro Twp

Union Fire Company No.1, January 06

Engine 241 arrived on scene and deployed two handlines for fire attack. Tanker 41 did what it does best and supplied H20 for the Engine. Crews were on scene for around 2 hours, Company 41 supplied a crew of 8.... (Full Story & Photos)

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January 1975

Union Fire Company No.1, January 04

...50 Years ago....... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Auto Accident Chief & Engine 241 responded to I 81 northbound in the area of mile marker 48 for a reported auto accident

Union Fire Company No.1, January 04

While Enroute Engine 241 passed the crash reporting it was south bound and the vehicle was overturned. The Engine arrived shortly after and confirmed everyone was out of the vehicle. Thankfully there were no major injuries. Crews operated for just under half and hour .... (Full Story & Photos)

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Engine 241 and Brush 41 with a crew of 7 took advantage of the beautiful PA weather today and toured several new developments being built in our first due area ( Middlesex and South Middleton Twps)

Union Fire Company No.1, January 03

Each development brings its own challenges with building types and layouts. Crews used the measuring wheel to estimate hose stretch lengths for buildings with larger set backs, located Knox boxes, alarm panels and sprinkler connections. Although these developments are far from completion some units are beginning to be occupied. Driver training on the Brush for a new driver was also conducted while ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Union Fire Company No.1, January 01

.....40 years ago...537 Alarms.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Company Announcement!

Union Fire Company No.1, January 01

Union Fire Company members want to congratulate Chief Brian Hamilton on his retirement as Fire Chief. Chief Hamilton joined the Union Fire Company in 1988 and has worked his way up the ranks since then. In 2013 Brian took on the role as Fire Chief and has been serving that position since. We truly appreciate your hard work and dedication over the years to help shape the Union into what it is today. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Engine 141 on the street currently handling call # 1200 for 2024

Union Fire Company No.1, December 29

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Morning House Fire This morning E141 & Chief 41 responded for a reported house fire

Union Fire Company No.1, December 27

E141 arrived on scene reporting smoke showing and their own hydrant . Crews deployed a Crosslay and found fire in the rear of the residence in the kitchen area . Multiple crews worked on scene for a significant amount of time overhauling and checking for extension .

Thanks to Northeast Fire & Rescue for the transfer as always we appreciate it !... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Christmas Eve House Fire : 12/24 - Christmas Eve around 21:15 hours the first alarm was sent to the 300 Blk of N Hanover St (45-01) for a reported apartment building fire

Union Fire Company No.1, December 26

Engine 141 was on scene right after dispatch reporting a row with fire through the roof. Most of the members were partaking in Christmas Eve Celebrations creating light staffing at first. Engine 245 was designated as the primary fire attack engine after evaluations were made. First in crews made an aggressive interior attack and held most of the damages to the house of origin. Mutual aid companies ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Catching up on this weeks work!

Union Fire Company No.1, December 26

This week has been very busy so far with several fires and multiple 7-8 call days.

Sunday 12/22 the Tanker responded to Union Church Rd in York County for an attic fire.

Tuesday 12/24 Engine 241 and the Tanker responded to Trindle Rd in Silver Spring Twp for a bedroom fire. 41 had a crew of 7 on scene.

Both of these incidents were scaled down after arrival.... (Full Story & Photos)

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