This afternoon, Swatara Township Fire Rescue and mutual aid units were sent to the 7400 Block of Stephen Drive for a Multi-Family Structure Fire. Engine 91-5 arrived with smoke from a 3 story EOR townhouse. Ladder 91 arrived as the second due truck company and split working with Truck 33 (Colonial Park). Engine 91 arrived as the 3rd Due Engine & Rescue 91 as the Special Service. Crews located a fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

Late this evening, the Rescue Assignment was sent to the ramp from Chambers Hill Road to Eisenhower Blvd for an MVA w/ Entrapment. Rescue 91 & Chief 91-6 arrived with 1 confined and removed the drivers door. Two patients were transported to UPMC Harrisburg.... (Full Story & Photos)

Early this morning at 1am, units were dispatched to the intersection of Orchard Dr & N. Harrisburg St. (Box 49-1) for a reported MVA w/ Entrapment. R91 & CH91-2 went enroute, and received updated info reporting (1) self-extricated and (1) trapped. R91 AOS and went to work extricating the front passenger. Crews performed a 2-door removal on the passenger side for extrication, and assisted EMS with ... (Full Story & Photos)

We would like to congratulate the following members on their promotions. The promotions are effective October 1st. These individuals completed the newly adopted Swatara Township Fire Rescue Promotional Process consisting of a written examination, training review and oral interview.

Promotion to Truck Company Lieutenant - Cory Noell
Promotion to Engine Company Lieutenant - Sean Marzen
Promotion to ... (Full Story & Photos)

This evening, Rescue 91 was dispatched on the 1st Alarm Assignment to the 200 Block of Elm St in Steelton Borough for a House Fire. Crews from Engine 50 and Engine 91-2 arrived with heavy fire from a 3 story duplex. Rescue 91 arrived and assisted with overhaul and hot spots on all floors.

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Congratulations to Live-In Firefighter Mike Barone on successfully obtaining his National Registry Paramedic Certification. FF Barone has dedicated hundreds of hours to the program and has successfully passed the program today. ... (Full Story & Photos)

This afternoon, Rescue 91 was sent to the 50-01 Box (Front St IAO "No-Mans Land") for an MVA w/ Entrapment. Engine 91 who was out on a medical local added on to the assignment as well. STFR units arrived with 1 trauma patient trapped. STFR units along with Engine 50 removed the occupant within 10 minutes. The patient was transported to a local trauma center.... (Full Story & Photos)

During the overnight hours, Truck 91 transferred to Millersburg Station 20 while multiple units from northern Dauphin, Northumberland and Schuylkill Counties operated at the scene of a sawmill fire outside of Gratz. The Truck covered the northern end of the county for just over 2 hrs before being released.... (Full Story & Photos)