With the forecasted snow storm ahead, this will likely be the greatest snowfall this area has seen in a decade. With all emergencies, preplanning is key. Here are a few tips to help you weather the storm:

1. Clear snow and ice away from your house’s Gas Meter, Furnace, and Dryer Vents as well as any other exhaust pipes on the side of your home.

2. If you have a fire hydrant in front of your home, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Attached is the 2025 end of Year Report for Silver Spring Township. This is by far the most information that has ever been compiled across Fire and EMS in a combined effort. As we focus more attention to capturing data for 2026, it will be shared as it becomes necessary. The end of year data for just New Kingstown is still be worked on. Thanks for viewing... (Full Story & Photos)

E33 (with 4) responded to Juniata County to assist on a large building fire just after 03:00 Wednesday morning. Companies had been working several hours in the frigid temperatures and our engine was part of relief crews that were called to assist. E33 operated several hours before returning. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The New Kingstown Fire Company has a very successful live in firefighter program. Having members "in station" allows for an immediate response to any incident, regardless of the time of day. With their work schedules, there are times when they are not all available. We also have a bunk room available for members who are able to "casually" bunk in as their time allows. E33 responded with a full crew ... (Full Story & Photos)

In the emergency services field, automatic and mutual aid partners are heavily relied upon on large scale incidents; this morning was one of those incidents. The New Kingstown Fire Company would like to thank the following companies that assisted on the fire:

Union Fire Company
North Middleton Vol Fire Company
Carlisle Fire Rescue
Carlisle Barracks Fire Dept
Monroe Fire Company
Silver Spring Community ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine (6), Tanker (2), and U233 (2) responded just prior to 04:30 for a first due Barn Fire. Chief 7 reported a large pole barn, used as a shop and storage, fully involved. E241,E33, and E38 arrived together with E241 taking fire attack. T33 went back the lane to supply E241 and became the nurse tanker from the LDH supply. Chief 33 took operations on Side A. Crews worked for several hours in the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Exciting news out of New Kingstown this Saturday morning - We are going to have a community parade in celebration of America's 250th Birthday. The Parade will be held on Friday, July 3rd at 6PM. More details will follow as we begin the planning process!!... (Full Story & Photos)

The Silver Spring Township Companies responded to an accident at 07:46 Friday morning at Carlisle Pike and Sterling Parkway. While on scene of this incident, another accident occurred which had a vehicle overturned into the parking lot of Olive Garden (just south of where we were operating. Squad 33 cleared the first accident to respond to the second. Squad 33 found one person confined in the overturned ... (Full Story & Photos)

Squad 33 (with 6) along with Chief 7 responded to the 1500blk of Harrisburg Pike for a fuel leak from a tractor trailer. Squad 33 arrived finding an active leak which was spreading approximately 400' on the highway. Absorbents were used to control the leak. Utility 233 with the Spill Trailer was requested to the scene to assist for additional resources. The incident was released to the clean up contractor; ... (Full Story & Photos)

1500 Blk of Harrisburg Pike NB lanes reduced to one lane due to fuel leak from tractor trailer. Use caution or avoid the area. This is also affecting the NB I81 Exit Ramp at Exit 52.... (Full Story & Photos)

Silver Spring Township is hiring a Public Safety Officer!

POSITION SUMMARY: The role of the Public Safety Officer is a fast-paced position. The position includes code enforcement, inspections, fire safety & education and responding to Fire and EMS incidents. The Public Safety Officer will support fire/rescue emergencies for the two fire companies in Silver Spring Township (Silver Spring Community ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, we recognize those who serve and protect us!! To the officers of the Silver Spring Township Police Department, Middlesex Township Police Department, Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department, Pennsylvania State Police, and all the many departments that has provided assistance to us, WE - THANK YOU!!... (Full Story & Photos)

Silver Spring Township is hiring a public safety officer!

POSITION SUMMARY: The role of the Public Safety Officer is a fast-paced position. The position includes code enforcement, inspections, fire safety & education and responding to Fire and EMS incidents. The Public Safety Officer will support fire/rescue emergencies for the two fire companies in Silver Spring Township (Silver Spring Community ... (Full Story & Photos)