Wednesday evening, Company 33 responded to a reported dryer fire in Middlesex Township. Crews found a smoke condition in the residence and secured power and gas to the appliance. The appliance was moved to the exterior of the home where is was dismantled to make sure the fire was out. There was damage to the home other than the smoke odor. The dryer vent tube was found mostly blocked at the elbow ... (Full Story & Photos)

Chris Venezia

How long have you been at New Kingstown?

going on 3 months

What is your favorite part about New Kingstown?

The dedication of the membership to being the best they can be, The family atmosphere and how they make everyone feel a part of this great organization!

What is your favorite quote?
“Leadership is taking responsibility, not making excuses!”…. unknown author

What is your ... (Full Story & Photos)

Squad (6) responded Saturday just before lunch to South Middleton Township as RIT for the House Fire. Engine (4) responded when Command requested additional units for manpower. E33 was canceled while responding and asked to transfer to Co. 36 Station 1.... (Full Story & Photos)

After pancakes for breakfast, the topic for 3rd Saturday Training was “in house” Man Vs. Machine. Crews went over in detail our MvM Kit, small hand tools as well as the Dewalt tools. Discussion included ring removal using the dremel tool, rubber bands, or fishing line. We also covered hand/arm entrapment in single and two stage snow blowers. Both blowers were basically stripped and taken apart with ... (Full Story & Photos)

Squad (5), MP (5), Traffic, and Chief 33 along with E41 and R45 responded to the Harrisburg Pike and N Middlesex Rd for an accident reported to be involving a car under a tractor trailer. Crews arrived to find conditions as dispatched. Squad 33 began to stabilize the vehicles to insure no additional movement. The passenger vehicle driver was removed and treated for transport by A40. In order to open ... (Full Story & Photos)

MP33 (with 5) transferred to Co. 36 “Holly” Station while they operated on a Moutain Fire in North Middleton Township. No calls were handled from the transfer.... (Full Story & Photos)

Tuesday evening, both township companies got together for a scheduled tour of the Silver Spring Personal Care Home on State Road. The facility staff provided a meal for the members, which as we know first responders rarely eat warm food as was the case of responding to the reported house fire in Mechanicsburg just as we were sitting down to eat. Nonetheless, we returned after the call and completed ... (Full Story & Photos)

With continued apparatus cleanup, station chores, and getting gear back together from previous calls, the members took in 4 more calls on Tuesday in addition to the overnight house fire in Mechanicsburg.

09:23 - Lift Assist
09:40 - Fire Police assist to Monroe
14:45 - Transfer to EC52
15:20 - Fire Police assist on I81
18:12 - House Fire, RIT to Mechanicsburg

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At 01:13, Squad 33 (with 6) responded as RIT on the working house fire in Mechanicsburg. E33 (with 4) was added on the 2nd alarm at 01:28. Units were back in station by 04:00. Thanks to Fairview Twp for transferring R68 to Station 33 while we were committed.... (Full Story & Photos)

Company 33 had a very busy afternoon and evening Monday responding to 7 incidents. At one point, the only thing in the Station was the Spill Trailer. Multiple overlapping incidents were handled by outstanding crew members. If we counted correctly, at one point there were over 20 members on station!

15:40 - Engine (with 4) transfer to Newville
15:54 - Tanker (with 2) transfer to Penn Twp.
16:32 - ... (Full Story & Photos)

50 tonight. The crew thanks them for their hospitality.... (Full Story & Photos)

1. How long have you been at New Kingstown? I

been a member for I think 10 years or more.

2. What is your favorite part of New Kingstown?

The family atmosphere and the friends I have gained

3. What is your favorite quote?

If you can dream it, you can achieve it.
Zig Ziglar

4. What is your job outside New Kingstown?

911 Dispatcher at Cumberland County Department of Public Safety... (Full Story & Photos)

E33 (with 4) was sent on a transfer to Newville Co. 47. Not long after the Engine left, Tanker 33 (with 2) transferred to Penn Township Co. 50. Engine 33 is now at the fire scene on Thor Lane in Upper Mifflin Township assisting with replacement manpower. Station 33 remains staffed with 6 interior members as of this post. ... (Full Story & Photos)