Firefighter Oka has recently completed all the requirements for Firefighter 1 certification. After taking a leave of absence for several months, FF Oka returned and has been working diligently to make up for lost time. Completing this training was a top priority, and the department recognizes his dedication and hard work in achieving this important milestone.... (Full Story & Photos)

Representatives from the Fire Store visited on Tuesday evening to demonstrate new fire hose options currently available. Several types were discussed, including a 1 1/2-inch hose featuring reinforced sections near the male end, as well as 1 3/4-inch hoses and a true 1 3/4-inch model. The 1 1/2-inch hose has already been evaluated by major fire departments, such as those in Washington, D.C. The event ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 3:31 a.m. on Tuesday, Township fire and emergency crews responded to a report of a carbon monoxide incident at 6520 Carlisle Pike. Command 32A arrived on scene and was informed that construction activities inside the building had resulted in elevated carbon monoxide levels. Squad 31, Engine 33, and Squad 33 worked for several hours to ventilate the building and used monitoring equipment to ensure ... (Full Story & Photos)

Chief Brown has completed the May report for Silver Spring Township Emergency Services. The report is attached to this post.... (Full Story & Photos)

Following two recent severe thunderstorms on Thursday and Sunday evenings, Company 33 remained busy, responding to 6 incidents on Thursday and 13 on Sunday evening. While there were no major incidents, crews handled multiple reports of downed trees and wires throughout the area.... (Full Story & Photos)

Squad, Chief, Chief 2, and Traffic assisted Monroe Fire with a collision involving a pole that was sheared off in the 1400 block of West Trindle Road on Sunday morning. Crews arrived to find one person injured at the scene. Responders determined that the downed wires were phone lines and safely removed both the wires and the damaged pole. Units remained on scene for approximately 30 minutes.... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday evening, fire and EMS crews responded to a reported house fire on Simmons Road in Monroe Township. Multiple units, including an engine, tanker, squad, and traffic control, responded from Co. 33.

Engine 33 arrived first and established a water supply by laying a five-inch hose down the driveway. The tanker followed the engine to provide additional support. Upon arrival, firefighters observed ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m., township fire companies were dispatched to Green Hill Road in Silver Spring Township. Brush, Tanker, Utility, and Chief 133 responded to the call. Upon arrival, crews found several unattended burn barrels on fire along with a small area of grass burning. Engine 31 was placed available before arriving on scene. Firefighters used the booster line from Brush 33 to extinguish ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine 33, along with Squad 31, responded to a reported gas leak in the 31-02 box area off Sample Bridge Road earlier this evening. Upon arrival, crews identified a leaking connection at the UGI meter. The residence was checked on all levels, with gas readings detected only in the garage. The garage was ventilated, and the incident was then transferred to UGI for further handling.

At the same time ... (Full Story & Photos)

Township fire and emergency crews were dispatched to Route 114, just before Interstate 81, at 8:53 p.m. Squad 33, Engine 33, and Traffic 33 responded to the scene. Squad 33 arrived first, returning from a training session at Company 31, and found a single vehicle off the roadway. The crew immediately began checking for hazards and injuries.
Squad 31 also arrived and deployed a hose line for a possible ... (Full Story & Photos)

A few weekends ago, FF Leitzel successfully completed RIT1 training hosted by Hampden Township Volunteer Fire Company. Congratulations Zach!... (Full Story & Photos)

This past weekend, FF Zeiders successfully completed Pumps 2 at Harrisburg Area Community College. Tanker 33 assisted with class on Sunday. Congratulation Bradyn!! ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Emergency Services in the Cumberland and Northern York County area are very familiar with "Chemo," who is now in his sixth year of running "Operation Hydration." Today, Chemo visited Station 33 and delivered several cases of Gatorade. Much of this donation today was used just a few hours later at a fire scene. The station thanks him for his contribution!!

Anyone interested in supporting "Operation ... (Full Story & Photos)