Gretchen has played a key role in starting our paid driver program and served as our treasurer for many years as well as a board of director.

Gretchen Horning

How long have you been at New Kingstown?

33 years!

What is your favorite part about the fire company?

The family and the long lasting friendships made with everyone.

What is your favorite quote?

“ In a world where you can be anything, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to FF Sheets and FF Desrosiers for successfully completing RIT2 training this weekend at HACC!! Thanks goes out to Instructors Brown, Cutter, and Kerestes!... (Full Story & Photos)

Sunday afternoon, our juniors took a field trip to the PA National Fire Museum in Harrisburg. Thanks to “local” historian Brad Myers for leading the tour and explaining all the detailed history. Only 4 juniors and one advisor were able to make it today, but that did not deter the group from having a great afternoon!! More trips will planned in the future. If you are age 14-17, and interested in being ... (Full Story & Photos)

Shortly after returning to the station, and cleaning up the equipment from the House Fire the crews were back out on the street to Silver Spring Elementary for their fire prevention day. This has always been an exciting day for the department due many of our members children attending Silver Spring. Crews gave tours of the Squad, smoke house and got to flow water at the water house. We thank the crew ... (Full Story & Photos)

Crews were dispatched at 00:45 this morning to Houston Drive for a garage fire box 31-07. Chief 131 went responding and was advised of a working fire and the WFD was requested. Squad 33 arrived and split laid from Houston and Wild Rose Ln laying 800’ of supply line to the fire. Squad 33 supplied Engine 31 with water while the manpower assisted with Fire attack. Tanker 33 arrived on the scene and picked ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tanker 33 turns 31 this year with delivery in October 1993!! This picture surfaced recently and appears to have been taken by the Farm Show Building in Harrisburg. At the time of the picture, the rig had not been loaded with any hose or equipment and judging by the leaves had to be very early in October. Picture is water marked for 412 Photos; if anyone know who the original picture was taken by please ... (Full Story & Photos)

Company 33 was dispatched with Co 31 and surrounding departments to Texaco Road for the garage fire. Squad 31 arrived with a working fire. Squad 33 arrived and split laid to the hydrant and picked up Squad 31 layout at the end of the driveway. Crews assisted with fire attack and overhaul. Company 33 operated on the scene for an hour and a half.... (Full Story & Photos)

Crews are currently working on controlling a garage fire in the first block of Texaco Rd in Silver Spring Township. Please avoid the area.... (Full Story & Photos)