On 8-8-2018 at 03:30 hrs, Company 59 and Truck and Engine 88 were dispatched to the westbound local lane of PA Route 283 for a hazardous material incident. Chief 59, Rescue 59, and Engine 59 arrived to find a tractor trailer with severe damage to the passenger side of one of the trailers and fluids leaking
onto the road. Engine 88 arrived and staged at the exit for the Airport Connector, directing ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, August 4th, the Lower Swatara Volunteer Fire Department hosted a Foam Technician 1 Course. The class was presented by Cottrell Associates, who have over 30 years in the foam firefighting industry. The class was made possible by the South Central Task Force in an effort to provide further training to members of the Foam and Hazmat Groups. Lower Swatara personnel were joined by Firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)

With the events of the past few days and all the rain, many roads in the area are unpassable. Bingo at the Lower Swatara Fire Department will be cancelled this evening, 7/25/18. We are sorry for the inconvenience, but for the safety of all the players that would be traveling, we feel this is best. Everyone stay safe and dry and we'll see you next week!... (Full Story & Photos)

Around 04:00 hours on the morning of 7/24/18, Tanker 59 was dispatched to assist on the scene of a working fire in Fairview Township, York County. Tanker 59 responded with a crew of 3 within minutes of dispatch. Upon arrival, Tanker 59 sent manpower forward to assists with various tasks while the chauffeur shuttled 4 loads of water. Company 59 personnel operated for approximately 3-1/2 hours before ... (Full Story & Photos)

While October may be the time of year that fire prevention is in the front of everyone's minds, fire safety needs to be practiced every single day! In 2016, the NFPA reported that on average, fire departments responded to a house fire somewhere in the United States every 90 seconds. The leading cause of these fires were reported to be from cooking. While our community is fortunate not to experience ... (Full Story & Photos)