On Saturday June 1st and Sunday June 2nd, members from FDLS traveled to Cocker's Towing in Elizabethtown to begin the practical portion of their Vehicle Rescue Operations Class. This class is the foundation for all other vehicle rescue programs and is a requirement for FDLS personnel to have in order to respond to incidents as Rescue Technicians. Personnel completed various exercises and honed their ... (Full Story & Photos)

This past weekend, Company 59 members attended and completed a Vehicle Rescue Awareness Course. This was the first in a series of courses being sponsored by the department so that newer members can acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to motor vehicle accidents. It was also a good opportunity for more experienced members to refresh on the ever changing subject and practice their ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday, April 29th, for our weekly training, the department hosted PPL Electric's Live Line Electrical Safety Exhibit. The session was run by Doug Haupt and Steve Krause, both with PPL Electric Utilities. These trained PPL workers, wearing protective equipment, showed the sounds, sparks and impacts that occur when items such as gloves, ladders and shovels make contact with above-ground and underground ... (Full Story & Photos)

Due to the impending snow, the Bingo Committee has decided to cancel the weekly bingo game for Wednesday, February 20th. We hope to see everyone again next week.... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, March 9th, the Lower Swatara Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting an Italian Night from 5 PM until 8 PM in the social hall in support of the Dauphin County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit. The menu will be all you can eat and include salad, a pasta bar, desert and drinks. We hope you will join us for a night of good food and fun and get a chance to meet K-9's Viper and Luca and their ... (Full Story & Photos)