Union Fire Company No.1
 

2025 Incidents
Jan 123
Feb 66
Mar 103
Apr 117
May 101
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total 510

Yearly Call Totals
2024 1208
2023 1074
2022 1079
2021 1050
2020 915
2019 985
2018 915
2017 913
2016 891
2015 906
2014 928
2013 886
2012 816
2011 900


Welcome to the Official Website for the Union Fire Company No.1, Carlisle, PA

"Our Pride ~ Our Passion ~ Our Privilege"

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No Caption Borough Garage Fire 🔥 Yesterday July 3rd around 13:45 Company 41 and automatic aid companies responded to Taunton Drive for a garage fire

Union Fire Company No.1, July 04

Due to the garage size and column while enroute the box was upgraded bringing the working fire units. Engine 141 arrived with a well involved garage impinging on a partially attached house. Engine 141s crew stretched the 2.5” and two 1 3/4” lines for fire attack. A hydrant on side A was utilized for water supply. Crews made an aggressive attack which resulted in only cosmetic and smoke damages to ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to Fire Police Member Scott Weakland and the Mahoney family as they mourn the loss of Scotts wife Peggy

Lee Girard, July 03

Peggys family has deep roots at the Union and she was definitely no stranger at the station.

Scott and Peggy have been married for 47 years. We pray that she rests in peace.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption June was already over a 100 call month but with the microburst over the Borough we ended it with 171 calls

Union Fire Company No.1, July 03

July has started off on the same path with 9 calls answered Monday and another 6 calls yesterday.

Yesterday around 18:50 Brush 41 w/2 assisted Monroe Fire Company with a side by side on fire in their White Rock Acres Development. The booster line on Brush 41 was used for extinguishment. Unfortunately due to the location it ended up being a total loss.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Runs , Rain and Microbursts!

Union Fire Company No.1, June 30

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Early this morning Chief 41 , Chief 241 & E141 w/4 handled an investigation inside on Franklin st along with Co.45 and 38. The call was chalked up to good intent with nothing found .

Later in the afternoon Carlisle Boro was hit with an extreme storm, massive wind gusts , torrential downpours and large hail. Every Unit with dedicated volunteers was staffed from Co.41 along with many mutual aid ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Tanker Qualification & T/T Fire Early this morning Capt Rotelle completed his final JPR’s & tested out to be a cleared tanker chauffeur

Union Fire Company No.1, June 25

Not long after completing training the Engine Co and Tanker took in a tractor trailer fire on Interstate 81 . The fire was held to the axle and decking area.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Double Pull to Adams: Yesterday Engine 141 w/6 and Tanker 41 w/2 responded to Gardners Station Rd in Tyrone Twp to assist Bendersville Fire Company with a power substation fire

Union Fire Company No.1, June 24

Several parts of the substation were on fire as well as surrounding outbuildings. Engine 141 was committed for 3 hours and assisted the Hazmat Team with Decon tasks. Tanker 41 was released from the scene shortly after arrival due to a positive water source being used. The station was staffed with an additional 4 members.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption !! Vehicle For Sale !! The Union Fire Company No.1 has for sale the following: 2014 Chevrolet Impala Mileage: 45,173 Inspection 1/26 New Brakes in the front within last year . No issues or check engine lights vehicle runs and drives as it should !! A

Union Fire Company No.1, June 15

sking $9,000 OBO

Offers & Questions can be directed below :
Deputy Fire Chief Doug Kline -dkline@unionfireco.org or (717)-226-0923... (Full Story & Photos)

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Stand-By and Pub Ed E241 with a crew of 4 is standing by at Linglestown Fire Co while they attend a live burn

Union Fire Company No.1, June 08

While out there E141 is out the 2nd Presbyterian Church completing a fire drill and static display.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Yesterday prior to the storms crews went out and performed more tanker training for a prospective driver

Union Fire Company No.1, June 07

Driver trainees must complete multiple pumping JPR’s prior to being signed off.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Yesterday the daylight crew got out for some new driver training and pumping scenarios on the Tanker

Union Fire Company No.1, June 06

Shortly after 14:00 Engine 241 w/6 responded to Zion Rd in South Middleton Twp to assist Company 36 with a large turbine generator on fire. Crews located a small fire and extinguished it with a dry chem. Although the incident ended up being minor in nature the power crew wanted sufficient manpower and extinguishers in place to limit the fire damage when the generator was opened up. Engine 241 was ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Congratulations to Member Kaleb Ott on his graduation from Boiling Springs High School tonight!

Union Fire Company No.1, June 04

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7 call day and a Garage 🔥 Today Company 41 has handled 7 calls of various types

Union Fire Company No.1, June 04

This afternoon around 16:15 Engine 241 w/4 responded to Mountain View Rd in Dickinson Twp for a working detached garage fire. Engine 241 arrived and supplied Engine 236 with water until Tanker 250 arrived. The crew went forward and assisted Company 36 with suppression and overhaul efforts. Engine 141 also with a crew of 4 responded to a fire alarm in the Borough while Engine 2 was at the fire.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Tuesday Training: Last evening the crew joined Company 38 at their training facility

Union Fire Company No.1, June 04

Crews covered ladders, search/rescue and hand line advancement. Thanks to Cumberland Valley IAFF F-109 for the opportunity to train!... (Full Story & Photos)

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Thank You!

Union Fire Company No.1, June 02

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Huge thanks to Kristopher Kaminski on yet another year of donating Gatorade and Water to the fire company !! We greatly appreciate it !!!

This is the 5th year that Kristopher has donated to local fire companies in Cumberland county for his operation hydration !... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Shortly after noon today Engine 141 handled a car fire at the 81 Off Ramp and S Hanover St in Carlisle Borough

Union Fire Company No.1, May 27

A medic unit from Company 40 assisted with a dry chemical extinguisher keeping the fire contained to the engine compartment. Engine 141 arrived and stretched the bumper line. Three other calls were answered through out the day.

Crews also performed two trainings throughout the day. FF Thumma spent an hour with the Carlisle Police Department reviewing forcible entry and breaching techniques. Due ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Engine 141 is currently handling call # 500 for 2025

Union Fire Company No.1, May 27

We are on pace for another 1200 call year and are averaging 8 personnel per call.... (Full Story & Photos)

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