Union Fire Company No.1
 

2023 Incidents
Jan 83
Feb 80
Mar 102
Apr 94
May 86
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total 445

Yearly Call Totals
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, Carlisle, PA

"Our Pride ~ Our Passion ~ Our Privilege"

Divider
No Caption New Union Fire Company Website

Union Fire Company, February 23

Welcome to our new look! Please be patient as some areas are still under construction.

The Union Fire Company was formally organized on April 6, 1789. The move to form the fire company had started after a devastating fire that destroyed several houses in the area of what is now 9 North Hanover Street. The company copied by-laws widely used by other fire companies of the era that can be traced ... (Full Story & Photos)

Divider
October starts off as a busy month!

Union Fire Company No.1, October 03

Company 41 has responded to 15 incidents already in October. Tonight Companies 41,45 and 36 met at the Quarry on Bonnybrook Rd in South Middleton Twp for a site tour. The staff members covered emergency shut off locations as well as the dangers/challenges the site would offer for Emergency responders. Crews handled an over turned bucket truck on Petersburg Rd earlier this afternoon. Minor injuries ... (Full Story & Photos)

No Caption
Divider
No Caption Calls 798, 799 and #800 were answered within an hour tonight

Union Fire Company No.1, September 27

19:08- Fire Alarm (S Middleton)
19:10- Gas Odor Inside (Carlisle Borough)
20:04- Large Fuel Spill (Carlisle Borough) #800... (Full Story & Photos)

Divider
60 Years ago today on Friday September 20, 1963

Union Fire Company No.1, September 20

Box 14 was pulled (South and East) bringing a response from all the Borough Companies. Fire was found to be at the large pavilion at the Letort Park. Apparatus access is only off of Pomfret Street and there were (still isn't) a reasonably close fire hydrant nearby. Engines drafted from the Letort Spring during the fire. I have no idea which apparatus was parked where as I was walking to my school ... (Full Story & Photos)

No Caption
Divider
No Caption Car Fire: Company 41 has handled four calls so far today and evaluated a full scale evacuation fire drill at Cumberland Crossings

Union Fire Company No.1, September 18

As we were clearing the fire drill CC911 sent 41 & 45 to the first blk of N Bedford St in the Borough for a working car fire (41-01). Engine 245 arrived and stretched a handline for extinguishment. E241 arrived shortly after and assisted with extinguishment and opening up. Due to a mechanical failure with the vehicle a large oil/fuel spill was handled that was approximately 3/4 of a block long.... (Full Story & Photos)

Divider
Kitchen Fire : Today at 16:59 Companies 36,41 & 25 responded to the 600 blk of W 1st St in South Middleton Twp for reported house fire (236-03)

Union Fire Company No.1, September 15

Company 36 arrived with smoke showing and confirmed a kitchen fire. Engine 241 arrived on scene and laid 700’ of 5” to supply E336. Crews from 41 assisted Company 36 with a search and overhaul operations. Quick work by the first in crew held this fire to the kitchen area only with minor extension to the C side exterior wall. E241, Utility 41 and C141 responded and provided a staffing of 9.

Photos ... (Full Story & Photos)

No Caption
Divider
No Caption Last evening E241 with a crew of 4 attended the the Cumberland County Fire & EMS Memorial Service.

Union Fire Company No.1, September 15

... (Full Story & Photos)

Divider
Please take a moment to reflect and remember everyone affected by the careless and selfless acts inflicted upon this great country this day in 2001

Union Fire Company No.1, September 11

Never Forget!... (Full Story)


Divider
Monroe Twp Barn Fire and Middlesex Twp single vehicle accident overturned Crews were up all night assisting with a barn fire along Boyer Rd in Monroe Twp

Union Fire Company No.1, September 09

E241 completed a lay for use of a local pond for water supply, T41 supplied E225 until water supply was established.

Then the 2nd engine crew took in a single vehicle accident overturned at S. Middlesex Rd and Horners Rd in Middlesex Twp.... (Full Story)


Divider
Brush and Utility 41 with a crew of 4 assisted Company 36 with a standby tonight for the fireworks in Boiling Springs

Union Fire Company No.1, September 03

... (Full Story & Photos)

No Caption
Divider
No Caption Another Camper Fire in Western Village: Yesterday around 14:30 hours Engine 241 (4),Tanker 41 and Engine 245 responded to Western Village Campground in S Middleton Twp for a camper fire

Union Fire Company No.1, September 01

Engine 241 arrived with one camper fully involved impinging on the neighboring camper and an SUV. E241s crew deployed two lines for fire attack. Crews remained on scene for close to an hour and a half completing overhaul and investigations. While crews were working this call the station was staffed with 5 members who handled an auto accident in the Borough.... (Full Story & Photos)

Divider
We had the honor of escorting Paulie's Push through Carlisle Borough today!

Union Fire Company No.1, August 30

Please check out his page to support his incredible journey to The Flight 93 memorial. His journey will end there on 9/11. E141, Brush 41 and Carlisle Borough Police joined his travels today in Middlesex Twp on Trindle Road and provided protection until the west end of town. Thank you all for your patience and sorry for the traffic delays!... (Full Story & Photos)

No Caption
Divider
No Caption Rookie Book Completions ! Congratulations to Live-in FF Rotelle and FF Morris for successfully completing their rookie books!

Union Fire Company No.1, August 30

Both have worked hard to understand how the company operates as well as the basic skills and tasks associated with riding the engine company at Union.

Every new firefighter at Union must complete a rookie book within one year of joining the fire company regardless of the experience level. This is just a basic foundation for being a successful firefighter within the company .... (Full Story & Photos)

Divider
8.29.23 - Training on leaking drums then some fun with throwing some bags

Union Fire Company No.1, August 29

... (Full Story & Photos)

No Caption
Divider
No Caption Last evening at approximately 2051 hours while operating on the 5th call of the day, a fire alarm, company 41 was alerted to the garage fire in the 139-02 box

Union Fire Company No.1, August 27

E241 w/6, T41 w/2, brush, and utility all responded. Company 39 arrived on the scene with a fully involved attached garage extending into the house.

While enroute, company 41 was notified by HQ of a rollover auto accident with entrapment involving a piece of fire apparatus on the same road as the fire. T41 arrived as well as E241 and confirmed dispatch, but thankfully the firefighter inside was ... (Full Story & Photos)

Divider
Last evening members from 41 and 45 attended the Dickinson College Community and Campus Resource Fair at the Hall and Union Building

Union Fire Company No.1, August 25

Hopefully we made an impact on some of the students to serve their community in the fire service. Carlisle Fire & Rescue Services... (Full Story & Photos)

No Caption
Divider

Your feedback is important to us!  Feel free to sign the guestbook.

Archived News Stories


Website Designed and Hosted By: Content Proudly Maintained By: Contact Info:
Firehouse Solutions
www.FirehouseSolutions.com
Union Fire Company No.1
35 W. Louther Street
Carlisle, PA, 17013
Emergency Dial 911
Non-Emergency: 717-243-2123
E-mail: UnionFireCo@unionfireco.org
Copyright © 2023 Firehouse Solutions (A Service of Technology Reflections, Inc.)