Union Fire Company No.1
 

2024 Incidents
Jan 100
Feb 115
Mar 94
Apr 96
May 81
Jun 97
Jul 109
Aug 100
Sep 75
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total 867

Yearly Call Totals
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 Saturday October 5, 2024 Union participated in the Home Depot Safety Day, we had a great turnout and the staff were more than accommodating!

Union Fire Company No.1, October 09

Kids were taken inside to a workshop where they could build a fire truck and practice stop-drop-and-roll. Our crews gave tours of the engine, handed out fire helmets and other fire prevention related items. One thing to note is that we were very impressed with many parents in providing their children instructions on what to do if there is a fire in their home. Having escape routes, meeting places ... (Full Story & Photos)

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1929 American LaFrance Engine rebuild progress pics

Union Fire Company No.1, October 04

Good things take time and it's looking great! Hal Fillinger is an artist in his craft. Thanks to Josh Bramble for forwarding the photos.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Early 1990's

Union Fire Company No.1, October 04

...Pumping the 1961 LaFrance at Biddle Mission Park after it was returned to Carlisle after being on loan to the State Fire School since 1985.

Repainted by Bob McCaa of Lewistown.... (Full Story & Photos)

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The President is a little behind on posting the Union Fire Company Member of the Month

Union Fire Company No.1, September 23

We'll let him slide as it was a busy summer!

The June Member of the Month is Seth Munson.

Years of Service - 25 years in the fire service, 6 years with Union

Previous Fire Service Experience - I grew up around, and am currently Chief of, the Silver Spring Community Fire Company (Cumberland County Co. 31).

Career/Education - Currently, I am a career driver/operator at Carlisle Fire and Rescue ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Tuesday Joint Training This past Tuesday members from Co

Union Fire Company No.1, September 20

36, 39, 41 & 45 met at the county training grounds to complete night two of truck company operations.

Crews went over vertical ventilation, Forcible entry on inward and outward swinging doors, cutting rebar and forcing different locks with multiple methods. Special thanks to our mutual aid agencies that continue to provide apparatus , equipment and people to come out and train with us. The feedback ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Yesterday afternoon 9/14 just after 14:00 Engine 141, Tanker 41 and Engine 245 responded to the 400 blk E North St in the Borough for a car fire

Union Fire Company No.1, September 15

Engine 141 arrived with 2 vehicles on fire in the parking lot. After extinguishment it was determined three other vehicles in the lot also had heat damage. Crews were on scene about half hour.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Yesterday the Engine Company handled four incidents

Union Fire Company No.1, September 13

Around 11:55 we handled a small kitchen fire in the first block of S Pitt St. The tenant was fortunate enough to have a dry chemical extinguisher on hand and used it efficiently. Later on in the evening the crew handled a gas leak on S West St. Just after picking up from that we headed to Cumberland County 911 for the annual Fire and EMS memorial service. They recognize the members who have passed ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Afternoon Trailer / Brush Fires: Today at 16:31 Engine 141 responded for a gas leak inside in Carlisle Borough

Union Fire Company No.1, September 11

Shortly after at 16:46 units were dispatched to I-81 S for a vehicle fire. Engine 241 and the Brush responded, a short time later Engine 141 cleared the gas leak and responded as well. Brush 41 arrived to find a u haul trailer on fire and several brush fires burning in the median and on the shoulder. Lines were deployed off all three units to contain the fires in a short time. Units cleared in about ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Boro Training Crews from multiple agencies got together for Boro Training to hone there skills on truck company operations

Union Fire Company No.1, September 04

Through the night members worked on vertical ventilation cuts out of the bucket of Truck 45 and off the stick of Truck 36 as well as a Paxton drill and forcible entry on inward and outward swinging doors. This is night one of 2 for all companies and we will be meeting again to complete more skills related to Truck Operations!

Many thanks to Citizens Fire Company No. 1 for bringing the Truck down ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Engine 141 on the street handling call #800 for 2024

Union Fire Company No.1, September 04

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No Caption Tiger Patrick soaking up the Sun while a taking a few day break from his "ruck"

Union Fire Company No.1, August 28

Safe travels tomorrow northward!... (Full Story & Photos)

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Borough House Fire- Yesterday crews handled five incidents

Union Fire Company No.1, August 20

Around 17:38 Carlisle Police called out a house fire in the 100 blk of Lincoln St (45-01). Engine 241 was on scene shortly after dispatch and laid a supply line to the scene. Several lines were placed in service for fire attack off the Engine. Hoarding conditions inside the home made access to the fire difficult. We were able to locate a well involved bedroom fire on the second floor which had extended ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption We'd like to give a shoutout to Firefighter Derek Gilbert who is halfway through basic training

Union Fire Company No.1, August 07

After basic training, he will be off to the DoD Fire Academy. We look forward to having him back in a few months with a stack of certifications. #UnionFireProud... (Full Story & Photos)

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Busy start to the week!

Union Fire Company No.1, July 31

Yesterday the Engine company responded to 6 incidents.

Today so far we have responded to 5 calls for service. Including 2 fire alarms, 2 crashes and a dispatched building fire that was a good intent call. Around 13:55 Engine 241 assisted Company 36 with an accident with entrapment on Pine Road in South Middleton Twp. After the patient was extricated the Engine was relocated to the Landing Zone ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption The Borough companies met tonight to train on knots and rope operations

Union Fire Company No.1, July 23

Crews spent almost 2.5 hours tying basic knots and then set up several different types of haul systems. Company 41 had 13 members in attendance. The busy week continued as we also responded to two box alarms this evening one before training and one right after both were in South Middleton Township. Both incidents were minor in nature bringing our call total to 5 today.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Afternoon Car Fire: Today at 15:05 Engine 241 w/6, Utility 41 w/2 and Engine 245 responded to the 1000 blk of S Spring Garden St in S Middleton Twp for a working car fire

Union Fire Company No.1, July 23

This was our third call for the day so far.... (Full Story & Photos)

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