Union Fire Company No.1
 

2025 Incidents
Jan 123
Feb 66
Mar 103
Apr 117
May 101
Jun 197
Jul 95
Aug 111
Sep 125
Oct 97
Nov 45
Dec
Total 1180

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
2010 773


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 Delayed Post - Trailer Fire 🔥 Against a Building On Saturday, November 1, 2025, Engine 241, Tanker 41, Brush 41, Utility 41, and Chief 141 responded to a trailer fire against a warehouse in Dickinson Township

Union Fire Company No.1, November 12

Engine 241 arrived first and the engine crew stretched a 300’ pre connect from the engine, forced a man door to gain interior access, and made quick work of the fire in the trailer. Tanker 41 arrived and supplied the engine. Mutual aid partners assisted with securing a sprinkler that was activated in the building.

Brush and Utility 41 responded from a nearby standby.

It was determined the fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

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🔥 9 Call Day and Counting 🔥 Company 41 has handled 9 calls today : 00:45 Franklin St - Kitchen Fire - C141,C241, E141 w/6, U41 w/3

Union Fire Company No.1, November 11

08:12 52.6 I 81 NB - Auto Accident- E141 w/4
11:21 2 W Penn St - AFA- E141 w/4
12:43 1500 Blk Holly Pike- Wood Pile Fire- E241 w/4 T41 w/2
14:01 Longs Gap Rd - Car Fire against building- E141 w/4, E241 w/4
14:48 Holly Pike- Tree & Wires Down-B41 w/2
17:45- N Baltimore Ave- Odor of Smoke Inside- E141 w/6
17:59- E Pomfret St- M/A Forcible Entry- C241,E141 w/6
19:49 Enola Rd- Commercial Dumpster Fire- ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption 60 Years Ago

Union Fire Company No.1, November 10

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Union Rural to Perry County to assist Shermans Dale.

Ward Lafrance and Tanker on left. Merl Nace should be driving the Rural Pumper. Tanker is backed up to pumper. It was common then to attach 2 pony sleeves and draft off the back of the tanker.

Dick Shatto Shermansdale Fire Chief in charge.... (Full Story & Photos)

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50 Years ago

Union Fire Company No.1, November 10

...James Wilson Hotel.

Box 6 pulled

E141 with Bob Wise driving.....dual 2.5" off hydrant at the Hamilton. Ladder 43 also in pic.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption 1992 Seagrave

Union Fire Company No.1, November 10

..Day 1

Guns 'N Hoses... (Full Story & Photos)

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25 Acre Field Fire Endangering Structures This afternoon Chief , both Engine Companies , Tanker and Brush responded to the 400 Blk of Mcclures Gap Road for a report of a combine fire in a field

Union Fire Company No.1, November 03

Chief 41 arrived finding a 200 x 200 area burning initially and the combine pulled away from the bulk of the fire. Crews were initially directed to access off Dyarman rd however due to recent rains were unable to gain access. Due to the wind conditions in the field the fire grew rapidly and started heading towards multiple structures. Command requested the structure assignment to be started to the ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Last evening the Borough Companies gathered at H&J Towing to conduct vehicle rescue extrication training

Union Fire Company No.1, October 29

Thanks to H&J for providing three vehicles for us to work with! Company 41 had 15 members in attendance and another 2 members attending Hazmat Operations at Hacc.

The engine company handled 5 calls for service yesterday as well.

Photos 📷- Nikki Peterson... (Full Story & Photos)

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Bust Saturday Morning!

Union Fire Company No.1, October 25

Engine 241 w/6 is out at Lowe’s Safety Day from 10-1.

While the engine was committed the station was staffed with 6 and performed our annual pump
Testing . All apparatus performed as expected !!

Many thanks to our dedicated volunteers who continually give their time !!... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Overnight Tanker Transfer and Early Morning Engine Response Last night tanker 41 transferred to @Northeastadamsfire&ems while their units operated on the large mulch pile in York County

Union Fire Company No.1, October 20

Early this morning E241 w/3 responded to assist. E241 used the deck gun and handlines to extinguish hot spots etc.

While E241 was out , E141 responded to a Cardiac Arrest in Middlesex Twp, Brush 41 responded to a transformer explosion in South Middleton Twp, and Chief 41 handled a transformer arcing in the Boro.

The station remained staffed for the duration .... (Full Story & Photos)

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Additional photos from yesterday’s barn fire in Middlesex Township

Union Fire Company No.1, October 19

Crews arrived with a well involved building and exposure issues. 41s crew assisted with fire attack and exposure protection. Units were out for over 4 hours on scene performing overhaul and extinguishing hot spots.

Units cleared the fire to handle another box alarm in Middlesex Twp on Claremont Rd for smoke in a building. A Freon leak was located in a roof top unit causing the hazardous condition ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Decoration Day at the U!

Union Fire Company No.1, October 19

Today Companies 41 and 45 gathered with family and friends for the Departments decoration day. Congratulations to the members for recieving years of service awards from both companies. Engine 141s crew also received a unit citation for a house fire with entrapment in the Borough in May.

41 Members recognized for years of service:

Jonathan Hartzel- 5 Years
Devin Beckes- 5 Years
Ed Kodish- 20 Years
Terry ... (Full Story & Photos)

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🔥 Happening Now 🔥 Engine 241 (5), Tanker 41 (2), Brush 41 (1) and Chief 241 are assisting with a working barn fire in Middlesex Township on Spring Rd

Union Fire Company No.1, October 18

Units have been working since just before 3pm.

Last evening E241 (4) and C141 assisted Company 36 with an auto accident on W Old York Rd in Dickinson Twp.

Thursday evening E241 (6), C41 and C141 worked a fuel oil leak from a collapsed tank on Bonnybrook Rd in South Middleton Twp. The incident was turned over to Team 200. Due to the location of the leak it was unable to be stopped so the tank needed ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption 🚨New Hire Introduction🚨 Please join us in congratulating Coby Lease as our Third Full Time Driver

Union Fire Company No.1, October 16

Coby recently worked his first shift this past weekend .

Coby comes to us from Dover, PA. He originally started as a junior in the fire service at the East Berlin Fire Department. He currently serves as a volunteer firefighter for the Dover Township Fire Department. He works part time for Northern York Fire and Rescue, as well as part time for Monroe Fire Company. In his free time he enjoys spending ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Annual Burn This past Friday crews loaded up to attend the annual burn at YCFS

Union Fire Company No.1, October 14

Many thanks to all who attended !!... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Car Fire Chief & Engine 241 w/ 6 handled a car fire this afternoon in Carlisle borough

Union Fire Company No.1, October 13

Crews made quick work with the bumper line .... (Full Story & Photos)

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FF2 Completion Congrats to A/C Joseph O’Donnell, FF Seth Smyser, FF Luke Beckes and LT Tyler Kitner for successfully completing FF2!

Union Fire Company No.1, October 05

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Way to go gentlemen ! Keep setting the bar high !!... (Full Story & Photos)

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