Union Fire Company No.1
 

2026 Incidents
Jan 128
Feb 97
Mar 100
Apr 93
May 61
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec
Total 479

Yearly Call Totals
2010 773 2025 1365
2011 900
2012 816
2013 886
2014 928
2015 906
2016 891
2017 913
2018 915
2019 985
2020 915
2021 1050
2022 1079
2023 1074
2024 1208


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 Company Training: Last evening for Company training we visited six different locations in our response area both residential and commercial

Union Fire Company No.1, May 27

Upon arrival at those locations members were provided conditions present. Members rotated with providing a scene size up and completing a 360 report. Along with working on officer communications, other members were tasked with line selection and pulling lines to various areas of the buildings.

Thanks to all the property owners who were generous and allowed us to train! Company 41 had a total of ... (Full Story & Photos)

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The 1935 Hahn Rural Pumper in it's last days of service

Union Fire Company No.1, May 26

Headlights have been changed, 2 way radio installed, and a 360 light added.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption The 1929 LaFrance very late in it's career

Union Fire Company No.1, May 26

The headlights were changed to sealed beam, a 2 way radio has been installed, and a 360 warning light was added.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Old Lewistown Pictures from around 50 years ago

Union Fire Company No.1, May 26

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Doug McKillip - John Sheaffer - Pete Peterson.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption 50 Years Ago Today

Union Fire Company No.1, May 22

..May 22, 1976 Country Bicentennial Parade. The parade was between 4 and 5 hours long and navigated all over town.

Members in pics.... Blinker Bill Adams, Chuck Green, Bill Berry, Mope Hodge, Gary Henry, Charlie Westcott, Donnie Bishop, Randy Adams, Charlie Boyes, Bill Morrow, Dave Bollinger, Ron Hinkle, Pete Buchenauer.

The engine was improperly tagged as a 1927 then. The driver is Pete Yeager ... (Full Story & Photos)

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For Company training last night members worked on new driver pump operator skills

Union Fire Company No.1, May 20

In return the crew got to pull and flow lines for the pump operators!

Photos πŸ“Έ- Nikki Peterson... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Congratulations!

Union Fire Company No.1, May 20

!! πŸ₯³πŸŽ‰

A job well done to FF Jonah Arbolino and Live in FF Benedict Diehl-noble for successfully completing their EMT certification !!... (Full Story & Photos)

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December 1984 on West North Street

Union Fire Company No.1, May 18

Rich Middlekauff and Doug McKillip in front of engine. Rich Middlekauff approaching the building.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Rest in Peace Rodney Garner

Union Fire Company No.1, May 18

....Firefighter and relief driver from the 1970's.

"Truckie" hanging out a 2nd floor window in the 100 block of West Louther Street back in 1975.

https://www.hoffmanfh.com/obituaries/rodney-garner... (Full Story & Photos)

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26 Years Ago!

Union Fire Company No.1, May 14

The Who's who of the Fire Department...

Name'em....... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption MVA with Confinement and Ejection: Thursday just before noon Engine 241 w/3 responded to W Trindle Rd and S Middlesex Rd in Middlesex Twp for an auto accident with entrapment and ejection

Union Fire Company No.1, April 25

Engine 241 was first arriving behind Chief 7 to find a T bone accident and both vehicles off the roadway in a field. Engine 241s crew stretched a protection line and assisted Company 33 and 45 with extrication. Extrication was completed in 10 minutes at 11:52. One patient was flown via air medical from the Carlisle Airport. Company 41 was on scene for around 30 minutes. Fire police remained in the ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Yesterday the Company handled 4 calls for service including three auto accidents

Union Fire Company No.1, April 22

One accident involved a vehicle into the Letort in the 200blk of E High St. The driver was confined in the vehicle and extricated using ground ladders to get him to shore.

Last evening for training members walked several blocks in the back alley ways around our first due. We were able to identify and talk about different building layouts, concerns, construction types and hazards. We also discussed ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Stand by at West End πŸ”₯ Saturday from noon until midnight Company 41 had four members stand by at West End Fire & Rescue Company while their members attended a wedding

Union Fire Company No.1, April 19

The crew staffed Engine 15-2 along with two members from West End. During the standby Company 15 was alerted for three incidents including a field fire, medical and a first due garage fire. 41s crew stretched the attack line on the garage fire off Engine 15-2 which started on the exterior and burnt inside to the roof area.

Photos of the members on scene and the fire from Denny Clopper.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Friday Morning Pin πŸ“Œ On Friday morning Engine 241 w/4 responded to the Turnpike in West Pennsboro Twp to assist Company 46 with an auto accident

Union Fire Company No.1, April 19

Engine 241 arrived to find a van into the back of a tractor trailer. There were four occupants still in the van and the passenger was entrapped. The crew assisted Rescue 47 with extrication once they arrived on scene. One patient was flown via life lion, the others were treated on scene or ground transported. Chief 46 held command for the incident. While extrication isn’t a primary job for us this ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Fire Engine Ride to School!

Union Fire Company No.1, April 16

Earlier this week Engine 141s crew picked up a student from home and dropped her off at Mooreland Elementary School. The student was a winner for the school districts yearly Buck a Book event, which is a fundraiser for the Employment Skills Center. The Company is happy to support this event every year! We hope you had a fun ride to school!

Photos are being shared with the consent of the parents.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Cooking Fire πŸ”₯ Yesterday shortly after 13:00 Engine 141 w/6, Utility 41 and C241 responded for a reported garage fire on Berkshire Dr in South Middleton Twp (236-04)

Union Fire Company No.1, April 14

Engine 336 arrived and knocked the fire down quickly which started due to cooking. Engine 141 arrived and sent its crew forward to assist with checking for extension and mop up. The full first alarm was dispatched but was scaled back to units on the scene.... (Full Story & Photos)

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