Union Fire Company No.1
 

2024 Incidents
Jan 100
Feb 115
Mar 94
Apr 96
May 83
Jun 97
Jul 109
Aug 100
Sep 75
Oct 116
Nov
Dec
Total 985

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


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Union Fire Company No.1, December 11

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Standing Art Bixler and Bill McLintock(?)

Seated Zeigler - Fred Persing (Black Jack) - Unknown - Jim Reiber.

Fred regularly attends the monthly "old timers" gathering at the fire house. The others have all passed.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Union Fire Company No.1, December 11

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Attic Fire E241 was dispatched to South Middleton Township for a reported attic fire

Union Fire Company No.1, December 03

Chief 36 arrived on the scene initially with normal conditions which turned into smoke from the eaves shortly after bringing the first alarm assignment. Crews stretched the 300’ off the engine and made access to the attic. 36 crews made access finding a small fire and made a quick knock with a can. Crews remained on scene for a significant amount of time overhauling the area due to blown in insulation.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Engine 141 taking in call # 1100 early this morning!

Union Fire Company No.1, December 01

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Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Union Fire Company No.1, November 28

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No Caption Garage Fire 🔥 November continues to be a steady month and call 100 was answered

Union Fire Company No.1, November 27

This week we have already responded to several box alarms, crashes and miscellaneous calls. Yesterday morning Engine 141 assisted Company 36 with a garage fire in South Middleton Twp on Zion Rd. Crews from 36 arrived with a working fire in a detached garage. Company 41 members assisted with hot spots and opening up.

Last evening the members had a night off of training for the Holiday. Members gathered ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Interior Firefighter Certification Huge Congratulations to Luke Beckes in completing his Mod D certification at HACC!

Union Fire Company No.1, November 24

Luke’s father Devin had the honor of presenting Luke with his Black Helmet and Front in recognition of his hard work . The Black helmet and Front for those that don’t know signify “Interior Firefighter” . Great work Luke , the sky’s the limit !... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption It’s been a busy 24 hours at the u!

Union Fire Company No.1, November 22

Over the last 24 hours we have responded to 9 incidents including 4 box alarms and several accidents.

Yesterday afternoon one of those calls included a pedestrian accident with entrapment (not pictured). Units arrived to find a female patient trapped under the driver side tire of an SUV by her leg. Crews stabilized the vehicle and utilized the spreaders off Rescue 45 to lift the vehicle for patient ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Congratulations are in Order!

Union Fire Company No.1, November 22

Last evening two Carlisle Firefighters were pinned by the Carroll County Department of Fire/EMS. Chief Hamilton and Assistant Chief Kline traveled to Westminister, MD to support Union Firefighter Chris Lau and Firefighter/Driver Dylan Woosnam from Company 45 as they received their badges. Congratulations gentlemen and stay safe as you begin your new careers!... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Mod A Completion Congratulations to Exterior FF Smyser, Diehl-Noble and Arbolino for completing Mod A

Union Fire Company No.1, November 21

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🔥Outbuilding Fire 🔥 Yesterday C141 , Engine 241 & Tanker 41 responded to West Pennsboro Township for a reported Barn Fire

Union Fire Company No.1, November 18

C141 arrived on the scene finding a small outbuilding with fire in the roof area. Crews on scene opened up the ceiling area and used a can to start fire attack until the arrival of Engine 46. A cross-lay was then deployed to finish fire attack and overhaul operations . The box was quickly reduced upon arrival of Chief 45 due to the smaller size of the building. Units were out for roughly an hour.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption 🔥House Fire 🔥 E241 & C141 responded to South Middleton Township for a reported porch fire

Union Fire Company No.1, November 14

Shortly after dispatch E236 responded reporting smoke from the station. Chief 36 arrived reporting a working fire. 41 crews assisted with primary searches , Fire Attack and Overhaul operations. Crews worked for an extended period of time to gain access to the attic due to a remodel of the structure .

Photo Credits: T. Rotelle, Citizens Fire Company 36 & Yellow Breeches EMS.... (Full Story & Photos)

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🇺🇸Veterans Day🇺🇸 Thank you to those who have served our country and continue to!

Union Fire Company No.1, November 11

We greatly appreciate all service members and their unwavering dedication! Special thanks to our very own service members for their commitment to serving the community , we appreciate you all!!!... (Full Story & Photos)

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Union Fire Company No.1, November 10

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Engine 241 and Brush 41 responded to the 800blk of Alexander Spring Rd in Dickinson Twp for a brush fire. Tanker 41 and Mini Pumper 46 were also added to the call as the fire was impinging on a corn field. Crews were able to stop it before spreading to the field. The fire was contained to less than an acre, units were on scene for around an hour.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Transfer & Fire Yesterday Brush 41 transferred to Grantville Fire Co in Dauphin County along with Squad 33 while units operated on a large Mountain Fire

Union Fire Company No.1, November 09

While transferred the Brush and Squad 33 handled a shed fire.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Afternoon Box and Vehicle Fire Yesterday afternoon just before 13:00 Engine 241 responded to Forge Rd in South Middleton Twp to assist Company 36 with an oven fire

Union Fire Company No.1, November 08

Shortly after that around 15:30 Engine 241 responded to Walnut Bottom Rd in South Middleton Twp for a vehicle fire. The Engine arrived with a well involved vehicle and stretched the bumper line for extinguishment. Engine 241 also responded to a fire alarm in Dickinson Twp earlier in the morning.

Company 41 has responded to just under 40 incidents already for the month of November.... (Full Story & Photos)

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