| Feb, 01 | Townhouse Fire in Paxtonia |
 | Today around lunchtime, county dispatched box 34-4 for a structure fire on Springford Terrace in Paxonia. Engine and Truck 35 responded on the box as county advised Engine 34 of rapid calls. Police arrived to find 2 townhouses on fire spreading. Air 35 then responded to assist with refilling cylinders. Crews cleared the scene after about 3 hours. Thanks to the 124th Battallion for covering Station 35 while we were on the call! |
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| Quarter Acre Off Near Sports City | Jan, 31 |
| This afternoon county dispatched Company 35 for a brush fire in the area of Sports City. Engines 35, 35-1, and Tanker 35 responded just after dispatch with 11. The Engine encountered smoke at least a mile away and arrived to find a large area of brush, leaves, and trees on fire. Crews knocked the fire with 2 handlines and cleared the scene after about 45 minutes. |
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| Jan, 30 | Mid Winter Soup Sale and Blood Drive |
 | Today was our locally famous soup sale here at the firehouse. We served up Ham & Bean as well as Chicken Corn soups, and the Bloodmobile was on scene for donations. Thanks for your continued support in this fundraiser, we sold out just after noon! |
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| Air Unit on the Dauphin Job | Jan, 17 |
| Tonight around 10:45, county dispatched box 38-4 for a reported structure fire on Beamer Lane between Riverview Road and Tow Path Road. Chief 38 arrived to a working fire in a trailer. Air 35 supported operations filling cylinders for about 2 hours before returning home. |  |
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| Jan, 16 | Truck Visits Ft Indiantown Gap |
 | Today after making some minor repairs, the Truck was given a good run to make sure everything was good to go. While on the trip we stopped at the Gap for a quick picture. |
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| Reported Entrapment on Patton Road | Jan, 12 |
| This evening Company 35 and Engine 34-1 were alerted for an accident with rollover and possible entrapment on Patton Road. Chief and Rescue 35 arrived to find one vehicle on it's roof, with one person confined inside. Crews removed glass to allow the patient to get out with minor injuries. Apparatus returned available after about 15 minutes. |
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| Jan, 10 | Bertha "Bert" Buffington |
 | The Linglestown Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary mourn the loss of Bertha "Bert" Buffington, who passed away on January 7 following a brief illness. She was 91. Bert was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary joining on February 19, 1962. She was the wife of James "Buffy" Buffington, former president and chaplain of the Fire Company. She leaves behind two daughters, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and one sister along with other relatives and friends. She will be sadly missed by those whose lives she touched ... more |
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| 124th Battallion - "Have Banquet Will Transfer" | Jan, 09 |
| Tonight members from Middletown and Linglestown served as standby crews for Tower 1, Engine 1-1, and Wagon 1 in Palmyra as their members took place in the annual banquet. The standby crew ran 3 calls including an accident, a medical assist, and an AFA. Thanks to Palmyra Fire for their hospitality as always, and Campbelltown Catering for the great meal. To the 124th - see you again in Middlehood! ... more |  |
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| Jan, 08 | 2009 Statistics |
 | The stats for 2009 are in. Click here. ... more |
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| First Call of the New Year | Jan, 01 |
| This morning as members were welcoming in the new year, Rescue and Engine 35 were dispatched to Linglestown Rd and Margaret Ave for an accident with injuries. Chief 35-3 responded to find one vehicle in a yard with debris scattered throughout the road. Injuries were minimal, so the box was held to the Rescue non-emergency. Crews cleared after a few minutes. ... more |  |
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| Dec, 30 | Air Unit to Penbrook |
 | Tonight units were dispatched to the 2500 block of Canby Street in Penbrook for a basement fire. Chief 30 arrived on scene with fire from all windows and doors. Air 35 arrived on scene to fill cylinders and help with outside ops. The Air was out for about 2 hours. ... more |
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| Happy Holidays! | Dec, 24 |
| Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season from the Linglestown Fire Company! ... more |  |
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| Dec, 20 | Santa Visits the Village |
 | Today was Santa's annual visit to Linglestown. We were glad to help him deliver some gifts to the children! Lots of kids got to say hi to Santa and some even gave him letters before Christmas! Also a very special gift was given to Marissa Faust and her family, thanks to Linglestown, Dauphin, Steelton, and Colonial Park fire companies. Have a safe trip back Santa, see you next year! ... more |
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| Life Member Laid to Rest | Dec, 14 |
| Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Norm Carl. Norm left us late last week, and will be laid to rest today. Norm was a former Fire Chief here at Linglestown and was an active member of the fire service and community for many years. Around 13:00 hrs, the house siren rang out in Linglestown for Norm's final ride. You have all our love, prayers, and support. Rest well. ... more |  |
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| Dec, 05 | MVA on Ranger Rd |
 | During the first snowfall of the season, Rescue and Engine 35 were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident with injuries at Ranger Road and Wisteria Lane. Crews arrived to find 2 vehicles with one patient, and assisted with patient care until EMS arrived. The scene was cleared in about half hour. ... more |
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| Company Training | Dec, 03 |
| Tonight members gathered for a live vehicle rescue training. Vehicles were positioned as if they were in a t-bone collision with patients entrapped. Lots of different techniques were used to extricate the patients, and some of the newer members got some cut time working the tools. ... more |  |
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| Dec, 01 | Smoke Inside at Pepsi |
 | This morning around 2am, Company 33 was dispatched to the Pepsi warehouse for an automatic fire alarm. Chief 33-3 arrived on scene with smoke in the building, which brought Engine 35. The Engine crew was assigned to roof ops and found the source of the problem to be a faulty roof HVAC unit. Crews secured power to the appliance, vented the building, and were available after about an hour. ... more |
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| Bailout Training | Nov, 19 |
| Today members headed to the donated house for some bailout training. Crews used different methods to bail out of a window in the case of a flashover. Those who were there have the bruises to prove it! ... more |  |
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| Nov, 21 | Early Morning SUV Fire |
 | This morning around 3:30, Company 35 was alerted to the area of Linglestown Road and Parkway East for a vehicle on fire. Chief 35-3 arrived to find a well involved SUV in a meadow up against the woods. Engine 35, Engine 35-1, and Tanker 35 responded and quickly extinguished the fire. Crews then remained on scene to provide lighting and assistance to the tow company. Members cleared the scene after about 2 1/2 hours. ... more |
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| BVR Tech Class | Nov, 21 |
| Some members from Linglestown and Palmyra stations took place in a Basic Vehicle Rescue series over the past month. Today was the final leg of the series. Crews learned different ways of vehicle stabilization and patient extrication, and will now gain the title of "BVR Tech". Congrats to everyone who took place in the class, and especially Chief Duncan on his new "hose baby"! ... more |  |
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