| Jan, 24 | Busy Night |
 | Tanker transfered to stand by at Station 21 due to a fire at One Stop Recycling
While crews were out on the standby, Truck 35 also took in a call for a Chimney Fire in East Hanover Township.
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| Aces Inn Burns in Dauphin | Jan, 18 |
| This morning around 7am Air 35 was dispatched to assist Company 38 (Dauphin) with reported smoke from the Aces Inn. Company 38 units arrived to find fire inside and brought in additional units for manpower. Engine and Tanker 35 responded as well and assisted with on scene operations. Crews returned after about 4 hours. |  |
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| Jan, 02 | Last Stats of 2011 |
| For December, the Company ran 37 calls, average turnout 12 firefighters and 3 fire police. Top 6 responders for Decenber are: FF Disanto 29, Engineer Crum 26, Asst Chief Crum 24, FF Sinkkanen, FF R Magaro, and Lt Heisey all with 21. For the year of 2011, the Company ran 611 calls, average turnout 12 firefighters and 2 fire police. Top 5 responders for 2011 are: Engineer Crum 424, Asst Chief Crum 373, FF R Coyne 372, Capt Harp and FF Hoffer both with 343. 2011 was the second busiest year for the Company in recording history, ... more |
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| Second Call of the New Year for Dauphin County | Jan, 01 |
| This morning after the new year had come, Company 35 was dispatched to Linglestown Road and Crums Mill Road for a motor vehicle accident. Chief, Rescue, and Engine 35 responded and were advised of a vehicle that had rolled over multiple times with a person to be laying in the yard. Crews arrived and performed patient care on the injured female and secured the crash vehicle. ... more |  |
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| Dec, 30 | Have a Safe and Happy New Year! |
 | From the Linglestown Fire family to yours, stay safe and have a great New Year! ... more |
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| Ranch House Fire on Shope Place | Dec, 29 |
| This afternoon Box 33-4 was struck for a reported grease fire. Chief 33-1 while enroute advised of a column from about half mile out. Crews arrived to find a ranch style house with fire showing from side A. Engine 35 arrived 3rd due and split the crew to the roof and interior to assist with opening up. Good job by first arriving crews on the quick knock. Crews remained on scene for a few hours with overhaul and salvage operations. ... more |  |
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| Dec, 21 | Chief Recognized for Award |
 | Today Chief Payne was recognized by Dauphin County and was one of the recipients of the Craig Webb Award. The Purpose of the Craig Webb Memorial Award is to recognize emergency service providers who, by their actions, demonstrate: loyalty, professionalism, leadership, dedication, integrity, high quality patient care, and a tireless desire to improve the emergency service system within which they work. Congrats Chief! ... more |
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| Santa Visits Linglestown Again! | Dec, 18 |
| Today the jolly ol' elf himself stopped by the station for his annual run through Linglestown. Riding on the 1941 Ford/Darley Fire Engine, he saw over 700 children and made sure they got their candy cane and orange. Thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule again and allowing us to help! ... more |  |
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| Dec, 12 | November Stats |
| The Fire Company answered 41 calls for November. Average turnout per incident was 8 firefighters and 2 fire police. Top responders were FF Russ Coyne 30, Chief Bill Payne 23, Asst Chief Dan Crum, Engineer Ed Crum, and Chauffer Ray Magaro all with 22. ... more |
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| Ed Deibler, Last Charter Member Passes | Dec, 11 |
| Charles Edward Deibler, 100, passed on December 9th. Ed was the last surviving charter member of the Fire Company. Services to be held Wednesday 12/14 at Hoover Funeral Home, Linglestown. Visitation 10-11am, funeral services 11:00. ... more |
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| Dec, 10 | Life Member Passes |
| The Linglestown Fire Company mourns the loss of James (Jim) Shirey. Jim was a life member of the fire company. He is survived by his wife, parents, 3 daughters, eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Jim will be sadly missed by all whose lives he touched in many ways. -Debra Keller ... more |
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| Tree Lighting at the square! | Dec, 04 |
| Sunday 12/04/11 was the annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Square! James Milbrand band provided the music for the carols. Over 100 people turned out for this event! Following the tree lighting cookies and cocoa were served at the firehouse by the Linglestown Fire Company Ladies Auxillary. For all that inquired about the recipe for Praline Crakers here you go!
Praline Crackers?
1 package club crackers (1/3 of a 16 ounce box)
3/4 cup of butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
Separate each cracker into four ... more |  |
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| Dec, 02 | Rest Well Millie |
| The Linglestown Fire Co Ladies Auxiliary and the Fire Company mourn the recent loss of Mildred (Millie)L. Allen who was 105. Mildred was the last surviving Charter Member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was the widow of Herman L. Allen who also served with the fire company. She is survived by 2 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and 1 daughter- in-law. She will be missed by those who loved her and knew her. ... more |
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| Rural Water Class | Nov, 13 |
| Over the past two weeks a few members took part in a rural water supply class. Some pics from the practical training day are below. ... more |  |
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| Nov, 06 | Air Runs Perry County Job |
 | This morning Air35 was sent to assist Perry County companies with a house fire in Duncannon. Air35 arrived and split the crew setting up the fill station and filling into the RIT crew with Rescue37. Dauphin County units cleared after about 2 hours. ... more |
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| Multiple Barns Burn in Grantville | Nov, 04 |
| This morning after midnight Tanker and Truck 35 were dispatched to box 39-5 on Trail Road for reports of a barn fire. Chief 39 arrived to find 2 out of 3 barns fully involved and filled with hay bails. Truck 35 set up on side a for the use of elevated masterstreams. Initial crews worked the scene for 7 hours before downgrading to babysit the remaining fire until it burns itself out. ... more |  |
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| Nov, 02 | October Stats |
| There were 49 calls for the month of September. Top call responders were FF Russ Coyne 35, Asst Chief Dan Crum 29, Engineer Ed Crum 28, FF Nick Disanto 27, FP Capt Leroy Mason 25. Average Turnout Per Incident 10 Firefighters and 2 Fire Police. ... more |
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| Busy Morning at the 35 House | Oct, 24 |
| This morning around 8:30, Tanker 35 was dispatched to assist Company 39 (Grantville) with a reported tractor trailer fire on I-81. 39Q arrived to a working tractor trailer fire carrying a load of cedar planks and requested additional units and manpower. Engine 35 and utility 35 then responded to assist. During the interstate call, box 35-2 was hit for smoke reported inside the Marysville Bank on North Mountain Road. Crews arrived to find a light condition inside and found the source to be a burnt up electrical motor in the HVAC system. ... more |  |
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| Oct, 15 | Come Visit YOUR Firehouse! |
 | Saturday October 15 at 11:00am we will be opening up the station for an open house. Come down and see what your tax dollars and donations do! Check out the trucks, see the newly renovated station, try out a real fire extinguisher, and see how our rescue tools can save YOUR life! Bring the kids! ... more |
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| 3-Piece Pull for Dauphin House Fire | Oct, 12 |
| This afternoon units were sent to the 600 block of Stony Valley Drive for a reported house fire. Chief and Engine 38 arrived to a working fire. Truck 35 arrived and went in service on side A while the crew split and assisted with darkening down the fire inside. Tanker and Air 35 were also dispatched to assist the crews working. 35 units were out for about 3 hours. Special thanks to FF Rick Davis and family for the pictures! ... more |  |
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