| Mar, 08 | Engine Transfers to Palmyra |
 | This morning while Lebanon County crews were working a fire on Railroad Street in Palymra, Truck 88 (Middletown) and Engine 35 were dispatched to transfer to Palmyra Station 1. Crews stood by for a few hours to cover the first due. |
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| Busy Day on the Northside | Feb, 26 |
| This morning started off around 4am with Truck 35 being dispatched to a fire alarm at the Crossroads Cafe in Grantville. PD arrived to find an oven on fire which upgraded the box to bring the Air, Tanker, and Engine-1. Crews were released shortly thereafter. Then around 3:30pm, The Rescue and Engine 34-1 ran a 2-vehicle accident at Lockwillow and Mountain Rd. Finally, box 35-1 was hit for a grease fire around 5:30pm. Truck and Chief 35 arrived with smoke showing. The Truck crew made a quick knock with a can while Engine ... more |  |
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| Feb, 18 | Truck Transfers to Middletown |
 | Tonight while Truck and Engine 88 were operating at a structure fire, county hit Truck 35 to cover Middletown. The crew helped clean up tools and got dinner at Giant, but no calls came in while we were there. The Truck returned after about 3 hours. ... more |
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| Rollover in the 8 Box | Feb, 17 |
| This afternoon as rush hour was starting, box 35-8 was dispatched for an accident with injuries. Rescue and Engine 35 responded and arrived to find one vehicle over a bank on it's roof, with one patient self-extricated. Crews stayed on scene until the tow company removed the vehicle. ... more |  |
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| Feb, 15 | Charter Member Passes |
| The Linglestown Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary mourn the loss of Anna M. Deibler. She was 95 years old.
Anna was one of the charter members of the Ladies Auxiliary which was organized on July 25, 1938. She also served as President of the auxiliary for 25 years. She is survivied by her husband, a son, a daughter, 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. ... more |
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| Busy Night for Tanker 35 | Feb, 13 |
| Tonight around 11pm, units were dispatched to Houston Drive in Grantville for a gas leak. Chief 39 arrived to find an active leak underground and called for a technician. The tanker staged for about half an hour. After returning back to Linglestown, county dispatched units to Green Hill Rd in West Hanover for a trailer fire. Chief 36 arrived with smoke showing. Tanker 35 participated in shuttle operations and was released after about 3 hours. ... more |  |
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| Feb, 10 | Adopt A Hydrant! |
 | For continued fire protection during the blizzard, please clear the area around the fire hydrant near your residence when shoveling snow. It will make it a lot faster setting up water supply if there would be an incident needing that hydrant. The faster we can get water, the more we can save! ... more |
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| Townhouse Fire in Paxtonia | Feb, 01 |
| 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! ... more |  |
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| Jan, 31 | Quarter Acre Off Near Sports City |
| 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. ... more |
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| Mid Winter Soup Sale and Blood Drive | Jan, 30 |
| 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! ... more |  |
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| Jan, 17 | Air Unit on the Dauphin Job |
 | 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. ... more |
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| Truck Visits Ft Indiantown Gap | Jan, 16 |
| 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. ... more |  |
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| Jan, 12 | Reported Entrapment on Patton Road |
| 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. ... more |
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| Bertha "Bert" Buffington | Jan, 10 |
| 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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| Jan, 09 | 124th Battallion - "Have Banquet Will Transfer" |
 | 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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| 2009 Statistics | Jan, 08 |
| The stats for 2009 are in. Click here. ... more |  |
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| Jan, 01 | First Call of the New Year |
 | 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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| Air Unit to Penbrook | Dec, 30 |
| 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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| Dec, 24 | Happy Holidays! |
 | Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season from the Linglestown Fire Company! ... more |
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| Santa Visits the Village | Dec, 20 |
| 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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