Penn Twp Fire Dept Company 50

At approximately 22:00 company 50 was alerted of a tractor trailer accident on I-81. Mini pumper 50, engine 50, and EMS 47 responded with assistance from other companies. Shortly after arrival units were placed available. Thank you to all who provided service.

Check it out! Keep you and your family safe by following these simple rules for the holiday season.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our department today! Santa enjoyed seeing everyone!! (The grinch...not so much)

We want to wish the community a Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy this day with your family and friends, and always remember to be safe! Our first responders are willing to drop everything for us, even on a day like today. Please cook with caution. Read directions!!! We don't want to see this.

Train is stopped, blocking Centerville Road and Station Road. Find alternative routes. UPDATE: Issue resolved. Train is moving.

We are sorry for the miscommunication about our live drawing for the quilt yesterday, but we do have a winner! Congratulations to Rhonnda Mick for winning the quilt raffle!!! We also want to thank everyone for their continued support through this pandemic.

This afternoon at approximately 15:09 company 50 was alerted of an auto accident at the intersection of Pine Road and Centerville Road. Engine, traffic, mini pumper, and utility 50 responded with assistance from other departments. Multiple injuries were reported, and 1 patient was airlifted. Thank you to all who provided service, and keep the victims in your prayers.

This evening at approximately 7:20pm company 50 was dispatched to a chimney/structure fire near the 200th block of High Mountain road. Engine 50 and Tanker 1-50/2-50 assisted company 49 on scene. Good work by all! Photos courtesy of: Shippensburg Fire Department

PSA Campfires or any other open burning is not permitted in the Michaux State Forest until further notice. Dry conditions and early leaf drop have created a very fire-prone environment.

Penn Township Fire Department will be hosting a "Welcome Back" bingo this Friday, October 9th. Doors will open at 5 and the bingo begins at 7. We hope to see you there! Masks will be required. Once you're seated, they can be removed (just like a restaurant).

Crews are currently battling a large mountain fire near the 1000th block of Ridge Road. Please avoid the area if possible. Thank you to all providing service at this time.

ALERT: Please avoid Goodyear Road. Crews are battling a barn fire at this time. Please keep the property owners in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you to everyone who came out to help our department install a new metal-sheet roof over the pavilion area. It look's wonderful and will last us many years to come. Photos courtesy of: Jason Reiff

At approximately 15:21 company 50 was alerted of a motorcycle accident near the 2000th block of Walnut Bottom road. Mini pumper 50, Rescue 47, EMS 47 & 73, and Traffic 50 responded. Minor injuries were reported. Thank you to all who provided service this afternoon.

As a fire department, our duty is to provide all types of emergency service to our community. In the event of an emergency our volunteer members respond not knowing what might happen when they get there. On the way to the fire department or scene some of our members have blue and red emergency lights on their vehicles. There is a difference between the colors for a reason. Blue lights are courtesy lights. You aren't required to pull over, but knowing these members are respon...ding to an emergency it's more of a respectful and safe gesture. Some of our chief officers are equipped with red (red=stop) lights. During a response, civilians must pull over for these vehicles. A driver can't always acknowledge what another driver's maneuver will be so the safest option is to pull over and let them pass. These rules are put in place for our members and the community's safety. Accidents will always happen, but common sense is a good preventative measure. After all, this service couldn't be provided to the community without these brave men and women who risk their lives on the daily. Thank you.

At approximately 19:21 company 50 was alerted of a building fire near the 30th block of Strohm Road in Shippensburg. Engine 50 and Tankers 1-50/2-50 responded. Thank you to all who provided service.

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At approximately 23:55 on Thursday evening company 50 was alerted of a tractor trailer accident with heavy entrapment. Engine 50, Mini Pumper 50, Utility 50, Chief 9, Rescue 47, Mini Pumper 47, EMS 47, EMS 40, Life Lion EMS, Rescue 45, Engine 41, and fire police responded. Thank you to everyone who provided service. Please send prayers to the family at this time. Photo credit : Photographer Denny Clopper