Citizens Fire Company #1
Fire Company News
*Working Fire*
This afternoon around 1440 hrs, Company 30 and mutual aid companies were dispatched to the 2200 block of Boas St for a reported house fire. Wagon 4 and engine 301 went responding with both units reporting a column. Engine 301 upgraded to the 1st alarm. Wagon 4 arrived with their own hydrant and reporting a working fire. Engine 301 arrived shortly after grabbing a second hydrant. Engine 301 crew assisted Harrisburg City crew with fire attack. Engine 32 crew pulled a line off engine 301 and assisted with fire attack. Bulk of the fire was knocked in 10 minutes with companies assisting with extensive overhaul.
Mark your calendars!
Saturday December 17th starting around 830AM, Santa will be visiting the borough on the fire truck! We will post the intersections with the times that Santa plans to be at this weekend!
Engine 301 just picking up from an electrical fire in Progress first due. Engine 301 dropped a split lay at the entrance to the scene laying 600 Ft of 5 inch. 301 and 32 crews found an issue with the panel box and scaled the incident back.
Air 30 with a crew of 3, currently on scene of a working fire in Steelton Borough. Air crew is assisting with opening up the exposure building.
We would like to take this time to wish everyone a happy and safe thanksgiving.
On Friday 11/25, our volunteers will be at the intersection of Canby and walnut for a fill the helmet fundraiser. All donations will go towards more building renovations in the very near future!
Air 30, with a crew of 4, responding to a reported house fire in Steelton Borough this evening.
Last evening, 10 members went to HACC to train on engine company operations and driver trainees worked on pumping.
Engine 301 with a crew of 4 leaving the station for a house fire this evening in the 32 box. Engine 301 laid 700FT of 5 inch and took the 3rd due engine assignment. 3 members also staffed the station while the engine was out.
Video courtesy of Autumn Bennett
Reminder:
Monday October 31st is Penbrook Borough trick or treat. Engine 301 will be driving around town 530-615 handing out candy and heading back to the station to hand out more candy. Be sure to stop in and see us and ask us about volunteering!
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About Us
Citizens Fire Company #1 of Penbrook was organized on March 29, 1906. This organization came about from a group of public-spirited citizens, who at this time recognized the vital need for fire protection for Penbrook. The first equipment of the fire company were two hand drawn chemical wagons. These were housed in a barn as there were no fire houses available for apparatus. The fire company currently operates a 2004 American LaFrance engine and a 1996 Freightliner/Darley Air Unit.
Penbrook Borough is roughly a 1.5 square mile area that borders Harrisburg City and Susquehanna Township. Penbrook Fire Company averages between 200-400 calls a year with around 30 of them being confirmed working fires. Penbrook Fire relies on its dedicated volunteers to answer calls for help, attend fundraisers, station maintenance, and other public events. We are a 100% Volunteer organization that always accepts new applications for membership. The fire company also runs mutual aid to Harrisburg City, Susquehanna Township, Paxtang Borough, Swatara Township, Lower Paxton Township, South Hanover Township and East Hanover Township.
