Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company

At 12:45pm Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Co. was dispatched for a reported accident with rollover involving a tractor trailer on Forrest Avenue at Interstate 83.  Rescue Squad 61, Engine 61-2 and Utility 61 responded.  On arrival personnel found a tractor trailer on it's side … [Read more...]

At 3:20pm Shrewsbury Volunteers were dispatched to assist Rose Fire Co. on a first alarm assignment  in New Freedom Borough for a reported structure fire.  Engine 61-2, Rescue Squad 61 responded.  Enroute police department on location advised a working fire in a basement.  Rose … [Read more...]

Yesterday a report was released by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania discussing the status of Emergency Services in Pennsylvania.  It is a long awaited report.  Departments across the commonwealth are in trouble with manning and support by local governments.  Volunteerism has been … [Read more...]

       The Shrewsbury Volunteers are proud to present our new cell phone app.  The app is available on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. Click here to preview the app. (preview works from computer) The app will provide many features for our members and our … [Read more...]

On 11/23 at 5:04 PM, the Shrewsbury Volunteers were dispatched to Bohr Court in Shrewsbury Township, for a reported house on fire.  Engine 59 (Glen Rock) arrived to find a 2 story house fully involved with fire.  Engine 61-1 was the second arriving Engine and supplied Engine 59 … [Read more...]

Well,  it has to start sometime so let's get it out of the way.......   that four letter word is back.   S N O W.  Shrewsbury Volunteers has begun Operation Snow Watch as a storm system is scheduled to drop frozen precipitation in our region for the first time this season.  Yes,  … [Read more...]

Congratulations to the Susquehannock High School Marching Band for winning for the third time in a row the Cavalcade of Bands competition.  Marching bands from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia compete in the Cavalcade of Band Championships.  Once … [Read more...]

At 00:38am Shrewsbury Volunteers were alerted to assist Rose Fire Co. on a reported structure fire.  Engine 61-2 responded with 5 members.  Enroute units from Rose Fire Co arrived with heavy fire to the rear of a dwelling. Engine 61-2 arrived and covered the primary hydrant.  … [Read more...]

At 6:54 PM Shrewsbury Volunteers were alerted for a reported structure fire on Old York Rd in Baltimore County, Md.  Engine 61-2 and Rescue Squad 61 responded to assist.  Units arrived to find fire and smoke showing with personnel from Baltimore County working.  Shrewsbury crews … [Read more...]

The past 24 hours have been busy for Shrewsbury Volunteers.  Calls started at 00:36 am and continued until almost midnight.  13 calls for service were dispatched and handled.  Calls included 3 Water Rescues, 1 Building Collapse, 3 Fire Alarms, 1 vehicle accident with injuries and … [Read more...]

It's that time of the year again when we scratch our heads and eventually get a younger kid's help.  Yep, time to reset the clocks.  Saturday night into Sunday morning at 2am we set the clocks back to 1am.  Although for the past two months the internet has said it's time to … [Read more...]

Halloween is here and everyone is reminded to keep a watchful eye out for the little ghosts and goblins as they are wandering about looking for snacks. As we do every year Shrewsbury Volunteers will have equipment patrolling the streets.  If anyone is having trouble you can flag … [Read more...]

Shrewsbury Volunteers personnel without a doubt respond to many vehicle accident incidents.  Many involve people being trapped.  Today, the rainy/windy weather didn’t stop 28 people from several departments including Shrewsbury from completing a 3 day class on Heavy Truck Rescue … [Read more...]