Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company

A public safety announcement from the Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company. Motorists who drive Interstate 83 in the Shrewsbury area know the roadway is being milled and eventually resurfaced.  This work is being done in the evening hours from 7pm to 5am to help reduce traffic … [Read more...]

Last weekend the carnival grounds of the Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company, once again, was invaded by our youth.  For the 12th year the Annual Troop 90 Merit Badge Camporee was held on the grounds of the Shrewsbury Fire Company.  This year, in spite of some rain, over 300 Scouts … [Read more...]

At 03:51 Shrewsbury Volunteers, as part of the York County Advanced Technical Rescue Team ( York ATR ),  was alerted for a reported builidng collapse in an occupied apartment builidng.  Rescue 61 responded to the incident.  On arrival Command 59 (Glen Rock FD) advised to have … [Read more...]

Motorist Alert for all of you who loose your front end alignment on Interstate 83 in Pennsylvania.  Starting the beginning of May 2018 roadwork will commence on both North and Southbound lanes of Interstate 83 between Exits 4 (Shrewsbury) and 10 (Loganville).  PennDot has … [Read more...]

At 6:31pm Shrewsbury Volunteers, as part of the York County Advanced Technical Rescue Team ( York ATR), was dispatched to assist with a reported building collapse with entrapment.  Rescue 61 responded on the call. Enroute updates from units on location advise a mobile home has … [Read more...]

The Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Co extends our deepest sympathy to the York City Fire Department in the loss of a firefighter today. Rescue 61 responded as part of the rescue task force when a building collapse trapped 4 firefighters.  On arrival 3 firefighters were rescued.  … [Read more...]

At 2:35pm Shrewsbury Volunteers were dispatched to assist the Glen Rock Fire Co. and EMS units with a reported vehicle accident with patient ejected.  Rescue 61 responded with 4 members and enroute the 911 center upgraded the call to reported entrapment.  Captain 59-2 (Glen Rock … [Read more...]

Firefighter and civillian safety is a top priority for Shrewsbury Volunteers.  With the assistance of a Pa state grant for $15,000 we were able to place in service $18,000 worth of firefighting technology.  Shrewsbury Volunteers placed in service two handheld thermal imaging … [Read more...]

At 7:16pm Shrewsbury Volunteers along with a high risk first alarm assignment were dispatched to the Spirit Trust Lutheran facility for a reported structure fire.  Engine 61-1 and Rescue 61 responded with 7 members.  On arrival Chief 61 (Myers) assumed Shrewsbury Command and … [Read more...]

On April 26, 2018, the Shrewsbury Volunteers will be hosting our First Annual Golf tournament. $120 / player up to 4 players per team. Greystone Golf Course:  2115 White Hall Rd. White Hall, MD 21161                                              Golf tournament … [Read more...]

At 02:49 Shrewsbury Volunteers along with a first alarm assignment was dispatched for mutual aid to Sweitzer Road in Hopewell Township for a reported structure fire.  Engine 61-1 responded with 3 members.  Enroute Chief 54 (Eureka Volunteer Fire Co. / Chief Walker) was advised by … [Read more...]

At 01:44 Rescue 61 was dispatched to assist Loganville FD and EMS units with a reported accident with injuries involving two tractor trailers. Rescue 61 responded and arrived along with Loganville Chief 63-2 to find one tractor trailer overturned and one partially down an … [Read more...]

The Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company held their December company meeting on December 21st. Election of officers for the 2018 year were completed. Congratulations to all who have taken office and good luck in the coming year. Shrewsbury Volunteers wish to thank all of our … [Read more...]

At 01:41 Shrewsbury Volunteers along with a first alarm assignment were dispatched to Foundry Drive in Shrewsbury Township for a reported structure fire.  Within minutes the assignment was upgraded to a structure fire with people trapped.  Engine 61-2 and Rescue 61 responded and … [Read more...]