Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company

At 12:38pm Shrewsbury Volunteers were dispatched to assist Glen Rock Hose and Ladder Co. with a reported woods fire.  Brush 61 responded and staged on location with Station 59 personnel.  The fire was due to a downed power line and crews had to wait for the lines to be … [Read more...]

At 10:27pm Shrewsbury Volunteers were dispatched to assist Eureka Fire Company of Stewartstown with a reported vehicle accident with rollover and entrapment.  Rescue Squad 61 responded.  Enroute Chief 54 was advised this is a possible rollover into a structure with entrapment and … [Read more...]

During  a time of social distancing and isolation people, especially the kids, need a break.  Que the Easter Bunny.  VFW Post 7012 of New Freedom, PA contacted Shrewsbury Volunteers and asked if we can escort the happy rabbit through town.  We were honored. Today the Easter … [Read more...]

The Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company, in cooperation with the VFW Post 7012, will be driving the Easter Bunny through the Shrewsbury area on Saturday April 4th.  The firefighting bunny will be leaving the Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company at 12:30 and will follow the routes … [Read more...]

At 5:01 pm Shrewsbury Volunteers were dispatched to a reported mulit-vehicle accident with entrapment on Interstate 83 in Baltimore County Maryland.  Rescue Squad 61 and Engine 61-1 responded to assist.  Tower 58 and MICU 58 from Rose Fire Co. also responded.  Enroute all units … [Read more...]

At 05:30 Shrewsbury Volunteers were alerted for a reported tractor trailer accident with fire on Northbound 83 at Exit 4.  Engine 61-1 and 61-2 responded.  Enroute York County 911 advised it is now an accident with injuries and fire.  Chief 61 (Myers) requested Rescue 59 to … [Read more...]

The following notice was recieved regarding the north side on and off ramps of Exit 4.  Progress continues on the Exit 4 Project and the end results will be a huge benefit for the region.  We will pass on more information as it's … [Read more...]

Shrewsbury Volunteers were alerted at 2:50am for a reported structure fire on Spooks Hill Road in Baltimore County Maryland.  Rescue Squad responded along with multiple fire departments from Maryland.  On arrival Squad 61 provided personnel, lighting, tools, ladders and filled … [Read more...]

At 08:27 Shrewsbury Volunteers were alerted to assist Baltimore County units with a report major accident on I83 SB at Milemarker 35.  Initial reports were a truck had exploded and multiple cars were involved.  Rescue Squad 61 responded and information on the call was updated.  … [Read more...]

Windy Hill Road in Shrewsbury Township is CLOSED between Rt 851 (Bridgeview Road) and Tolna Road.  You CANNOT access Deer Creek Road from Windy Hill Road.  Detour signs are posted throughout the effected area to show routes of travel while Windy Hill Road is closed.  The road is … [Read more...]

Santa Claus will once again be coming to Shrewsbury the week before Christmas.  He needs to check his list (twice).  Since the Reindeer need to rest up for the big night, the Shrewsbury Volunteers have offered to give him a ride around town. We invite you to come out to wave, … [Read more...]

The day of giving thanks is upon us.  Everyone has reasons to say thank you and here at Shrewsbury Fire we wish you all a safe and quiet Thanksgiving.  Members of Station 61 hopefully will not have to leave family gatherings to provide care to you but if the call comes, we will … [Read more...]

At 12:01 hours Shrewsbury Volunteers were alerted to assist Eureka Fire Co. with a reported multi-vehicle accident with multiple patients in Hopewell Township.  Rescue Squad 61 responded and enroute was advised by EMS Supervisor 58 (Russell) there are several patients.  Rescue … [Read more...]

All week Shrewsbury Volunteers have engaged in teaching fire prevention to the public.  Today was the "big" day.  Several hundred kids at Shrewsbury Elementary welcomed our members into their home  court for lessons on how to stay aware and safe regarding fires.  We met and went … [Read more...]