Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company

Today another member of the Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company took a big step in their life and entered military service.  Firefighter Taylor Caruccio took her Oath of Office today and has left for boot camp in Great Lakes Michigan.  Firefighter Caruccio will endure weeks of … [Read more...]

At 05:15 this morning Shrewsbury Volunteers were dispatched to assist York Township with a large truck overturned with the driver trapped on Interstate 83 just south of Leader Heights exit.  Rescue 61 responded and on arrival met with crews who were already engaged in extrication … [Read more...]

This evening Shrewsbury Volunteers along with the Glen Rock and Rose Fire Companies came out to support National Night Out with the Southern Regional Police Department.  The event was held at the New Freedom Community Center. The event is meant to increase awareness about … [Read more...]

At 09:00 Shrewsbury Volunteers along with EMS units from Rose and Glen Rock MS were dispatched for a reported vehicle accident with rollover down an embankment into the water.  Rescue 61 and Engine 61-2 responded along with Fire Police 61 to the area of Exit 4 and E Forrest Ave. … [Read more...]

Today the Shrewsbury area received over 3 inches of rain in just over an hour when storms rolled through.  Many roadways were flooded by rapidly rising creeks and run off from fields.  Shrewsbury Volunteers responded to many flooded roadway incidents and rerouted traffic around … [Read more...]

At 08:30 Shrewsbury Volunteers were alerted to respond to Roundtop Road in Warrington Township for a reported Confined Space Rescue.  A male patient is reported trapped inside a waste water tank after a fall.  Rescue 61 and Car 61 responded.  Shrewsbury Volunteers are part of the … [Read more...]

This afternoon several severe storm cells began pouring rain into the York area causing rapidly rising water levels and flooding roadways.  Many water rescue incidents were dispatched in the York Metro area from people being caught in the water.  Several building collapse … [Read more...]

At 2:01pm Shrewsbury Volunteers and Rose EMS were dispatched for a reported accident with injuries on Interstate 83 NB at milemarker 2.  Rescue 61 responded and while enroute was advised a single vehicle possibly struck by a tractor trailer and pushed into a guardrail just prior … [Read more...]

WOW............ where to start. As members are still recovering from another week of carnival The Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company wishes to say THANK YOU to all who came out and make our Fireman's Carnival a huge success.  You wouldn't believe the man-hours put in by our … [Read more...]

At 11:23pm Shrewsbury Volunteers were dispatched to assist Baltimore County Engine 60 (Parkton) with a reported heavy rescue on Interstate 83 Southbound near Middletown Road.  A heavy rescue assignment was sent which calls for engines, 2 heavy rescues, ladder truck and EMS … [Read more...]

At 5:36pm Shrewsbury Volunteers were dispatched along with a first alarm assignment to assist Rose Fire Company with a reported structure fire in Forrest Lakes.  Engine 61-2 responded to assist.  Enroute units from Rose Fire Co. advised they had a working structure fire.  Engine … [Read more...]

At 2:16pm Shrewsbury Volunteers were dispatched to assist the Maryland Line Fire Company with a reported vehicle accident with heavy entrapment.  Reports are a passenger vehicle was broadsided by a large dump truck.  Rescue 61 responded and enroute was advised by Baltimore County … [Read more...]

At 5:03pm Chief 61 (Myers) was contacted by York County 911 and advised there are people trying to rescue 6 ducklings out of a storm water grate on Mt. Airy Rd in Shrewsbury Borough.  Southern Regional Police are enroute and it was asked if the fire company can assist.  Chief 61 … [Read more...]

At 2:06pm Shrewsbury Volunteers was dispatched to assist Eureka Volunteer Fire Company with a reported accident with injuries vehicle into a structure in Hopewell Township.  Rescue 61 responded and enroute was updated a single vehicle reportedly drove through windows into a … [Read more...]

It's obvious.... summer has arrived.  It is that time of year again to enjoy sunny days, good times and vacations.  Here are a few things to keep in mind while you are basking in the heat. Hydration:  It is vital you hydrate continuously while you work and play.  Our bodies … [Read more...]