Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company

Shrewsbury, PA

A Few Notes about Our APP…

 Brad Dauberman    January 9, 2019    No Comments

This is a quick update and explanation on some of the features of the Shrewsbury Fire Mobile App.

If you downloaded our App, you probably received a bunch of Alerts today that didn’t make much sense.  The primary reason for our App was a backup alerting function for our Fire Fighters.  Our Fire Fighters carry a pager most of the time, and rely on an App called Active 911.

The Active 911 app relays information from the York County 911 to Fire Fighters’ smart phones.  When there is a breakdown in the system (anywhere from York 911 to the Active 911 computer or our own smart phones) the Fire Fighter’s phone will not Alert.

Carrying a pager AND having a second alerting mechanism ensures that we get notified and get responers moving towards the emergency.   This morning, there were issues getting messages out to Active 911, however, our App still provided a secondary method to notify our members of an emergency.

Some have asked about the APP not providing additional information.  The Alerts You get are the same ones We get.  The Shrewsbury Fire App is limited to 128 characters, so in most cases the only thing cut off is the list of apparatus requested and part of the cross street.

The Shrewsbury Fire App Alerts about 30 seconds after the Fire Fighter’s pager Alerts.  So, as soon as we get it, you get it.  This is automated, so we will not be sending manual updates via the Alert feature.  Our Facebook will provide further info should it be warranted.

  • The Weather Tab provides current data from the weather station mounted on top of the Fire Station.
  • The home screen provides instructions for changing or silencing the Alert tone.
  • Live Audio will link you to Fire and Police Audio in York County.
  • The cost of the app goes directly into supporting the fees associated with providing the app.
  • We invite you to let us know if there are any features you would like added.

Thank you for your continued support.

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Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company
3 days ago
Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company
While rescue 61 and engine 61-2 were handling accidents on 83, engine 61-1 handled a vehicle fire in railroad borough. ... See MoreSee Less
While rescue 61 and engine 61-2 were handling accidents on 83, engine 61-1 handled a vehicle fire in railroad borough.
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Great work! We love and appreciate you guys!

So who needs that many windows? And why don’t the windows on the end of the house line up with the windows on the front of the house?

Those fuel prices burning thru our wallets and our vehicles.

Thanks again to all of you for your service. I continue to be amazed by the number of calls you handle in a year!

Scott Gingrich

Brian Wagman

CJ Davis

Busy day,good luck

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Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company
3 days ago
Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company
It's a Rock-em-Sock-em bumper car day in Shrewsbury today....

Shrewsbury Volunteers are currently operating on 3 separate incidents this morning.

Engine 61-2 and Rescue 61 are on the scene of two different accidents on I83 NB between mile maker 5 and 6. Traffic is backed up to Exit 4. One lane is moving through the two incidents slowly.

Engine 61-1 is handling a vehicle fire in Railroad Borough. While it's a busy day, it's great for our all volunteer department to put three pieces of apparatus on the street serving the area. Hopefully the rest of the day will be quieter...
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Its a Rock-em-Sock-em bumper car day in Shrewsbury today....
Shrewsbury Volunteers are currently operating on 3 separate incidents this morning.
Engine 61-2 and Rescue 61 are on the scene of two different accidents on I83 NB between mile maker 5 and 6.  Traffic is backed up to Exit 4.  One lane is moving through the two incidents slowly.
Engine 61-1 is handling a vehicle fire in Railroad Borough.  While its a busy day,  its great for our all volunteer department to put three pieces of apparatus on the street serving the area.  Hopefully the rest of the day will be quieter...
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Thank You Volunteers for all You do every time those Alarms go off. You all are Great. God Bless You.

Had to divert from the vehicle fire then passed this accident this morning! Roads were a bit slippery! Thanks for taking care of both situations!

Hope everyone is ok! Thank you for being there.Take care and be safe!

Stay safe out there. Thank you volunteers for working hard!

Brave responders!

Forever Grateful ❤️❤️

Stay safe all you rescuers

You all are the best!!! You're always here for ALL of us!👍

Thank you volunteers!

Thanks for your hard work!!!

You said the “Q” word

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Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company
4 days ago
Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company
Shrewsbury Volunteers spent the day prepping for our annual carnival, responding on calls and working with a Squadzilla driver trainee. Today, we worked on backing up.

All in the life of a volunteer fire department.
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Shrewsbury Volunteers spent the day prepping for our annual carnival, responding on calls and working with a Squadzilla driver trainee.   Today, we worked on backing up.
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Would love to ride or drive that beast sometime.

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