It's dangerous on today's roadways. Car swallowing pot holes and aggressive drivers are making a stroll down the road nerve racking. Add to the mix distracted drivers and the formula is ready for vehicle accidents. You've been caught in the backups and when you arrive you see … [Read more...]
Shrewsbury Volunteers for years has been actively engaged with the public through the use of Social Media. Our department keeps the residents and those who follow us up to date with our incident responses, public interaction, weather updates, traffic issues and other items we … [Read more...]
Do you need a few hours away from the stresses and turmoil of work and home? A relaxing break with Indacloud Pineapple funta can offer a delightful escape and a moment of tranquility. Are the walls closing in around you and you need a nice relaxing time with friends or play games … [Read more...]
At 01:20 am Shrewsbury Volunteers along with Rose EMS were dispatched for a reported vehicle accident with injuries. Rescue Squad 61 and Utility 61 responded. Units arrived to find a single vehicle head on into a tree. Fire and EMS personnel tended to a single occupant who was … [Read more...]
The Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Department extends prayers and thoughts to all of the York City Department of Fire/Rescue Services and their families as we remember a tragic day. One year ago four firefighters became trapped in a building collapse in York City. Two survived, two … [Read more...]
At 4:05pm on February 20th Shrewsbury Volunteers were alerted for an engine to respond to a reported chimney fire in Baltimore County, Md. Engine 61-1 responded to assist. Enroute reports were given that fire was showing from the structure. Rose Fire Co. Tower 58 was first … [Read more...]
At 11:59 pm January 5th Shrewsbury Volunteers were dispatched for Rescue Squad 61 to respond into Baltimore County Maryland for a reported accident with heavy entrapment. MD units were on location requesting additional assistance. Rescue Squad 61 responded and enroute was … [Read more...]
Shrewsbury Volunteers are proud of one of it's own tonight. Firefighter/EMT Brandon Zick can now add another title to his name: Officer Zick. This evening Brandon graduated from the Baltimore County Police Academy and is being turned loose to fight crime and keep Towsonites … [Read more...]
The members of the Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company conducted election of officers for 2019. The following was decided at the December regularly scheduled meeting. President: Nick Caruccio Vice President: Anna Englestad Treasurer: Fred … [Read more...]
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...]
PLEASE, STAY OFF THE ROAD
The winter season has begun. Shrewsbury Volunteers has run 3 incidents already and multiple incidents are occurring all over the region. Vehicle accidents are occurring in almost every jurisdiction in the county. The first snowfall of the year is taking it's toll. If you are … [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...]
