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...]

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...]

We have moved the clocks back an hour several weeks ago.  Tomorrow we move the scales back about 10 pounds!  Thanksgiving is here and as we reflect on what we are thankful for we prepare for the feast.  The smell of cooking lingers throughout your homes and Shrewsbury Volunteers … [Read more...]

At 1:39pm Shrewsbury Volunteers were dispatched to assist the Eureka Volunteer Fire Company with a reported vehicle accident with entrapment on Bridgeview Road.  Rescue 61 responded with a crew of 4.  Enroute Chief 54-1 (Russell) arrived, established Command 54 and advised there … [Read more...]

At 4:53pm Shrewsbury Volunteers were dispatched to assist Southern Regional Police Department with a vehicle into a structure.  Rescue 61 along with 61 Fire Police responded.  On arrival personnel found 3 of 4 porch supports destroyed and a full front porch roof unstable and … [Read more...]