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...]

At 02:00 hours Shrewsbury Volunteers along with an engine and ambulance from Rose Fire Co. were dispatched to a reported accident with injuries on North Main Street in Shrewsbury Borough.  It was reported at dispatch a single patient was trapped and unconscious.  Chief 61 (Myers) … [Read more...]

Shrewsbury Township officials have announced road renovation plans for Mt Airy Road from East Forrest Avenue to Tolna Road.  This project will begin on June 5th and last to approximately August 15th.   Mt Airy Road will have travel restrictions however traffic can go to the … [Read more...]

Today was a busy day for Shrewsbury Volunteers.  It started at 09:55 with a medical assist.  Car 61 responded and assisted an elderly female patient who had fallen.  Personnel only needed to help the patient off the floor.  The incoming ambulance was placed in service since the … [Read more...]

At 10:06 Shrewsbury Volunteers along with EMS units were dispatched for a reported accident with injuries on Interstate 83 NB at Milemarker 3.  Rescue 61, Engine 61-1 and Utility 61 responded.  On arrival multiple injuries were confirmed including a Pennsylvania State Police … [Read more...]

At 5:44pm Wednesday night Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Co was dispatched to assist units on location of a working structure fire in Baltimore County Maryland.  Rescue 61 responded and on arrival was told to assist crews working inside.  Personnel assisted in opening ceilings and … [Read more...]

Shrewsbury Volunteers recently participated in two events dedicated to the public we serve.  One event was the annual Truck Zoo sponsored at the Paul Smith Public Library in Shrewsbury.  The Truck Zoo displays many different types of vehicles for the public and especially the … [Read more...]

On April 22nd and 23rd Shrewsbury Volunteers hosted a ropes and rigging class at Station 61.  Ropes and Rigging takes members into the world of rescue.  Ropes are used in almost every aspect of firefighting and rescue.  Members begin with learning the basics on rope use and … [Read more...]

April started off well in Shrewsbury.  Hundreds of adults and children attended our Breakfast with the Bunny and Easter Egg Hunt.  Shrewsbury Volunteers members showed up at 5am to make ready breakfast and other activities for our visitors.  Breakfast began at 8am and ran to … [Read more...]

At 05:55 Shrewsbury Volunteers along with mutual aid departments were dispatched for a reported structure fire in Shrewsbury Borough.  Engine 61-1 and Rescue 61 responded and on arrival observed a two story home with nothing visible.  Chief 61 (Myers) established Shrewsbury … [Read more...]