Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company

Shrewsbury, PA

Merry Christmas to All

 Tony Myers    December 24, 2019    No Comments

Merry Christmas to all from Shrewsbury Volunteers.  May you all have a safe, wonderful Christmas season and a Happy New Year.

 

‘Twas the night before Christmas and in the 61 House, the units were fueled and ready to pounce. The engines and rescue the brush truck and all, stood ready to run if there would be a call. The gear stood ready in their racks they await, to be put on and used to save all from that fate. The men and women who selflessly act wore their pagers and smartphones for the cue to attack.

When suddenly it sounded like a cry in the night, the siren it blew due to a horrible light. The fire was moving and lives could be lost. The people in danger must be saved at all cost. Our heroes they drove to the station with haste knowing every minute can count and time they can’t waste. They entered the station and put on their gear.  They got onto the rigs and threw out their fears. They drove to the call on their steads of red, lights flashing siren screaming praying no one was dead.

They arrived and observed and knew what to do. Shrewsbury Volunteers and others are here to save you. Hoses were dropped and units were placed. Tools were grabbed and we moved in with haste. The Tower has room, EMS is nearby.  Everyone listened to the Chief as he cried:

On firefighters, on drivers, on personnel all. The fire is raging we can’t drop the ball. We push you and train you for moments like now.  Enter the building safely and save them somehow. I know you’re the best and it’s time to display why we run into buildings when others run away.

The firefighters pushed in while ladders were thrown, they listened for cries or even slight little moans. The EMT’s and R.I.T. had boots on the ground in case people were hurt or firefighters went down. The crews they moved in found the fire and attacked.  The people were rescued and brought outside intact. In hours it was over and P.A.R was complete.  EVERYONE GOES HOME!! Say it, REPEAT.

The job was complete and now all went back to clean the gear and hoses repack. The fire is out but more must be done more calls could come in, the day is not done. When finally the engines, rescue and firefighters too were clean and standing tall proud of the job they do. The Chief finished the reports that need to be done, yeah paperwork is part of the firefighting fun.

All talked for a bit and then readied to leave, Christmas is here, presents are under the trees. While tired and sore they had a family to see, just like the one’s rescued at a quarter to three. Our lives we dedicate to be there for you even if it means our families will have to make do.

Our motto is forged. Our mission is clear. We are the 61 House: “Professionally Staffed by Volunteers”.  Merry Christmas, enjoy, in all that you do.  Remember we are ready for your family and you.

SHREWSBURY VOLUNTEERS                                                                                                                                           STATION 61

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Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company
16 hours ago
Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company

Join us this weekend for all the fall fest fun! Featuring carnival rides, games, food, entertainment, and dozens of craft vendors!

⏰Hours:
Friday, September 29: 3pm-8pm
Saturday, September 30: 11am-8pm

🍔Food Trucks:
Mammas Meltz
Deez Tacos
Kona Ice
Foltz Concessions
Toms Kettle Corn and Lemonade
Scoop Ó Dough
Pinky’s BBQ
Sons of Sicily Pizzeria & Grill
Amazing Grazin LLC
Bev's Jamaican Cuisine
Food Adventures
Myers Pumpkin Rolls

🎆Fireworks:
Two Guys Fireworks LLC
Friday, September 29 at 8pm

🎡Rides:
RUSS Amusement, INC
Tickets:
1-$1
20-$20
50-$40
Wristbands: $22 (FRIDAY ONLY)

🎶T-Mobile Entertainment:
Friday: 6pm- The Wyatt Becker Band
Saturday: 11am- EMC Performing Arts Studio
2:30pm- Adrenaline Dance of York
6pm- Ronin (outlaw country/south rock)
Saturday: (under bingo pavilion)
11am- Kim's Karate Shrewsbury
12pm- The Power Pack (dog show)
12:30pm- Alex Lee Warner
2pm- MJ’s Starlights Baton and Dance Studio
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Join us this weekend for all the fall fest fun! Featuring carnival rides, games, food, entertainment, and dozens of craft vendors!
⏰Hours:
Friday, September 29: 3pm-8pm
Saturday, September 30: 11am-8pm
🍔Food Trucks:
Mammas Meltz
Deez Tacos
Kona Ice
Foltz Concessions
Toms Kettle Corn and Lemonade
Scoop Ó Dough
Pinky’s BBQ
Sons of Sicily Pizzeria & Grill
Amazing Grazin LLC
Bevs Jamaican Cuisine
Food Adventures
Myers Pumpkin Rolls
🎆Fireworks:
Two Guys Fireworks LLC
Friday, September 29 at 8pm
🎡Rides:
RUSS Amusement, INC
Tickets: 
1-$1 
20-$20
50-$40
Wristbands: $22 (FRIDAY ONLY)
🎶T-Mobile Entertainment:
Friday: 6pm- The Wyatt Becker Band
Saturday: 11am- EMC Performing Arts Studio
2:30pm- Adrenaline Dance of York
6pm- Ronin (outlaw country/south rock)
Saturday: (under bingo pavilion)
11am- Kims Karate Shrewsbury
12pm- The Power Pack (dog show)
12:30pm- Alex Lee Warner
2pm- MJ’s Starlights Baton and Dance Studio
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Can't wait to serve up some yummy food 😋

Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company
3 days ago
Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company

Rescue 61 / ATR assisting with a tree trimmer stuck in a tree
(East Hopewell Twp)
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Thank you EFD and all the Responders. God bless and keep you safe.

God bless emergency personnel

wonder how they got stuck.God bless the emergency people.

Shane DeLawder??

Was he trimming the tree?

Where was Eureeka with their billion dollar ladder truck?

So which Fire Company can proclaim they have the tallest ladder truck after today’s rescue?

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Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company
4 days ago
Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company

Crews station 61 have responded to, 2 rollover vehicle accidents today. The first was 83 south and mile marker 3. The second was on Elm drive.

In the last 48 hours Shrewsbury volunteers have responded to 6 vehicle crashes, 3 of which were rollovers.
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Crews station 61 have responded to, 2 rollover vehicle accidents today. The first was 83 south and mile marker 3. The second was on Elm drive. 
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Thanks for your service 👏👏sending prayers for all involved

Thank you Shrewsbury volunteers. Stay safe god be with each of you

Thank you volunteers and EMS!

Thank you

Prayers for all involved

Prayers for all that's involved 🙏 thank you for your dedication and services Shrewsbury Fire, Police, and Paramedics. ❤💙💙

Prayers for all involved!

Prayers for all involved. Thank you for your service emergency responders.

If only people would slow down, and not be in a hurry to get into an accident 🙄🙄🙄 Thank You 1st Responders for all you do 👏👏👏

Stay safe and thank you for your service 🙏

Thank you SFD!!!

This was my nephew and his girlfriend accident that they were in I would like to thank all of you for your service I'm with york city fire department and as we all know that there is a chance that when we go to calls it's a chance that it's going to be a family member that was involved I've been on many calls we're it involved a family member from another department so thanks again Shrewsbury fire department and EMS for taking care of my family members today God Bless Everyone that was involved

Oh no. I pray all are well.

It seems people forget how to drive in the rain

Prayers for the ones involved

And I bet speed was the cause. I see Sr citizens pass me. Everyone is in a hurry to go nowhere..thank you emergency response..

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