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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TRAVEL ADVISORY UPDATE FOR WORK ON MARCH 16-17

March 2, 2021



Beam Setting Planned on I-83 Bridge Over Route 851 at Exit 4 in Southern York County

Delays expected on Route 851



Harrisburg, PA – Motorists in southern York County are advised a PennDOT contractor is scheduled to set beams on the Interstate 83 bridge spanning Route 851 at Exit 4 in Shrewsbury Township.



On Tuesday March 16, and Wednesday, March 17, conditions permitting, the contractor will set beams for the I-83 bridge over Route 851. There will be intermittent traffic stoppages of up to 15 minutes on Route 851 from 9 AM to 2 PM so beams can be set. Motorists should expect delays.



Beams also will be set on a second span that is not over live traffic, so there will be no traffic restrictions.



These beams are for the final stage of the bridge work. While there will be no traffic restrictions on I-83 during these operations, motorists should be alert for construction vehicles entering and exiting the work zone on I-83.



This work is part of a $29.9 million Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) construction contract awarded to Kinsley Construction, Inc. of the City of York, York County. The project includes replacement of the northbound and southbound bridges that carry I-83 over Route 851 with two-span structures that will allow enough clearance for Route 851 to be widened to four lanes and realigned into the DDI configuration. Work under this contract will also lengthen and reconstruct the on and off ramps within the interchange and replace the culvert that carries Deer Creek beneath the interchange.



Travelers are reminded to be alert for these operations, to obey work zone signs, and to use caution when driving through work zones for their safety, as well as for the safety of the road crews.



For more information on projects occurring or being bid this year, those made possible by or accelerated by the state transportation funding plan (Act 89), or those on the department’s Four and Twelve Year Plans, visit www.projects.penndot.gov.



Subscribe to PennDOT news in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York counties at www.penndot.gov/District8.



Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras, 103 of which are in the Midstate.



511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.
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The area is under a high wind advisory until tomorrow morning. Winds are expected to be sustained around 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. The highest gusts are expected to occur today from 4pm to midnight.

Consider putting trash cans out Tuesday morning instead of Monday night and secure any loose items outside.
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The area is under a high wind advisory until tomorrow morning.  Winds are expected to be sustained around 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.  The highest gusts are expected to occur today from 4pm to midnight.  Consider putting trash cans out Tuesday morning instead of Monday night and secure any loose items outside.
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Training continues at Shrewsbury Volunteers. 30 members taking Haz Mat Operations refresher for the next 6 hours. ... See MoreSee Less
Training continues at Shrewsbury Volunteers.  30 members taking Haz Mat Operations refresher for the next 6 hours.
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Use to do all that all over the country. Military bases are the worse. Except for abondend missle silos.

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