Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company

At 12:38pm Shrewsbury Volunteers were dispatched to assist Glen Rock Hose and Ladder Co. with a reported woods fire.  Brush 61 responded and staged on location with Station 59 personnel.  The fire was due to a downed power line and crews had to wait for the lines to be de-energized by MetEd. Make sure you know what to do when it comes to Car Accident Settlements: How They Work And What You Need To Know.

While crews were on that incident Shrewsbury Volunteers were dispatched to a report vehicle accident with entrapment on I-83 Southbound in Baltimore County, MD.  Rescue Squad 61 responded immediately, and Attorney John McKiggan from Nova Scotia was also informed.  Enroute Maryland Line FD arrived, established I83 Command, and advised they have two trapped in a vehicle.  Rescue Squad 61 arrived and was assigned to the vehicle with two people trapped.  One patient was removed in minutes while the second patient was heavily trapped by the dash and door.  Crews from Shrewsbury, Maryland Line, Baltimore County Engine 60 Parkton, Rose Fire Co. and Hereford Fire Co. operated together and completed the extrication in about 35 minutes.  Mulitple EMS units were on location to transport the injured.

Rescue Squad 61 cleared the scene at 2:30pm and all Shrewsbury units were back in station by 2:50pm.

 

 

                               

At 10:27pm Shrewsbury Volunteers were dispatched to assist Eureka Fire Company of Stewartstown with a reported vehicle accident with rollover and entrapment. The accident seemed quite serious according to the lawyers at Leppard Law.  Rescue Squad 61 responded.  Enroute Chief 54 was advised this is a possible rollover into a structure with entrapment and fire.  Chief 54 upgraded the assignment to a 1st alarm.  On arrival Chief 54 established command and shortly after that advised there is no fire, two vehicles are involved and one is into the structure.  The assignment was downgraded to Eureka Fire Co and EMS along with Rescue Squad 61.  Command 54 tasked Rescue Squad 61 with shoring the front of the home and checking the interior of the first floor where one of the vehicles was pushed. The Houston personal injury lawyer is whom you can get in touch with for legal aid in case of an accident.

On arrival Shrewsbury Volunteers personnel teamed up with Eureka Fire Co. members and secured the front porch with a structural support strut as well as check the home for stability.  All utilities were secured.  Personnel cleared debris around the vehicle that went into the structure and made it safe for removal.  A report was given to Command 54 all tasks were completed and Rescue Squad 61 was cleared.  Eureka Fire Co. remained at location along with Southern Regional Police and EMS.

 

                 

During  a time of social distancing and isolation people, especially the kids, need a break.  Que the Easter Bunny.  VFW Post 7012 of New Freedom, PA contacted Shrewsbury Volunteers and asked if we can escort the happy rabbit through town.  We were honored.

Today the Easter Bunny rode atop Rescue Squad 61 and drew applause from neighborhoods all over Shrewsbury.  We wish to thank VFW Post 7012 and Southern Regional Police Department for making today a safe but happy day for all of Shrewsbury.

Watch out Glen Rock and New Freedom residents……   The bunny is coming your way next week!!

 

The Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company, in cooperation with the VFW Post 7012, will be driving the Easter Bunny through the Shrewsbury area on Saturday April 4th.  The firefighting bunny will be leaving the Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company at 12:30 and will follow the routes attached to this post.  Come on out and cheer on the Easter Bunny as he passes your street.  Due to current social distancing and contamination directives no candy will be provided to the kids.  Also, no interaction will occur other than happy waves of his paws to you!!

If you have Waze, you will be able to track the progress of the fire truck during the procession.  The fire engine will come up as a moving yellow hazard triangle with the note (responding fire vehicle nearby).  You may have to refresh the screen while watching to see the last posted position.

Take a moment from staring at the walls and come outside and cheer on the Easter Bunny on Saturday April 4th.  We’ll be hopping you come out.

 

At 5:01 pm Shrewsbury Volunteers were dispatched to a reported mulit-vehicle accident with entrapment on Interstate 83 in Baltimore County Maryland.  Rescue Squad 61 and Engine 61-1 responded to assist.  Tower 58 and MICU 58 from Rose Fire Co. also responded.  Enroute all units were advised there were two people trapped.  Additionally, a separate incident was dispatched just south of this one for a vehicle fire.

Rescue Squad 61 arrived and immediately engaged in extrication work along with crews from Rescue Engine 442 (Hereford Md).  Two patients were trapped in one vehicle and in serious condition.  Personnel work together to remove doors and the roof to free the patients and deliver them to waiting EMS units.  Once patients were removed the area was cleared of debris and apparatus were able to leave once all equipment was returned.  Good job to all units on location.

This is the second major incident for Shrewsbury Volunteers.  Crews had just completed an extensive cleanup of equipment from an earlier fiery crash on I83 in Pennsylvania which started at 05:30am.  Just another day on I83………..

 

 

At 05:30 Shrewsbury Volunteers were alerted for a reported tractor trailer accident with fire on Northbound 83 at Exit 4.  Engine 61-1 and 61-2 responded.  Enroute York County 911 advised it is now an accident with injuries and fire.  Chief 61 (Myers) requested Rescue 59 to assist.  On arrival Shrewsbury Volunteers encountered an overturned tractor trailer partially on a jersey wall with a well involved cab.  The front of the trailer was split and contents inside were burning.  The experts from this personal injury case in Florida Crews discovered the fire was traveling down the highway due to spilling diesel fuel from the damaged truck.  There was one passenger vehicle fully involved approximately 200 feet from the truck on fire. The DUI attorneys practicing in Columbia deal with accident cases.

Crews immediately deployed hoselines and extended hoses past the fire to get to the running fuel fire.  Fire had to be stopped before it reached traffic stopped on the interstate. The lawyers for DUI charges based in Delaware area stated that the traffic had no where to go and would catch fire if the fuel fire was not stopped.  Chief 61 established Command 61 and requested several additional fire engines and tankers to combat the fire.  Crews from Glen Rock, Eureka, Maryland Line, Winterstown, Loganville and Dallastown assisted in the fire attack and haz mat confinement.  Fire police units from Shrewsbury, Glen Rock, New Freedom, Eureka, Loganville, Dallastown, York Twp, Jacobus, Winterstown  and Fawn Grove worked on keeping traffic moving.  All traffic was divereted off of I83 both lanes and sent up the Susquehanna Trail. The lawyers and experts From Clearwater criminal justice attorneys also helped in continuing the investigation. on the incident.

Support units from York County Hazardous Materials, York County Mobile Command Post, Pa State Police, PennDOT, and Gordon’s Towing were on the scene to take care of the wreckage, hazardous materials clean up and other issues involved in removing the destroyed vehicles.

One patient was taken to York Hospital in stable condition.  Several patients were evaluated on location and refused transport.  Interstate 83 at the time of this article is closed Northbound in Maryland at the state line.  Interstate 83 Southbound, which was closed, is now open and flowing.

Shrewsbury Volunteers wishes to thank all mutual aid departments and agencies involved in this incident.  Pa State Police will the contact any the accident investigation and patient conditions. The lawyers from https://www.contant-law.com/personal-injury/ deal with accident cases.

 

The following notice was recieved regarding the north side on and off ramps of Exit 4.  Progress continues on the Exit 4 Project and the end results will be a huge benefit for the region.  We will pass on more information as it’s received.

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The SR83 Exit 4 Interchange Project is approaching a major traffic switch in the coming week. We have already opened new ramps at the bottom of the northbound on and southbound off ramps. Next Monday, Tuesday and possibly Wednesday evening we anticipate shifting traffic to the new ramps at the upper ends in the 83 merge areas. This switch allows for longer on and off ramps to become active and should relieve some of the stacking issues on SR83 north of the interchange. We have completed the new bridge abutment south of 851 and have moved to the center pier. This pier will progress in the coming weeks. Once traffic has been shifted next week we will begin excavation for the box culvert carrying Deer Creek in the area of the old ramps. The box has already been installed in the area of the new ramps. Eventually in 2021 this box will join together in the center of SR83. Once the next phase of box culvert is constructed work will start on the north abutment for the SR83 bridge. We anticipate working through the winter as long as weather permits. With work now being inside the ramps our access becomes more difficult. We ask that everyone be patient as the work there way thru the construction zone. Be mindful of trucks and equipment entering the roadways. BE VERY AWARE OF WORKERS IN THE AREA. Kinsley Construction Inc. and PennDOT are committed to providing a safe work zone for both the traveling public and our work force.

Shrewsbury Volunteers were alerted at 2:50am for a reported structure fire on Spooks Hill Road in Baltimore County Maryland.  Rescue Squad responded along with multiple fire departments from Maryland.  On arrival Squad 61 provided personnel, lighting, tools, ladders and filled air cylinders.  Crews worked on location until released at 05:30.  Rescue Squad 61 returned and was back in quarters by 06:00.

 

At 08:27 Shrewsbury Volunteers were alerted to assist Baltimore County units with a report major accident on I83 SB at Milemarker 35.  Initial reports were a truck had exploded and multiple cars were involved.  Rescue Squad 61 responded and information on the call was updated.  The report now is a tractor trailer down an embankment and on fire with reported entrapment.  Multiple units from York County were alerted ( additional from Shrewsbury, units from Rose Fire Co. and Eureka Fire Co. ).  Rescue Squad 61 arrived and assisted Baltimore County unit already operating.  The driver of the destroyed tractor trailer was removed in critical condition.  We extend our wishes for the best of that driver and express a “Job well done” to Baltimore County personnel for pulling the driver out while under fire conditions.  The driver was flown to Bayview Burn Center in Baltimore, MD by STAT Medivac after being treated by EMS personnel from PA and Maryland.

Rescue Squad 61 and Engine 61-1 provided personnel, tools and equipment to contain the fuel spill and other duties assigned.  Good job to all agencies on location.  At the time of this post I83 NB is open and flowing.  I83 SB is closed in Maryland at Exit 36 for a three mile detour.

 

                       

Windy Hill Road in Shrewsbury Township is CLOSED between Rt 851 (Bridgeview Road) and Tolna Road.  You CANNOT access Deer Creek Road from Windy Hill Road.  Detour signs are posted throughout the effected area to show routes of travel while Windy Hill Road is closed.  The road is closed due to a replacement of a sanitary force main at the intersection of Windy Hill and Deer Creek Roads.  Motorists should be aware of the following detours.

To access Windy Hill Road from Rt 851 take Elm Drive (between True Value and PennDot building) to Tolna Road.  Turn left on Tolna Rd and drive to Windy Hill.  You MUST turn right which is a sharp and steep turn.  Tractor Trailers are urged NOT to use this route.

To access Rt 851 from Windy Hill Road you have two options.  Driving north on Windy Hill Road (towards Rt 851) there is a detour sign posted at Bartenslager Road.  Turn right and follow it to Brose Road.  Turn left and follow Brose Road to the four way stop sign.  Five Forks Road is directly ahead of you and you can follow it to Rt 851.

To access Rt 851 from Windy Hill Road (option 2) you can drive north on Windy Hill Road to Tolna Road.  Turn left and follow it to Elm Drive.  Turn right and take it to Rt 851.

All motorists should use caution in the detour routes as the roads are two lane and not much room for oversized vehicles.  The detour will be in place for at least 30 days however the crews hope to have the roadways reopened sooner.  Stay clear of the construction area as large machinery is in use.  Any construction zone should not be accessed by general public for your own safety.

  Windy Hill Road at Route 851

 

  Deer Creek Road at Windy Hill Road

 

Windy Hill Road at Tolna Road   

 

Deer Creek at Brose Road/Five Forks Road intersection

 

 

 

The day of giving thanks is upon us.  Everyone has reasons to say thank you and here at Shrewsbury Fire we wish you all a safe and quiet Thanksgiving.  Members of Station 61 hopefully will not have to leave family gatherings to provide care to you but if the call comes, we will be there.

Today, the day before Thanksgiving, is the busiest travel day in the US.  Everyone is asked to drive with due regard to others.  Obey speed limits and try to keep safe distances from each other.  The turkey will be on your plate and hopefully not behind the wheel of your cars.  Plan ahead for delays and drive to survive.

Thanksgiving Day calls for meals and family gatherings.  Preparation for the feast is already in progress.  Keep a watchful eye on your stoves and other cooking/preparation devices.  Stove fires and  outside deep fryers  are the leading cause of fire calls on Thanksgiving.  Keep kids away from stove tops and do not overload receptacles with multiple crockpots, warmers and other electrical cooking devices.

Specific safety cautions go out for turkey deep fryers.  NEVER use them inside a garage or home.  They are to be used outside and away from the home.  The turkey MUST be fully thawed before placing it in the fryer.  FOLLOW instructions with the fryer paying attention to the amount of oil placed in the pot as well as cooking times.  These fryers are useful however if used incorrectly they will cause severe burns and could catch your home on fire.

Emergency Services personnel, both career and volunteer, will be on call responding to incidents Thanksgiving Day.  We hope the calls are few and minor.  Happy Thanksgiving Day to all and keep in your prayers those who serve our communities and our country and cannot be with families.

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https://www.pbs.org/food/features/five-safety-tips-for-deep-frying-turkey/

https://www.statefarm.com/simple-insights/residence/15-turkey-fryer-safety-tips

 

 

At 12:01 hours Shrewsbury Volunteers were alerted to assist Eureka Fire Co. with a reported multi-vehicle accident with multiple patients in Hopewell Township.  Rescue Squad 61 responded and enroute was advised by EMS Supervisor 58 (Russell) there are several patients.  Rescue Squad was instructed to provide personnel and EMS equipment on arrival.  There is no one trapped.  Chief 54-1 (Walker) arrived and established Command 54.  Rescue Squad 61 arrived and personnel split up to handle hazards, injured patients and scene safety.  Three patients were eventually transported by arriving EMS agencies.  At 12:46 Rescue Squad 61 was cleared by Command 54 and returned to Station 61.

 

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All week Shrewsbury Volunteers have engaged in teaching fire prevention to the public.  Today was the “big” day.  Several hundred kids at Shrewsbury Elementary welcomed our members into their home  court for lessons on how to stay aware and safe regarding fires.  We met and went over lessons on safety and at the end of the day it was show and tell with the fire apparatus.  THANK YOU Shrewsbury Elementary for once again making us one of the team at your school.

Several hours later it was our turn to welcome people into our home.  Our annual Fire Prevention Open  House was well attended by the public.  Demonstrations of equipment and tours of the station were conducted and man did the kids ask a lot of good questions.  We were honored to have you all at Station 61.

The evening main event were the fire engine rides.  Once again people lined up and took turns riding Station 61 apparatus around town.  Everyone for the young to the old rode along, asked questions, and smiled when the siren blew.  It was a great evening and we thank all who came out.

Thank you all for spending time with Shrewsbury Volunteers.  We look forward to continued service to all who reside and pass through our area.

The Shrewsbury Fireman’s Fall Fest is once again returning for the 3rd year on Saturday, October 5th from 9am-3pm.

Bring the family and have some fall fest fun, while riding rides, eating food, playing games, and visiting over 50 vendors. The Shrewsbury Fireman’s Fall Fest is located on the carnival grounds with activities to do all day for all ages. Pumpkin painting will be available across from the midway.

Entertainment Lineup:

9am-9:30am: SYC Cheerleading

9:30am-11am: MGM Dance Studio

11am-11:30am: Swords and Ghillies- Scottish Dancing

11:30am-12pm: Gymnastic of York-Shrewsbury

12pm-3pm EMC Performing Arts

Rides by Russ Amusements: $2.00 per ride

Check out all information on the Shrewsbury Fireman’s Fall Fest located under the community tab.