Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company

At 1:52pm Shrewsbury Volunteers were dispatched to assist units in Baltimore County with reported people trapped in debris in the Gunpowder River near Hereford Maryland.  Rescue 61 responded with swift water technicians on board.  Enroute units were trying to narrow down the … [Read more...]

Shrewsbury, Railroad, Glen Rock and New Freedom residents as well as people who travel on Rt 616 between Railroad Borough and Glen Rock-  There is a partial road closure. The road is closed between the Waste Treatment Plant and Glen Valley Road.  The roadway is collapsing and … [Read more...]

Rain has been falling since the weekend and will continue until Thursday.  The region has received almost a foot of rain so far.  We know Shrewsbury has received at least 6 inches of water and more is to come.  The National Weather Service has been keeping everyone updated on … [Read more...]

At 11:16 hours today Shrewsbury Volunteers were dispatched to assist North Hopewell-Winterstown Fire Company and other units with a reported aircraft accident.  Engine 61-1 responded on the assignment.  Enroute dispatch reported the accident involves a helicpoter that has … [Read more...]

Shrewsbury Volunteers Heavy Rescue 61 was dispatched to assist Eureka Volunteer Fire Company with a two vehicle accident on Bridgeview Road in Hopewell Twp.  Eureaka Fire Co received it as an accident with injuries.  Updates advised there was entrapment and Rescue 61 was … [Read more...]

The Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company was proud to present the Kelly Miller Circus to the carnival grounds June 11th and 12th. From aerialists to a human volcano to clowns, thousands of spectators were able to see a fun-filled circus. The Kelly Miller Circus hosted 4 … [Read more...]

A public safety announcement from the Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company. Motorists who drive Interstate 83 in the Shrewsbury area know the roadway is being milled and eventually resurfaced.  This work is being done in the evening hours from 7pm to 5am to help reduce traffic … [Read more...]

Last weekend the carnival grounds of the Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company, once again, was invaded by our youth.  For the 12th year the Annual Troop 90 Merit Badge Camporee was held on the grounds of the Shrewsbury Fire Company.  This year, in spite of some rain, over 300 Scouts … [Read more...]

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...]