This evening just after 2230 hours Swatara Fire & Rescue was alerted for a MVA with entrapment on Route 322 Near Penhar Dr. Engine 91-2 responded with 8 personnel and assisted at the scene. Swatara Fire & Rescue personnel worked to extricate one patient within 15 minutes of arrival.... (Full Story & Photos)

This evening Engine 91-2 and multiple other units from Swatara Fire & Rescue responded to the Red Roof Inn along Eisenhower Blvd for a reported vehicle fire. First arriving units found a pick up truck hauling construction equipment to be on fire. Crews remained on scene for an extended amount of time to mitigate fluid runoff with the assistance of the Dauphin County Hazmat Team.... (Full Story & Photos)

Air 91-2 responded to a house fire in Londonderry Township. While on scene filling SCBA cylinders and assisting on the fire ground, Firefighter Rick Marciniak provided assistance to the family on a whole different level.

Firefighter Marciniak, an avid animal lover, noticed that the family’s dog had perished in the fire and wanted to help the family give the dog a proper resting place.

To the family, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just before 0100 this morning, Chief 50 was returning from a previous incident and noticed smoke coming from a building in the first block of N Front St. Upon investigating fire was evident from the rear of the building on both the 2nd and 3rd floor. Engine 91-2 was on the initial assignment and arrived to assume the 1st due engine assignment with a hydrant on side A and deploying multiple attack ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today multiple agencies came together at Central Dauphin East High School for an Active Shooter Drill. The drill itself has been in the works for over a year and crews have been preparing for months. Today many aspects of local public safety came together to not only test their skills, but to learn. Crews performed multiple scenarios with focuses on neutralizing the threat and utilizing the Rescue ... (Full Story & Photos)

This evening, we presented the Ronald H Huggins Length of Service Award to 6 individuals who have faithfully served our residents and visitors for a combined 257 years.

The Ronald H. Huggins Length of Service Award is named after Ron Huggins who has served 56 years as a volunteer firefighter. It is awarded to first responders who have given 35 or more years of continuous service, except for line ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday, August 6th 2019 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Swatara Township Police Department will be hosting its annual National Night Out event at Vanatta Park; which is located in the 4800 block of Derry Street behind 7-11. This event is free of charge and is open to everyone. During National Night Out, the public has an opportunity to meet with various police officers and emergency personnel in a ... (Full Story & Photos)

Early this morning Swatara Fire & Rescue along with mutual aid units were alerted to the 300 block of N 71st Street for a house fire. Engine 91-5 arrived with fire showing form the roof. Crews made an aggressive attack and knocked down the bulk of the fire in minutes. The cause has been ruled accidental.... (Full Story & Photos)