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2023 Incidents
Jan 83
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total 83

Yearly Call Totals
2022 1079
2021 1050
2020 915
2019 985
2018 915
2017 913
2016 891
2015 906
2014 928
2013 886
2012 816
2011 900


Welcome to the Official Website for the Union Fire Company, Carlisle, PA

"Our Pride ~ Our Passion ~ Our Privilege"

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New Union Fire Company Website

Union Fire Company, February 23

Welcome to our new look! Please be patient as some areas are still under construction.

The Union Fire Company was formally organized on April 6, 1789. The move to form the fire company had started after a devastating fire that destroyed several houses in the area of what is now 9 North Hanover Street. The company copied by-laws widely used by other fire companies of the era that can be traced ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Monroe Twp Outbuilding Fire - Tanker assist

Chief Brian Hamilton, February 21

Last evening after Borough training members handled several calls for service. The Tanker responded on the working fire box to Monroe Twp on Fisher Rd for an outbuilding fire. Tanker 41 supplied one load of water to the scene and the crew assisted with some overhaul operations.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Adams County Franklin Twp Mountain Fire

Chief Brian Hamilton, February 20

Utility 41 with 3 responded as part of the Piney Mountain Strike Team to assist on a mountain fire today. Crews were there just over 3.5 hours and were assigned the right flank for line improvement and extinguishment activities.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Middlesex Twp Blue Beacon Truck Wash - Truck Fire inside

Chief Brian Hamilton, February 16

Engine 241 assisted with fire attack for this incident. Thanks to New Kingstown Fire Co. for the pictures and post. 41 supplied a crew of 6 at the scene.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Coffee Club

Chief Brian Hamilton, February 14

Members new and old gather every month on the second Tuesday in the morning to have some coffee with breakfast treats and share stories and general firehouse discussion.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Busy day "Otta Town"

Chief Brian Hamilton, February 13

Crews have handled 4 calls out of town today so far including the following.
06:16 Odor of something burning (Middlesex)
08:29 Odor of gas inside (South Middleton)
15:20 Auto Accident (Dickinson)
21:00 A/A Vehicle Overturned (South Middleton)
Thank you to Carlisle Fire Police & all other agencies involved in the responses today . Fire police remained on scene for an extended amount of time with both ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Four Call Day

Chief Brian Hamilton, February 07

Our crews has handled four calls today putting us over the 100 call mark for the year. Tonight the Borough companies met at Station 45 to review RIT operations and FF survival. Company 41 had 12 members attend.

11:58- Fire Alarm- Carlisle Borough
15:03- Possible Chimney Fire- South Middleton
16:43- Gas Leak Inside- South Middleton
21:00- Odor Investigation Outside.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption 2023 Carlisle Ice Fest

Chief Brian Hamilton, February 03

2023 Ice Fest is underway! Stay warm and enjoy the downtown area!... (Full Story & Photos)

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South Middleton Twp Trindle Rd/I-81 Accident w/Rollover

Chief Brian Hamilton, February 02

Engine 241, 245 / R45 and 36 were sent to W Trindle Rd and the I-81 on-ramp in South Middleton Twp for an auto accident with rollover and confinement. E241 arrived on scene with one vehicle on its side and the driver was extricated by a bystander. Crew handled patient care until EMS arrived and handled fluids/debris.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Dickinson Twp Commercial Dumpster Fire

Chief Brian Hamilton, February 02

Today at 14:16- Engine 241 & 245 responded to Goodman Drive in Dickinson Twp for a reported dumpster fire against a building. Engine 241 arrived on scene with one commercial sized dumpster on fire with minor damage to the outside of the building. Luckily staff was able to pull the dumpster away from the dock area before it extended. Some smoke was in the building and handled with the in house ventilation ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Classic Dry Cleaners - Paula Kostick Goodies Donation

Chief Brian Hamilton, February 01

Goodies Secured !

A Huge THANK YOU to Paula Kostick &
Classic Drycleaners and Laundromats for your generous Goody Bag as well as items for our Banquet !
We Appreciate You !!!... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Middlesex Twp I-81 Auto Accident

Chief Brian Hamilton, January 31

Engine 141 assisted Company 33 with this accident on I-81 in Middlesex Twp earlier this morning.... (Full Story & Photos)

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Middlesex Twp I-81SB Exit 49 Truck Fire

Union Fire Company, February 17

At 08:56 crews went to work for a tractor trailer fire on I-81 in Middlesex Twp (Box 133-97). Engine 141 arrived on scene with a working fire in the cab portion of the truck.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Dickinson Twp I-81 SB mm39 Brush Fire

Union Fire Company, February 09

At 1249 hrs. Engine 241, Brush 41, and Mini Pumper 46 were dispatched to interstate 81 mm 39 for a brush fire (Box 6-96). Units arrived and found a small area on fire. Units were on scene approximately half an hour before clearing... (Full Story & Photos)

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Carlisle Boro 200 Blk S Pitt St Veh Accident

Union Fire Company, February 05

At 1323 hrs. E141 and R45 was dispatched to a vehicle accident in the 200 blk of S Pitt Street. Minor injuries, crews cleared the scene within 10 minutes.... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Carlisle Boro 600 E High St Small Outbuilding Fire

Union Fire Company, February 04

At 20:39 the first alarm was sent to the 600 blk of East High St in the 41-01 box for an outbuilding fire. Engine 141 arrived on scene with a well involved 10X10 shed that was previously used as a guard shack at Frog Switch & Manufacturing. Units were on scene a little over an hour.... (Full Story & Photos)

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