The day started off during the morning rush hour with Rescues 91 & 91-5 being alerted to an MVA w/ Entrapment near Derry St & 40th St. Chief 91-6 arrived and advised of only confinement. Rescue 91 arrived and stabilized the vehicle and assisted the patient out of the vehicle.

Later in the afternoon Swatara Fire-Rescue was alerted to 63rd St & Grayson Rd for a vehicle fire. Chief 91-3 arrived confirming ... (Full Story & Photos)

As the sun was rising, Swatara Fire-Rescue was dispatched to a report of a recycle truck on fire on Paxton St. Engines 91, 91-2, 91-3, and 91-5 made the response. Chief 91-3 and Engine 91 arrived first to find fire between the cab and the hopper. Engine 91's crew deployed the bumper line and extinguished the fire, preventing any extension. Units cleared in about an hour.... (Full Story & Photos)

Early this morning Rescue 91-5 was dispatched as RIT for a working fire at the Giant Food Store in Hershey. Air 91-2 was also dispatched to assist.... (Full Story & Photos)

As the sun was comping up this morning, Rescue 91 was on the scene at 17th & Vernon in Harrisburg City to assist at a 2 alarm building fire.... (Full Story & Photos)

Early this evening, Swatara Fire-Rescue was dispatched to the 3300 Block of Paxton St for an auto accident. Chief 91-2 and Rescue 91 arrived to find one vehicle in an unusual position with 1 person still in side. The crew of Rescue 91 quickly deployed the winch and struts to stabilize the vehicle. The sole occupant was then able to self extricate.... (Full Story & Photos)

Early this evening Swatara Fire-Rescue was alerted to I-283 South for an auto accident. Chief 91-2 arrived and confirmed 1 person trapped. Rescue 91 arrived and removed the drivers door to extricate the patient. Rescue 91-5 and Tower 91 were also on scene to assist. Traffic 91 assisted the State Police for several hours afterward.... (Full Story)

For the month of April 2021, 46 Swatara Fire-Rescue personnel completed 446 hours of training. Along with weekly company level training, personnel completed training in Pumps 1, Structural Collapse Technician and took part in a county wide EMA weather exercise.... (Full Story & Photos)

Just after 2AM, Swatara Fire-Rescue was alerted to the area of Paxton St and Chambers Hill Rd for an MVA w/ Entrapment. Chief 91-6 arrived and confirmed that there was no entrapment. Rescue 91, Engine 91 and Rescue 91-5 arrived and assisted with patient care and fluid control.... (Full Story & Photos)