IRISH DOLLAR NIGHT DRAWING

SMOKE IN A STRUCTURE WITH CO.33

Jan 22nd - Engine-Tanker 14 and Engine 14-1 were dispatched at 8:37pm to 29 Michael Drive to assist Company 33 with smoke in a structure. Deputy Cheif 33 on scene with nothing showing, instructing Engine 33-1 to hit the fire hydrant at Michael and Matthew Drive and have Engine-Tanker 14 pick up that line. Following an investigation, all units placed in service by Command 33.

GAS LEAK

Jan 11th 2010 - Engine Tanker 14 and Engine 14-1 were dispatched at 6:21pm to 112 South Orange Street to assist Company 33 with a gas leak in a residence. Chief 33 on scene holding the response to Engine 33-1 and Truck 33, remaining in service.

CONGRATULATIONS CO.33 & MEDIC 46

Dec 28th - The Irishtown Fire Company would like to Congrulate Co. 33 and York County Medic 46 for forming a working relationship that provides a medic unit (advance life support service) to be housed in the New Oxford Station. The following was published by Company 33- United Hook and Ladder Co. 33 is proud to anounce that Hanover Hospital is housing a satellite truck in United Hook and ladder Co. 33 Station 1 (New Oxford Station).    The Medic unit is 24 hour coverage with one paramedic on the truck.   This unit is known as Medic 46-4 and will be providing primary ALS service to the following areas; Abbottstown Borough, Berwick Township, East Berlin Borough, Hamilton Township, New Oxford Borough, Oxford Township, Reading Township, and parts of Mount Pleasant Township, Straban Township, and Paradise Township.

OPERATION SECRET SANTA

Dec 20th - Members of the Irishtown Fire Company particpated in Operation Secret Santa. In cooperation with local businesses and the United Way, Christmas was made possible for 12 less fortunate families in the local community. Familes were given food items to prepare a Christmas dinner and gifts were dontated by our members for each child in the respective families. A special thanks to the following businesses for their donations: New Oxford Surfine Markets, Oxford Container, Wayne Nell & Sons, Myers Meat Markets, Weaver's of Centennial, Giant Food Stores (Gettysburg Store, South Hanover, North Hanover Stores), Weis Markets of Hanover, and Kennies Markets of Littlestown.

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY

Dec 20th - Members of the Irishtown Fire Company particpated in Operation Secret Santa. In cooperation with local businesses and the United Way, Christmas was made possible for 12 less fortunate families in the local community. Familes were given food items to prepare a Christmas dinner and gifts were dontated by our members for each child in the respective families. A special thanks to the following businesses for their donations: New Oxford Surfine Markets, Oxford Container, Wayne Nell & Sons, Myers Meat Markets, Weaver's of Centennial, Giant Food Stores (Gettysburg Store, South Hanover, North Hanover Stores), Weis Markets of Hanover, and Kennies Markets of Littlestown. Click the camera for more photos.

ACCIDENT ON OLD YORK ROAD

Dec 7th - Engine-Tanker 14 was dispatched at 12:44  to Assist Company 1 (Gettysburg) with a vehicle accident at 2018 York Road, Units operating included Engine 1-1, Truck 1, Rescue 1, Engine-Tanker 14, Engine-Tanker 19, Rescue 33, Engine 22-2, Tanker 6, Ambulances 1A, 1A1, 19A, 33A, and 33A1. Command 1 on scene reporting a dump truck into a structure. Command 1 advised ET 14 to examine the the dump truck  for hazards and pull a crosslay for protection. ET 14 pulled cross lay #1 (200') and was supplied by ET19. Crews were released at 2:40pm.

ENGINE-TANKER RUNS ELECTRICAL FIRE

Dec 3rd- Company 14, and Engine Rescue 19 were dispatched to assist Co. 33 with an electrical fire at 118 Amy Lane. Engine- Tanker arrived on scene behind Chief 33. Chief 33 on scene advising fire is out, light smoke condition present. Chief 33 held Company 33 and Engine-Rescue 19 placing Engine-Tanker 14 in service.

LAPTOPS PURCHASED FOR THE ENGINE & ENGINE-TANKER

Nov 8th - At the regular monthly meeting of the Irishtown Fire Company, the membership voted to spend money to purchase two Panasonic Toughbook Laptops to be placed into Engine 14-1 and Engine Tanker 14. These laptops will also be loaded with Garmin GPS software. Additionally, the membership voted to expend funds to purchase "TONS" of new gear for the Fire Police. Irishtown Fire Company is dedicated to providing the best services we can offer and these additions are just some of the things we are changing to "keep up with the times"