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Practice Makes Perfect

Practice makes perfect: Firefighters start series of training exercises in Hanover Hanover and Penn Township firemen practice real-life situations in old group home By Brandon Stoneburg – Hanover Evening Sun The Hanover and Penn Township fire departments began a series of simulated drills Tuesday morning at 313 High St. in Hanover. A smoke machine pumped …

Students Learn Fire Safety

Hanover students learn fire safety THE EVENING SUN Posted:   10/10/2013 09:32:20 PM EDT   (JEFF LAUTENBERGER — THE EVENING SUN ) (JEFF LAUTENBERGER — THE EVENING SUN ) Helmet the fire prevention dog, played by firefighter Terry Smith, rides a scooter through a hallway at Washington Elementary School before participating in a National Fire …

New Captain, New Probie

Hanover firefighter, new captain sworn in THE EVENING SUN Posted:   08/29/2013 09:15:51 PM EDT THE EVENING SUN (COURTESY OF 911 PHOTOGRAPHY) THE EVENING SUN (COURTESY OF 911 PHOTOGRAPHY) Bryan Spickler’s captain’s badge is pinned on his uniform shirt, a tradition in the fire service. Spickler will replace Captain Joseph Myers, who retires in September. …

Pink Out 2013

Firefighters supports breast cancer victims Evening Sun Posted:   10/24/2013 10:50:19 AM EDT   Photo Courtesy Steve Roth – 911 Photography PINK OUT DONATION: The Greater Hanover Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2045 presented a check for $1,994 to Jane Rice, the founder of Pink Out, a non-profit organization in Hanover that supports breast cancer victims. …

Captain Myers Retires

A hero’s retirement in Hanover After 44 years on the force, Fire Capt. Joseph Myers will take a well-deserved break. By ADAM MICHAELThe Evening Sun Posted:   09/28/2013 07:27:03 PM EDT   Former Hanover Fire Commissioner James Roth, left, gives Capt. Joe Myers a hug and a kiss on the cheek at the Wirt Park …

Farewell Brother Frank Duck

Firefighters, paramedics say farewell to ‘brother’ Duck By CRAIG K. PASKOSKI The Evening Sun Posted:   06/05/2012 06:52:18 PM EDT   Pallbearers carrying the casket of Hanover firefighter Frank Duck leave Hanover Foursquare Church after funeral services Tuesday morning. (THE EVENING SUN – SHANE DUNLAP)   Hanover firefighter James Startzel spoke of when he began …

FF Spielman Makes Rescue

Mother, daughter rescued from Hanover fire A fire at in the 400 block of Carlisle Street on Tuesday morning trapped two tenants on the second floor and closed a portion of the road. By HEATHER FAULHEFER For the Daily Record/Sunday News Updated:   03/23/2010 06:01:41 PM EDT   Fire officials stand in the living room …