Josh Hale

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Wreaths Across America

Last Tuesday, our members helped offload trucks full of wreaths for Wreaths Across America. This is a special Christmas event to help us remember those that have defended our country and made it a free nation.

Retirement Slideshow

Firefighter / Acting Shift Commander James Startzel

On April 2, 2021, Greater Hanover Professional Fire Fighters Local 2045 Past President, James Startzel retired from Hanover Borough (Hanover Area Fire Rescue). Congratulations Brother!

Check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when you change your clocks

https://youtu.be/CmqpBc26SZg Check your smoke alarms when you change your clocks for Daylight Saving Time. Press and hold – you should hear a loud beep if it is good. #IAFF #IAFFSafetyTips Every six months you hear from fire fighters, “When you change your clock for Daylight Saving Time, check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.” It …

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Vehicle accident- Moul & McKinley

Hershey Life Lion is seen landing on Moul Field near the scene of the accident this afternoon.

Self-Screening recommendations released by the IAFF

YORK CITY BAR CRAWL

The Fuel Their Fire Scholarship Fund was established following the tragic building collapse on Broad St. on March 22, 2018 that killed York City Fire Fighters Ivan Flanscha and Zachary Anthony. This scholarship has been created as a way to honor their legacy by awarding three $2,000 scholarships to deserving recipients each year…. hopefully forever. …

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Training houses

Our crews have started training in the 500 block of E. Middle Street. We will continue to train in these houses until 3/18/2020. This is not expected to hinder any traffic in the area.

Early morning house fire in Heidelberg Township

At 6:10 this morning units were dispatched in the Heidelberg township for a structure fire. Upon arrival, it was confirmed everybody was out of the house and safe. No one was hurt.

Winter Safety: #IAFF​safetytips

Carbon monoxide poisoning is more common in the winter months. Make sure your detector is working! Shoveling snow is great exercise, but can cause additional stress on those with heart conditions. Take breaks or let a neighbor help. A fire hydrant buried in snow can mean the difference between losing a house/possessions or persons to …

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Meeting our Local Peer Support Team

This week our crews are reviewing how to take care of ourselves and each other. Behavioral health has become paramount in our society. Our Peer Support Team not only assists our members in times of need, they are also assisting with additional educational opportunities. IAFF members can click this link to pursue additional online learning …

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