Hanover Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Clousher stands in front of 206 East Middle Street this afternoon after a fire broke out to the rear of the vacant single family two story dwelling. The fire extended from the outside into the interior, a quick knock by Hanover & Penn Twp. firefighters prevented it from spreading. Deputy Chief Clousher ruled it accidental in nature due to carelessly displaced smoking material. Photo provided by Clare Becker (Evening Sun)
Author: Steve Roth
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Working Fire On East Middle Street
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CO Detector Installation
Firefighters Wysocki and McDermitt installing a CO detector in ahome earlier today. It is so nice to be thanked for what we do, even though it is our job, knowing our residents are safe and appreciative of the services we provide makes it worth the sacrifices of working on holidays and being away from our families. -
Borough Crash
Engine 46-1, Deputy Fire Chief 46, EMS 49 and fire police from both Hanover and Penn Township responded to a two car accident at North Franklin and Chestnut Streets this morning. EMS transported open patient to Hanover Hospital. Hanover Borough Police investigated.
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Twas The Night Before Christmas
All has been quiet in the Hanover area this evening, and that means all of our residents are safe and preparing for Christmas. Here at station 49, our firefighters are nestled into bed, hoping for a quiet night. Merry Christmas from your Penn Township Fire Department career and volunteer firefighters. Photo by Erik Brown -
Work Continues Christmas Eve
Crews working Christmas Eve still have time to give the front line apparatus a much needed bath. We wouldn’t want Santa to show up tonight and deliver present to the good firefighter’s and EMT’s working with dirty sleigh’s!
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Morning Line Up
Friday mornings bay floor washing allowed for a quick photo of the apparatus all line up nicely at the Hanover Fire Departments Wirt Park station. -
B Shift Training
Hanover Fire Department’s B Shift had an in house training session this morning with both the fire chief and deputy fire chief on International Fire Codes inspections we will soon be implementing in the Borough of Hanover. -
Working Fire On Broadway
Fire damage is seen at the scene of a residential structure fire on Broadway in the Hanover Borough on December 6th, 2015. – Harrison Jones for the Evening Sun 
Fire damage is seen at the scene of a residential structure fire on Broadway in the Hanover Borough on December 6th, 2015. – Harrison Jones for the Evening Sun 
Crews work at the scene of a residential structure fire on Broadway in the Hanover Borough on December 6th, 2015. – Harrison Jones for the Evening Sun 
A firefighter rescues a cat from the scene of a residential structure fire on Broadway in the Hanover Borough on December 6th, 2015. – Harrison Jones for the Evening Sun 
A firefighter rescues a cat from the scene of a residential structure fire on Broadway in the Hanover Borough on December 6th, 2015. – Harrison Jones for the Evening Sun 
Crews work at the scene of a residential structure fire on Broadway in the Hanover Borough on December 6th, 2015. – Harrison Jones for the Evening Sun 
Crews work at the scene of a residential structure fire on Broadway in the Hanover Borough on December 6th, 2015. – Harrison Jones for the Evening Sun 
Crews work at the scene of a residential structure fire on Broadway in the Hanover Borough on December 6th, 2015. – Harrison Jones for the Evening Sun Just after 10:30 Sunday morning the Hanover and Penn Township Fire Departments responded for the second reported structure fire in just over a hour in the 500 block of Broadway in Hanover Borough. Both departments having been in a training at the “south park” station (Station 49) all arrived together with black smoke visible on side Alpha of a two story brick structure. A working fire assignment was requested by Chief 49. Crews made fast work of the 2nd floor bedroom fire. Photos courtesy of Jen Spickler and Harrison Jones of the Evening Sun
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Supporting A Fellow Brother
Several IAFF Local 2045 members as wellas volunteers from both Hanover and Penn Township Fire Departments enjoyed some fellowship Saturday night in support of fellow Littlestown firefighter Raymond Boyd (center) whose family lost thier home and belongings to fire several months ago. A wing feast was hosted to support the family by his department.
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Stolen Truck Hits House
Friday night at 2233hrs, engine 49-2 and Amb 49-3 were dispatched to Lee St in area of McKinley Ave, Hanover Borough box 46-06, for a vehicle into a structure with no injuries. Additional info was given as an truck into a house and reported to be stolen. Units arrived on scene with PD to stage while police surrounded vehicle to check for driver. No occupants were found and no injuries were reported by anyone in residence. Eng 49-2 remained on scene to provide lighting for PD. Minor damage to vehicle and house. Reported that truck was sitting outside at high street facility at maintenance running when it was stolen.