The tradition continues with firefighters standing by for the safety of our citizens while they enjoyed the annual Hanover 4th of July
“A” Shift Preps “old” Rescue 49 For new paint
Fire Fighters above are removing outdated decals from “old” Rescue 49 (Rescue 79). The Rescue is slated for new paint scheme and logos for the new Hanover Area Fire & Rescue Commission.
Members Honored
Thursday evening, several members from Hanover Area Fire Rescue were honored for actions they were involved in that resulted in the saving of firefighter and citizens lives from Hanover Borough and Penn Township over the past several years. Award presenters this evening included Fire Chief Tony Clousher, Assistant Chief Andy Crouse, EMS Chief Michael Smith and Retired Fire Commissioner James Roth.
- EMS Providers Casey Smith and Tony Pandoli were honored for a successful CPR save of a citizen.
- Captain Matt Barnes was honored for actions of removing a victim from a burning home on De Guy Ave
- Capt. Barnes, FF Kaiser & FF Phillips were honored for the rescue of a victim of a home on De Guy Ave
- FF Steve Kaiser was honored for successful rescue of man on a balcony of a burning home on Broadway
- FF Joe Wysocki was honored for the removal of a male burn victim at house explosion on Baltimore St.
- The entire C shift plus several volunteers were honored with unit citation for response to house explosion on Baltimore Street with burn victim.
- Fire Police members Fred Ayers and Richard Angel were awarded for operating at an incident for several hours in sub zero temperatures.
- FF James Startzel was honored for assistance in successful rescue of a fellow firefighter who fell through a floor at a working house fire on Broadway.
- FF Joe Wysocki and FF Jeff Parks were honored for their assistance in a successful rescue of a fellow firefighter who fell through a floor of a burning home on Broadway
- Evening Sun Photographer Harrison Jones was recognized for his photography of department incidents.
- 911 Photography photographer Steve Roth was recognized for his photography and dedication to the department over the past ten years.
Other members of the department were recognized this evening but could not attend included:
Captains Geoffrey Miller and Bryan Spickler
Firefighters Jason Kopp, Adriel Garibay, Chad Arnold, Jerry Misner, Shane Baker, Jay Lalley, Kevin Sneeringer and Jennifer Grove
Official Flag Burning Ceremony
This evening, B Shift firefighters lent a few hands to the Hanover Elks Lodge with their official ” Flag Retirement Ceremony” The club retired over 2000 used American flags in the proper and respectful manor.
25 Years of Service Award

This past weekend IAFF 2045 President Billig was presented with the “Star of Life” award by the Emergency Health Services Federation. The “Star of Life” award recognizes individuals for dedication to emergency medical care delivery for 25 years or more. During the event, EMS providers, dispatchers, and medical command physicians are individually recognized at the Pennsylvania Capital Building Rotunda, for their dedication to EMS! Congratulations President Billig and may your healing hands continue for another 25 years!
3 Alarm Fire on Baer Avenue

Firefighters from all of Greater Hanover Area Fire Department along with several mutual aid departments battled a three alarm building fire early Saturday morning in the 500 block of Baer avenue in Penn Township. A mother and three children escaped the fire unharmed. Firefighters battled the fire for several hours.
Bikin’ for Boobies!

Mark Your Calendars. September 15!
We Had A Blast Last Year. We Are Doing It Again. More Information Coming Soon!
Mutual Aide Fire In Adams County

Station 79 went to Adams County for a building fire at the Little Red Schoolhouse Restaurant on Race Horse Road in Conewago Township. Crews went to work on the single story commercial building fire smoke and fire visible on arrival.
PHOTO GALLERY
Annual Pink Out Donation

Tonight Local #2045 Donated $3000 To Our Local Charity “Pink Out”. This Money Stays In The Greater Hanover Area! Helping Women Fighting Breast Cancer! We Are Proud To Help This Great Organization!
Goats, Dogs & Birds Rescued on Highland Avenue
Firefighter McDermitt hands off to EMS personnel one of several dogs rescued today at a house fire on Highland Avenue. Two goats were also removed from the two story home. A great effort by the brothers in saving several family pets.





















