Residents of Upper Allen Township

The Members of the Upper Allen Fire Department thank you for graciously giving to support our efforts in keeping our community safe throughout the year.
With the holiday season now upon us, we ask that you extend that compassionate hand to your neighbors by partnering with UAFD to collect non perishable food items to serve families that may need some extra help this winter by taking part in the 2008 Holiday Neighbors helping Neighbors Food Drive

Here’s are the many ways that you can help:

1. Drop off non-perishable food items at the Upper Allen Fire Department Station at the 104 Gettysburg Pike beginning November 12th. Bags are also available for pick-up at the station.

2. Have your canned foods/non perishable food items ready on Sunday November 23rd. The members of the Upper Allen Fire Department will be driving the fire trucks through various neighborhoods and collecting items in the township from 2 to 4 pm, including but not limited to: Kim Acres, Canterbury Estates, Rosegarden, Bowmans Hill, Winding Hills, Allenview, Grantham, Bowmansdale, Meadowview.

3. Collection at various times throughout the season at our local grocery stores and food markets.

4. Collection at the Annual UAFD Christmas Tree Sales beginning Saturday, November 28th.

UAFD: Neighbors providing safety and support to the residents of Upper Allen Township.

November 10, 2008: Just before 0700 hours the UAFD was dispatched for a chimney fire on Big Oak Rd. in Monaghan Twp. Engine 123 and the Truck went responding and were advised that the police department was on the scene with a well involved structure. This prompted Command 67 to upgrade to Second alarm, which brought Tanker 23 to the scene as well. Engine 123 arrived on scene behind Engine 67 and picked up their line that they dropped at the end of the lane. Truck 23 made its was back the lane and was able to setup on side A. The crew from the Engine and Truck attempted to make an interior attack on the second floor but were forced back out due to lack of water. When a water supply was secured a defensive attack was begun and Truck 23 went into service with its master stream. Crews remained on scene doing overhaul until around 1200 hours.

November 6, 2008: The holiday season is quickly approaching. Soon it will be time to decorate the house, put up a tree (don’t forget to buy yours at UAFD) and spend time with family and friends. In light of this, we wanted to pass along some valuable fire safety information from the U.S. Fire Administration. “Each year fires occurring druing the holiday season claim the lives of over 400 Americans, injure 1,650 more and cause over $990 million in damage.” In order to help prevent such a tragedy, we will share some tips with you over the coming weeks.

“Candle care: If you do use them, make sure they are in stable holders and place them where they cannot be easily knocked down. Never leave the house with candles burning. Do not go near a Christmas tree with an open flame - candles, lighters or matches.”
More information can be obtained from the USFA web site: www.usfa.fema.gov

Make sure you keep watching our web site for more tips. Christmas tree sales begin November 29th at the station on Gettysburg Pike.