Truck 23 and Tanker called to Assist with Fire in Franklin Township

March 11, 2024, around 5:36 PM, UAFD department Truck 23 and Tanker 23 were dispatched to the 100 block of Whiskey Springs Road in Franklin Township for a reported structure fire.
 
Truck 23 responded with five and staged with manpower assist on the scene with overhaul. Tanker 23 responded and staged, but it was not used. Both units went into service after about an hour on scene.

New Deputy Chief Vehicle

UAFD would like to thank Upper Allen Township and the Community for their continued support in helping us get the 2023 Tahoe to replace the Deputy Chief’s vehicle. Shoutouts go to the guys at T&S Customized Electricial Service LLC for all their work on the upfit from the Lighting, Sirens, radios, and the Rockland custom box in the rear, and Ryder Graphics for helping us with wrapping and striping the Tahoe.

2024 Sportsman Show Cancelled

We regret to inform you that the 2024 Sportsman Show has been canceled. The decision was made to save the show for future years due to a low number of vendors and anticipated low attendance.

Feedback from vendors suggested focusing more on fishing. Therefore, we will rebrand the show for 2025 to cater more to fishing enthusiasts.

Thank you for your understanding and support. We look forward to welcoming you to the revamped Sportsman Show in 2025!

Stay tuned for more updates.

UAFD Annual Banquet

Last evening, UAFD members held our awards banquet at Messiah University in the Martin Commons. This is an annual tradition to look back on all of our accomplishments throughout the year and to honor our members.

Congratulations to all of our hard working and dedicated members who received awards.

Longevity
Milt Black – 10 years
Morgan Kunkel – 10 years
Chuck Murphy – 10 years
Pete Arcati – 5 years

Top 10 Responders (excluding Chief Officers)
Kevin McArdle – 432
Adam Harrison – 331
John Skalocky – 288
Jaden Wright – 255
Jim Salter – 234
Karl Kunkel – 230
Jacquie Hower – 193
Stephen Reitnour – 174
Mike Leininger – 170
Pierce Trujillo – 166

Top Training
Grace Wagner – 420.5 hours
Pierce Trujillo – 347 hours
Lexy Brady – 345 hours
Adam Harrison – 340 hours
Kevin McArdle – 155.5 hours

400+ Call Club
Kevin McArdle – 432
Kris Kaminski – 409

Chief’s Award – Kevin McArdle
Top Rookie – Grace Wagner
Top Admin – Matt Witmer
Top Driver – Karl Kunkel
Top Fire Police – Stephen Reitnour
Go To Guy – Brian Barnes
Member of the Year – Dave Shafer

Thank you to Messiah University for being such gracious hosts and thank you to Fairview Township Fire Department for providing a stand by crew while we enjoyed our evening of camaraderie.

Photos by Curt Werner.