Burn Ban in Effect

Upper Allen Township currently has a burn ban in effect until November 25, 2024.

The ban prohibits the ignition and burning of any combustible materials outdoors, including but not limited to: garbage, leaves, grass, twigs, litter, paper, and debris from land clearing.

This applies to all types of outdoor fires, such as those in burn barrels, fire pits, campfires, bonfires, or directly on the ground.

Tractor Trailer Fire on the PA Turnpike

Yesterday around 2pm, UAFD and mutual aid companies were dispatched for a tractor trailer fire on the Turnpike which temporarily shut down the roadway. Chief 223, Squad, Tanker, and Engine 23, and units from 33 (New Kingstown) responded. The fire spread to the grassy area behind America’s Auto Auction. Companies 29 (Mechanicsburg), 25 (Monroe), 24 (Lisburn) and Traffic 23 were then dispatched to that location.

While still operating at the Turnpike call, around 6pm a box alarm for smoke in the building was dispatched at Messiah Village. Chief 123, Engine, Truck, Traffic, and Squad 23 (coming from the TT fire) along with mutual aid units arrived to find plastic Tupperware that had been left on an electric stove on the 2nd floor. Units vented the floor and then Squad 23 and 29 units returned back to the TT fire to finish cleaning up.

As always, UAFD and its Officers would like to thank our mutual aid partners in Mechanicsburg, Monroe, Lisburn, Lower Allen, New Kingstown, and Penn State EMS for assisting us!

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

This evening, 5 UAFD members participated in the 9/11 Memorial stair climb in honor of the 343 FDNY firefighters who lost their lives on this day 23 years ago. 110 stories is equivalent to 2,200 stairs! This event was hosted by Planet Fitness (Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg location).

Great job Grace, Lexy, Brandon, Aiden and Talen!

August 21 Training: Water Drafting

For training tonight, UAFD went to Messiah University to practice drafting from the creek. Sometimes, there are no hydrants in rural areas, in which case this would be necessary to provide water.
Thanks to Joanne, one of our support force members, for the great photos!