Amber Kaminski

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.

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!

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!

Upper Allen Volunteers respond to four calls before 1pm, two being working fires.

0835: Truck 23 was dispatched for a Structure Fire in Fairview Township, York County but was placed available shortly after responding due to a false alarm.

1000: Truck and Tanker 23 were dispatched for a working garage fire in Carroll Township, York County. Crews arrived on scene to find a fully involved garage endangering a house. Truck 23 crew secured power in the house, checked the interior for fire extension, and then assisted with overhaul and extinguishment of the garage. Tanker 23 staged near the scene for water supply.

1123: Squad and Tanker 23 were dispatched to America’s Auto Auction for a vehicle fire. Crews arrived on scene to find a fully involved pick up truck fire. A line was stretched and the fire was quickly extinguished and contained.

1204: Utility 23 was dispatched to Upper Allen Township for a medical assist. Utility crews assisted EMS with lifting and packaging the patient for transport.

Photos by Curt Werner and UAFD members.