The West Hanover Township Fire Company is currently accepting bids for its 1973/1990 Spartan Hahn Engine. This engine has served our company for over 15 years and has been recently replaced with a 2010 Spartan Gladiator Engine. The Engine is in excellent running and operating condition and has functioned perfectly in the past few months on major structure fires.

For more information, additional pictures and to schedule a time to come see the Engine, please call Deputy Chief Steve Smedley at 717-566-0485 (leave a message).

For a detailed ad on the Engine, please click the link below (Opens in Microsoft Word)

The members are reminded of the regularly scheduled company meeting on Tuesday September 7th, 2010 starting at 1930hrs.  If you are unable to attend due to an approved reason, please let Secretary B. Wilson know in writing. Prior to the company meeting, our final Hepatitis B shots will be given, please arrive @ 1830hrs for your shot! 

This evening, Engine 36-1 headed over to Cumberland Station 41 to stand-by while Co. 41 was working a fund raising event.  Crews stood-by overnight and appreciated the continued hospitality of Cumberland Co. 41.  Our family would like to congratulate Co. 41 on their successful fundraiser!

Today members loaded up the apparatus an attended the West Hanover Township's 225 Celebration.  The day began with a parade and followed by a community day at the park.  The day was great, and the fire company was glad to see all the township residents!  Special thanks to everyone for their participation in this successful event!  Also, special thanks to Mrs. Senft for the great pictures!

Today, crews loaded up Engine 36-1 and Special Unit 36 and headed over to CJ Pony Part's for their annual customer appreciation day.  Crews had a great time, and enjoyed all the hospitality from CJs.  The company looks forward to next years event.  A special thanks to our fire police, who provided traffic control during the entire event!

This evening, Capt 36-2 was requested to check on a possible dumpster fire in the 7 box.  Captain 2 arrived to find a small fire in a commercial dumpster, and requested 1 engine for the suppression.  Engine 36-2 (LT Mader) responded and had the fire under control within 10 minutes.

Command- Captain 36-2 (Friel)

Company 36 was dispatched for the motor vehicle collision with injuries and rollover.  FM 36 arrived on the scene to confirm the dispatch.  Captain 36 arrived on scene with on patient confined and assumed command.  While units were still en-route crews on the scene popped the driver’s door using hand tools.  Engine 36-2 and Rescue 36-1 arrived on the scene to assist with packaging and patient care.  Crews cleaned up the spilled fluids and cleared the event.  

Company 36 was dispatched for a tractor trailer fire at the TA truck stops.  Chief 36 arrived with a working fire.  Engines 36-1 and 36-2 arrived on scene and performed attack operations.  Crew knocked fire and assisted FM 84 with his investigation. 

This evening, company members were joined by Township Supervisors, The Dauphin County Gaming Board, and The Dauphin County Supervisors to formally house our new engine 2.  Engine 2 was purchased utilizing grant money from Dauphin County. After the housing, everyone enjoyed Subway Subs donated by Mr. Bob's Subway! The event was a huge success and thank you to everyone for their continued support to our volunteer fire company.

Over the last 3 days, the company had all of our hose, fire pumps, and ladders tested.  This is a annual requirment for our department.  Thanks to everyone who assisted.  Special thanks goes to LT Mader for coordinating the whole event! 

This afternoon, while clearing the 36-7 box Company 36 was dispatched to the 36-4 box for a vehicle fire.  Chief 36 arrived on-scene confirming a working vehicle fire off the roadway.  Engine 36-1(Capt Wakefield) & Engine 36-2(LT Mader) arrived on-scene and extinguished the fire.  Crews cleared the scene in approximately 1 hour.  Thanks to our company fire police for traffic control.

Command- Chief 36 (Senft)

This afternoon, box 36-7 was dispatched for a structure fire.  Engine 36-2 (LT Mader) arrived to find smoke showing from the front door.  Crews investigated to find a small fire primarily extinguished by the homeowner.  Crews checked for extension, and provided ventilation.  Thanks to our mutual aid companies for their assistance.  Crews worked the scene for approximately 1.5 hours.

Command- Captain 36-1 (Wakefield)

The West Hanover Twp Fire Company would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Williamstown Fire Company and all Upper Dauphin Emergency Services in the loss of their brother FF Smith this morning.  FF Smith reportedly collapsed at the station after responding for an incident. 

 This afternoon Engine 36-1 was dispatched to Interstate 81 Southbound at mile marker 79.9 for a tractor trailer on fire. Due to the heat and extreme overhaul operations the box consisted of Company 39, Tankers 35 and 47, Air 35 and Engines 36-1, 35, 33, 32. Engine 39-1 and Tanker 39 arrived on scene with a working detached trailer fire. Engine 36-1 arrived on the scene as second due engine to stage and provide manpower. The Engine crew assisted with fire attack, salvage, overhaul and command functions. Good job to all units on scene! 

Early this morning Company 36 and various mutual aide departments were dispatched for a tractor trailer fire at the TA truck stops. Chief 36 arrived on the scene and reported that one tractor trailer was well involved and a second trailer was to be on fire. Engine 36-2 arrived and dropped supply line from Route 39. Engine 36-2 took the attack engine assignment and started to knock down the fire.   Tanker 39 supplied the Engine until Engine 35 completed the supply lay. All crews worked well together. Thank you to the mutual aide companies for your hard work in the intense summer heat.