Our hearts are heavy as we learn of the passing of Deputy Fire Chief Rod Weitkamp. Chief Weitkamp was a friend to all of us and his professionalism will be missed on the fire scene. Our thoughts go out to Yorkana Fire Department, family, and other friends.... (Full Story & Photos)

As dayside crews were finishing up house chores they over heard the police department being advised of a reported vehicle fire in Hellam Fire Company first due. The Engine Company responded immediately after the dispatch with 5 firemen. The Engine arrived on the scene to find a welder on fire and extinguished the same. #WrightsvilleFire #EngineCompany #TheMenInBlack... (Full Story & Photos)

The Engine assisted York Area United Fire & Rescue with a fire in the vent system in an industrial building this evening. The Engine took 4th arriving responsibilities, and assisted interior crews. The Company worked for 1 hour.
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The Rescue Company first assisted Station 42 with a reported MVA with Entrapment. Crews arrived to find a Front End Loader on its side with one person still inside. The Rescue crew worked to stabilize the piece of equipment and extricate the patient before going available.

The 2nd "Entrapment" of the day was in the 21 First Due. PD was on scene of a non injury accident on Furnace Rd and requested ... (Full Story & Photos)

On this day 59 years ago, the Wrightsville Steam Fire Engine & Hose Company No. 1 lost volunteer fireman James E. Yohe in the line of duty. He was 31 years of age with nearly 10 years with the department.

Family, fellow firemen and newspaper records recount that the fire had occurred on the afternoon of November 13, 1961 at the Paul S. Strickler auto paint shop in the 800 block of Hellam Street in ... (Full Story & Photos)