At approx. 1800hrs, FDLS Members were alerted to a possible structure fire in Steelton Boro on 200 blk of Pine Street. Rescue 59 responded with a crew of 5 (FF. Martinez) and was given the assignment of overhaul. Crews remained on scene for an hour.

Photos courtesy of Dustin Weese and Dave Floyd. ... (Full Story & Photos)

It was a busy weekend for the members of the Lower Swatara Fire Department. Besides answering multiple fire alarms, fire investigations, as well as medical calls, some of the larger events were a Structure Fire in Steelton on Friday, Escorting Santa through the township on Saturday, and finally assisting Londonderry Fire Department with a transformer fire at a Met-Ed Substation.

This weekend demonstrated ... (Full Story & Photos)

This Saturday, December 19, 2020, Santa will be traveling through the Lower Swatara Township spreading Christmas Joy. The Route will begin at 10:00 AM and will continue until the route is completed. Provided is the list of streets Santa will be on in order of travel. Unfortunately, we can not accurately determine the exact times Santa will be in certain areas except that he will be following a list ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just after 8:00 pm on Thursday, FDLS Members were alerted to a possible structure fire in Middletown on the 200 block of Ann Street with police arriving shortly afterwards advising a smoke conditions on the third floor. Engine 59 responded with 4 (FF Burrows) on the initial dispatch followed by Rescue 59 with 3 (Chief Weikle) on the upgrade to 1st Alarm. Crews assisted Middletown Fire Department ... (Full Story & Photos)

Due to the pandemic and the social distancing requirements, the Lower Swatara Fire Department Auxiliary Breakfast With Santa is being cancelled for this year.

With any luck we will be back to normal next year and able to treat the kids to a great breakfast with Santa again.

On behalf of the Lower Swatara Fire Department, we would like to wish you and loved ones Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year. ... (Full Story & Photos)