The Lower Swatara Fire Department Auxiliary in conjunction with the Lions Club will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event for the residents of the Lower Swatara Township as well as surrounding areas.

Due to Covid 19 recommendations, social distancing and masks will be encouraged.

DATE: October 30, 2020
TIME: 7pm to 9pm
WHERE: MARCO Parking Lot, 501 Fulling Mill Road, Middletown, PA 17057

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This weekend FDLS members participated in a Pump Operations One class hosted by Lower Swatara Fire Department and was taught by one of FDLS’ own Richard Myers.
Instructor Myers taught the basics of pump operations, drafting operations, and hydrant operations.
Classroom work consisted of elements of pump pressure requirements consisting of friction loss, appliance requirements, and components that ... (Full Story & Photos)

Due to Covid-19 restrictions and the concern of safety to the community, the leadership of the Lower Swatara Fire Department has decided to cancel the yearly open house held during Fire Prevention Week. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last evening shortly after members returned from a Technical Rescue Class, FDLS was dispatched to a Structure Fire in Steelton Boro. Shortly after dispatch, units arrived and reported a working fire with heavy fire from the rear upgrading the box.
Rescue 59 Responded with 7 (Ofcr Capt. Taylor) and was given the assignment of opening up the exposure building for possible fire extension.

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This past weekend was a busy one.

FDLS members were able to attend a class presented by Mid-Atlantic Technical Rescue for Advanced Vehicle Stabilization and Extrication of Heavy Vehicles hosted by Elizabethtown Fire Department.

Members were able to learn and practice techniques that involved raising, rolling, and stabilizing vehicles that were potentially up to 40 tons in weight off of passenger ... (Full Story & Photos)