This evening Rescue 40 along with Chief (Zwigart) and a crew total of 7 covered Hampden Twp.(Cumberland County) for the evening into the early morning while members from Hampden enjoyed their annual fire company banquet & awards ceremony. The Rescue Crew answered one call in the evening to assist EMS, no further incidents occured during the time they were there. Paxtang would like to thank Hampden Twp. Fire Co. for their hospitality for having us stand by for them, also a special thank you to Swatara Twp. Fire (49) for offering a few members to come stand-by with us.

In the early morning hours the Rescue was dispatched to assist on a Garden Apartment fire in Hershey. Paxtang members assisted area companies with extinguishment and overhaul, first arriving crews made a good stop to a fast moving fire.

 
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LONDONDERRY TWP., PA. – Exelon Nuclear will begin testing the new sirens that are being installed in the area around the Three Mile Island Generating Station on Monday, Jan. 30.  The new sirens use state-of-the-art technology and are part of a comprehensive emergency preparedness program designed to protect the health and safety of the public during all types of events. .

 

The tests will be conducted on individual sirens over the next three months.  Exelon Nuclear is replacing all 96 emergency sirens in the 10 miles around TMI with sirens that include a redundant back-up power supply (batteries) to ensure they can operate even during a blackout condition.   Personnel began installing the new sirens in October, 2011.

 

This $2.8 million investment around Three Mile Island is part of Exelon Nuclear’s commitment to replace and upgrade the emergency sirens at all of the sites in the mid-Atlantic including Limerick Generating Station, Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, and Oyster Creek Generating Station.  This project will involve a total investment of more than $9 million and the replacement of 400 sirens.

 

The typical duration of the siren testing around TMI will be between 30 and 60 seconds and could occur several times in a row at each siren.  The siren acoustics will be similar to those of the current emergency sirens.

 

The testing is being coordinated with county emergency management officials.  Residents may contact the counties at the following numbers if they have questions during the testing:

 

Cumberland County: (717) 238-9676

Dauphin County: (717) 558-6900

Lancaster County: (800) -808-5236

Lebanon County: (717) 272-7621

York County: (800) 427-8347

 

The new and existing sirens will operate concurrently for a period of time to ensure the new system is operating properly.  Completion of the project and removal of the existing sirens is scheduled for 2013.

 

The upgraded warning sirens are one of several methods used by county emergency management authorities to provide notification of emergencies. The sounding of the sirens is not a signal to evacuate, but to tune to the local Emergency Alert Broadcast Station.

From all of us at Paxtang Fire Company we would like to wish everyone a Safe & Merry Christmas during this Holiday Weekend!! Be safe

This morning around 9:00 a.m. Santa loaded up this sleigh along with his favorite Paxtang Firefighters to spread holiday cheer to all the good boys & girls of Paxtang. Each child was greeted by Santa Claus with a bag full of goodies. Be sure to keep an eye out for Santa (Christmas Eve) December 24th kids. Thank you Brothers & Sisters of Lawnton Fire Company (44) , Service 1st , Michael McClurg & for your kind hospiltality to us at Paxtang. As always the Officers & Members of the Paxtang Fire Company would like to wish everyone a Safe & Merry Christmas!!

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Rodger M. Hench, 74, of Susquehanna Twp., Rodger was a Past President & Life Member of the Paxtang Fire Company also a former Paxtang Borough Councilman. He served in the United States Navy on Destroyers Manley and Bordelon. Rodger retired from AMP, Inc. after 37 years of service he was also a member of the Centre Presbyterian Church in Loysville. Rodgers sons Brian Hench & Thomas Hench are also Life Members of the Paxtang Fire Company. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 19, 2011, in Centre County Presbyterian Church, Loysville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his church, 3912 Freeman Hollow Road, Loysville, PA 17047 Thank you Rodger for your service to not only to Our Country but to the Borough of Paxtang & Fire Company, You will be greatly missed by all.. Rest In Peace Brother

Today Vincent Doyle or as his friends called him "Vince" Of Paxtang, PA was laid to rest in his Hometown Of Minersville, PA (Schuykill County) Vince had made many friends in Paxtang, He was called a friend to some of us at Paxtang Fire Company, It was with great sorrow to hear of his passing on Sunday November 20th. He was a Life Member of the Minersville Fire & Rescue Company, He took pride in his hometown fire company as well as ours here in Paxtang. As we took First Place Out Of County Engine in the Minersvillle (Schuykill County Firemens Convention) held in this past August. He was proud of us that day. We have considered him a "Brother" and he will always remain in our hearts. Rest Easy Vince 

The new Engine has been recently featured in Firehouse click the following link for the article.

We have received word that one of our brothers from the past has recently retired from a long and impressive career in the Fire Service. We would like to congratulate Lieutenant Larry Myers on his recent retirement from the Baltimore County Fire Department after 28 years of service. Before moving onto Baltimore County Fire, Larry was an active member with Paxtang in the late 70’s and early 80’s. Lieutenant Myers retires as the officer of Engine Company 11 C shift; his last day was November 18th.

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The members of Paxtang Fire Company would like to wish everyone a Safe & Happy Thanksgiving!!! Remember do not leave food unattended on the stove or in the oven, also be sure to maintain distance from your home when using a turkey fryer outdoors. Be safe and enjoy your Holiday Gaithering!!!