About Monroe Fire Company

Monroe Fire Company is a 100% volunteer organization which proudly provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the more than 5,500 people living in Monroe Township, Cumberland County.

Founded in 1937 as the Williams Grove Fire Company, and with roots dating as far back as 1860, Monroe Fire Company operates out of a single fire station located just outside the Village of Churchtown. The fire company’s fleet of vehicles consists of an engine, tanker, mini-pumper, brush, and utility vehicle; as well as three chief’s vehicles and two water rescue boats.

In 2011, Monroe Fire Company answered more than 400 incidents including non-emergency public assistance incidents, water rescues, vehicle rescues, and building fires. Our 26.5 sq-mile first-due area includes rural farmland, residential developments, the Appalachian Trail, mountain trails, a Class I railroad, and the Yellow Breeches Creek.

January 24th, 2012

E25 to Upper Allen House Fire

Monroe firefighters Chief Dave Heckert, Jeremy Ziegler, and Brad Robertson (from left) open up the roof at the scene of a house fire in Upper Allen Twp. Photo by Tim Knepp, CentralPABravest.com.

Jan 24 – Engine 25 was dispatched to respond to a house fire in the 2100 block of Beacon Circle, Upper Allen Twp., (Box 23-04) today just prior to 14:00 hrs.  Engine 25 crew arrived and immediately went to work opening up the roof after interior crews reported fire in the attic space.  While E25 was committed to the fire, E245 transferred to cover Monroe Township.

Incident pictures courtesy of Tim Knepp/CentralPABravest.com

January 23rd, 2012

First Due Crash with Confinement

Jan 23 – Engine Co. 25 and Rescue 45 were dispatched to a reported auto accident with entrapment just prior to 5:00 this morning.

C125 (Farrell) had command and Captain 25 (Flickinger) had operations.

Command determined there was not entrapment, as was previously reported, but instead confinement.

4 patients were transported by ground.

January 20th, 2012

Engine and Tanker to York County Fire

Jan 20 – Engine and Tanker 25 were alerted to a reported structure fire this morning in Franklin Township, York County.  The fire was containd to an upstairs bedroom at a townhome at 20 May Drive (Box 65-10).  Command 65 had Tanker 25 stage at the scene and Engine 25 sent manpower forward to the manpower pool.  First arriving companies had a quick knock on the fire and contained it to the second floor of the residence.

January 18th, 2012

Adams County Volunteer Firefighter Killed

Jan 18 – Monroe Fire Company would like to extend our sympathies to Adams County’s United Hook & Ladder Company (Adams Co. 33) after the line of duty death of firefighter Brandon Little on January 18th.  Little was responding to a reported building fire when he lost control of his vehicle.  He died as a result of the accident.  No others were injured in the crash.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Firefighter Little’s family, friends, and colleauges during this difficult time.

From United Hook & Ladder Company:

A public viewing will be held on Sunday January 22 from 1800 to 2000 hours at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 6084 Canal Road in Abbottstown.  A full Fire Department Funeral will be celebrated on Monday January 23, 2012 @1100 hours at the same location.  Any department wishing to bring apparatus to the funeral should limit to one piece, report to the church by 0900 hours, and RSVP by Sunday January 22 at noon to Captain 33-1 (Poist) by calling 624-7456 (United Hook & Ladder, New Oxford Station) or emailing ffpoist@hotmail.com 

Any Honor Guards requesting to present colors are also asked to contact Captain Poist via the above means. 

All apparatus attending the funeral are asked to approach the church from the east (Lake Road) and park facing West (towards Abbottstown and Route 30) on Canal Road. 

We would like to thank our fellow firefighters, officer, and departments for their prayers and support during this most difficult time. 

 

January 14th, 2012

2012 Incident Mapping

Back by popular demand!  The 2012 incident response map plots all incidents Monroe Fire Company responds to throughout the year.


View 2012 Fire Incidents in a larger map

Check out the page here.

January 14th, 2012

House Fire in Monroe Acres

Heavy fire is evident from the garage as units arrive on scene. Photo by Bobby Horning (C133).

Jan 14 – At 4:20 hours, Headquarters dispatched a first alarm house fire assignment for the 1200 block of W. Lisburn RD.  Engine 25 (E25) arrived reporting fire showing from the front of the garage.  Crews managed to stop the fire from spreading into the house from the garage.  Command 25 (Farrell) marked control at 4:45 hours.

The first alarm assignment summoned Engines 25, 127 (Citizens’-Mechanicsburg), 233 (New Kingstown, RIT Assignment); Rescues 28 (Washington-Mechanicsburg) and York County Rescue 64 (Dillsburg); Truck 28; and Tankers 25, 23 (Upper Allen), and 33.  EMS units were two ambulances and one paramedic from West Shore EMS.  Truck 28 was dispatched in place of Truck 23 as it was assigned a separate incident in Upper Allen Twp.  Truck 23 cleared its incident upon the house fire dispatch and command kept both trucks responding.  E128 was also added to the incident.

Tanker 33 was transferred from the scene to cover Monroe’s station while crews continued to work at the scene.

January 6th, 2012

Incident Statistics Published

Breakout of incidents by type that Monroe Fire Company responded to in 2011.
Monroe Fire Company Call Totals (Approx) 2008 – 2011

2011 stats are here.  Above are two charts showing the yearly incidents broken down by type and annual call volume from 2008-2011.  Click on either chart to view it in more detail.  Monthly call totals for 2011 through 2008 have now been consolidated to a single page here.

*Note:  Numbers may not match incident totals recorded by Cumberland County Department of Public Safety as some incidents are received by station phone without going through the county communications center.
January 2nd, 2012

Engine 25 Responds to Fire At WIOO Radio Station

Jan 2 – Engine 25 was dispatched to a building fire in the 100 block of York RD, South Middleton Township.  The building housed the studios of WIOO radio, which has been on the air for nearly half a century.  E25′s crew assisted with interior operations and overhaul.  The fire is believed to be electrical in nature.

December 28th, 2011

Monroe Responds to S. Middleton House Fire

Dec 28 – Engine 25 and Tanker 25 were dispatched as part of a first alarm assignment for a reported house fire in the 500 block of South Middlesex RD Wednesday night.

Engine 25 sent its crew forward to assist with interior operations and Chief 25 had manpower.  E25 set up to provide assistance with water supply operations, which were not needed due to a quick knock by first arriving crews.

December 19th, 2011

Blake Lawrence 1970 – 2011

Dec 19th - Today we remember Blake Lawrence who passed away following a courageous battle with cancer.  Blake was a firefighter and past officer with Citizens’ Fire Company of Mechanicsburg (Co. 27).  He was also a 9-1-1 dispatcher for the Cumberland County Dept. of Public Safety.  Blake was a loving husband and father.  We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to Blake’s family, his wife Rachael, his friends, and the members of Company 27. 

Monroe Fire Company was fortunate to have served many, many times with Blake on the fireground.  He was a respected member of the fire service and the community, but most importantly, he was a friend to all us.  During the course of his illness he taught us all about courage.  He faced his cancer head on and aggressively fought it.  He never let it get him down and we should all be at peace knowing that his suffering is now over.

Your fight is over.  Rest easy brother.

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